The band is a collective of women musicians from Boston and Maine.
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.
Stream a conversation between Lucas Richman and DaPonte String Quartet on July 24
Richman is a conductor and composer and music director for Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
Stream virtual Samuel James shows July 22-26
The Maine musician will be trading songs with roots artists from around the country
Things to Do: Drive-thru performances, a pig roast and more
You can also see old Maine-made home movies and virtually meet two influential Mainers.
Run & Eat: Pizza to-go from Tipo is perfection in a box
The Portland restaurant also serves pasta and a wide range of appetizers.
Live Music Lineup: Funky psychedelic, Broadway tunes and a Blake Shelton livestream
The Strangely Possibles, Kevin Kiley & Devin Dukes and Blake Shelton are all playing this weekend.
Face the Music: Jud Caswell is on a creative streak and, now, in concert
The singer-songwriter has been sharing songs daily during the pandemic. You can see him live on Saturday.
Live Music Lineup: Two local shows and some California streaming
Catch a streaming show from Lucius or head to York County for live performances happening Sunday.
See a concert from your car at these drive-in shows
Live music lives on in Maine at a drive-in movie theater, a seafood restaurant and two rec departments.
Things to Do: Art, books and baseball (sort of)
You can also tour the grounds of the Tate House Museum.