Legend David Crosby Was No Stranger to Playing on the Maine Stage

Legendary musician David Crosby has sadly passed away at 81 years old. Born David Van Cortlandt Crosby, his incredible career started in the early 1960s, and spanned for decades. It included being a member of some of the most legendary bands out there.

Crosby was a founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash. He even spent many years touring solo and with other acts. His passion for music and activism could be felt through his songs and incredible performances.

Crosby's talent was witnessed in Maine quite a few times over the years. Numerous trips with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash were made. He even rocked out in Old Orchard Beach with The Byrds back in 1966.

Here's a quick look at Crosby's touring history in the Pine Tree State, with a strong hat tip to setlist.fm for the info. I will officially call the list unofficial, just to be safe.

David Crosby in Maine

July 4, 1966: The Palace Ballroom, Old Orchard Beach
Band: The Byrds

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I had never heard of the Palace Ballroom before finding this info. Now I need to do a deep dive into this place. Also, this was Crosby's only trip to Maine with The Byrds.

August 1, 1982: Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
Band: Crosby, Stills & Nash
Tour: Daylight Again

CSN's first trip to Maine was to its biggest city. It was in support of their "Daylight Again" tour.

August 25, 1985: Lewiston Raceway, Lewiston
Band: CSN

This would be Crosby's only trip to the twin cities.

September 1, 1987: Old Orchard Beach Ballpark, OOB
Band: CSN

Crosby's second trip to OOB was also the first time to the Old Ballpark.

July 21, 1990: Old Orchard Beach Ballpark, OOB
Band: CSN
Tour: Live it Up

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Crosby clearly loved playing in Old Orchard Beach. His third trip was in support of CSN's "Live it Up" tour.

July 8, 1997: Bangor Auditorium, Bangor & July 11, 1997: Merrill Auditorium, Portland
Band: CSN

CSN had two shows in a row in Maine on their 1997 tour. The first being in Bangor, following by the band's second trip to Portland.

August 04, 2004: Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
Band: CSN

The final trip to Maine for Crosby, Stills & Nash included a trip up to the WBLM studios to record a radio show. That is a true story.

October 20, 2007: Merrill Auditorium, Portland
Band: Crosby & Nash

This was Crosby's first show in Maine with just Graham Nash.

May 21, 2011: State Theater, Portland
Band: Crosby & Nash

Nash would come to Maine one more time with Crosby. They would encore with "Teach the Children."

May 26, 2017: Criterion Theater, Bar Harbor
Band: David Crosby
Tour: David Crosby & Friends

Crosby's first solo show in Maine was part of his "David Crosby & Friends" tour.

November 12, 2017: State Theater, Portland
Band: David Crosby
Tour: Sky Trails

Crosby's final appearance in Maine came a few years before the pandemic. It was in support of his "Sky Trails" tour.

The rock world will miss you, David. Thankfully, your legacy will live on forever.

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