99-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor’s Band Brings a Night of Reflection and Music to Maine

There is no denying the power of music.

That is certainly the case when it comes to the life and career of Saul Dreier. The 99-year-old has credited music as being one of the most important parts of his long life: a life that tested his strength and resilience beyond what we can only imagine. You see, Saul is a survivor of the Holocaust.

At just 14 years old, Saul began his battle to survive through the torture and misery of ghettos and concentration camps. He would lose scores of family members, including his parents and sister. However, Saul managed to be one of the lucky few to remarkably survive the unmitigated horror.

One thing that helped Saul persevere was music. Whether it was singing or keeping a beat, the power of music was always there to help him fight through, as well as heal.

This is why Saul decided to start the Holocaust Survivor Band. It's a way for Saul to share his experience through the medium of music. And, if you think his age would slow him down, think again, because Saul is on tour.

And now Mainers can experience this incredible show when Saul and his band visit Hannaford Hall on Tuesday, Aug 20, in Portland. Presented by the Chabad of Maine, "Survival Through Song" will showcase not only Saul and the band's music, but also his remarkable life story.

You can expect to see members of the Portland Symphany Orchestra, as a well as the Casco Bay Tummlers Kezmer Band, sharing the stage with Dreier, as Saul and his band perform traditional Jewish songs.

Newscenter Maine's Rob Caldwell will also join Saul on-stage for an interview between sets, so the audience can hear about Saul's survival story, along with how important music has meant to him throughout his life.

If there was ever a time to use the term "can't miss event" it's definitely now. Tickets are still available but limited. You can find them and more information by clicking here.