PORTLAND, Maine — SHOW # 1
WHO: The Ballroom Thieves
WHEN: 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21
WHERE: The Grand Theatre in Ellsworth
HOW MUCH: $15 in advance, $20 day of show, all ages
TICKETS & INFO: https://www.grandonline.org/live-events
WHY GO: Ballroom Thieves is a folk rock trio formerly out of the Boston area and they now live in Maine. Calin Peter, Martin Earley and Devin Mauch. New album coming out in the winter. Fantastic harmonies and songwriting.
SHOW # 2
WHO: Model Airplane’s 10th annual Funksgiving
WHEN: Friday & Saturday, Nov. 29 & 30.
WHERE: Portland House of Music
HOW MUCH: $15 in advance, $20 day of show, 21+
TICKETS & INFO: https://www.portlandhouseofmusic.com/event/model-airplane-funksgiving-10th-anniversary-night-one/
WHY GO: Model Airplane is the sensational local 7-piece funk and soul band featuring guitarist Max Cantlin and singer Lyle Divinsky (from The Motet).
SHOW # 3
WHO: The Fogcutters Superfantastic Christmas Extravaganza
WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 14
WHERE: The State Theatre, Portland
HOW MUCH: $16 in advance, $20 day of show, all ages
TICKETS & INFO: https://statetheatreportland.com/events/fogcutters-christmas/
WHY GO: This is one of my favorite local events of the year and it’s one of the few things that gives me some Christmas spirit. Vocalists Megan Jo Wilson and Chas Lester lead a massive horn section and 5-piece rhythm section and many local luminaries will be making guest appearances.
SHOW # 4
WHO: Heather Pierson Jazz Trio presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 15th. Shows at 4 and 7 p.m.
WHERE: One Longfellow Square in Portland
HOW MUCH: $25 in advance, $30 day of show, all ages
TICKETS & INFO: https://onelongfellowsquare.com/event-registration/?ee=1248
WHY GO: These shows sell out every year because Heather and her fabulous band do a stellar job of interpreting Vince Guaraldi’s iconic ‘Peanuts’ music.