PORTLAND, Maine — SHOW: Julia Gagnon
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, Aug. 23 @ Jonathan’s in Ogunquit
COST: $45 to $75
DETAILS: JULIA, featuring Julia Gagnon fresh off of Season 22 of American Idol, alongside her Fiance Nate Haven is an up-and-coming duo from Cumberland Maine. They are both pleased to bring an array of personalized covers as well as originals from their new album set to release in October! Julia and Nate are honored to bring their music back to Maine and are excited to bring their "Here in Maine Tour" to Jonathan's Ogunquit!
SHOW: House of Hamill
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, August 24 @ One Longfellow Square in Portland
COST: $25 in advance, $35 at the door
DETAILS: Upcycled Celtic Folk - Vintage Vibes with a Modern Message. Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill is a fixture on festival stages across the US, and has shared its music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Their version of “Pound a Week Rise” rose to #1 on the US Folk DJ charts, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook, where it was shared over 400,000 times. Their latest release, “Folk Hero,” captures perfectly the frenetic energy and eclecticism of their always engaging live show. A lively collection of original instrumentals, reimagined folk ballads, and new songs that showcase the trio’s versatility, “Folk Hero” is the third House of Hamill album to be funded entirely by their fans. Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note.
SHOW: Goth Babe
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, Aug. 30 @ Thompson’s Point in Portland
COST: $39.50 in advance, $45 day of show
DETAILS: Indie rock act Goth Babe is Griff Washburn enjoying himself. Originally from Tennessee, Griff currently lives and writes music on a 36ft off-grid sailboat named Lola. He is currently exploring the west coast of Mexico on Lola with his dog Sadie, after sailing down from California last December. When not on the road touring or on his boat, Griff and Sadie are off enjoying the outdoors in a truck camper. They explore the west coast of the United States fly fishing, surfing, snowboarding, and of course writing music along the way. His mission through this project has been to raise money for environmental non-profits like Protect Our Winters, Project Zero, or Conservations Lands Foundation. By attending Griff’s shows, listening to his music, or buying his merch, you’re helping Mother Earth and all its beautiful places. He hopes to also create a safe space for listeners to follow their aspirations and be genuine to themselves. Goth Babe released his first solo album “Lola” earlier this year. Atmospheric beats! Really great music. Full length album “Lola” was released this year. Several singles and a couple of EPs before that.
SHOW: The Soul Rebels
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, Aug. 30 @ Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath
COST: $25
DETAILS: Brass sensation The Soul Rebels started with an idea - to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within the style of a modernized and contemporary brass band. The Soul Rebels built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a party-like atmosphere. The eight-member collective frequently appears on major record label releases with star artists including Sony Music artist GEazy’s single ‘When You’re Gone” featuring Lil Wayne, Def Jam artist Dave East and Nas’ “Godfather 4”, Big Freedia and Icona Pop’s “Pipe That” and Warner Music Group artist Phony Ppl’s new album. The Soul Rebels have scored original music for Walt Disney’s 2023 movie Haunted Mansion and appeared on the official soundtrack for Universal Pictures' hit comedy Girls Trip. The Soul Rebels have impressed viewers with two appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, featured on NPR's Tiny Desk series with Wu-Tang Clan frontman GZA, and headlined the global TED Conference. The Soul Rebels are riding high in 2024 after receiving national attention following the release of their new album, Poetry In Motion. The Soul Rebels continue to expand their international reach touring four continents including Europe, Australia, China, South Korea, and Japan. Their explosive stage presence has led to live collaborations with the likes of Katy Perry, Nas, G-Eazy, DMX, Robin Thicke, Macy Gray, and Portugal. The Man, Robert Glasper, Pretty Lights, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Matisyahu, and most notably their new supergroup with the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. The Soul Rebels continue to chart new territory and are respected for their ability. Eight-piece New Orleans based brass ensemble that incorporate elements of soul, jazz, funk, hip-hop, rock and pop music within a contemporary brass band framework.
SHOW: Rick Springfield & Richard Marx
WHEN & WHERE: Thursday, Sept. 5 @ Merrill Auditorium in Portland
COST: $52 to $82
DETAILS: Rick Springfield is the creator of some of the finest power-pop of the 80s, he’s a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and musician with hits including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch.”
As a performer, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, Richard Marx’s career has had numerous highlights with chart-topping hits “Hold On to the Nights,” “Don’t Mean Nothing,” “Satisfied,” “Right Here Waiting,” “Keep Coming Back,” “Hazard,” and #1 AC hit “Now And Forever.”