Don Campbell Music

That’s a Wrap for the 2023 Flotilla to Fight Cancer!

Don Campbell — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:50:29 +0000

… And that’s a wrap!

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came together to support our Flotilla to Fight Cancer event on August 19th making it a record-breaking success!

Music can create a magical atmosphere where spirits shine and hope thrives and nothing could be a better example of this than Saturday’s Flotilla which raised $77,572 for the Maine Cancer Foundation!

To each and every individual, organization, sponsor, and partner who contributed their time, resources, and effort, we extend our deepest appreciation towards making this event a resounding success. “It takes a village” and you all rallied! Check out the photos.

Your support has enabled us to provide vital resources to the Maine Cancer Foundation so that they can continue their work to reduce the impact that cancer has on Maine patients and their families.

We are truly grateful and humbled.

1019 Por, WGME CBS 13 News, Portland, Maine Cancer Foundation, Morong Falmouth, Royal River Boat – Boatyard & Boat Repair, Dugas Trucking & Escavating, Lebel & Harriman, Saco and Biddeford Savings, Fogg’s Water Taxi & Charters, 12/OC

Bid on this Guitar, Signed/Autographed by Alan Jackson!

Don Campbell — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:47:00 +0000

Get ready, country music fans! We have an incredible auction item that has been added to our Flotilla To Fight Cancer event that will make your heart skip a beat.

Introducing a Main Street Guitars acoustic guitar signed by, none other than, the legendary Alan Jackson!

This guitar is not just any ordinary collectible. It holds sentimental significance as it represents Jackson’s unwavering spirit and determination in the face of adversity. Since 2021, Jackson has been bravely battling Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a degenerative neurological disease.

Imagine owning a piece of music history, signed by a true icon who has touched MILLIONS with his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. This guitar is not just an instrument; it’s a symbol of strength and resilience and will serve as a reminder of Alan Jackson’s legacy and the impact he has made on the world of country music.

So get ready to bid high and bid proud – money raised from this auction item will go directly to our Flotilla To Fight Cancer goal of $50,000! https://www.facebook.com/events/s/flotilla-to-fight-cancer-benef/236155262490286/

Let’s come together as fans, supporters, and lovers of great music to make a difference – bidding starts at $500, please bid in increments of $100. Place your bid in the comment section below or DM us! Winner to be announced on Flotilla day – 8/19/23.

Thank you media partner 1019 Por for this awesome auction item and your support of our Flotilla event to raise funds for the Maine Cancer Foundation.

Flotilla 2023 WGME PSA

Don Campbell — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:40:23 +0000

https://doncampbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023_flotilla_to_fight_cancer_-_30-1080p.mp4

Flotilla 2023 Teaser Video

Don Campbell — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:12:09 +0000

https://doncampbellmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Flotillapromo5-1.mp4

Flotilla to Fight Cancer Returns for 2023!

Don Campbell — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:11:35 +0000

It’s back and better than ever!!

The Don Campbell Band is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Flotilla to Fight Cancer! A free benefit concert in Casco Bay, with donations benefitting the Maine Cancer Foundation. This year’s event takes place Saturday August 19th, off Cow Island in Southern Maine’s Casco Bay.

This concert event is an actual flotilla of seacraft made up of all of you – concertgoers whose donations will benefit the Maine Cancer Foundation. The Don Campbell Band will be performing from a ‘stage’ aboard a lobster boat, with their audience gathered in boats of all shapes, sizes, and styles. The things that unite them are many: a common interest in fighting cancer, honoring those who have endured the disease, revering the professionals dedicated to treating and curing, as well as lovers of music, boating, and the many friends and fans of the Don Campbell Band.

Last summer’s event far surpassed expectations, raising over $52,000 for the Maine Cancer Foundation. This significant feat was accomplished through the collective support of an audience that was not only generous in spirit, but also in size.

Don Campbell says:

“I am truly grateful for the efforts made and inspired by the many people who support this event and help it grow year after year. Through this kind of collaboration, we can help make miracles happen. We expect this year’s event is going to be even more successful than last; for me, the anticipation of this concert can only be matched by that of the countdown to Christmas.”

Looking at this year’s event, the Don Campbell Band is adding even MORE excitement to the day with a few surprise guests, including 12/OC the Duo among others, you won’t want to miss it!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Those who have a boat, or access to one, can join us off Cow Island in the afternoon of Saturday, August 19th. This is a free event with no required ticket. All we ask is that you consider making a donation to the Flotilla event’s GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/3285ae25

100% of donations will go directly to the Maine Cancer Foundation.

Those who do not have a boat and want to join us for the Flotilla concert can do so by purchasing a boat ticket from Fogg’s Water Taxi & Charters. They will be running a special charter out to Cow Island for the first half of the show (1pm-3pm). Get your group of friends together, and buy tickets now, as space is limited for this exclusive concert charter. Fogg’s will be donating 50% of their ticket proceeds to the Maine Cancer Foundation.

Fogg Water Taxi: www.foggswatertaxi.com or 207-415-8493.

And, of course, those who are unable to attend can still donate to the Flotilla To Fight Cancer Benefit Concert 2023 at www.gogundme.com, or click the link: https://gofund.me/3285ae25

Please share this event with your boating friends and put it on your calendar as a DO NOT MISS event for the summer!

Thank you to our sponsors helping to make this all possible

Hospice Benefit 2022 Raises Over $11k For Hospice of Southern Maine!

Don Campbell — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 14:26:10 +0000

Don Campbell Music Announces Hospice Holiday Benefit Concert

Don Campbell — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:30:26 +0000

Hi Everyone,

I’m Don Campbell, Singer-Songwriter from Maine. In my neighborhood in Scarborough, I often look out my window and see individuals and couples taking a walk. Sometimes they look down and sometimes look to the sky. Some of the folks I see are wear ID lanyards and medical scrubs. I say a little prayer when I see them, as there’s a pretty good chance they’ve been visiting a loved one or perhaps, rendering clinical care to a patient at the Gosnell Hospice House, a few streets away.

My 84 year-old Mom, Catherine Campbell, who bravely fought cancer, was first visited at home by a wonderful, Hospice Nurse named Meghan, from Hospice of Southern Maine, located on Rte 1 in Scarborough. After an hour of hands-on assessment and care by Meghan, she kindly informed us that there was an available bed for Mom at Gosnell House and scheduled an arrival time for us. After her well-wishes and a caring hug, Meghan was off to render care to another patient.

At Gosnell, my Mom was welcomed and treated with dignified excellence while receiving end-of-life-care. The staff rendered care for my Mom as if they were caring for their own Moms. They were also kindly attentive to me and my siblings. Her room was warm, bright with sunlight and comfortable with room for us all. After Mom passed, she was bathed, was donned in her favorite pj’s and simply looked happily asleep.

When the funeral home arrived to receive my Mom, my siblings and I escorted her out, and to our amazement, about 8 of the available Gosnell staff followed us into the freezing cold to see her off and us as well. A tearful but thankful moment we’ll never forget.

To say that we feel privileged to have Gosnell Hospice House and Southern Maine Hospice here, in Scarborough, would be a vast understatement.

As a “Thank You” to both, my band and I will perform a free Holiday Concert at the Scarborough High School Auditorium on December 18th. We’ll be accepting donations through this gofundme page, with 100% of the proceeds going to the hands-on Hospice caregivers, who graciously perform their duties every day. This concert is family-friendly, and we encourage everyone to join us!

A Special Holiday Event for Hospice Workers

Don Campbell — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:48:49 +0000

In my neighborhood in Scarborough, I often look out my window and see individuals and couples taking a walk. Sometimes they look down and sometimes look to the sky. Some of the folks I see wear ID lanyards and medical scrubs. I say a little prayer when I see them, as there’s a pretty good chance they’ve been visiting a loved one or perhaps, rendering clinical care to a patient at the Gosnell Hospice House, a few streets away.

My 84 year-old Mom, Catherine Campbell, who bravely fought cancer, was first visited at home by a wonderful, Hospice Nurse named Meghan, from Hospice of Southern Maine, located on Rte 1 Scarborough. After an hour of hands-on assessment and care by Meghan, she kindly, informed us that there was an available bed for Mom at Gosnell House and scheduled an arrival time for us. After her well-wishes and a caring hug, Meghan was off to render care to another patient.

At Gosnell, Mom was welcomed and treated with dignified excellence, while receiving end-of-life care. The staff rendered care for my Mom as if they were caring for their own Moms. They were also kindly attentive to me and my siblings. Her room was warm, bright with sunlight and comfortable with room for us all. After Mom passed, she was bathed, was donned in her favorite pj’s and simply looked happily asleep.

When the funeral home arrived to receive our Mom, my sibs and I, escorted her out, and to our amazement, about 8 of the available Gosnell staff followed us out into the freezing cold, to see her and us, off too. A tearful, but thankful moment we’ll never forget.

To say that we feel privileged to have Gosnell Hospice House and Southern Maine Hospice here, in Scarborough, would be a vast understatement.

To say “Thank You” to both, we’ll be doing a free Holiday Concert at the Scarborough High School Auditorium on December 18th at 2pm. We’ll be accepting donations through a gofundme page, with 100% of the proceeds going to the hands-on Hospice caregivers, who graciously perform their duties every day. All are welcome to join us.

Don Campbell Band Announces Christmas Concerts

Don Campbell — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:08:48 +0000

Please join us to celebrate the holiday season together…

An annual family tradition in New England for over two decades!

Sat, Dec 3, 2022, 7:30 PM
Portland Players – South Portland, ME
https://DoncampbellsChristmasPP.eventbrite.com

Fri. December 16, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Franco Center – Lewiston, ME
https://francocenter.org/show/don-campbell-band-christmas-concert-on-dec-16-at-the-franco/

SHS Hospice Benefit (to come)

Weds. December 21, 2022 7:00 PM
St. Lawrence Arts
https://www.stlawrencearts.org/calendar/don-campbell-christmas/

Coverage for Our Opening Slot for Christopher Cross!

Don Campbell — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:05:58 +0000

Live Music Lineup: Christopher Cross, Sting and a concert with a cause