Here’s a roundup of artists who have provided us with plenty of head-turning and ear-bleeding moments throughout their careers.
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.
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Making Noise: As humble columnist marks 10 years, the bands play on
Headstart! also celebrates a 10-year anniversary; Arborea is back in Maine.
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Making Noise: Incredible Michael O adds to his catalog
Anna Lombard impressive in debut CD
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Tips on finding great thrift shop stuff
I’ve been a merry thrift shopper for the better part of 30 years and am happy to impart a few bits of wisdom I’ve picked up along the way. As you get yourself ready for fall — whether you’re a student, someone who appreciates giving duds a second spin or a combination of both — […]
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Making Noise: Beam aims to bend minds in new ways
Jeff Beam’s Loudspeaker Wallpaper is soon to release a self-titled album of live-in-the-studio tracks.
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Making Noise: Extraordinary Mary in One Longfellow show
Mary Fahl’s latest album is ‘Love & Gravity.’
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Making Noise: Fogcutters big band adds another great voice
Two shows to see: Lady Essence, Kristina Kentigian and Kenya Hall at the Big Easy and Beach House at the State.
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Making Noise: Local music scene grieving but carries on with Dam Jam
The eight-hour festival in Denmark features music, food and art.
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Making Noise: State of the State show to honor the memory of Rustic fan
The Friday concert, also featuring Spose, The Mallett Brothers Band, The Wrecking and The Other Bones, will raise funds for the work of the Raina Davis Jensen Foundation.
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Making Noise: Get a load of Sunset Hearts, a band whose star is on the rise
The local band delivers electro indie-pop awesomeness.