PORTLAND, Maine — Aimsel Ponti is the music writer for the Portland Press Herald, and she joined us in the 207 studio to preview upcoming concerts around the state.
SHOW: Lizzie No
WHEN & WHERE: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 30 @ SPACE in Portland
COST: $15 in advance, $18 day of show
DETAILS: Heck yes to Lizzie No! Lizzie is a genre-defying singer-songwriter, harpist, and guitarist and her show at SPACE in Portland on Saturday is her first time playing in Maine. Her new album is called "Halfsies."
SHOW: Caribbean Nights
WHEN & WHERE: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6 @ The Boothbay Opera House
COST: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
DETAILS: This has been happening for many years at the BOH and from what I’ve heard, The Pan Fried Steel Band puts on a heck of a show, and the venue is decked out like a beach. Flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts are encouraged.
SHOW: Ruthie Foster
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, April 19 @ The Strand Theatre in Rockland AND Saturday, April 20 @ Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield
COST: $28 in advance, $32 day of show
DETAILS: Ruthie Foster is a four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk, and soul. The veteran blues artist has pushed her boundaries with her latest album "Healing Time," the latest jewel in Foster’s accomplished career, which includes collaborations with fellow luminaries like Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks.
SHOW: Bad Animals - The Heart Tribute
WHEN & WHERE: 8 p.m. Saturday @ Jonathan’s in Ogunquit
COST: $43-$84
DETAILS: Bad Animals - The Heart Tribute is the next best thing to the real thing. Lead vocalist Daena D delivers a stunningly accurate recreation of Ann Wilson's soaring signature vocals, while Gina D successfully captures the charismatic guitar and trademark vocals of Nancy Wilson.
LIGHTNING ROUND!
- Griffin William Sherry @ Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield on Friday, March 29
- Martin Sexton @ Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on April 6
- Heather Pierson and the Potboilers @ Cadenza in Freeport on April 7
- Liz Frame and The Kickers @ The Dance Hall in Kittery on April 12
- Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb: In Conversation and Song @ Johnson Hall in Gardiner on May 7