Catch OldHat String Band in Kittery and streams shows from James and Grammer
Aimsel Ponti
Staff Writer
Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – 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 “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
Things to Do: A sandy exploration, free yoga, Harry Potter and new art exhibits
There’s something for everyone happening this week.
Live Music Lineup: Country, New Orleans jazz, blues and a hip-hop birthday show
Joseph Gallant & Chris Ruediger, The Soggy Po Boys, Meg Willams and four local DJs and producers are all coming at you in the coming days.
Face the Music: Port City closure leaves emotional and musical void
The Portland venue had been presenting local and national shows for more than a decade.
Things to Do: Art, film and trivia at your fingertips
Catch the Maine Outdoor Film Festival this weekend or next in Portland.
Things to Do: Drive-thru performances, a pig roast and more
You can also see old Maine-made home movies and virtually meet two influential Mainers.
Live Music Lineup: Two local shows and some California streaming
Catch a streaming show from Lucius or head to York County for live performances happening Sunday.
See a concert from your car at these drive-in shows
Live music lives on in Maine at a drive-in movie theater, a seafood restaurant and two rec departments.
Big Babe’s Tavern building, but not business, is up for sale
The South Portland music venue, restaurant and inn, which took years to build, opened in January and was in operation for less than two months.
Watch Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival performances Tuesdays through Aug. 11
The weekly performances begin July 14.