25/07/2026
Toby McAllister’s Toby McAllister The Sierra Sounds music is steeped in the beauty and rhythm of Maine’s seasons — from crisp autumn air to long summer days. Best known as the founding member of Sparks The Rescue Sparks The Rescue , Toby has been making music since childhood and spent his 20s touring the world in a van with his bandmates. After settling back in Maine, the stillness of the 2020 pandemic sparked a new wave of creativity, leading to his solo debut Daydreamin’. That release quickly led to major support slots and new recognition.
In 2023, Toby followed up with Autumn Skies, a more introspective record about life, love, and rock & roll, featuring longtime collaborators from Sparks and guest appearances by members of The Mallett Brothers Band and Old 97’s. The album earned a nomination for Album of the Year by the New England Music Awards. His latest project, The Outsider EP, was recorded deep in the Maine woods and shaped by personal milestones — the passing of his father and the birth of his second child. Its lead single, “Millinocket Stars,” is now in rotation on 98.9 WCLZ.
Beyond original music, Toby is a full-time performer and leads The Jameson Four, a high-energy wedding band known for rocking receptions across New England. He’s shared the stage with acts like Carly Pearce, Old 97’s, The Mallett Brothers Band, and Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters — but at heart, it’s still about the song, the story, and the connection. 🎶
Check out the full lineup for both days of The Runaway Maine Music Fest at www.therunawaymaine.com! Tickets available online now or day passes available at the gate for $70 day of!
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The Runaway Maine Music Fest returns this year with TWO days of incredible music, vendors, food trucks and more at the former Twitchell Airport in Turner, Maine!
BYOB! Bring it! 🍻🎶
Kiddos 12 and under receive free admission!
Don’t miss Bryan Martin Bryan Martin , Sister Hazel sisterhazelband and Marcy Playground Marcy Playground headlining The Runaway Maine Music Fest! 🌲 🎶
