PORTLAND, Maine — Summer is here and that means an increase in concerts across the state, especially at Thompson’s Point in Portland. Portland Press Herald music writer Aimsel Ponti joined us in the studio to preview some of the upcoming shows.
SHOW: Paula Cole
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, June 22 @ Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield.
COST: $60
DETAILS: Paula’s new album “Lo” is among the best things she’s ever done. Songs like “Invisible Armor” and “The Replacements & Dinosaur Jr.” are tremendous PLUS there’s the entire rest of her incredible catalog including the hits “I Don’t Want to Wait” and “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?” It will be an absolute masterclass in vocals.
SHOW: Magic of Motown
WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, June 23 @ Merrill Auditorium in Portland.
COST: $42 to $82
DETAILS: This high-energy homage to the legends of Motown will transport you back in time as you visit the very best of “Hitsville, USA!” The show features a cast of 15 powerhouse vocalists who embody everyone from Diana Ross & The Supremes to Marvin Gaye & The Jackson Five! The show has received rave reviews and sold-out theaters throughout its highly acclaimed tour. A highlight of the show includes an extensive set of all your favorite “Temptations” choreography and songs. Accompanied by a six-piece band with horns, their songbook delivers all your favorite hits like, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to “Midnight Train to Georgia.”
SHOW: Goose
WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday and Wednesday, June 25 & 26 @ Thompson’s Point.
COST: $59.95 in advance, $70 day of show, $119.90 for two-day pass.
DETAILS: Thompson’s Point kicks off its summer concert series with two nights of the Connecticut-based rock and jam band Goose. Three albums and a huge fanbase. Keep getting bigger!
SHOW: Rustic Overtones with the Portland Symphony Orchestra
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, June 28 @ Seaside Pavilion in Old Orchard Beach.
COST: $40 to $50
DETAILS: Eckart Preu, Music Director
Eckart Preu, Music Director
Rustic Overtones
Hear one of Maine’s favorite rock bands as never before as Rustic Overtones join the PSO for a unique performance. Hailing from Portland, Maine, Rustic Overtones have been captivating audiences since their formation in the early 1990s. Their music is a genre-blending masterpiece, fusing rock, soul, and funk into a distinct sound that has garnered both critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.