See rock band Foals at Portland’s State Theatre on Sunday.
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.
Pick your favorite Maine song from 2022
Listen to our playlist and choose.
Press Play: Listen to ‘7 O’Clock News/Silent Night’ by Love by Numb3rs
The trio covers a 1966 Simon & Garfunkel tune.
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
See electronic music duo The Ballroom Thieves on Saturday in Portland.
Live Music Lineup: Solstice tunes, Ballroom Thieves and a tribute to Elton John
The Midcoast-based Ballroom Thieves headline the State Theatre in Portland on Friday.
Things to Do: Holiday musical, train rides and films
You can also shop for photos at Photo A GoGo.
Face the Music: Where to shop for the vinyl lovers on your list
You can help build their collections with new local releases or spiff up their sound systems with vintage equipment.
Press Play: Listen to ‘Forever Love’ by Sparxsea
The track features guitarist Tim Reynolds of Dave Matthews Band fame.
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
Singer-songwriter Judy Collins has a pair of mid-month shows in Ogunquit.
Live Music Lineup: A folk icon, Mallett Brothers and the songs of ’97
See The Mallett Brothers Band at the State Theatre on Saturday.