The Parkington Sisters are a family affair of music
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.
Making Noise: Celebrating new releases from Sammie Francis and Clara Berry
Two local artists worthy of your attention
Eat and Run: Old Port Sandwich Shop
Many breakfast and lunch choices greet customers at the Exchange Street eatery.
Making Noise: New music by Bettencourt and Richardson may move you
Eric Bettencourt and Sara Hallie Richardson play The Hive in Kennebunk on Oct. 3.
Making Noise: Portland’s Playing for Change lineup expands to five shows
This year’s winning song will be announced Saturday.
Making Noise: Songs of autumn drown out dirge for summer’s end
The local music scene is, as always, bursting at the seams all over the state.
Making Noise: Big lineup at Listen Up! show makes music so others can
Singer-songwriter Antje Duvekot plays First Congregational Church in New Gloucester on Saturday.
Making Noise: The Box Tiger hopes ‘Set Fire’ will do that to music world
The CD has terrific vocals, acoustic and electric moments, moodiness, fire, lyrical finesse and all over indie rock sound.
Five shocking moments from musicians
Here’s a roundup of artists who have provided us with plenty of head-turning and ear-bleeding moments throughout their careers.
Making Noise: As humble columnist marks 10 years, the bands play on
Headstart! also celebrates a 10-year anniversary; Arborea is back in Maine.