A FOLK & BLUES VENUE

The Big Kahuna Cafe, often imitated,never duplicated !

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 Blues, Jazz, Folk, Contemporary Folk ,Bluegrass and Country music all presented and performed in a historic Masonic Hall that was built in 1863 and is located in the historic town of Bridgton , Maine,  upstairs at # 270 Main Street .

THE BIG KAHUNA CAFE
presents only "independent" , Acoustic Blues ,Electric Blues ,Jazz and Folk Music performances by Nationally known artists of New England , North America and Canada in one of the most unique and intimate settings ever created in the state of Maine to see a live performance by an individual artist or group of artists on stage.The Big Kahuna Cafe is and has always been a Non-Smoking Venue ! And , it is an Air-conditioned environment. COOL all summer !

Celebrating our Seventh Year  in 2007 !!

 

PRIVATE EVENTS

Want Your Own Private Party Here This coming Summer ?

Have you ever been to The Big Kahuna Cafe and wished that you could have The Big Kahuna Cafe all to yourself  for your own party or event with your family and friends or your Company  and Employees ? You can reserve the club for one full evening (7PM-1AM) . The price  includes full staffing with live musical entertainment on stage ,a full sound system,Baby Grand Piano,Stage lighting,bartender and security personnel. All functions must be for guests 21 years or older (with I.D.). You�re welcome to have your party catered and if you want your own choice of live music, we can put you in touch with some great  original musicians or, because its a "private event" and not opened to the general public ,bring your own favorite  "Indie" Musicians or music in CD or Vinyl format and we can play them on our awesome sound system for you and your guests all night long.

Please call the club at 207-647-9031 for details.

An Original Quote From "The Big Kahuna" for 2007.

"LOVE MANY.....

TRUST FEW.....

AND ALWAYS......

PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE ."

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AND NOW, BACK TO OUR REGULAR PROGRAM....

$2.00 FROSTY DRAFTS at all times !

$5.00 or $10.00 per person admission for ALL weekend shows !( call venue. ticket price may vary for  "special events" )

THE BEST MICRO BREW DRAFT SELECTIONS IN THE LAKES REGION ( 10 premium selections ) PLUS 12 GREAT  DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED BOTTLED BEERS TO CHOOSE FROM !

Plus some excellent wines as well !

Kitchen now serving from 7pm - 9pm

 

WATCH FOR THE NEW " BIG KAHUNA WEB CAM " . WITH LIVE PICS OF OUR PERFORMERS ON STAGE ( NIGHTLY ) AND LIVE PICTURES OF BRIDGTONS BUSY DOWNTOWN MAIN ST. 24 HRS A DAY ,THIS COMING SEASON , AT : www.bigkahunacafe.com

 

 

Schedule for 2007
ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDING OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED, AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE, person/s OR ENTITY, OF ANY PERFOMANCE AT THIS VENUE !
ITS THE LAW ! !

July 11 : Blues with, Big Beau! No cover !!

July  12 : OPEN MIC NIGHT ! ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDING OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.

July  13, 14 : Frank Fotusky  www.fotusky.com
 
July  15 : New, Singer/Song writer Night.
A night of new songs and music from new artists on the music scene, and some familiar ones you may already know from past performances here at TBKC !
Ben Hammond .
www.benjaminhammond.com

July 18 : Blues with, Big Beau! No cover !!

July 19 : OPEN MIC NIGHT !
ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDING OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.

July  20, 21 : Jon Shain  www.jonshain.com
 
July  22 : New, Singer/Song writer Night.
A night of new songs and music from new artists on the music scene, and some familiar ones you may already know from past performances here at TBKC !
TERRY SWETT, Country Folk

July 25 : Blues with, Big Beau! No cover !!

July  26 : OPEN MIC NIGHT ! ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDING OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.

July  27, 28 : Dan Stevens  www.danstevens.net
 
July  29 : New, Singer/Song writer Night.
A night of new songs and music from new artists on the music scene, and some familiar ones you may already know from past performances here at TBKC !
BOB WALLACE

August 1 : Blues with, Big Beau! No cover !!

August  2 : OPEN MIC NIGHT ! ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDING OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.
 
August  3, 4 : Montgomery Delaney  (the KING returns !)www.montgomerydelaney.com
 
August  5 : New, Singer/Song writer Night.
A night of new songs and music from new artists on the music scene, and some familiar ones you may already know from past performances here at TBKC !
BEN HAMMOND
 www.benjaminhammond.com

August  8 : Blues with, Big Beau! No cover !!

August  9 : OPEN MIC NIGHT ! ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDING OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.

August  10, 11 : Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen  www.woodpecker.com  &  www.joyscream.com
 
August 12 : New, Singer/Song writer Night.
A night of new songs and music from new artists on the music scene, and some familiar ones you may already know from past performances here at TBKC !
TERRY SWETT, Country Folk

August 15 : Blues with, Big Beau! No cover !!

August  16 : OPEN MIC NIGHT ! ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDING OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.

August  17, 18 : Paul Geremia  www.paulgeremia.org
 
August  19 : New, Singer/Song writer Night.
A night of new songs and music from new artists on the music scene, and some familiar ones you may already know from past performances here at TBKC
Graham Isacson , $5.00 cover

August 22 : Blues with, Big Beau! No cover !!

August  23 : OPEN MIC NIGHT !  ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDING OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.

August  24, 25 : Danny Brooks, Gospel & Soul music at its best !   www.dannybrooksmusic.com
 
August  26 : New, Singer/Song writer Night.
A night of new songs and music from new artists on the music scene, and some familiar ones you may already know from past performances here at TBKC !

August 29 : Blues with, Big Beau! No cover !!

August  30 : OPEN MIC NIGHT ! ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDING OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.
 
August  31, Sept. 1 : Pumpkin Head Ted  ,rockin the house for two nights this holiday weekend  !  http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/phted 

Sept 5 : Blues with, Big Beau! No cover !!

Sept.  6 : OPEN MIC NIGHT ! ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDING OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.

Sept.  7, 8 : The return of the local legends...... "THE WHITE MOUNTAIN BOYS". One of the 2nd most anticipated shows of the year here at TBKC !!! Back to the house where it all began .....
"The Boys" return to hold their first "Beggars Banquet" here at the club. All the music you can digest for just $5.00 a head, all night long,for two nights in a row !
No one leaves hungry, a full weekend of the most tasty original music being performed in New England today.ROCK ON WITH THE WHITE MOUNTAIN BOY`S and The Big Kahuna, THIS WEEKEND !!
Tickets at the door each night.
www.thewhitemounainboys.com



Please check back for more of our 2007 summer entertainment listings

NO COVER CHARGE  

SUN. (UNLESS  LISTED) WED. & THURS.  NIGHTS !!!!!!!!!!!!


EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT :

OPEN MIC NIGHT !!!!
ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDINGS OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.

Stay tuned for more listings of our summer season of 2007 !
All of the major artists that we book have their own Web Sites ! Check them out on the Web for music downloads and more info ! You can read about and listen to their music NOW on the Web ! And then, see em all LIVE , here at The Big Kahuna Cafe this summer in 2007  !

 

 

Are you from regions afar and in need of a place to rest prior to our shows here or before your journey home the next day after a fabulous night of music with us ?
After a night of rousing music here,rest your head at Noble House,( a short walk away in the village, from our location ) a splendid bed and breakfast in the quaint village of Bridgton ,Maine. Visit their website at www.noblehousebb.com to find out how to reserve your room,in advance of your visit to The Big Kahuna Cafe .

Great Hosts and Great Food,with the utmost in Confidentiality of services  !

Big Kahuna`s Top 10 in Accommodations  !!!!!!!

 

 

Till we see you here again starting  on May 16th ,2007 ......Keep on Surfin the Folk &  Blues , wherever you go... LIKE RIGHT HERE !!!!

THANKS FANS , FRIENDS & MUSICIANS !

SURFS UP !

ALOHA,

The Big Kahuna

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EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT. , Open Mic Night .No Cover Charge .ATTENTION !!! NO RECORDINGS OF  PERFORMANCES ALLOWED,AT ANY TIME, BY ANYONE OR ENTITY.

Listed Artists Performances are : Wed. ,Fri. , Sat. & Sun. nights , with artists performing two 45 minute sets per night, beginning at about 8:30-9pm & again at 10:30pm. Our Doors are open from 7pm to 1am. No smoking.  All nights. Kitchen serving from 7 to 9pm each night.

Admission may vary for some shows. Call venue for ticket price info per event.

The Big Kahuna Cafe 
270 Main Street
Bridgton, Maine 04009
PHONE :1-207-647-9031
E-mail : [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The main hall of The Big Kahuna Cafe where thousands of folks have enjoyed great Folk & Blues artists who have performed here.And hundreds of professional and amature musicians have played at ,during our famous 'Open Mic Nights".
A close-up picture of one of the many vintage instruments that hang on the wall in our famous "Guitar Bar" here at The Big Kahuna Cafe ! Stop by to see the many other stringed instruments here !
A normal night at The Big Kahuna Cafe .Our audiences are pretty laid-back as you can see from the picture above , and why not, we are all here for the same reason ,great live music and the company of good friends ! The rooms original 19th century antique murals on the walls,the hanging chandeliers and the great views of the stage ( towards right side of picture ) from anywhere in the room tend to always keep folks happy that they came out for the night to hear the original music of amazing artists and to see a great show !