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British singer-songwriter Elton John performs at what was then called the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland on Oct. 24, 1993. The show sold out so quickly that a 3 p.m. matinee performance was added. The concerts included classic John songs including “Your Song,” “Levon” and “Skyline Pigeon.” Photo by John Ewing/Staff Photographer

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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...

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