The Portland Afro-fusion, reggae and ska band plays at Aura on June 25 with Los Elk and Skosh.
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.
Things to Do: Theater, outdoor art and a drag variety show
The Life’s a Drag variety show happens on Sunday in Ogunquit.
Observe Memorial Day with these events in southern Maine
There are several in-person parades and ceremonies happening, as well as virtual events.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Another Life’ by Gumby Liars
The duo is based on North Haven.
State Theatre’s marquee message gets attention of famous musicians
Billy Bragg and Sinead O’Connor are among those who’ve shared a photo of the Portland concert venue’s sign on social media.
Live Music Lineup: Choose from a string quartet and two blues bands on Saturday
See performances from The Lott String Quartet, Unfinished Blues Band or The Renovators.
Things to Do: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ from your car and opening weekend at Funtown USA
You can also visit the Maine Military Museum and see Bossov Ballet Theatre’s ‘Heartbeat.’
Face the Music: Halley Elwell draws from stars of ’60s and ’70s for ‘The Last of What I Know’
The Augusta artist releases her four-song EP on Friday and performs Saturday night.
Press Play: Listen to ‘This Time’ by Lauren Crosby
The Georgetown-based artist’s next album comes out at the end of July.
Live Music Lineup: Mozart, Americana and classic country
Catch shows this week from Amy Sims & Vytas Baksys, Jason Spooner Band and Scott Moreau.