The video for ‘I Wanna Be Your John Cusack’ recreates scenes from the actor’s movies.
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.
Stave off cabin fever with these winter events
This season is packed with ice bars, festivals and all sorts of fun.
Tickets on Sale: Rolling Stones tribute band rolls into Portland for upcoming show
You’ll experience musical satisfaction at Aura on Jan. 11.
Live Music Lineup: Trio of shows focuses on songwriting
Catch Willy Martin & The Woods, Jenny Lou Drew, and the Songwriters on Stage show.
On the Cheap: See the year in photos or dance away the night to Bowie tunes
You can also catch ‘The Godfather’ on the big screen.
Things to Do: Tea, Time Warp, puppets and wedding ideas
From afternoon tea to ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ this weekend has something for everyone, including kids.
Face the Music: Kenya Hall & Friends cap decade of Stevie Wonder tribute shows
Saturday marks the final installment of the epic homage at Port City Music Hall.
Tickets On Sale: Ring in 2020 with Moon Hooch in Portland
The horn and percussion trio steps onto the stage at Port City Music Hall on New Year’s Eve.
On the Cheap: Hanukkah, history and the 1980s
A diverse mix of low-cost offerings this weekend in Kennebunk, Newry and Portland.
Live Music Lineup: Look back with Mallett Brothers, then give back at benefit show
Mallett Brothers Band, Port Gorges and Seepeoples are among the bands taking stages in Portland.