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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11 ways to brighten up Maine’s darkest days

by Aimsel Ponti December 18, 2023December 21, 2023

Celebrate the winter solstice in Maine on Thursday, or beyond, by seeking out a lantern-lit walk or heading toward the lights, wherever they are.

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Live Music Lineup: Vigorous Tenderness, Low Lily, Broken Men, and Gina Alibrio & The Red Eye Flight Crew

by Aimsel Ponti December 18, 2023December 20, 2023

Experience the winter solstice outside at the Vigorous Tenderness performance in Gorham.

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Face the Music: Hear the holiday tunes Maine musicians released this season

by Aimsel Ponti December 18, 2023December 14, 2023

Listen to new music from An Overnight Low, Neon Gypsy and Jennifer Porter, and past recordings from other local artists on our all-Maine holiday playlist.