Finestkind Music

05/15/2026

For the next First Friday Live At The Square, the Finestkind joins forces with psych rock troubadour and special guest on sax!

2 set means 2 chances to catch this collaboration exploring Beam’s catalogue.

Huge thanks for our beverage sponsor and to for hosting this event during .me

Ticket link in bio.

The band
on bass
on keys
on drums

04/15/2026

For our next First Friday Live At , and her band return to 34 Preble St to perform two sets in the same space they recorded their latest album There For Me! Opening set my emerging artist

Sponsored by , come experience some auditory art while out for .me!

Ticket link in bio.

Cilla Bonnie is a bassist, singer and songwriter whose soulful grooves and distinctive voice have built a devoted following over two decades of performing, touring and recording. Her latest album There For You is a gem. Put it on repeat!

03/31/2026

Here is "So Simple" by Connor Garvey and The Finestkind from the inaugural First Friday Live From The square - Portland - Portland! Huge thanks to crew, the band, Luigi Scarcelli for the video and to Bissell Brothers, our official beer sponsor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yzretQ6JXc

This First Friday catch Kenya Hall with the band while you're out for the Art Walk. There are two sets, one at 5:30 pm and another at 7:30 pm. Tickets available now!

For our New Hampshire people, The Finestkind will be playing with both Connor and Kenya at The Press Room on April 10th. Cilla Bonnie opens!

The band:
Stu Mahan
Dan Boyden
Max Cantlin
Tyler Quist
Emma Stanley Music
Brian Desmond Graham

Live at [the square] in Portland, Maine on March 6, 2026Audio engineered and recorded by Ethan Woodman Fowler at [the square](https://www.thesquareportland.c...

03/17/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED! The one and only will be joining The Finestkind for the next installment of First Fridays Live At ! Scoop your tickets quick for one of two shows on April 3rd. Link in bio.

The band:

03/16/2026

The Finestkind returns to the on April 10th with the incredible and troubadour extraordinaire ! Plus opening set from ! Tickets on sale now!

https://www.portsmouthnhtickets.com/e/finestkind-feat-kenya-hall-connor-garvey-w-cilla-b

Known for their review shows, the Finestkind is a collection of veterans of the Maine music scene including members of and more. The bands defining purpose is to showcase the incredible talent coming from the 207.

The band:
on drums
on bass
on guitar
on keys
on trumpet
on sax

03/04/2026

March 6th is the inaugural Finestkind First Friday Live at the Square with Connor Garvey and opening sets from Maisie Lafortune. Sponsored by the good folks at Bissell Brothers Beer. We'll be performing all of the upcoming collaborative album with Garvey.

While you are out for the First Friday Art Walk come catch one of two shows at 5:30 or 7 pm.

Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-fridays-live-at-the-square-the-finestkind-with-connor-garvey-tickets-1983334267183

Poster art by Pat Corrigan

03/03/2026

March 6th is the inaugural Finestkind First Friday Live At . The band will be doing 2 sets at 5:30 and 7 during .me featuring the music of with opening sets by

Ticket link in bio

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The band:

02/20/2026

New single out today! So Simple is the latest gem from and the Finestkind. Featuring back up vocals from and many of horns, So Simple is a love tune written to reassure your loved ones that you are not alone in the hard times.

Find it wherever you music.

The band:

Mahan
Max Cantlin
Tyler Quist
Dawson Hill
Maclaine
Emma Stanley Music
Brian Desmond Graham

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02/19/2026

Announcing Finestkind First Fridays with special guest live at The square - Portland ! Sponsored by Bissell Brothers

On March 6th, come catch some live music while you’re out for .me.

Performing 2 sets, Garvey and the band will be playing all the music from their upcoming collaborative album. The night will also feature opening sets from !

A portion of the proceeds will go to Measure Arts

Music at 5:30 and 7 pm. Ticket link in bio.

The Finestkind:
Stu Mahan
Cantlin
Dawson Hill
Quist
And Boyden

02/18/2026

New Single from Garvey and The Finestkind OUT FRIDAY! "So Simple" features guest vocals from Lavoie and mambers of Fogcutters horn section.

Presave the song at the link below
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/connorgarveythefinestkind/so-simple-feat-dominic-lavoie?ref=release

The band:
Boyden
Stu Mahan
Quist
Cantlin
Dawson Hill
Emma Stanley Music
Brian Desmond Graham
Maclaine
Lavoie