ELLSWORTH
MUSIC & EVENTS
25 Pine Street
NO COVER for most shows & events!
Weekly Events
OPEN MIC NIGHTS ~ Tuesday | 6–8 pm
Sign-up starts at 5:30 pm. Time slots of 15 minutes each.
LIVE MUSIC - Every Friday | 6-8 pm
Join us on Friday evenings to experience the vibrant pulse of live music at Fogtown Brewing Company. From soulful melodies to dynamic rhythms, our venue comes alive with the energy of diverse musical talents.
NO COVER for most shows & events!
Upcoming Events
Friday | June 7 | 5-7 pm: DRAG SHOW / BEER GARDEN ~ CURBSIDE QUEENS
Join us in the beer garden for a truly unforgettable evening as we host a fabulous drag show featuring the Curbside Queens, promising to be a standout moment of Bar Harbor's Pride festivities. Don't forget to swing by Little Chair Printing, stationed at our beer garden, to browse and shop for special, limited-edition merchandise.
Saturday | June 8 | 6-8 pm: LIVE MUSIC / BEER GARDEN~ SARA JONES QUARTET
The Sara Jones Quartet brings an evening of your favorite Classic Rock, Jazz, and Pop covers with a little class and a dash of sass.
Friday | June 14 | 6-8 pm: LIVE MUSIC / BEER GARDEN ~ AARON BEAR
Aaron Bear, the spiritually-inspired namesake of musician and songwriter Aaron “Bear” Berger, offers loving intentionality and a belief that music is medicine. His emotionally reflective lyrics and soulful expression have made him a natural favorite throughout New England. Bear's music is inspired by his journey of the opening heart. This calling cultivates a deep connection with a growing fanbase, and Aaron is evolving into a leader in the conscious musical community.
Saturday | June 15 | 6-8 pm: LIVE MUSIC / BEER GARDEN ~ GIRLS GETTING READY
An alt-rock trio making music and breaking hearts in Downeast Maine. Maya McDonald (guitar/vocals), Dani Robbins (bass/vocals), and Megan Rilkoff (drums) draw on their practices as multidisciplinary artists to write and perform music that explores power and gender while celebrating femme friendship. Their premiere EP will be released in late summer 2024.
Sunday | June 16 | 6-8 pm: LIVE MUSIC / BEER GARDEN ~ BAD DADDY - A FATHERS DAY SPECIAL
With one foot in Chicago’s Lake Michigan and the other in Maine’s frigid Atlantic, Paul Waring’s time between Maine and Illinois lets the Bad Daddy fuse big-city grit with salty New England sensibility.
Paul’s blues is unapologetic and stylish – a gritty, crunchy compression of classic blues and dank, sticky roots rock. For 20 years, that sound anchors the themes in his music and on his new record, “It’s a Mad Mad Bad Dad World”. Shaken together, Bad Daddy makes a modern cocktail of feel-good, soul-filled tunes that groove and move.
Friday | June 21 | 6-8 pm: LIVE MUSIC / BEER GARDEN ~ OWEN HOWES
Owen Howes is a skilled and devoted songwriter. He works hard to find hope inside of heartbreak, a ribbon of shade at high noon, an eddy of thought to drift on. He was a recent finalist in the Maine Songwriters Association’s contest and received an honorable mention from American Songwriter in the spring of 2023 for his song “Silver Spruce.”
This winter, he began bringing fresh tunes to an excellent group of musicians: Elliot Boyd on drums, Johnny Burgess on bass, and Jack Carroll on electric guitar. Together, they have created a bluesy folk sound with a smoldering rhythm section, impactful lyrics, and high-flying guitar parts.
Saturday | June 22 | 6-8 pm: LIVE MUSIC / BEER GARDEN ~ KIM ARCHER & RYAN CLARK DUO
Kimberly and Ryan, originally from Bucksport and Clifton, Maine, now reside in Charleston, Maine. Kimberly started performing at age three, exploring Bluegrass, Gospel, and Country before leading in various genres like Blues, Hard Rock, and Traditional Country. Ryan began playing drums at four and guitar at five, forming a band with his family by age six. Active in the local music scene, he's contributed vocals, guitar, and drums to many projects.
In 2024, they joined forces, offering a unique sound with tight harmonies and nostalgic selections across Traditional Country, Bluegrass, Classic Rock, Folk, and more. Kimberly's strong vocals and harmonies, combined with Ryan's versatile musicianship and energetic performances, bring their passion for music to every crowd.
Thursday | June 27 | 6:30-8:30 pm: NON-PROFIT TRIVIA/ BEER GARDEN ~ A CLIMATE TO THRIVE
Our Non-Profit Trivia Night for June will be supporting the ACTT (A Climate to Thrive). Join us for a fantastic evening of brain-teasing questions, great company, and craft brews. Stop by to make a positive impact on the environment and in our community! To learn more about the amazing work ACCT does, visit their website here.
Friday | June 28 | 6-8 pm: LIVE MUSIC / BEER GARDEN ~ TRAVIS CYR
Travis Cyr has been touring the beautiful state of Maine for 19 years with his organic freight train of cerebral Americana folk and roots music. His songs are characterized by vividly honest and poetic lyrics that are accompanied by an acoustic guitar.
Thursday | July 25 | 6:30-8:30 pm: NON-PROFIT TRIVIA/ BEER GARDEN ~ SPCA HANCOCK COUNTY
Our Non-Profit Trivia Night for July will be supporting the SPCA of Hancock County. Gather your friends for a paws-itively delightful evening of trivia, tasty brews, and helping our furry friends in need. To learn more about the important work the SPCA does, visit their website here.