The Fogcutters are a Portland, Maine–based 19-piece powerhouse rooted in big band tradition but built for today’s groove-hungry audiences. Led by trombonist John Maclaine and saxophonist Brian Graham, the band fuses funk, rock, Afro‑Cuban, and hip‑hop influences into original arrangements that showcase a full horn section, expert rhythm players, and standout vocalists. With thirteen horns and a five-piece rhythm core, their sound is massive, dynamic, and impossible to ignore.

With a catalog that includes their 2016 debut Flotsam and a string of high-energy live albums, The Fogcutters have carved out a style that’s as much about the future as the past. They’ve been named Best Jazz Act in New England (2012–14) and Best Live Act in Portland — and for good reason. Their shows are joyful, high-octane celebrations of music that reimagine the big band format for a new generation. Don’t miss your chance to catch this one-of-a-kind ensemble light up the Vinegar Hill stage — big band music like you’ve never heard it before.