We are pleased to announce The Acadia Sessions, a weekly television program slated to begin production during the late fall of 2009. Maine Public Broadcasting Television Network intends to air the compete series of twenty-six episodes and New Hampshire Public Television has expressed interest in broadcasting the program as well.

Each 30-minute episode documents and explores the interactions of a featured artist or group, giving the audience a "behind-the-scenes" look at the dynamics of music making, the songs, the musician's backgrounds, relationships, the writing and collaboration process. In a cinéma vérité style, The Acadia Sessions provides a realistic look at what it means to be a working musician in the 21st century via footage of song performances, rehearsals, interviews, and candid interactions taken during private recording sessions. It creates a view into the artists' experience that the public rarely has the opportunity to see. Several episodes during the season will have "field trips" to regional music-related businesses and craftspeople.

The Acadia Sessions is capturing the zeitgeist of the New England music scene - allowing viewers to understand the rich diversity of musicians in the area.
We are actively seeking underwriters and individual contributors for the 2009-2010 season.

"Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) offers its enthusiastic support to 'The Acadia Sessions' a 26 week television series of half hour 'recording profiles' of Maine and regional musical ensembles. The broad spectrum of musical ensembles to be profiled, and the 'behind the scenes' look at how 'making music happens' is exciting."

Charles L. Beck
VP/Director of Radio and Television, MPBN.

"A quality program celebrating regional musicians is just what Northern New England needs."

Dawn DeAngelis
Chief Content Officer, NHPTV.

Please attend the fund raising event and first public screening of the trailer and pilot episode of The Acadia Sessions featuring the Portland based ensemble Spencer and the School Spirit Mafia. Meet the production crew and show your support@ Space Gallery, Portland, Maine on Friday October 9th from 7-9 PM. Catering by 13th Cookie Confectioneries & Delights. Cellist Emily Dix-Thomas and special guests will be performing at this launch event.

A benefit show will go on after the launch party featuring several local music groups, including Moneycastasia and Tricky Britches.

A 2 minute trailer for the series can be seen at www.theacadiasessions.com