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Don't miss the final performance in our epic series of First Friday concerts with The Finestkind, featuring Joshua Eden & The Bookends!

First show @ 6pm
Second show @ 8pm
$10 / ALL AGES WELCOME

Raised on an island in Maine in a home full of artists, writers and musicians, Joshua Eden began his musical journey early as a toddler by climbing into a tuba. Nourished by his family’s rich musical background and traditions, Eden since that day has lived a life full of music as both an accomplished performer, songwriter, and composter for film and theater.
Though now based in California, Joshua returned home to Maine to record his newest release, Rust and Sand, to collaborate with his younger brother, Dan Boyden, drummer, producer and founder of Finestkind Music. The two first worked together in Oakland on Eden’s 2015 album, Reach, alongside some of the Bay Area’s finest. Having long dreamt of making music, the brothers confirmed after those sessions that this was a recipe worth repeating.
In early 2019, Boyden assembled a cast of musicians to bring more of his brother’s songs to life. This included their sister, Sarah Boyden. With their shared DNA, both genetic and musical, the siblings created an authentic, grounded sound that draws from a deep well of influences; Folk, Soul, Jazz, Americana, Rock and Blues. A sound that tastes like Tom Waits, Joe Henry and the Wood Brothers wrapped in a tortilla dipped in Bonnie Raitt, served at a local speakeasy.

The Finestkind’s soulful sounds resonate out of Maine’s rocky coast, from gritty Low-Tide Funk to inspirational Evergreen Roots. Comprised of seasoned players from bands like The Red Eye Flight Crew, The Fogcutters, Royal Hammer and more, their mission is to shine a light on the incredible talent from Maine.
With their review shows, they have backed up artists like Kenya Hall, Spencer Albee, Dominic Lavoie, Graphic Melee and more, showcasing each artists original music. For the artists, It’s like driving a Ferrari. For the audience, it’s an invitation to experience the breadth of talent coming out of Maine. And though they may not know the individual artists, they will always know that when The Finestkind comes to town, they’ll be in for a show.
The band released RESURGAM in 2025. A collection of grooves and moods composed by drummer and band leader Dan Boyden. They have also been releasing songs from their collaboration with local troubadour, Connor Garvey. The latest single, So Simple, brings in Dominic Lavoie on backing vocals for a Beatle-esque tune about showing up for those you love when times get hard.

10% of ticket sales will be donated to our affiliated nonprofit Equal Measure Arts to support studio access for students and under-resourced musicians.

First Friday LIVE at [the square]: Joshua Eden & The Bookends

Presented by The Finestkind and Sponsored by Bissell Brothers

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