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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.
Live Music Lineup: Shows this week from OldHat String Band, Samuel James and Andy Grammer
Catch OldHat String Band in Kittery and streams shows from James and Grammer
Stream ‘Rebuilding Paradise’ Aug. 7-13
The documentary is being locally presented by the Strand Theatre.
Stream Sara Juli’s ‘Burnt-Out Wife’ Aug. 11
The show is a fusion of dance and theater.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Just Be’ by Pete Kilpatrick
The track is from the forthcoming album ‘Songs From the Green Room,’ due out at the end of the month.
Things to Do: A sandy exploration, free yoga, Harry Potter and new art exhibits
There’s something for everyone happening this week.
Live Music Lineup: Country, New Orleans jazz, blues and a hip-hop birthday show
Joseph Gallant & Chris Ruediger, The Soggy Po Boys, Meg Willams and four local DJs and producers are all coming at you in the coming days.
Face the Music: Port City closure leaves emotional and musical void
The Portland venue had been presenting local and national shows for more than a decade.
Stream Roan Yellowthorn on Aug. 5
The band is duo of Jackie McLean and Shawn Strack.