Singer-songwriter and pianist Rachael Yamagata just released her third studio album, “Chesapeake,” and kicks off a 45-city tour with a show at Port City Music Hall on Monday night. “Chesapeake” is home to 10 gorgeously crafted songs, all anchored by Yamagata’s smoky vocals. NPR chose the first single, “Even If I Don’t,” as its “Song […]
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.
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Unforgettable concert nights in the 90s
One fan’s Top 10 stubs from a decade’s worth of great tickets.
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Face the Music: Column evolving into blog with stream of music news
I bring you early October tidings and three resplendent shows for your live listening pleasure. But first off, a bit of news. Under the heading of “when one door closes, ” I report that this will be the last printed version of Face the Music. I’m pleased as punch, however, to add that this kid […]
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Hanson makes its way back to Maine on a ‘Musical Ride’
The band will make a stop at the State Theatre on Tuesday night.
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Face the Music: A fond farewell to R.E.M., a hearty hello to new releases
Thanks are in order for a lifelong favorite and for the good tunes coming out now.
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Face the Music: There are 3 – count ’em, 3 – CD-release shows on tap
There’s a show at Empire and a double-header at One Longfellow Square.
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Face the Music: September brings degrees of cool on local live scene
Looking for a music infusion? Here are four shows to consider.
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Face the Music: Heat is gone, but the beats sizzle on in September
Two shows for Labor Day weekend, and one for next week
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Face the Music: August’s swan song has the timbre of an acoustic guitar
From Portland to Kennebunk and back, the stages are full of acoustic guitars, pianos and one lone cello.
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Tedeschi Trucks Band sizzles at Ocean Gateway
PORTLAND — One of the summer’s most highly anticipated shows went down Friday night at Ocean Gateway in Portland as the Tedeschi Trucks Band made Maine the latest stop on its “Revelator” Tour. “Revelator” is the debut CD from two artists who both have successful solo careers and a mess of other crazy talented players. […]