• CONCERTS
THURSDAY
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Jonathan Edwards, singer-songwriter, with Tom Snow & The Bates Crosstones and Manic Optimists, Bates College (Olin Arts Center), Lewiston. $25. batestickets.com. 7:30 p.m.
Hurry Down Sunshine, blues, Savory Maine, Damariscotta. Free. savorymainedining.com. 6 to 8 p.m.
FRIDAY
Wayne Delano Quartet, jazz, BatesDowntown, Lewiston. Free; tickets required. batestickets.com. 7:30 p.m.
Mike Doughty, alt-rock, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $20 in advance; $25 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.
James Montgomery Band, blues, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $17.50. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.
Dar Williams, singer-songwriter, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $25 in advance; $30 day of show. boothbayoperahouse.com. 8 p.m.
The Maine Striper Sessions, benefit concert for the Coastal Conservation Association with The Pete Kilpatrick Band and Ryan Wimbish, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $15 in advance; $18 day of show; $30 VIP. portcitymusichall.com. 7 p.m.
The Stray Birds, folk and Americana, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. Free; reservations recommended. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.
Jerrod Niemann, country, 18-plus; Asylum, Portland. Sold out. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m.
Ted & Bobby, bluegrass, with The Oshima Brothers, Congregational Church, Phippsburg. $10; $6 for students and children. 389-1770. 7:30 p.m.
Caroline Cotter, singer-songwriter, with Riley Coyote, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $8. theoakandtheax.com. 8 p.m.
Broadband, acoustic duo, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick. $8; $6 for seniors and students. uubrunswick.org. 7 p.m.
SATURDAY
Voices of Afghanistan, traditional music ensemble from Central Asia and Afghanistan presented by Portland Ovations; Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine, Portland. $32; $10 for students. portlandovations.org. 8 p.m.
Minus the Bear, indie rock, with Circa Survive and Now, Now, State Theatre, Portland. $20 in advance; $25 day of show. statetheatreportland.com. 8 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Concert, with vocalists Danielle Mills, David O’Brien, Schuyler White and Owen Whit, flutist Rachael Barter and pianist Warren King, Christ Church, Kennebunk. $10; $7 for seniors and children. 985-4494. 4 p.m.
Fiddlehead Scarborough’s 2nd Annual Green Gala, with Time Pilots (’80s covers); benefits Fiddlehead Center for the Arts; Asylum, Portland. $35; $60 per pair; $50 reserved seating. portlandasylum.com. 6 p.m.
Blue Boy Productions, EDM, with Cyborg Trio and Jerk Face, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $8 in advance; $10 at door. portcitymusichall.com. 9 p.m.
Gary Peck, folk-rock covers, Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church. $10; $25 per family. 324-3191. 7 p.m.
Jud Caswell, singer-songwriter, Topsham Public Library. Free. topshamlibrary.org. 2 p.m.
Hattie Simon Trio, jazz, Engine, Biddeford Arts, Biddeford. $6 in advance; $8 day of show. feedtheengine.org. 8 p.m.
Jonathan Byrd, singer-songwriter, Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. $12 in advance; $15 day of show. chocolatechurcharts.org. 7:30 p.m.
Peter Alexander, acoustic guitarist, Savory Maine, Damariscotta. Free. savorymainedining.com. 6 to 8 p.m.
Rose Cousins, folk-pop, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $17. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.
SUNDAY
The Band of the Scots Guards, Irish music, with the Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of The Black Watch, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland. $20 to $38. theciviccenter.com. 4 p.m.
Castlebay: “The Shamrock Shore,” concert of traditional Irish music, Jewett Auditorium, Augusta. $10; $5 for students; free for ages 12 and under. 621-3551. 2 p.m.
The Squid Jiggers Annual St. Patrick’s Day Show, Celtic and maritime folk duo; benefit for Good Shepherd Food Bank; DaVinci’s Eatery, Lewiston. $15. 782-2088. 7 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Music, Miss Portland Diner. Free. missportlanddiner.com. Bagpipes, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Joe Markley, 5 to 9 p.m.
Paddy Keenan, Irish music legend, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, South Carthage. $15. 562-4445. 7 p.m.
Adam Soosman and William Fahy, with I-Rish for a Cure Band, Irish music, Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. Free/donation. harlowgallery.org. 3 to 6 p.m.
Kevin Farley: “Ireland to Hollywood,” Irish music and lore in the movies, Clay Hill Farm Restaurant, Cape Neddick; $10; includes a la carte menu. clayhillfarm.com. 5 to 7 p.m.
MONDAY
USM School of Music Jazz Combos, standards and originals, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $6; $3 for students; free for USM students. onelongfellowsquare.com. 7 p.m.
TUESDAY
Jason MacDonald’s Cape Breton Kitchen Party, singer-songwriter, with Anita MacDonald, St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland. $15. stlawrencearts.org. 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Excision, Canadian dub-step, with Paper Diamond and Vaski, State Theatre, Portland. $25 in advance; $30 day of show. statetheatreportland.com. 8 p.m.
Jason MacDonald’s Cape Breton Kitchen Party, singer-songwriter, with Anita MacDonald, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, South Carthage. $15. 562-4445. 7 p.m.
MARCH 21
Eddie Money “Unplugged,” classic rock, 21-plus; Asylum, Portland. $30. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m.
Tangled Up In Blue, Yale University folk singing group, Mayo Street Arts, Portland. $10; $5 for students. mayostreetarts.org. 8 p.m.
Portland Jazz Orchestra, 18-piece big band, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $5 in advance; $9 at door; $5 for seniors and students. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.
Jason MacDonald’s Cape Breton Kitchen Party, singer-songwriter, with Anita MacDonald, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. 948-7469. 7 p.m.
Sylvia Tavares and Tom Arter, Savory Maine, Damariscotta. Free. savorymainedining.com. 6 to 8 p.m.
• COMEDY
Open Mic Comedy Night, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 8 p.m. Thursday and March 21.
Comedy Show with High Register Sean, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $7. clubtexas.info. 7 p.m. Friday.
Bob Marley, benefit for Windham Helping Neighbors and Camp Sunshine, Windham High School. $15. 776-0113. 7 p.m. Monday.
• BARS/CLUBS
THURSDAY
The Barn Swallows, bluegrass, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7 p.m.
Bluegrass Jam Session, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 9 p.m.
Hot Club Du Monde, gypsy jazz and swing, Gingko Blue, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 8 p.m.
The Gantry, indie rock, with Blue Veins, 21-plus; Flask Lounge, Portland. flasklounge.com. 9 p.m.
Heather Pierson, singer-songwriter, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 6:30 p.m.
Road Scholars, bluegrass, Run of the Mill Brewpub, Saco. therunofthemill.net. 8 p.m.
Hello Newman, alt-rock covers, Bull Feeney’s, Portland. 773-7210. 9:30 p.m.
Hang the DJ, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 10 p.m.
A Band Beyond Description, music of The Grateful Dead, Phish and The Allman Brothers Band, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Pete Witham and The Cozmik Zombies, twisted Americana and rockabilly, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 7:30 p.m.
Kilcollins Band, pop and rock covers, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 10 p.m.
Beer Pong, Line Dancing, Karaoke and DJ B-set, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $2. clubtexas.info. Doors at 6 p.m.
Acoustic Open Mic, Spring Point Tavern, South Portland. 799-2245. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Clubber Lang, hard rock, with Heart Shaped Rock and The Townies, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $5. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Holy Mackerels, acoustic covers, Tug’s Pub, Southport Island. 633-3830. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Andi Fawcett and Jenny Haley, rock and blues, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.
Midnight Snack and Friends, rock/jazz, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 9 p.m.
In the Round with Shanna, with guests Doug Klein and Pete Miller of Dark Hollow Bottling Company, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.
Brendan Hogan, roots and modern folk, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
Chris Robley & Audrey Ryan, indie folk, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
Plaid Daddy, rock covers, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 10 p.m.
Poke Chop & The Other White Meat, blues, Gingko Blue, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 9 p.m.
Friction Friday, EDM, with Bookum, Nocturnal and Deesif, 21-plus; Flask Lounge, Portland. flasklounge.com. 9 p.m.
Ides of March, with Beat Horizon and Gorilla Finger Dub Band, dubstep, 21-plus, Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $6. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.
LQH, jazz, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. thedogfishcompany.com. 8 p.m.
Kevin Midgely, acoustic, Gritty’s, Freeport. grittys.com. 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
Della Mae, fiddle-driven bluegrass, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $12. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.
The Keenans, Celtic folk-rock duo, Ryan’s Irish Pub, Ogunquit. 251-4335. 7 to 10 p.m.
Jeff Entin and Bob Blum, blues, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.
Pitch Black Ribbons, alternative Americana, Run of the Mill Brewpub, Saco. therunofthemill.net. 8 p.m.
Techno Is for Lovers, techno, Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 10 p.m.
Rick Miller & His Band, Chicago blues, Gingko Blue, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 9 p.m.
43 North, country, with Steve Brown, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $5. clubtexas.info. Doors at 7 p.m.
Economics, DJ/bass, with Che Ros and Bary Juicy, 21-plus; Flask Lounge, Portland. flasklounge.com. 9 p.m.
Jimmy & The Soulcats, R&B/soul, with The Colwell Brothers, Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 8 p.m.
Mark Chillemi Quartet, jazz, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.
Sean Mencher & His Rhythm Kings, rockabilly, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
The Burners, gypsy Americana, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
Evan & The Silent Sams, Americana, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. thedogfishcompany.com. 8 p.m.
Sun Gods in Exile, rock, with The Motor Creeps and The Humanoids, Geno’s Rock Club, Portland. 221-2382. 9 p.m.
Moore& Moran, acoustic, Gritty’s, Freeport. grittys.com. 8:30 p.m.
Dave Gagne Sr., acoustic, Gritty’s, Portland. grittys.com. 8:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
Portland Fire Dept. Drums and Bagpipes, Irish music, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 11 a.m.
North of Nashville, country-rock, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 1 p.m.
Hello Newman, ’90s alt-rock covers, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 5 p.m.
Cat Haus, rock covers, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 9:30 p.m.
Boghat, Irish music, Brian Boru, Portland. brianboruportland.com. 7 to 10 a.m. (followed by bagpipers at 11 a.m. and various local bands, 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.)
Boghat, Irish music, Inn on Peaks, Peaks Island. innonpeaks.com. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Basscatazz, techno/dance with guest DJs, 21-plus; Flask Lounge, Portland. flasklounge.com. 9 p.m.
The Keenans, Celtic folk-rock duo, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 6 to 8 p.m.
Jacob McCurdy, singer-songwriter, with Clay Shanks, Bull Feeney’s, Portland. 773-7210. 9:30 p.m.
MONDAY
Mississippi Heat, blues, Time Out Pub, Rockland. $15. 593-9336. 7 p.m.
Brian Patricks, singer-songwriter, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 6:30 p.m.
Sgt. Connor’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’s Singles Night, discussion and music led by Connor McGrath, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 8 p.m.
Funky Mondays: The Players Ball, Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
TUESDAY
Eric French, acoustic, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 6:30 p.m.
Karaoke Night with DJ Ponyfarm, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. $3, $5. slaintewinebar.com. 9 p.m.
Drop It: Open Decks Night, techno, with Nocturnal, 21-plus; Flask Lounge, Portland. flasklounge.com. 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
The Color and Sound, indie pop/rock, with As the Sparrow, Yes We Kin and David Saucier, 21-plus; Flask Lounge, Portland. flasklounge.com. 8 p.m.
David Beam and The Custom House Gang, bluegrass and Americana, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8 p.m.
Open Mic Night, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 8 p.m.
Winter Clash: Snoop Dogg vs. Cypress Hill, battle of the cover bands, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $6. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.
Chris Klaxton, jazz, Gingko Blue, Portland. 6 to 9 p.m.
Dogfish Acoustic Open Mic, hosted by Amanda McCarthy, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. thedogfishcompany.com. 7:30 p.m.
Rap Night, hosted by Shupe and Ill By Instinct, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Jeff Cusack, easy-listening acoustic, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 8:30 p.m.
Boghat, Irish music, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.
Sean Mencher & His Rhythm Kings, rockabilly, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7 p.m.
Traditional Irish Session, Irish music, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 9 p.m.
MARCH 21
James Gilmore, blues, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.
Rob Duquette, multi-instrumentalist, Run of the Mill Brewpub, Saco. therunofthemill.net. 8 p.m.
Birdland Jazz, Gingko Blue, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 8 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ Cougar, 21-plus; Flask Lounge, Portland. flasklounge.com. 9 p.m.
Genevieve Beaudoin, singer-songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.
Dietrich Strause, acoustic guitarist, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
The Bloomers, country, rock and blues, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 9 p.m.
The Dapper Gents Acoustic Trio, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. thedogfishcompany.com. 8 p.m.
Hello Newman, alt-rock covers, Bull Feeney’s, Portland. 773-7210. 9:30 p.m.
Hang the DJ, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 10 p.m.
A Band Beyond Description, music of The Grateful Dead, Phish and The Allman Brothers Band, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Pete Witham and The Cozmik Zombies, twisted Americana and rockabilly, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 7:30 p.m.
Kilcollins Band, pop and rock covers, RiRa, Portland. rira.com/portland. 10 p.m.
Beer Pong, Line Dancing, Karaoke and DJ B-set, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $2. clubtexas.info. Doors at 6 p.m.
Acoustic Open Mic, Spring Point Tavern, South Portland. 799-2245. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
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