Union Church of Belgrade Lakes

The Union Coffeehouse closes out the 2024 season by welcoming the terrific trio of Chris Poulson and Pam Tyler (and Lefty, too). Chris, Pam, and Lefty McAuslin will provide a fun evening of folk, rootsy rock, and blues songs.  With Chris on guitar, Pam on bass and percussion, and Lefty on the sax, and all […]

The Union Church of Belgrade Lakes, sponsor of the Union Coffeehouse, is proud to present a multi-media piano concert by the internationally celebrated concert pianist Carolyn Enger.  The concert will be held in the sanctuary of the church at 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes. Ms. Enger’s concert, Resonating Earth, creates a meditative space for listeners […]

The Union Coffeehouse looks forward to Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards returning to headline our mid-summer concert.  Raianne and Mark are clearly inheritors of a timeless legacy, creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Blending distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, electric […]

The Union Coffeehouse is pleased to welcome Carole Wise, a singer/songwriter from Brunswick, Maine. Her music is sweet and soulful, drawing on a lifelong passion for education, the beauty of the natural world, and the adventures of finding truth through life's challenges. Her music is also organic – grown and nurtured from the seed of […]

The Union Coffeehouse kicks off the 2024 season with Stan Davis, a talented singer/songwriter and story teller, who was such a hit last year. He has performed for all ages throughout Maine including at One Longfellow Square, the Pumpkin Fest, the Common Ground Fair, the Alewife Festival, and the Turner and Winthrop gazebo concert series. […]

Update (8/18): The weather for tomorrow night's Coffeehouse on the Village Green is not looking good so we are moving the concert back into the Union Church Friendship Hall. The headlining act will be the Buttermilk Hill Band comprised of John and Ellen Gawler, and Stu McConnell. The Coffeehouse will start earlier at 6:30 PM […]

Our mid-summer Union Coffeehouse will be held on Saturday, July 15, at 7 PM in Friendship Hall at the Union Church of Belgrade Lakes.  We are happy to welcome Ed DesJardins in what promises to be an enjoyable evening with one of central Maine's finest singer/songwriters.  For over thirty years Ed has been crafting his […]

Be sure to save the date so you can hear the delightful music of Simons and Goodwin, as they return for their seventeenth appearance at the Union Coffeehouse.  Bob Simons and Renee Goodwin always provide our audiences with a first-class concert. Their voices blend seamlessly to create delightful harmonies while Bob’s accomplished guitar accompaniment completes […]

We have big doin’s planned to get you out of your Maine winter doldrums.  Martin Swinger is just the tonic you’ll need to propel you into the second half of our long Central Maine winter.   Not only is Martin a superb musician, he’s truly entertaining, introducing his songs with amusing anecdotes and insights.  He is […]

The Union Coffeehouse is pleased to introduce an amazing folk duo, Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards, to close out our 2019 season.  Raianne and Mark are clearly inheritors of a timeless legacy, creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Blending distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, […]

Returning for their twelfth appearance as headliners at the Union Coffeehouse, Bob and Renee always provide our audiences with a first-class concert. Their voices blend seamlessly to create delightful harmonies while their accomplished guitar accompaniment completes a musical picture that appeals to audiences and makes them one of the most popular acts in central Maine. […]

Bill Berlinghoff has played to enthusiastic audiences throughout Maine and is always a pleasure to hear.  His guitar and banjo playing are a fine complement to the traditional folk songs that he does so well.  Combine that music with the entertaining stories he tells and you have all the ingredients for a wonderful evening! As […]

The Union Coffeehouse is pleased to welcome Porch Light to kick off our summer concert series.  An acoustic folk duo comprised of Matt Loosigian and Mariah Sewall, these talented singers combine their voices in delicious harmonies bringing you a beautiful sound to welcome springtime to Maine.  Complementing their vibrant voices is a lively guitar accompaniment […]

It’s time to chase those winter blahs away with a healthy dose of bluegrass music from Maine’s own “Brother Act,” Stan and Dan. Get your prescription filled at the Union Coffeehouse Mid-Winter Blahs Concert. This talented duo will keep you entertained with terrific music, corny jokes, and an up-tempo vibe that will put a smile […]

The final Union Coffeehouse of the 2018 summer season will feature the delightful music of Simons and Goodwin. The tight-knit harmonies of Renee Goodwin and Bob Simons have made them one of our favorite headliners at the Coffeehouse for the past 12 years. Central Maine’s favorite folk-singing duo performs both original and traditional folk and […]

As the heat of the past week starts to wane, the Union Coffeehouse will be increasing the enjoyability quotient of your summer by presenting Bill Berlinghoff in concert.  Bill, central Maine’s consummate folk singer and a favorite at the Union Coffeehouse, will return for his thirteenth headlining appearance. Bill has played to enthusiastic audiences around […]

The Union Coffeehouse is proud to present The Racket Factory bringing their good-time toe-tapping music to Belgrade Lakes. The Racket Factory is five musicians who blend their instruments and their voices to create a fun evening of folk songs, country tunes, and rollicking instrumentals. Their repertoire includes traditional New England fiddle tunes as well as […]

The Union Coffeehouse is set to start its 2018 summer season with a terrific “Welcome To Summer Concert” by the Gawler Family! How’s that for a fun way to kick the winter doldrums goodbye and welcome the warm weather back into our lives? If you’re not familiar with their music, the Gawlers accompany interweaving family […]

It’s time to throw on your parka and snowshoes and head to the Union Coffeehouse, where Martin Swinger and Deb Hensley will headline its Mid-Winter Blahs Concert. Deb and Martin have sung together for 15 years, first as members of ImproVox, then as members of BRIO, now just as long-time friends. They are masters of […]

The tight-knit harmonies of Renee Goodwin and Bob Simons have made them one of our favorite headliners at the Coffeehouse for the past 11 years. Central Maine’s favorite folk-singing duo performs both original and traditional folk and popular songs complemented by Bob’s intricate guitar accompaniment. There is a warmth that comes through their songs and […]

Bill Berlinghoff, central Maine’s consummate folk singer and a favorite at the Union Coffeehouse, will return for his twelfth headlining appearance. Bill has played to enthusiastic audiences around the U.S. and throughout Maine, and he is always a pleasure to hear. His guitar and banjo playing are a fine complement to the traditional and original […]

Maine Bluegrass is returning to the Union Coffeehouse, aswe welcome back Stan and Dan, an acoustic duo that plays in the style of the brother duets popular in the 1930s and '40s. Stan Keach and Dan Simons’ performances feature very tight vocal harmony, and Dan's virtuoso mandolin stylings.  They demonstrate the applicability of the Brother […]

The Union Coffeehouse is set to kick off its 2017 Summer season next weekend with a wonderful concert by Katie Daggett. Katie is a talented singer/songwriter who can make your heart sing with her delightful voice and breezy guitar accompaniment. She will be performing an eclectic mix of music covering many styles including folk, pop, […]

The Union Coffeehouse will welcome Ellen and John Gawler to brighten up your winter. Accompanying themselves on fiddle, guitar and banjo, John and Ellen pull songs from their extensive collection of dance tunes in the Scots-Irish and French Canadian traditions. With their infectious spirit and sparkling musicianship, the Gawlers have earned a beloved place in […]

The Rutgers Trio features three wonderful and critically acclaimed musicians from New York: Susan Poliacik on cello; mezzo soprano Janara Kellerman; and pianist Mary Nelson. Their program will include selected works by Handel, De Falla, Brahms, Bolcom, and Bernstein, and will take place in the sanctuary. Admission will be by donation and all proceeds will […]