Feel good vibrations from The Beach Boys on Friday 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.
King Kyote competes in qualifying round of NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’
Fans have until Wednesday morning to vote for the Portland singer-songwriter to advance to the next round.
Live Music Lineup: Folk, fiddle and Freddie Mercury
Catch shows this week from Heather Pierson Trio, Eileen Ivers and a Queen tribute act.
Things to Do: David Sedaris and ‘Desperate Measures’
The weekend also has a pop-up PortFringe show.
Face the Music: Make time to listen to Forest City & Friends
Their new EP, ‘Sol’, is out this week, and there’s a show to celebrate its release in April.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Light Side’ by Laurie Jones
The track is from her latest album ‘Dark Horse.’
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will be in Portland on Aug. 10 and tickets are on sale now.
Live Music Lineup: Plenty of indie-rock and female-fronted acts this weekend
Maine Academy of Rock’s Girls Rock showcase is on Sunday afternoon in Portland.
Things to Do: Comedy, ballet and a beer crawl all on tap this weekend
Patton Oswalt will be at the State Theatre on Saturday.
Face the Music: It’s easy getting to know Sammy Rae & The Friends
See the Brooklyn-based band on Friday at the State Theatre.