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Welcome to Ogunquit - where white sandy beaches and breathtaking ocean views create the perfect seaside escape. Stroll the scenic Marginal Way, enjoy a Broadway-caliber show at the Ogunquit Playhouse, or savor fresh seafood at one of many acclaimed restaurants. Families can explore tide pools and indulge in ice cream cones, while couples enjoy romantic getaways with sunset cocktails, oceanfront dinners, and peaceful walks along the shore.
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The Yardbirds
Fri, Apr 11 @ 8:00 PM
The Yardbirds
Jonathan's Ogunquit
The Yardbirds return to the U.S. with a new show featuring all the hits delivered by the dynamic, legendary 5-piece band led by founder Jim McCarty (drums, vocals). This blistering ensemble brings with them an exciting multimedia infusion of songs and stories that draw back the curtain on the history of one of rock music’s most influential and important groups. "For Your Love," “Shapes of Things,” “Heart Full of Soul,” "Over Under Sideways Down" and "I'm a Man," are among the Yardbirds’ worldwide smash hits, but their recorded work includes Blues staples such as "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl” and "I Wish You Would” and Mose Allison tune "I'm Not Talkin’." McCarty and the band put the spotlight on the creative fire that exploded when Top Topham, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page held the guitar chair and joined with Jim and lead vocalist Keith Relf, bassist Paul-Samwell Smith, rhythm guitarist and bassist Chris Dreja to build an unparalleled legacy of music. From the early moments of “Smokestack Lightning” to the latter days when Jim McCarty brought “Dazed and Confused” into the band’s repertoire—obviously to the delight of Jimmy Page!-- today’s Yardbirds -- Godfrey Townsend on lead guitar (John Entwistle, Happy Together Tour), Kenny Aaronson on bass (Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Rick Derringer), Myke Scavone on Blues harp (Ram Jam, Doughboys), lead singer and guitarist John Idan (30 years with the Yardbirds) and founder, vocalist, songwriter, storyteller and drummer Jim McCarty — bring the authentic sound and story of the Yardbirds to the stage!
Dar Williams
Sat, Apr 26 @ 7:30 PM
Dar Williams
Jonathan's Ogunquit
Opening Artist:  The Nields! Dar Williams’ lyrics contain bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity. Williams strongly believes that all of us possess our own power and ability to achieve, and she rejects the exceptionalism that encourages us to “admire that yonder star,” while making us feel small and insignificant; unworthy of shining on our own but hoping to catch enough distant light to inspire some tiny accomplishment. Williams has always been very interested in how to control our future and this album has to do with the fact that at some point, you just can’t. Like everyone else, Williams spent 2020 in that state of non-control. She and longtime producer Stewart Lerman tracked most of the album, her 12th studio recording, in November of 2019. In late February of 2020, she cut the title tune in Woodstock with bassist Gail Ann Dorsey and Larry Campbell, who produced the track and played guitars, pedal steel and twangy baritone guitar. When told they had to postpone a mid-March mixing date, Campbell said he wasn’t feeling well anyway. Turns out he’d contracted a serious case of COVID-19. That was a clear sign that at some point, you have to meet life where it meets you …the common thread throughout that these songs, the willingness to meet life as it arrives. Dar Williams was always in the right place at the right time for the success she’s had over a 25+-year career. She rose out of the vibrant mid-90’s Boston scene, inspired by the eclectic influences of alt-rockers, Berklee jazz musicians, slam poets, and folk artists, like Patty Griffith, Melissa Ferrick, the Throwing Muses, Vance Gilbert, and Jonatha Brooke. After a year of touring non-stop with her first album, The Honesty Room, in 1994, she was invited by Joan Baez to tour in Europe and The United States. “Good and bad things happen, and it’s not necessarily a reward or indictment. I’ve just got to meet it.” Williams observes. “Like, I’m bringing my whole life to this moment; it will surprise me, challenge me, show me where I was wrong, even make a fool out of me, but my job is to show up and not take adversity personally. Real happiness doesn't have to feel like Snoopy dancing with Woodstock; it can just be knowing you have the resilience to meet whatever comes to you. I will call that a good life.”
"The Voice Winner," Sawyer Fredericks
Thu, May 1 @ 7:30 PM
"The Voice Winner," Sawyer Fredericks
Jonathan's Ogunquit
Americana singer-songwriter, Sawyer Fredericks, hailing from his family farm in central New York State, cut his teeth at the age of 13, playing local farmers markets, open mics, and iconic New York venues like Caffe Lena, the Towne Crier Cafe, and The Bitter End. With his deep,beyond-his-years original lyrics and melodies, raw, soulful vocals, and powerful live performances, Sawyer seemed an unlikely match for reality tv, but having been scouted by casting directors at 15, he quickly won over broad audiences with his genuine delivery and unique arrangements of classic songs, going on to win season 8 of NBC’s The Voice.    Fresh from that whirlwind, Fredericks went forward with the release of his major label debut, A Good Storm, with Republic Records, an impressive blend of soulful Folk, blues, and rock, entirely written or co-written by Sawyer. Choosing to go independent, for more creative freedom, his 2018 Hide Your Ghost, fully written and produced by Fredericks, sheds the high gloss major label treatment, and stays true to Fredericks’s honest and elegantly stripped down style, a self-described “free range folk”, incorporating elements of blues, roots rock, and jazz with live instrumental arrangements throughout. In writing about his top ten Americana albums of 2018 in No Depression and AXS Magazine, Chris Griffy recommends Hide Your Ghost as “a bluesy folk rocker with a no-frills production that relies on Frederick’s raw voice to carry the emotional weight.”   After a pandemic imposed touring hiatus, Sawyer went back on the road with friends and collaborators, The Accidentals, in fall of 2021 for a 25-show run through the midwest, southeast and northeast, including stops at The Ark in Ann Arbor, multiple City Wineries, and Club Passim. Throughout his career, Sawyer has played many festivals and prestigious venues like the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival with 2019 touring highlights including official showcases at SXSW, AmericanaFest, Folk Alliance International, and BMI's Island Hopper Songwriter Fest.
Trip Ideas
A view from the Footbridge Beach footbridge of a rowboat sitting in the marsh on the Ogunquit river.
Spring Getaway in Ogunquit: A Perfect Weekend Itinerary
After a long, chilly winter, nothing feels better than a refreshing spring escape to Ogunquit. As the temperatures rise and the crowds remain light, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to soak in the beauty at a relaxed pace. Here’s our guide to making the most of a spring weekend in Ogunquit!
A scenic view of the ocean from the Marginal Way.
Walk The Marginal Way
Winding along the rugged coastline, the Marginal Way offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of Ogunquit, with breathtaking views at every turn.
Children playing in the sand.
Discover Kids Activities
From beaches and mini golf to surfing and lobsters, Ogunquit and the surrounding areas offer plenty of activities for kids. This guide will help you find things to do with your children, rain or shine.
Sailboats sitting in Perkins Cove.
Explore Perkins Cove
Whether you're here to take in the beauty, browse local art, or indulge in a lobster roll, Perkins Cove is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Ogunquit.
Seagulls standing on Ogunquit beach during sunset.
Escape to Ogunquit Beach
Soft sand, rolling waves, and endless ocean views make Ogunquit Beach a peaceful retreat. Grab your beach chair and umbrella, settle in, and enjoy a perfect day at the beach.
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