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Signed Martin Guitar Up for Auction!

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:22:45 +0000

Hello Friends,

As part of our effort to raise money for the Maine Cancer Foundation through our benefit Concert (Flotilla to Fight Cancer) on Saturday, August 28th https://www.gofundme.com/f/flotilla-to-fight-cancer-concert, I am auctioning off this new, signed, small body Martin Acoustic Guitar. If you would like to help us fundraise and own this beautiful Martin guitar – a brand known for exceptional craftmanship and tone (signed by Don Campbell and the band) Visit Don Campbell Band on Facebook to place a bid. The auction will run all week and the winner will be announced during the concert and notified (via messenger or text) on Saturday afternoon.

2020, has been quite a ride, so far, to say the least!

Don Campbell — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:05:50 +0000

Hello Friends!

2020, has been quite a ride, so far, to say the least! Fortunately, my bandmates and I are staying busy, performing outdoor concerts, some that existed prior to Covid-19, and some that my friend, Manager and Booking Agent, created out of thin air. I’ve always said, “Evolve or Dissolve”. A great example of this would be our outdoor, stage concerts at the Clambake Restaurant, located in beautiful, Pine Point, Scarborough, Maine. The Clambake boasts a huge parking lot, where cars can be spaced every other spot, while folks place lawn chairs between their cars, respectively, and get to enjoy, delicious seafood, and our music for 3 hours. My bandmates and I love the gig, and we believe the fans do too! As you know, I also have a DUO and TRIO which stays busy with outdoor Tiki Bar performances at The Royal Anchor Hotel, right on the ocean on Old Orchard Beach, the wonderful, Fore Points Marina near Portland’s Old Port District and our BAND and DUO also enjoys performing on stage at Bayley’s Camping Resort, Scarborough, ME. Bayley’s boast a big, beautiful stage, great lighting and room for lots of social distance between table settings. So, basically, with all of this, we’re successfully, making our way forward, towards a time when concert venues, will hopefully, get back to welcoming groups of musicians and listeners alike. Kristen has also created a new, outdoor performance venue with some people at Thompson’s Point, Portland, Maine. We look forward to those upcoming shows too!

I’ve also been quite busy in my recording studio. I consider it quite a privilege to be presently, recording one of my musical heroes, the great, Jonathan Edwards! He’s got some fantastic, new music and our musical camaraderie is quite enjoyable! I also have other very talented artists whom I’m privileged to work with as well, from songwriters to businesses who need advertising music and voiceovers. I enjoy it all! The recording process has always been loads of fun for me. It’s a trade I’m glad I learned out of necessity, years ago. It his current climate, I feel quite blessed to be able to augment my time serving the needs of other artists with production.

Thank you all, for your continued support and enthusiasm for our music. We’ll keep the music coming and look forward to when we can shake hands and hug again!

Your Friend,
Don

(And the band too!)

Thank You, Bull Moose!

admin — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 17:22:55 +0000

A hearty thank you to my friends at Bull Moose for including me on their list of “Top-Selling Local Artists of the Decade!” A true honor to share this recognition with so many fantastic artists as well as with such a a great partner like Bull Moose. Please look for my CDs when you are there!

From Bull Moose:

We still plan to release our Top 25 best selling local releases of the year on the first Friday in January, but since we’ll be saying goodbye to the 2010s I wanted to look at who the Top Best Selling 25 Artists of the decade were.

Thank you to everyone that helped make local music & film a success this decade either as creators or fans! To celebrate go out and see a local act live in 2020!

Congrats to Spose, The Ghost of Paul Revere, Rustic Overtones, The Mallett Brothers Band, DEAD SEASON, Chris Ross and the North, Spencer Albee, Zach Joness, Don Campbell, Damnationland, Paranoid Social Club, Whitcomb, Aaron Lee Marshall, Cam Groves, Gypsy Tailwind, Michael O, The Fogcutters, Fifth Freedom, Blend, Uncle Jack, Toughcats, Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones, Prospect Hill, Grand Hotel, Tricky Britches and everyone else that worked to make local art awesome in the 2010s!

Rehearsals with the Band – Late April – Early May 2019

Don Campbell — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:30:39 +0000

Spring is Around the Corner!

admin — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:23:43 +0000

Hi Friends –

Writing a quick note from the local Mr. Bagel after jogging to and from my car… it’s 2 degrees out!

Thankfully, I had a little vacation in Nashville and Florida recently that helped recharge my sunshine batteries and offer some much-needed time off.

But, as you all know, I prefer to be out playing music for you above most every other thing. So, I was pretty excited this morning when I heard that Punxatawny Phil, the groundhog, had not seen his shadow, and Spring is on its way in a half-dozen weeks, give or take.

Before you know it, the snow will be receding in my lawn, giving way to bright flowers. We’ll be gassing up the van and loading the band up for our travels all over Creation.

Until then, I’ve got many local solo shows, happening weekly at many of my favorite spots to relax and enjoy, including the Sea Dog in South Portland. In fact, I’ll be there today, Friday Feb. 2nd, from 3pm – 5pm.

Stay warm, friends, and please stay in touch.