See the musical ‘The Story of My Life’ in Monmouth.
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.
Live Music Lineup: Shawn Mullins, Declan McKenna and blockbuster movie scores
Hear Portland’s municipal organist play music from films like ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Harry Potter.’
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
Scoop up tickets to see Grace Potter in Orono on Sept. 7.
Face the Music: Summer concert series are in full swing in southern Maine
These free, outdoor shows are happening, often weekly, in open spaces around the region.
Things to Do: Shakespeare, rail bikes and a summer Christmas show
You can now ride a rail bike at the Seashore Trolley Museum.
Live Music Lineup: Rock legends and indie-folk acts from here and away
Catch Fleet Foxes at Thompson’s Point in Portland.
Things to Do: Buddy Holly musical, magic show and sand sculpting
You can also visit an exhibit of work by an award-winning photographer at UNE’s Portland art gallery.
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Portland’s fireworks show is rescheduled to Wednesday, same time, same place, because of wet weather.
Face the Music: Kick up your summer with these local outdoor shows
Hear Maine acts play on the waterfront, outside a clam shack and at breweries.
Live Music Lineup: Rufus Wainwright, Southern rock and R&B, all along the coast
Catch shows from Once An Outlaw in Boothbay Harbor and Son Little in Rockland.