• CONCERTS
THURSDAY
Honey Dewdrops, roots, with Sorcha and Jo, Mayo Street Arts, Portland. $10. mayostreetarts.org. 8 p.m.
Tift Merritt, singer-songwriter, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $8. stonemountainarts center.com. 8 p.m.
Portland Jazz Orchestra, 18-piece big band, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $5 in advance; $9 at door; $5 for seniors and students. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.
Backyard Devils, country, rockabilly and bluegrass, Phillips Area Community Center. $15. 639-3717. 7 p.m.
Rusty Hinges, folk, Savory Maine, Damariscotta. Free. savorymainedining.com. 6 to 8 p.m.
FRIDAY
Ra Ra Riot, indie rock, with Magic Man and The Other Bones, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $15 in advance; $18 day of show. statetheatreportland.com. 9 p.m.
Tift Merritt, singer-songwriter, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $22.50 in advance; $25 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.
Ed and Neil Pearlman, music of Scotland and Cape Breton with dancer Laura Scott, Portland New Church. $12; $8 for seniors and children under 13. edpearlman.net. 7:30 p.m.
Rex Fowler, Con Fullam, Tom Dean, Alana MacDonald and Kate Schrock, singer-songwriters, benefit for One Longfellow, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $25 in advance; $30 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.
SATURDAY
SoulJam 2013, contemporary Christian music festival with Unspoken, Manic Drive, Ashes Remain and Paul Colman, Funtown Splashtown USA, Saco. $21 to $29; includes rides. (800) 965-9324. 11 a.m.
Judy Collins, singer-songwriter, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $60 in advance; $65 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 7 p.m.
Thomas Snow, Americana folk pianist, with Jonathan Edwards, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $15. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.
Verbalized Medicine, funk/hip hop, CD-release show, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $5 in advance; $7 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.
What Cheer? Brigade, 19-piece brass band, with Math the Band and The Outfits, 18-plus; Space Gallery, Portland. $8 in advance; $10 day of show. space538.org. 8:30 p.m.
Anna Lombard and Sara Hallie Richardson, singer-songwriters, The Frontier, Brunswick. $10 in advance; $12 day of show. explorefrontier.com. 8 p.m.
Maine St. Andrew’s Pipes and Drums, bagpipes and drum rolls, Colonial Pemaquid Historic Site, New Harbor. Free. 677-2423. 2 p.m.
Ed Desjardins, singer-songwriter, Lithgow Public Library, Augusta. Free. www.lithgow.lib.me.us. 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Heather Hardy, blues, Savory Maine, Damariscotta. Free. savorymainedining.com. 6 to 8 p.m.
SUNDAY
Aaron Neville, soul/R&B, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. Sold out. stonemountainarts center.com. 8 p.m.
Suede, jazz, with Fred Boyle and Rich Hill, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $30 in advance; $34 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.
Sage Francis, beats and prose, with Prolyphic, B. Dolan and Metermaids, 18-plus; Space Gallery, Portland. $15. space538.org. 8:30 p.m.
MONDAY
Toots & The Maytals, ska, with Anders Osborne, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. Sold out. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.
Bryan Lee, blues, Time Out Pub, Rockland. $10. 593-9336. 7 p.m.
TUESDAY
Jammin’ Divas, traditional and contemporary folk, St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland. $15. stlawrencearts.org. 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Tommy Emmanuel, guitarist, with Jacob Johnson, State Theatre, Portland. $29.50 and $39.50, reserved seating. statetheatreportland.com. 8 p.m.
Wei Zhongle, experimental music, with Falls of Raurus and The Waldos, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $8. theoakandtheax.com. 8 p.m.
Jammin’ Divas, traditional and contemporary folk, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, South Carthage. $15. necelticarts.com. 7 p.m.
MAY 30
Gov’t Mule, Southern rock jam band, with Nicki Bluhm and The Gamblers, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $40, $50. porttix.com. 7 p.m.
Spyro Gyra, jazz fusion, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $44.50. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.
The Toughcats, acoustic trio, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. Free; reservations recommended. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.
Dear Rabbit, experimental music, with if and it, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $8. theoakandtheax.com. 8 p.m.
Stray Birds, folk, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $12 in advance; $17 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.
Jammin’ Divas, traditional and contemporary folk, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. 562-4445. 7 p.m.
Bertie Kohler, folk, Savory Maine, Damariscotta. Free. savorymainedining.com. 6 to 8 p.m.
• COMEDY
Open Mic Comedy Night, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 8 p.m. Thursday and May 30.
Connor McGrath 25th Birthday Party, comedy roast hosted by Dr. Adam Ferguson with dance party, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 9 p.m.
Joe Deschaine, with Travis Curran and Joe Timmins, Big Easy, Portland. $8. bigeasyportland.com. 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
• BARS/CLUBS
THURSDAY
Griffin Sherry & The Ghost of Paul Revere, holler folk band, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. thedogfishcompany.com. 8 p.m.
James Gilmore, classic soul, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.
Hot Club du Monde, gypsy jazz and swing, Gingko Blue, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 8 p.m.
Darlin’ Corey, Americana and bluegrass, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7:30 p.m.
Samuel James & Dana Gross, roots and blues, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 9 p.m.
Chad Porter Trio, singer-songwriter with band, Brian Boru, Portland. brianboruportland.com. 9:30 p.m.
A Band Beyond Description, music of The Grateful Dead, Phish and The Allman Brothers Band, Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Beer Pong, Line Dancing, Karaoke and DJ B-set, Club Texas, Auburn. $2. clubtexas.info. Doors at 6 p.m.
Kilcollins Band, pop and rock covers, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 9 p.m.
Open Mic and Jam, Spring Point Tavern, South Portland. 799-2245. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Syndicate 19, progressive alt-rock, EP-release party with The Grumps, Big Easy, Portland. $8. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
The Complaints, acoustic alt-rock, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 10 p.m.
Rob Benton, rock, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $5. innontheblues.com. 9:30 p.m.
Eric French, blues, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.
Blue Steel Express, blues, Gingko Blue, Portland. clubtexas.info. 9 p.m.
James Day Leavitt, singer/songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.
Brad Byrd, singer/songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
Gunther Brown, Americana/alt-rock, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
Travis James Humphrey, guitarist, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. thedogfishcompany.com. 5 p.m.
HighBall Jazz Band, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. thedogfishcompany.com. 8 p.m.
Under the Covers, cover band, Brian Boru, Portland. brianboruportland.com. 9:30 p.m.
Newcastle & Violently Ill, hip hop, with Twins of Ares and Entrecut, Geno’s Rock Club, Portland. $4. 221-2382. 9:30 p.m.
“Slow Down & Roll,” dance night with DJs Ed Garrison, Chris Gauthier and Mr. Deleroid, Flask Lounge, Portland. flasklounge.com. 9 p.m.
Nic Racioppi, acoustic, Gritty’s, Freeport. grittys.com. 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
First Jason, metal, with Ascent to Power, Project 1313, Forward Momentum Prophecy and more, all ages; Club Texas, Auburn. $10 in advance; $12 at door. clubtexas.info. Doors at 6 p.m.
North of Nashville, alt-country, with Ryan Flaherty and The Burners, Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Hattie Simon Trio, jazz, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.
Hardy Brothers Trio, jazz, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
Hardy Brothers Jazz Jam, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
Mr. Nick and The Dirty Tricks, swinging blues, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $6. innontheblues.com. 9:30 p.m.
Jordan Koza and Emily Barnes, acoustic duo, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 9 p.m.
Tommy O’Connell &The Juke Joint Devils, swinging blues, Gingko Blue, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 9 p.m.
Travis James Humphrey Band, country, rock, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 10 p.m.
Bridge Walkers, dance band, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. thedogfishcompany.com. 8 p.m.
ATF, ’80s covers, Brian Boru, Portland. brianboruportland.com. 9:30 p.m.
Gina Brown’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Birthday Bash, with The New Technicians, Euphemia and The Pontiffs, Geno’s Rock Club, Portland. 221-2382. 9 p.m.
Mike Krapovicky, acoustic, Gritty’s, Freeport. grittys.com. 8:30 p.m.
The Sin, rock, Gritty’s, Portland. grittys.com. 8:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
Gorilla Music All-Ages Show, rock, Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 4 p.m.
Walking with Horses, bluegrass, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 5 p.m.
Brunch with Sly-Chi, R&B, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. Noon.
Joyce Andersen, fiddler, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 5 p.m.
Live Reggae Night, Brian Boru, Portland. brianboruportland.com. 6 to 10 p.m.
Chris Fitz, blues, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. innontheblues.com. 9 p.m.
MONDAY
Jacob McCurdy, singer-songwriter, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.
Funky Mondays: The Players Ball, funk, Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Open Mic with Ev Guy, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 8 p.m.
TUESDAY
Brian Patricks, singer-songwriter, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Sitar-Rhymia, avant-jazz, Gingko Blue, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 6 p.m.
Tim Mercer, acoustic, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 8:30 p.m.
David Beam and The Custom House Gang, blues and Americana, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8 p.m.
Rap Night, hosted by Shupe and Ill By Instinct, Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Acoustic Open Mic, with Tristan Osmond, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. thedogfishcompany.com. 7 p.m.
Jack Devereaux, Irish music, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7:30 p.m.
Traditional Irish Session, Irish music, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 9 p.m.
MAY 30
Pretty Girls Sing Soprano, folk, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 6:30 p.m.
Mike James’ Blue Lions, Chicago blues, Gingko Blue, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 8 p.m.
Joyce Andersen, fiddler, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7 p.m.
Lay-Z-Gait, acoustic Western swing, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 9 p.m.
Dave Bullard and Sound Wayz, Latin music, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. thedogfishcompany.com. 8 p.m.
North of Nashville, alt-country, Brian Boru, Portland. brianboruportland.com. 9:30 p.m.
Bates Motel, rock, with Society Inc. and The Spillers, Geno’s Rock Club, Portland. 221-2382. 9:30 p.m.
A Band Beyond Description, music of The Grateful Dead, Phish and The Allman Brothers Band, Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Beer Pong, Line Dancing, Karaoke and DJ B-set, Club Texas, Auburn. $2. clubtexas.info. Doors at 6 p.m.
Kilcollins Band, pop and rock covers, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 9 p.m.
Open Mic and Jam, Spring Point Tavern, South Portland. 799-2245. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
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