Plus, see the Press Herald Photos of the Year exhibit at Portland Public Library.
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.
Sing your heart out at these karaoke nights in southern Maine
You can find a place to belt out your favorite tune any night of the week.
Face the Music: Jukeboxes have all gone digital, and I’m just tuning in
A smartphone app enables you to play songs without leaving your seat at several bars around Portland that have TouchTunes machines.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Heather from Here’ by Whitney Walker
The track is from Walker’s forthcoming album.
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
Catch local singer Jennifer Porter on Saturday in Portland.
Things to Do: Theater, puppets and dance productions
See ‘Crimes of the Heart’ at the St. Lawrence Arts Center.
Face the Music: Pianist Kafari collaborates with animator Dr. Scribbz for multimedia performance
Signer-songwriter Lisa/Liza opens the show at Space.
Live Music Lineup: Led Zeppelin tunes in Portland and Don Cambpell in Bath
There are also a pair of Portland Symphony Orchestra performances.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Sing Together’ by Vanessa Jones
The track is from Jones’ forthcoming album.
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
See Nashville’s Mike Farris sing his gospel and blues-tinged Americana tunes in Rockland on Jan. 27.