Cool Sounds Concert Series: Teen Jamboree

By: Melinda Hart







This week’s Cool Sounds Concert Series showcased the Bangor area’s talented youth with the Teen Jamboree! Four acts shared the stage last night, each bringing their own unique sound.










On top of foods and jewelry, the Outdoor Market offers clothing too. Silk N Hand screenprinting has fun graphic tees to choose from. Owner Orion started up the business 4 months ago after a layoff as a contractor. Orion set up camp in his basement, and makes his way to markets such as this one. Part of the money goes to the Flannel Shirt Fund, teaching children where their food comes from.






There not just clothes for you, but for your dog, too! Dogn’i Apparel (the Home of Custom Pet Apparel) began a few years ago, when full time insurance agent Cynthia Rollins needed a creative outlet. Inspired in part by her two pet terriers Jack & Jill, Rollins combined two of her passions – pets and clothing.










Emily Guillow from Hampden started off the show with “Landslide” (originally by Fleetwood Mac, and covered by the Dixie Chicks) on her acoustic guitar. She has played & sang for 7 years, and began her solo career last year. Guillow’s cool sound ranged from a slowed down “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” to Kanye’s “Heartless.”










Matthew Henley Bush began playing piano at the age of four, inspired by his ragtime playing grandfather. Bush performed covers as well as an original piece.



Maximum Blue began playing violin at age 6, and performing in public at 9. As a guitar/fiddle duo with his father, Max has many musical accomplishments – playing at large venues with professional musicians and has recorded 4 CDs. Max’s skilled bluegrass, old-time, maritime, and newgrass got everyone dancing, especially the kids.







Ray Costlow sings like she’s been performing in smokey late night jazz bars for 20 years, but she’s only in 7th grade! Costlow sings and plays bass, accompanied by a couple of friends, and has won many talent contests. Playing covers like Michael Jackson’s “Black or White,” Costlow ended the night on a high note.







Head to West Market & Pickering Square next week for Banjo Dan & The Midnight Plow Boys!