The powerhouse guitar-driven band Once An Outlaw, featuring Chris Anderson of The Outlaws, brings its Southern Rock to Boothbay Harbor over the July 4th weekend. Once An Outlaw performs at the historic Opera House on Sunday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Fronted by renowned guitarist and vocalist Chris Anderson and supported by an all star line up of musicians Once an Outlaw is a must for any guitar, blues or southern rock fan. Anderson has toured with Lucinda Williams, Dickie Betts, Bad Company, Hank Williams Jr., Stephen Stills and Warren Haynes among others. Rolling Stone gave his album Old Friend 5 stars..

Joining Anderson on stage will be Wally "Gator" Sirotich (Gregg Allman Band, Dickie Betts, Coasters and Toeler Brothers), Tim Archibald (Peter Wolfe, Barry Goudreau, Michael MacDonald), Chuck Farrell (James Montgomery Band) and AJ Vallee.

Jon Butcher will open the show. He has toured with Boston, J Geils Band, Aerosmith and Scorpions. Butcher is the Grammy nominated guitarist/vocalist featured in Jeff Beck’s Ambitious video and on the Experience Hendrix Tour. He also does film and tv music soundtrack production through his company Electric Factory, clients including HBO, Showtime, The Movie Channel, ABC, NBC and many more. Butcher’s discography includes 16 album releases on Capitol Records, Polydor, Sony Music, Blues Bureau over the course on his 40-year music career.

Advance discounted tickets are $25 and available directly from the box office at 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor or by calling 207-633-5159. Regular tickets are $30 and available online at boothbayoperahouse.com. Doors for seating open at 7 p.m., and Jon Butcher goes on stage at 7:30 p.m.

Upcoming events

Thursday, July 6 - The Kruger Brothers

Friday, July 7 - Livingston Taylor

Tuesday, July 11 - Snowlion Rep Co.'s Christmas Bride

Weds, July 12 - Victoria Wyeth lecture on the work of her grandfather, Andrew Wyeth

Thurs, July 13 - Windborne

Friday, July 14 - The Faux Paws

Sunday, July 16 - Gabe Tonon and Friends

Upcoming sold out shows (so far): Bela Fleck (Aug. 3), Garrison Keillor (Aug. 4), John Hiatt (Oct. 27)