The film features interviews with Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan along with Liz Phair, Erykah Badu, Sheryl Crow and several others.
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.
Maine’s best bets this week include comic Kevin James and roller derby
Also, see ‘Eleanor,’ a one-woman show about first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, at Portland Stage.
In his visits to Maine, Robert Redford emphasized hope and collaboration
The actor, director and activist, who died Tuesday, spoke at Bowdoin in 1982, and was Colby’s commencement speaker in 2015.
See vintage photos of piano man Billy Joel in Portland
Joel played at the Cumberland County Civic Center several times.
Ahead of Maine appearance, Janis Ian reflects on her storied career
The documentary ‘Janis Ian: Breaking Silence’ will be screened in Gardiner, and Ian will be there.
See the concerts across Maine we’re recommending for the rest of 2025
Venues around the state are bringing in a wide range of musical genres.
6 Maine events this week include Common Ground fair and Jeff Buckley film
Catch performances from Boston Dance Theater in Portland and Wells.
Fill your calendar with Maine’s can’t-miss events into 2026
Here’s your guide to getting tickets to some of Maine’s biggest events for the rest of the year and into 2026.
See historical photos of apple picking in Maine
Autumn means it’s time to load up on locally grown apples.
Emily King brings Grammy-nominated R&B to Portland
The R&B artist’s show is Friday at Portland House of Music.