• HOT TICKET
Rap + funk = Lyrics Born at Port City
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LYRICS BORN is just one guy — rapper Tom Shimura — but his sound is definitely not one-dimensional. Raised in the Berkeley, Calif., area, Shimura is capable of turning out timely, contemporary lyrics paired with a richly layered ’70s funk sound.
WHEN: 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $15 in advance; $18 at the door; $30 VIP seated
INFO: 899-4990; portcitymusichall.com
• CHEAP THRILL
Girls and nothing but in this fest
GIRLS ROCK! at the annual Portland music festival by the Maine Academy of Modern Music. This year’s scheduled performers include The OxyMorons, Longstory, Lady and the Gents, The Veayo Twins, The Curious Girl and Amanda Gervasi.
WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $8 for adults; $5 for students
INFO: 899-3433; maineacademyofmodernmusic.org
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