They’re starting up this weekend, with the Sandy River Music Festival in Farmington.
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.
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See the 57 concerts happening outside this summer in Maine (or right nearby)
Here are the shows you can see al fresco from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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A Taste of Nations, ‘Angels in America’ and many more things to do this weekend
Head to Belfast for the All Roads Music Festival to see dozens of Maine musicians perform.
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Keep tabs on singer Julia Gagnon’s life after ‘American Idol’
The Cumberland singer, who made it to the top seven on the show, regularly posts photos and videos on Instagram, where she’s amassed a following.
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Test your knowledge of famous Maine moms with our Mother’s Day quiz
Raising children is among the many accomplishments of these impressive ladies.
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CiderFeast, Taylor Swift dance party and more things to do this weekend
The Fogcutters bring back their Big Band Syndrome show to the State Theatre on Friday night.
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Opinion: Julia Gagnon won me over from the very first note
I can’t wait to see what she does next.
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Cumberland singer Julia Gagnon’s ‘American Idol’ journey ends
Gagnon sang songs by The B-52’s and Adele, but fell short of votes to propel her into the top 5 Sunday night.
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Maine ‘American Idol’ contestant Julia Gagnon asks for kindness on Instagram
The singer posted an emotional video reminding fans that hate has no place in her ‘Idol’ family.
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Cumberland singer Julia Gagnon advances to top 12 on ‘American Idol’
On the strength of a Whitney Houston song, Gagnon inches one step closer to making the top 10.