Instagram story viewer> @breakin_strings> Tagged

Cliff Gelina

@breakin_strings

undefined

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Some bluegrass mandolin!

51

4

Lookin forward to some fun shows comin up here’s a guitar clip from stonnington opera house

19

4

Moments from @eastboundthrowdown 2026 at Irwin Family Farm in Salem, NY! What a wonderful time, see you all next year🎶

📸: @fcavone_photos

#mirthfilms #upstateny #capitalregion #festivalseason

53

2

This weekend @breakin_strings comes to the Opera House for some LIVE music!

10

0

✨JUST ANNOUNCED✨
@breakin_strings returns to OLS!
📅: Saturday, November 14
🎟️: Tickets on sale now! ONELONGFELLOWSQUARE.COM

Breakin’ Strings is a New England-based bluegrass band known for their hard-driving sound, tight harmonies, and standout musicianship, led by Cliff Gelina alongside Cody Howe, Sam Acus, Amanda Burtchell, Dan Bartley, Kailey Zercher, and David Bevins. After a 10-year hiatus, the band returned with their debut album in 2022, recorded at Nashville’s legendary Blackbird Studios, and went on to perform at the 2022 IBMA Ramble Showcase and release a string of singles including “Stones,” “Willow Tree,” and “95.” Their new album, Homegrown, was recorded closer to home at Acadia Recording Company in Portland, Maine, bringing together the driving bluegrass and powerful ballads that have defined the band’s return.

22

1

It was a beautiful night at the fort, with the sun setting across the water, casting a warm orange light over the granite walls and galleries. We were returning to the car when we saw a man with a guitar. We didn’t want to disturb his work, or the peacefulness of the moment, but the music and voice were compelling, so good. He was welcoming and friendly, and told us about a project; 36 songs about 36 state parks. He’d been writing and refining the song and was about to record, all in one visit. The song told a story about the Kennebec, and we caught a bit about the Popham Colony and the Virginia, Maine’s First Ship. We listened and watched, and took a few shots. Thanks to Cliff of Breakin Strings @breakin_strings for a special night. Shot on Leica.

#leica
#bnw
#bluegrass
#forts
#photography

@m.chromatique
@the.strangersjournal
@streets_storytelling
@raw_bnw__
@fraymemagazine
@rroma.street
@moments_in_bnw
@SPi_Action
@theindependentphoto
@bwphotomag
@bnw_minimalism
@bandw_mag
@monovisions
@leica_fotomagazine_international
@breakinstrings
@mainesfirstship

94

26

Here's the schedule! Not much planning you really need to do though, just get to the farm when gates open at 10am, set up camp and catch as many of these bands as ya can! We're really excited about this lineup and can't believe we get to see all of these acts, and YOU in just a few short weeks. In addition to all the bands DJ Tex @rodeoactive will be spinnin' all vinyl classic country and honky tonk between the last few bands on Saturday to keep y'all groovin.

Don't have your tickets yet? Well what are ya waiting for!? They're over at eastboundthrowdown.com

103

3

North County Band and Breakin' Strings! 54th Annual East Benton Fiddlers Convention!

7

2

UPDATE: POSTPONED to September 2nd, 2026.

Coming up tomorrow evening, Brunswick! We will see you at Music on the Mall with free face paint from 5:30-7:30pm✨

Ron and I can’t wait to join you all with some free family fun while we all get to listen to lovely music 🎶

Enjoy the bounce house and other free kiddo activities before the music starts, then we will get started 🙌🏼

Thanks Brunswick Downtown Association brunswickdowntown for having us 🥰

See you soon!

#bclovecreations #mainefacepainter #freefamilyfun #brunswickdowntown #brunswickmaine #freefacepaint #freebouncehouse

6

0

We want to thank everyone who came out to the 54th Annual East Benton Fiddlers Convention! You all made the day very, very special! Huge thank you to all the volunteers; we could not pull this off every year without you! To the bands The Bank Mules, East Benton Jug Band, North County Band, and Breakin' Strings! All of you put on an outstanding show! To Eric Lunt, thank you for keeping the music going; you did amazing! Our EMCEE, Deb Burdin, killed it, keeping things organized and on schedule! Sound Crew of RDI Productions, you were unbelievable and just what Fiddlers needed! Congratulations to all the contestants of the adult and kids Fiddlers contest; what an amazing job you all did! To our judges Fred Pike, Juan Lavalle-rivera, and Pam Weeks thank you so much for your help, professionalism and contribution to the Fiddlers contest. Lastly, Greg Boardman, thank you for showing up every last Sunday in July for 54 years! As well as anyone who has kept coming back year after year! We hope you all come out and carry on the tradition that Greg, Shirley, and Red started in 1972! See you at the 55th Annual East Benton Fiddler’s Convention?

We will leave you with this fantastic interview by Akua Devall, who came out from News Center Maine! It's not easy getting Greg for an interview, but she did amazing! See you all July 25th, 2027! Thank you all for a perfect day!
The East Benton Fiddler's Contest, Convention & Bluegrass Festival
🌲Maine's oldest outdoor music festival.🎻
#maine #musicfestival #bluegrass #mainelife #livemusic

15

0

Join us! SUNDAY, JULY 26th, 2026 for the 54th Annual East Benton Fiddlers Convention! For a wicked fun time!
🌲Maine's Oldest Outdoor Music festival!
🕙 Gates Open: 11:00 AM EDT
📍 Where: Littlefield Farm
(270 Richards Road, Benton, ME)
🎟️ Tickets: $15 per person
(Children 10 & under are FREE!)
🚗 Parking: Entirely FREE!
🎵 2026 STAGE LINEUP:
Breakin' Strings
North County Band
The Bank Mules
East Benton Jug Band
🎻 JOIN THE CONTESTS & WORKSHOPS:
Fiddlers Workshop: Starts early at 10:00 AM with master fiddler Greg Boardman!
(Not just fiddle—participate with any instrument!)
Fiddle Contests: Adult & Children's divisions with CASH prizes! Registration closes strictly at noon.
Introducing:
🎙The East Benton Fiddler's Open Mic Stage! Hosted by Eric Lunt! He will keep the good vibes rolling with getting anyone in the crowd who wants to perform on the open mic stage! Also performing live acoustic sets between our main stage acts, ensuring there is never a silent moment at Fiddlers. Come on out to Littlefield Farm on SUNDAY, JULY 26th for awesome bands, food trucks, and the best crowd in Maine.
🎤EMCEE: Deb Burdin of Pike and I
🚚 FEATURED FOOD TRUCKS:
Blake's Diner
Nate & Ollie's Rolled Ice Cream
The Spud Bus
Don't forget to pack your blankets, lawn chairs, coolers, friends, and family!
☀️ Please remember: no pets and no glass bottles allowed on the farm. See you all in July!❤️
The East Benton Fiddler's Contest, Convention & Bluegrass Festival
#EastBentonFiddlers #Maine #convention #folkmusic #bluegrass

4

0

See Breakin' Strings 🔴LIVE! SUNDAY, JULY 26th, 2026! 54th Annual East Benton Fiddlers Convention!
🌲Maine's Oldest Outdoor Music Festival. @

0

0