Details on the biggest shows and concert series throughout the state this summer.
Aimsel Ponti
Staff Writer
Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with โ and inspired by โ music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town library when she was 6 years old. She bought her first Rolling Stones record at a flea market when she was in 7th grade and discovered David Bowie a year later. She's a huge fan of the local music scene and covers it along with national musical happenings in her column. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music and shopping for vinyl at local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel regularly appears on the WCSH TV show โ207โ to preview upcoming concerts.
Live Music Lineup: Folk, rock, Americana and country rock all weekend long
Catch shows from Pete Kilpatrick, GoldenOak with Oshima Brothers, and Bill Kirchen.
Mark your calendar: Some of your favorite Maine summer events are back
From fairs to music festivals, many of the favorite seasonal standbys that were cancelled last year are back in business.
Things to Do: Theater, ballet and sound bathing
You can also schedule a visit to the recently reopened Portland Observatory.
Things to Do: Stroll in Brunswick, laugh in Waterville and visit the past in South Berwick
You can also see ‘Into the Deep’ at USM’s Southworth Planetarium.
Live Music Lineup: Bluegrass, roots and folk tunes in Kittery, Manchester and Boothbay Harbor
Jason Anick & Celia Woodsmith 6 p.m. Thursday. Outside Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery, $15. dancehallkittery.org Jason Anick is a violin virtuoso and mandolin player. Celia Woodsmith is a singer-songwriter who is part of the Grammy-nominated bluegrass act Della Mae. They both live in Kittery and are teaming up for an outdoor performance […]
Things to Do: Theater, outdoor art and a drag variety show
The Life’s a Drag variety show happens on Sunday in Ogunquit.
State Theatre’s marquee message gets attention of famous musicians
Billy Bragg and Sinead O’Connor are among those who’ve shared a photo of the Portland concert venue’s sign on social media.
Live Music Lineup: Mozart, Americana and classic country
Catch shows this week from Amy Sims & Vytas Baksys, Jason Spooner Band and Scott Moreau.
Things to Do: Film, comedy, goat yoga and art
Goat yoga has started up for the season at Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook.