From personalized songs to apparel and albums, there’s something to please every fan on your shopping list.
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.
Tickets on Sale: Béla Fleck & The Flecktones celebrate 30 years on Sunday in Portland
Balcony seats are still available to see the bluegrass and jazz band live at the State Theatre.
On the Cheap: Lots of ways to feel the holiday vibe this weekend
Christmas Prelude, Barroom Messiah and Portland Santacon are all happening this weekend.
Specials menu and community vibe make Cumberland Food Company stand out
Daily additions give a boost to the basic breakfast and lunch menu at this cozy, small-town cafe.
Live Music Lineup: Guitar virtuosos, rock and electro-pop folk
Catch shows this weekend from Frank Vignola, Cracker and Tall Heights.
Live Music Lineup: Two nights of funk and soul, an homage to ’80s acts and a pair of solo performers
Model Airplane’s annual Funksgiving shows happen Friday and Saturday night at Portland House of Music.
On the Cheap: A holiday trio of free Christmas-themed happenings
Visit Saco for the Festival of Trees, York for the Nubble Lighthouse lighting, and Ogunquit for ‘The Nutcracker.”
Rustic Overtones’ new album realizes vision of late trombone player
A tribute to Dave Noyes, ‘Rustic Overtones’ will be released Friday.
Tickets On Sale: Singer-songwriter Stephen Kellogg takes the stage at Aura on Saturday
Heads up to Kiss fans, tickets for their show next September in Bangor are on sale and going fast.
Things to Do: Lots of holiday-themed activities and a 30th anniversary screening of a classic romantic comedy
A big bucket of popcorn goes well with the return of ‘When Harry Met Sally.’