• CONCERTS

TODAY

Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, percussion and vocals, live album recording, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $7. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.

Thaddeus Hogarth, guitarist/songwriter, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $15 to $20. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 8 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.)

El Malo, “salsacore” group playing clave-influenced music, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $8. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.

Rock Camp Showcase, featuring children from Rock Camp, Mayo Street Arts, Portland. $5/donation. 615-3609. 7 p.m.

Belfast Summer Nights Weekly Music Series, with The Bel-Isle Jazz Quartet, Heritage Park, Belfast. Free. 322-7123. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Outside Track, Canadian, Scottish and Irish music, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m.

Joint Chiefs, acoustic trio, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 6 to 9 p.m. 

FRIDAY

Jonathan Edwards, singer/songwriter, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $20 in advance; $25 at door. 633-5159. 8 p.m. (doors at 7:30 p.m.)

First Friday Free Concert, with folk-rock group Truth About Daisies, One Longfellow Square, Portland. Free. 761-1757. 6 p.m.

Slaid Cleaves, singer/songwriter, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $20 in advance; $23 at door. 761-1757. 8 p.m.

Johnny Venom & Friends, R&B/reggae, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 7 to 10 p.m. 

SATURDAY

Carol Noonan and The Stone Mountain Boys, old-time jamboree with special guests John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky of Red Horse, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $49; $79 with dinner. stonemountainartscenter.com. 7:30 p.m.

“ICONS: A Salute to Vintage Las Vegas,” pop standards, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $20 to $30. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 8 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.)

Farren-Butcher, Inc., guitar duo, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $20 in advance; $23 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.

Dave Mallett, folk singer-songwriter, Fryeburg Academy (Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center), Fryeburg. $12 to $15. 935-9232. 7:30 p.m.

Pete Miller and Christian Cuff, indie folk, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $8 in advance; $10 at door. 761-1757. 8 p.m.

Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, percussion and vocals, Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, Dover-Foxcroft. $10, $12. 564-8943. 7 p.m.

Ryan Shaw, R&B, L.L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Free. 443-9903. 7:30 p.m.

The Amigos, Tex-Mex, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. Noon to 3 p.m.

Now is Now, modern rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 7 to 10 p.m. 

SUNDAY

Giant Kings, R&B/country featuring Chris Cote, Duke Levine and crooner Chris Cote, Quisisana Barn, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $15. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.

Peter Mezoian and Friends, dueling banjos, ragtime, Americana show tunes, Beatles covers and more, Saco River Grange Hall, Bar Mills. $13 to $18; free for ages 12 and under. 929-6472. 7:30 p.m.

Weekly Music Jam Sessions, bring an instrument or just listen, Sail Power and Steam Museum, Rockland. Free. 701-7627. 2 to 4 p.m.

J. Geils, Jeff Pitchell, Gerry Beaudoin and Texas Flood, rock/blues, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $42.50 in advance; $46.50 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.

Sweetback Sisters, country/modern swing, CD-release party, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $12 in advance; $15 at door. 761-1757. 8 p.m.

Shape Note Singing, four-part singing, everyone is welcome to participate, The New Church, Portland. Free/donations. 216-3890. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Mitch Alden, acoustic, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. Noon to 4 p.m.

Jason Spooner Trio, acoustic rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 5 to 8 p.m. 

MONDAY

Red Horse, folk, L.L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Free. 443-9903. 7:30 p.m.

Ryan Halliburton, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. Noon to 1 p.m.

The Still, acoustic rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. Dusk. 

TUESDAY

Havana Nights Summer Series, with Primo Cubano, Latin music, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. Free. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

“ICONS: A Salute to Vintage Las Vegas,” pop standards, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $16 in advance; $20 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.

“A Simon and Garfunkel Retrospective” with AJ Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle, Seaside Pavilion, Old Orchard Beach. $11 to $14. 934-2024. 7 p.m.

The Still, acoustic rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 6 to 9 p.m. 

WEDNESDAY

Floydz Boyz, jazz piano trio, Grace, Portland. Free with meal or drink. restaurantgrace.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

Suzy Bogguss, singer/songwriter, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $20 in advance; $25 at door. 633-5159. 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)

Yarmouth Summer Arts Series, with Monday Night Posse (rock, dance tunes and rockabilly), Royal River Park, Yarmouth. Free. 846-2406. 6:15 p.m. (Rain date is July 7)

Weekly Old Time Music Jam, open jam of old-time Appalachian music, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. 899-3529. 7 to 9 p.m.

Summer Music Series, with Lidral Duo, jazz, Bangor Public Library. Free. bpl.lib.me.us. 7 p.m.

Auburn Community Concert Band, patriotic music, Festival Plaza, Auburn. Free. 333-6601, Ext. 2108. 7 to 8:15 p.m.

Summer Concerts at Mill Creek Park, with The Dave Rowe Trio (bluegrass, Appalachian, bluegrass and more), Mill Creek Park, South Portland. Free. 767-7650. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Eric Bettencourt, acoustic guitar, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 6 to 9 p.m. 

JULY 7

Butch Thompson, jazz and ragtime, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $16 in advance; $20 at door. 633-5159. 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)

Marc Cohn, pop/rock, 21-plus; The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $42.50 to $62.50. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 8 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.)

The Callers, atmospheric rock, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $12 in advance; $15 at door. 761-1757. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.

Suzy Bogguss, singer/songwriter, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $37.50 in advance; $40.50 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.

Summer Music Concert Series, with The Pete Kilpatrick Band, rock, Lithgow Public Library, Augusta. Free. 626-2415. 6:30 p.m.

The Kane Sisters, fiddle players, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m.

Alive at Five, concert series with The Mallett Brothers (country) and Paranoid Social Club (rock), Monument Square, Portland. Free. 772-6828. 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Crusher’s Kids Concerts in the Park, with Jon Call, camp songs, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Free. 756-8275 or 756-8130. 12:30 p.m.

Delta Knights, rock, Fort Allen Park Bandstand, Eastern Promenade, Portland. Free. 756-8275 or 756-8130. 7 p.m.

Joint Chiefs, acoustic trio, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com 7 to 10 a.m. 

• COMEDY

Tim Sample, Maine humorist, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $18 in advance; $22 at door. 633-5159. 7:30 p.m. today.

Comedy Showcase, round four of Portland’s Funniest, 18-plus (16-plus with parent), Comedy Connection, Portland. $7.50. mainecomedy.com. 8:30 p.m. today.

Comedy Showcase, with Joe List and Kate Ghiloni, 18-plus (16-plus with parent), Comedy Connection, Portland. $15. mainecomedy.com. 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Bob Marley, Maine comedian and Guinness Book of World Records holder for longest stand-up routine, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $25. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday.

Comedy Showcase, with Kerri Louise and finals for Portland’s Funniest, 18-plus (16-plus with parent), Comedy Connection, Portland. $7.50. mainecomedy.com. 8:30 p.m. July 7. 

• BARS/CLUBS

TODAY

Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Justin Walton, singer-songwriter, all ages; Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. 874-2639. 7:30 p.m.

Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

Brian Dolzani, folk/alt-pop, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.

Beat Trap Apparatus, funk/hip hop/jazz, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.

Retro Night, with DJs King Alberto and Dark City, Asylum, Portland. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m. 

FRIDAY

Chris Fitz Band, blues, all ages; Inn on the Blues, York Beach. 351-3221. 9:30 p.m.

Happy Hour with Travis James Humphrey, acoustic, all ages; Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. 5 to 7 p.m.

Del Rossi Posse, dance band, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. 8 p.m.

Friday Night Jazz, with Lorraine Bohland (vocals) and Flash Allen (keyboards), Solo Bistro, Bath. 443-3373. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Cuddle Magic, prog-rock, with Patter Cubs and The Deadly Gentlemen, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $7. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.

Paddy Mills, acoustic folk/rock, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.

Headstart and Dean Ford, pop/rock, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

First Friday Salsa, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.

Shanna Underwood, acoustic Americana/rock, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.

Ryan Flaherty, singer/songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.

Okbari, Middle Eastern ensemble with belly-dancers, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.

Gray Spot, alternative covers, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m.

Plague, goth night, Asylum, Portland. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m. 

SATURDAY

Love Dogs, blues, all ages; Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $6. 351-3221. 9:30 p.m.

Matt Meyer & The Gumption Junction, old-time mountain music, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. Call for time.

Tom Wilsbach, Uilleann bagpipes, with Don Wessels on harmonica, Feile Restaurant and Pub, Wells. $5. feilerestaurantandpub.com. 8 p.m.

Liva Jazz Supper Club, contemporary and classic jazz, 21-plus; Zachery’s, Portland. 774-5601. 7 to 11 p.m.

Stephanie Hayward, pianist/singer-songwriter, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. 541-9024. 7 p.m.

Jeff Cusack, folk, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8 p.m.

Indepen-Dance: Rage Against LePage, with Disco Ball Murder Kit, Digital Bonesaw Society, DJ Silverchild and host Holly Danger, 21-plus; fundraiser for the Portland Democratic City Committee; Racks/Club Evolution, Union Station Plaza, Portland. $10. magneticartists.me. 9 p.m.

Pan Mass Challenge Benefit, five local bands raise money for cancer research, with Luka, Superfrog, Aperture, Johnny Cremains and Clubber Lang, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.

Britt Sawdon, singer/songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.

Michael Beling Trio, jazz, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.

The Complaints, pop/rock, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m.

Sun Gods in Exile, hard rock, with Doomstone, Geno’s Rock Club, Portland. Call for cover: 221-2382. 9 p.m. 

SUNDAY

Rob Benton, acoustic rock, all ages; Inn on the Blues, York Beach. 351-3221. 3 to 6 p.m.

Myron Samuels, blues, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. 541-9024. 11 a.m.

Stephanie Hayward, keyboards and vocals, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 5:30 p.m.

The Couch, open mic with host John Nels and guest artist Billy Libby, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.

The Frontman Plays Solo, Christian Cuff and other musicians TBD, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m. 

MONDAY

Beach Idol, karaoke night, all ages; Inn on the Blues, York Beach. 351-3221. 8:30 p.m. 

TUESDAY

Green Lion Reggae, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $2; free for ladies. 351-3221. 9:30 p.m.

Acoustic Roots and Blues Jam, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. Call for time.

Extra Life, prog-rock, with Sam Mickens and Jakob Battick, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $7. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.

NE Town, acoustic, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.

TWO: Elijah Ocean Band and Darlingside, country/folk, Port City Music Hall, Portland. $2. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m.

Cover to Cover, local bands play originals and favorite classic album, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $5. bigeasyportland.com. The 220s perform “The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd, 9 p.m.

Chas Lester Trio, soul/R&B, all ages; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.

Port Veritas, spoken word, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7 p.m. 

WEDNESDAY

Trivia Night, all ages; Inn on the Blues, York Beach. 351-3221. 8:30 p.m.

Acoustic Open Mic, with Shawn Tooley, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. Call for time.

The Grownup Noise, indie pop, with Blisses B, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. Call for cover: 828-0900. 8 p.m.

Sammie Francis, original folk and pop-rock, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. 541-9024. 7 p.m.

David Beam and The Custom House Gang, blues and roots, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.

The Clash, battle of the cover bands: KISS vs. Aerosmith, Port City Music Hall, Portland. $5. portcitymusichall.com. 9 p.m.

Rap Night, hosted by Shupe and Ill By Instinct, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

Mezcalitos!, acoustic Western swing, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.

Joe Walsh, Irish music, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7:30 p.m.

Traditional Irish Session, Irish music, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 9:30 p.m.

Karaoke with DJ Johnny Red, Asylum, Portland. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m. 

JULY 7

Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Shanna Underwood, acoustic Americana/rock, all ages; Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. Call for time.

Jolie Holland with Sallie Sound and The Sound Outside, folk, traditional country and blues, 18-plus; Space, Portland. $15, $18. space538.org. 8 p.m.

Spirit Family Reunion, folk/bluegrass, with Panda Bandits, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $8. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.

Poor Howard, blues, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.

Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

Xylos with Marie Stella and Vistas, indie electro dance night, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. $5. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.

Justin Lantrip, singer/songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.

bearkat, folk, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.