Clark and Lori McKenna will take the stage together on Thursday in Portland.
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.
19 big concerts across Maine to put on your calendar now
There are pop, rock and country shows all over the state, from Portland to Bangor, now through Labor Day weekend.
Vintage photos capture Barry Manilow’s 1981 Portland concert
The singer had been headed to Maine this week for a stop on the ‘Last Concerts’ farewell tour, but postponed the show for health reasons.
North Haven punk trio Bait Bag releases ‘Cut Fruit’ EP
See the feminist punk trio live in Portland on April 24.
7 Maine events this week include tributes to Neil Diamond and Queen
Plus, comedian Craig Ferguson has 2 performances and Portland Stage presents ‘Our Town.’
Historical photos trace Maine’s roller skating craze back to the 1930s
Roller skating has been a popular activity for decades.
Ahead of Portland shows, actor Nick Offerman talks Ron Swanson, woodworking and new projects
The humorist, actor, writer and woodworker has 2 performances at Merrill Auditorium.
7 Maine events this week include Aly & AJ, David Sedaris in Portland
Also see ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on the big screen in Gardiner.
5 fun things to do when you’re in Saco
A longtime resident unpacks her favorite things about the city.
12 ways to celebrate spring in Maine, from openings to festivals
The Portland Sea Dogs start their season next week, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens opens May 1.