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There are far too many musicians known in Hallowell to count let alone include on one small section of wall. But music is central to Hallowell’s daily life with our musicians playing at restaurants, bars and our annual festivals.

it would have required several walls this size to do justice to all the musicians who play in Hallowell. These musicians will have to stand in for all the rest.

artist, Chris Cart

the musicians listed

Marcia Gallagher, #80, has gigged in rock bands, soul bands, and with jazz combos. She performs solo as a keyboard/vocalist in her hometown of Hallowell and environs. She has been an accompanist, organist, and musical director for theater groups around the region.

With a career that spans over 40 years, Pat has worked as a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and teacher.

Alfred Lund, #81, is a percussionist who gigs with many Maine bands. He creates his own instruments from his custom cajon made from a Klipsch speaker box to ashiko drums fashioned from local woods.

Dave Wakefield, #82, sax, harmonica, plays with many of the best Maine bands.

Steve Vellani, #83, started playing in the Gardiner Common as a teenager. He spent time playing bluegrass mandolin and guitar in Cape Cod before moving to California to launch his first band, Walking Wounded. Then time playing in Cambridge and Sonoma Valley and back to the Cape, finally settling in Hallowell in the ’80’s wiht his wife Barbara to raise their family.

He and Jeff Farnsworth started the the well-known Weasles, then later Vellani launched the Rolling Blackouts, and began the long time tradition of “Hallowell does…” concerts, Hallowell does Neil Young, Hallowell does Tom Petty…

And as he says, “all along playing solos and duos, and really with whoever will have me.” And plans to continue until the fingers no longer do it.

Pat Pepin #84, is a distinguished Maine-based artist known for her exceptional skills as a singer and saxophonist. Her shows are filled with a diverse selection of songs, from blues to Americana, along with her clever original compositions.

Christine Poulson #85, returned to Maine in 2008 and has been active in the local scene since then, covering genres from Americana to jazz. Poulson is mostly known for her rich alto voice, her infectious spirit, and her love of gathering people for common causes.

Sarah Crosby, #86, member of the Whitefields Band and plays rhythm guitar at venues around New England.

Katie Daggett,#87, a singer, songwriter and Maine native known for her “unique blend of adult contemporary” music.

Bob Colwell #88, is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and co-founder of the renowned Boneheads. Bob earns his living completely from music. He operates a busy recording studio called “The Root Cellar” in Hallowell, doing gigs around the state with various bands for over 40 years. Married to Cary Colwell.

Josh Shain #89, well-known member of the great Hallowell band Scolded Dogs.

Roger Sampson #90, landed in Hallowell, Maine in 1981, emigrating from it’s once sister city on the coast of Massachusetts, having followed what was left of the breadcrumb trail left behind after the Rolling Thunder Revue passed through town years earlier. Gratefully being adopted by the local music and arts community, he forged deep and lasting musical and personal relationships that continued to his death.

Naoto Kobayashi, #92, a beloved Hall-Dale teacher of Japanese and founder of the Hall-Dale Taiko drumming club.

Ian Parker, #94, a beloved local musician who died far too young. A foundation was set up in his name to help young musicians. Ian Parker Foundation.

Kenny Cox, #114, Maine musician all his life playing in any number of bands, Hole in the Wall Gang, the Band from Uncle, Neat & Clean… He is well remembered for his weekly winter gigs at Sugarloaf, and his Sunday afternoon “Kenny Church” at the Wharf in Hallowell.

Steve Jones, #79, plays electric and acoustic guitar and is one of Maine’s best known band leaders and musicians. He has toured regionally with The Boneheads, Strangefolk, and Dirigo among many others and been a backing musician for Bo Diddley, The Band’s Rick Danko, and The Marvelettes.

Scott Eliot, #96, one of the founding members of The Boneheads, one of Maine’s most respected musicians.

Brett Shain, #98, a lifelong musician and soloist in the legendary musical city of Hallowell, Maine.