Legendary harmonica player Sugar Blue heads to Portland to play a show at the Big Easy on Sunday.
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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Scarborough racetrack is on track as venue for big concerts
With the town’s blessing, a Maine promoter is now looking to book summer acts at Scarborough Downs.
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Scarborough Downs may host major concerts this summer
Scarborough Downs could host several major outdoor concerts this summer, after the promoter of the successful Bangor Waterfront Pavilion concert series got Town Council approval this week to start booking shows at the racetrack.
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Off Beat: Photo op
Put your mug in a one-of-a-kind work of art at Space’s aptly named Shoot Your Face Off event.
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Spin class
DJ Bugra Akaktan, aka Bamboora, brings his talents at the turntable to Port City Music Hall on Saturday.
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During mud season, Mainersare stuck on the mire
We’re stuck on mud, and prove it with song, story and very cool pigs.
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Visit draws crowds, protesters and people eager for a glimpse
Outside a pricey fundraiser, a festival atmosphere reigns on the city’s streets.
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It’s a Doggie Dogg world
Snoop Dogg’s agent is a Maine native — Brent Smith — who helps set up events for the rapper, like Friday’s two shows at the State.
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Don’t bash the ‘stache
It’s Portland’s Stache Pag, and it’s going to be hairy.
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Will ‘Bully’ find its way to Maine cinemas?
The controversial documentary opens Friday with no rating — though we may be waiting on distributors to see the film here.