You can ring in 2021 virtually with the Rustic Overtones

Rustic Overtones is a six-member indie rock back from Portland and has been a Maine institution since the mid 1990s.

The band's unique version of indie rock is strongly influenced by soul music, garage punk, jazz and psychedelic music of the '60s and '70s. They have collaborated with David Bowie, Imogen Heap, Ray Lamontagne, Eric Krasno among countless others.

Hosted by The Sanford Performing Arts Center "Free For All" is a series of performances originating live from their stage, streaming live on YouTube courtesy of broadcast partner, WSSR-TV.

The series is sponsored by Sanford's "Wear a Mask and Keep Your Six" public health campaign. The homegrown series features musicians and artists from Maine whose industry has been impacted the most by the pandemic and the shutdown of live performance venues. The performance begins at 7 p.m.

Here is a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl2ot079xxc&feature=youtu.be

Some other upcoming events for the weekend...

New Year's Eve

DJ Dick will be spinning the disks, Rockin' out 2020 at Trains Tavern in Lebanon Maine, 6-9 p.m. They will be featuring a "Midnight Countdown" an hour before closing at 8pm to get the NYE vibe for the night...

Friday

Dancing Madly Backwards! @ Who's the Concert? Join Rochester, New Hampshire's favorite rock and roll quartet for this live stream. 7:00-8:15 p.m. DMB plays just about anything: Classic rock, alternative, modern, rhythm and blues, and even pop.

Saturday

Lewis Goodwin at The Cercle National Club in Manchester NH! 6:30-10:00 p.m. First solo gig of the new year for Lewis. A multi-talented musician that you need to see to appreciate. (Must be signed in by member.)

CC Bissette is a longtime aficionado of the Rochester area music scene. She lives in Lebanon, Maine. You can contact here at ccbissette603@gmail.com