The Maine Cosplay Extravaganza is on Saturday and Sunday in Portland.
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 News Center Maine TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
Face the Music: Oshima Brothers continue building steam with second album
‘Dark Nights Golden Days’ was released on April 1.
Live Music Lineup: Indie rock, gospel tunes and pop this week in Portland
See shows from LP, Amandou & Mariam and The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Lucius.
Eat & Run: Butcher Burger now smashing it up in Portland
The new Old Port location serves thin patties, crispy fries and a selection of other sandwiches, including lobster rolls.
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
See country rock act Lucero at Portland’s State Theatre on April 26.
Things to Do: Drag show, monster trucks, theater and a one-man show
See ‘Requiem for an Electric Chair’ in Westbrook.
Face the Music: Tough subjects get upbeat treatment on ‘Bitchcraft’
Musician and performance artist Bitch brings songs from her new album to Space on Saturday.
Live Music Lineup: A whole lot of rock and a visit from a folk legend
See shows this week from Dorothy, The Worst and Judy Collins in Portland.
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
Two chances to see Tedeschi Trucks band in Maine this weekend.
It’s about bloody time – let’s bring back brunch
There are new spots in Greater Portland serving the weekend meal and others offering special dietary and holiday menus.