FARMINGTON – The Sandy River 3 will perform a free outdoor concert on the afternoon of Saturday, July 9, on the lawn behind Mosher’s Meats And Seafood from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The concert will feature a wide array of music — Bluegrass, Country, Hillbilly Rock, and more.
The Sandy River 3 are an offshoot of the popular local Bluegrass band, the Sandy River Ramblers. The trio consists of Stan Keach (Guitar), Bud Godsoe (Banjo and Dobro) and Julie Davenport (Upright Bass). All 3 sing, but, as Keach says, “Julie Davenport is one of the best singers in any genre in Central Maine.” The trio is known for their soaring vocal harmony and for Godsoe’s virtuoso instrumental stylings. Like the Ramblers, they feature a lot of original songs about Maine, mostly penned by Keach, a nationally-known Bluegrass songwriter. Unlike the Ramblers, the trio will also do plenty of cover songs — everything from Johnny B. Goode and Jolene to Lodi and Poor Pitiful Me. Keach will also play the musical saw on at least one number.
The music will be almost continuous from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; 20-year-old musical phenom Lee Stetson will play short sets between the trio’s sets, and will join Stan, Bud and Julie on a few songs, as well.
“Lee used to play in the Maranacook String Band with Julie and me, so we know plenty of the same songs,” Keach said.
Mosher’s Meats and Seafood is at 595 Farmington Falls Rd. Their takeout window will be open for the duration of the concert. There are a few picnic tables, but it’s a good idea to bring a lawn chair. It the show is rained out, it will be held (weather allowing) the following day: Sunday, July 10. For more information, call Mosher’s at (207) 779-0544, or call Stan at (207) 397-2241.
