Waylon Jennings News

Penobscot Theatre Company is proud to present The Grand Tour Plays The Highwaymen: A Tribute to Willie, Waylon, Johnny and Kris, February 23-25. Frequently referred to as 'the Mount Rushmore of country music,' The Highwaymen was American country music's first bona fide supergroup, an epic quartet of outlaw country's pioneering stars. Celebrating their impact is the same band the company engaged to pay toe-tapping tribute to George Jones in 2016: The Grand Tour, led by guitarist and vocalist Larry Tobias of New York City and featuring Andrew Crowe, who last graced the Bangor Opera House stage in Rock of Ages (2016) and previously starred in Duck Hunter Shoots Angel (2016) and Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash (2015).

Tickets now on sale for four weekends of extraordinary entertainment in Downtown Bangor Bangor, ME--Penobscot Theatre Company is thrilled to announce a series of special events it has planned between February and July, four Extra Acts to delight audiences between the company's production runs. 'With the growth of our audience, we've seen increased interest in live entertainment of all varieties, and we're pleased to deliver more whenever we can: more music, more provocative fare, more fun!' Tickets for the following events are now on sale:

Willie Nelson. Waylon Jennings. Kris Kristofferson. Jessi Colter. Bobby Bare. Jerry Jeff Walker. David Allan Coe. Cowboy Jack Clement. Tom T. Hall. Billy Joe Shaver. Guy Clark. Townes Van Zandt. Tompall Glaser. Today, all names synonymous with the word 'outlaw,' but 40 years ago they started a musical revolution by creating music and a culture that shook the status quo on Music Row and cemented their place in country music history and beyond.

Whiskey Wolves of the West Announce New March Release

Indie country recording artist, Patrick Darrah, will make his country music debut with his first CD release titled NORTHERN TRUTH.* The 10-song compilation (produced by Drew Smith and Kevin Swine Grantt and highlighting select original tunes) comes from Darrah's newly-formed label, Double Darrah Entertainment

Nashville-based country/Americana outfit Whiskey Wolves of the West is set to release its debut album, Country Roots, on March 2, 2018 via Rock Ridge Music

The McCallum Theatre welcomes the return of Willie Nelson on Monday, January 8, at 8:00pm. The words 'living legend' can truly be applied to Willie Nelson. His career has spanned six decades, he's earned every award in his profession, and he has amassed credentials as an activist, actor and author.

Colter Wall will embark on his largest headline tour to date in 2018 including shows at Knoxville's Bijou Theater, Washington D.C.'s U Street Music Hall, New York's Bowery Ballroom, Dallas' Club Dada, San Francisco's The Independent and Seattle's Neumos among many others. Tickets for the newly announced shows go-on sale thisFriday, December 15 at 10:00am local time. See below for complete tour details.

Known for breathing new life into musical compositions of the greats, Steven Davis is now taking that expertise and applying it to more modern fare. Teaming up with producer / collaborator, Josh Charles, he's set to unveil a different side of his distinguished career with his appropriately titled album, DEPARTURE. This transition can be likened to Johnny Cash's celebrated version of Nine Inch Nails Hurt, but with a sprinkling of David Bowie Blackstar influence.

Madame Tussauds, the world-renowned wax attraction that opened its Nashville location in April, officially revealed their newly minted Randy Travis wax figure on December 1st during a special event honoring the country legend.

Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Weekend Warrior World Tour with dates added in 2018.

Low Country Sound/Elektra Records present a special holiday show at Nashville's Basement East this Friday, December 1.

Leftover Salmon with High Country Horns, featuring Jennifer Hartswick and Skerik, along with Grant Farm (11/24) and The Drunken Hearts (11/25), and Cu Denver Bluegrass Ensemble (both Nights), will take over the Boulder Theatertoday, November 24, and Saturday, November 25, 2017.

Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Weekend Warrior World Tour with dates added in 2018.

Country music legend Mel Tillis passed away early this morning at the Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida following a lengthy struggle to regain his health.

Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Weekend Warrior World Tour with dates added in 2018.

Teaming up with producer / collaborator, Josh Charles, he's set to unveil a different side of his distinguished career with his appropriately titled album, DEPARTURE. This transition can be likened to Johnny Cash's celebrated version of Nine Inch Nails Hurt, but with a sprinkling of David Bowie Blackstar influence.

Known for breathing new life into musical compositions of the greats, Steven Davis is now taking that expertise and applying it to more modern fare. Teaming up with producer / collaborator, Josh Charles, he's set to unveil a different side of his distinguished career with his appropriately titled album, DEPARTURE.

Anderson East, Brent Cobb and Dave Cobb collaborate to honor Don Williams with an intimate performance of Come Early Morning.

Kenny Rogers' musical career has touched many different styles of music throughout various generations, and his farewell performance to Nashville, All In For The Gambler, served as a reminder of the musical impact that his career has had