BELFAST — On Thursday, Nov. 21 The Underground Lounge in Belfast will welcome singer-songwriter Justin Gordon to the stage for the third show of its season. The night of musical storytelling begins at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in the heart of town at 17 Court Street, under the Basil Burwell Community Theatre.
Gordon is a Georgia-born songwriter who cut his teeth playing country blues and ragtime before writing his first few songs about country life and the road, recording his first album in 2002. In the “oughts,” he toured the country with The Avett Brothers, self-recording four more albums. Having settled more firmly in the folk genre, Gordon produced and released his sixth full-length album “Backwater” in January of 2019.
Michael Caruso of Magnetic West Music described “Backwater” as music that feels “rooted in the geography of southern backwater, reflecting a warm desert glow … The melodies are engaging and the well crafted lyrics rise throughout the album like delicate desert flowers or gasoline fumes packing a pungent punch. It is truly gritty and honest Americana poetry at its finest.”
Over the last five years, Gordon has focused his artistic efforts in analog photography, yet still enjoys chances to share his music. In 2023, he and his family moved to Brooks and fell in love with Maine, where he continues to take photos, play shows and enjoys playing bass in local band Dee Dee Sea with two new friends.
The DIY vibe of The Underground Lounge offers the perfect cozy, unpretentious atmosphere for an evening with Justin Gordon, inviting both long-time fans and new listeners to enjoy a night of intimate live music. Located in the basement of the Basil Burwell Community Theatre, the Underground Lounge is a purely volunteer-led group which brings people together through the long Maine off-season. $10 (cash only) at the door gets you in, and $20 is considered a generous donation toward maintaining the series into the future. All of the proceeds, after rent and expenses, go to the performers.
