Dominic Lavoie

The Finestkind’s soulful sounds resonate out of Maine’s rocky coast, from gritty Low-Tide Funk to inspirational Evergreen Roots. Known for their review shows where the band, composed of some of Maine's most seasoned and soulful musicians, backs some of the state's premier artists to showcase our incredible home grown talent. For the artists, fronting the Finestkind is like driving a Ferrari. For the audience, it’s an invitation to experience the breadth of talent coming out of Maine. And though they may not know the individual artists, they will always know that when The Finestkind comes to town, they’re in for a treat. For their Waldo debut, the band is bringing three incredible, veteran artists. KENYA HALL: Dubbed “a soul powerhouse” by Rolling Stone, Kenya Hall is as one-of-a-kind as it gets. Her musical artistry weaves together indomitable vocals with a fierce blend of soul and funk delivered with a rare energy that leaves every audience she sings to better for having been a part of it. She is not only relevant in her message, but poignant in how she communicates it. Leaning heavily on Soul, Hip Hop, Funk, and the seed of what makes a rock and roll artist — Kenya is here to deeply inspire and elevate the world around her. Hall has shared stages with incredible local and national acts such as The Roots, Dr. John, Lettuce, Jaw Gems, Rustic Overtones, Adam Deitch, Jon Fishman, Nigel Hall, Shemekia Copeland, and Fred Wesley. DOMINIC LAVOIE: Lavoie is an accomplished Acadian songwriter, musician and producer based in Portland, Maine. With an impressive catalog that includes seven full-length albums, two EPs, and a self-directed music film Mariposa, Lavoie continues to push creative boundaries. His forthcoming album, Round Trip, reunites him with acclaimed producer Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Deer Tick), who also helmed Lavoie's 2020 solo release, Wave With A Broken Arm. Known for his dynamic artistry and dedication to his craft, Lavoie has shared the stage with renowned acts such as Rayland Baxter, Mikaela Davis, Los Lobos, Dr. Dog, Guster, and Ghost of Paul Revere. In addition to his recording and performing career, Lavoie runs Shabbey Load, a recording studio in Portland where he produces and collaborates with other artists. SARAH BOYDEN: An artist, a teacher, a costume designer and a singer, Sarah is the combo of Miss Rumphius and Bonnie Raitt. By day she’s in the classroom inspiring children through art and by night she brings a soulful truth to the stage. She’s mostly been a backup singer for her brother Joshua Eden and for Jason Spooner but now she’s taking center stage with the release of her new single “Faith Through The Wrong”, a raucous roots rendition of a song penned by Connor Garvey. Her work has also been seen as a costume designer for 40 Hour Club, a theatrical production company based in Rockland headed by playwright & director Michael Gorman. Boyden draws from her youth living on Vinalhaven island to bring to life these productions that tackle challenging themes of addiction and hardship in the fishing community. A limited number of Front Row seats are available for $35; General admission tickets are available for $20 in advance, $25 the day of the event. If this show has not sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available at the box office starting at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm, and concessions will be available for purchase.