In the Eastport area you'll find a variety of musicians. There are several bluegrass groups that are enjoyed at area foot-stomping, hand-clapping, singing events throughout the year. Bagpipers are a big part of the Eastport 4th of July parade and festivities. Contemporary and rock groups may be heard at the La Sardina Loca and other area night spots. Throughout the summer free classical music concerts are held each Wednesday night at 7:30 at the Sacred Heart Church parish hall in Lubec through the SummerKeys) program. Concerts and recitals are planned throughout the year in Eastport by the Arts Council. Visitors are often pleased to hear the quality of the performances in this area. What may seem to be a simple afternoon or evening performance may surprise you with the expertise of the musicians. In Boston it is a treat to go to The Pops and listen to the orchestra perform. In Machias you may be treated to an intimate church recital of music performed by summer residents Keith Lockhart, conductor of The Boston Pops, and his wife. If you listen, you'll be enthralled by the music of Washington County, Maine.

Eastport has several versatile performers. Among them are:

Greg Biss: pianist (usually heard at the Eastport Arts Center or at SummerKeys), composer, City Council member, professional underwater diver, husband to potter, Barbara Smith of Dog Island Pottery.

Edward French: organist, publisher and editor of The Quoddy Tides, brother of Hugh French.

John Widelski: violinist (usually heard in concert with Edward French), crafter of handmade violins, seen on the Eastport video fishing in the Old Sow in his 20' boat, passionate about growing plants (especially his sunflowers), lives in the most colorful house in Eastport with his bubbly partner, Rebecca.

Eastport, Maine: Easternmost City in the U.S.A.