PORTLAND, Maine — Summer concert season is in full swing across Maine and there are a number of upcoming shows. Portland Press Herald music writer Aimsel Ponti joined us on 207 to preview some of those shows.
SHOW: Stone Mountain Arts Center 18th Anniversary Show
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, Aug. 2 @ Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield
COST: $100; click here for ticket information
DETAILS: With Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys and special guest Irish band Teada.
SHOW: Styx and Foreigner with John Waite
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, Aug. 3 @ Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor
COST: $44.10 to $399.95; click here for ticket information
DETAILS: What can I say? THIS IS EPIC!
SHOW: The Smashing Pumpkins
WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, Aug. 4 @ Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor
COST: $67.25 to $150.50; click here for ticket information
DETAILS: "The World is a Vampire Tour"!
SHOW: Guster on the Ocean
WHEN & WHERE: Aug. 9-11 @ State Theatre and Thompson’s Point in Portland
COST: $50 to $150 (3-day passes available); click here for ticket information
DETAILS: Friday night is at the State Theatre. Costumes, covers, and karaoke. Dress up as your favorite rock star and you might end up singing on stage. Then, the Thompson’s Point shows are on Saturday AND Sunday! The 25th anniversary of the "Lost and Gone Forever" album. Guests at Thompson’s Pont are Grace Potter, Kevin Morby, Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Dip, Trousdale, Sunny War, and The Wolff Sisters!
SHOW: Lake Street Dive
WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, Aug. 18 @ Thompson’s Point in Portland (Saturday, Aug. 17 is sold out)
COST: $65; click here for ticket information
DETAILS: "Good Together" tour with Celisse. "Good Together" is an absolutely tremendous album as the band celebrates its 20th anniversary!