See Gibson Brothers in person and stream shows from Darlene Love and June Han.
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: The lowdown on new albums from Lisa/Liza and Joel Thetford
‘Shelter of a Song’ and ‘Jacksboro Highway’ are available now.
Things to Do: Theater, film and a very cheery car ride
The Downtown Holiday Ride is presented by the cities of Biddeford and Saco.
Run & Eat: Roll Call serves roast beef to be reckoned with
The new sandwich shop is open Friday through Sunday in Portland’s West End.
Live Music Lineup: Mary Chapin Carpenter streaming from Virginia
You can also catch a streaming vintage jazz show from Miss Maybelle
Face the Music: Catching up with Darien Brahms and her new ‘Dreams’
After a hiatus from making music, the former Portland musician released ‘In My Dreams’ digitally and on vinyl.
Things to Do: Turkey trotting, photo shopping and ice skating
You can also stream a special ‘Nutcracker’ film from Maine State Ballet.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Letter to Dad’ by Habyll
The song, released in August, pays homage to the artist’s late father.
Live Music Lineup: Two free streaming shows and a tribute to two superstars at Jonathan’s
Catch virtual shows from Joe K. Walsh & Celia Woodsmith and The Boneheads, or hear Elton John and Billy Joel tunes in person.
Artists take to the State Theatre stage to help save others
A Friday night film and Saturday night concert streaming from the State aim to raise funds to support Portland music venues during the pandemic.