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.

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Ten seasonal events that will put a spring in your step

by Aimsel Ponti March 21, 2022March 26, 2022

Maine Maple Sunday, a garden show, spring skiing and more.

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Press Play: Listen to ‘Two Silhouettes’ by SeepeopleS

by Aimsel Ponti March 17, 2022March 17, 2022

The track is the third single from the band’s album ‘Field Guide For Survival In This Dying World.’

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Live Music Lineup: Tunes from Canary Islands, Nigeria and England

by Aimsel Ponti March 14, 2022March 11, 2022

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band play at One Longfellow Square on Saturday.

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Eat & Run: French fries take center stage in the Portland Public Market

by Aimsel Ponti March 14, 2022March 10, 2022

The Frying Dutchman fries its potatoes twice for extra crispiness.

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Things to Do: A couple of big-time comedians and an evening with ‘Hedwig’ creator John Cameron Mitchell in Portland

by Aimsel Ponti March 14, 2022March 11, 2022

John Mulaney and Whitney Cummings are both bringing their stand-up shows to Portland this week.

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Face the Music: King Kyote hopes ‘American Song Contest’ is his big break

by Aimsel Ponti March 14, 2022March 11, 2022

The musician will represent Maine in the new NBC show.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, Review

Gladys Knight gives stirring performance at appearance in Portland

by Steve Feeney March 12, 2022March 12, 2022

In a 90-minute concert at Merrill Auditorium, the 77-year-old singer proved that she can still sell a song through distinctive phrasing and a powerful delivery.

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