Back in 2000, the WCYY Holiday Bizarre brought Orgy, Disturbed, and Maine’s own Rustic Overtones and 6Gig to a sold-out crowd of 7,500 at the Cumberland County Civic Center. It was a night of adrenaline, chaos, and unforgettable rock energy.
WCYY's 2006 Holiday Bizarre was a big one. We welcomed back Disturbed along with Stone Sour, Flyleaf and Nonpoint. We had all 4 bands come by the radio station to chat on the air and perform for some lucky winners before the big event at the Cumberland County Civic Center.
Ever wonder what rock bands played in Maine the most over the years? Although not confirmed, these 14 bands have shown our state plenty of love over the years, with a couple playing here close to 50 times.
Excluding our talented local acts, here’s a rundown of the bands that I found to have played the most shows in the state and I’m pretty confident that we have two clear winners:
Welcome to Rockville provided plenty of memories, with Foo Fighters, Limp Bizkit, Falling in Reverse, Disturbed and Joey Belladonna all having fun moments.