Dave Gutter and his Rustic Overtones mates spent parts of three memorable months with the humble superstar, who treated them as music equals and helped mold their professional perspectives.
Ray Routhier
Staff Writer
Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
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With the jackpot at a record $900 million and counting, Mainers catch Powerball fever
Even people who never played the lottery before are allowing themselves to dream a little.
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Maine filmmaker brings Civil War drama to PBS
Lisa Quijano Wolfinger, of Cape Elizabeth, is the driving force behind ‘Mercy Street,’ which debuts Jan. 17, following ‘Downton Abbey.’
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After waiting years for new ‘Star Wars’ film, fans find plenty to like in ‘The Force Awakens’
‘It was a lot better than I expected. Strong female characters. And it’s always nice to see Harrison Ford,’ says one fan who was worried the new installment wouldn’t measure up.
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Feeling the pull of ‘the Force’: ‘Star Wars’ exerts its cultural influence on the lives of Mainers
Over nearly 40 years, the film series has served as a cultural primer, a school-year equalizer, a shared family tradition, and a reminder of the simple joys of youth and a good story.
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Three generations of Alex Irvine’s family share a love of all things ‘Star Wars’
Irvine, a fantasy and science fiction writer, was introduced to ‘Star Wars’ by his dad, told ‘Star Wars’ bedtime stories to his children, and now is taking his whole family to see ‘The Force Awakens.’
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Portland’s Bob Ludwig could win a Grammy Award for fifth straight year
He was nominated for two awards Monday, including Album of the Year for “Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will perform Dec. 2 at Merrill in Portland
Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis will lead the 17-piece band and will be joined by guest vocalists Denzal Sinclaire and Audrey Shakir.
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Amy Schumer show in Portland ended so early that many fans aren’t laughing
The comedian calls it ‘a rookie mistake’ and says she feels ‘horrible’ that some people felt shortchanged, but the venue says there will be no refunds.
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Military team to visit Maine, brief families of missing and collect DNA
About 200 people register to ask questions and hear what’s known about MIA service members from World War II and later conflicts.