7 pm doors – 8 pm showInanna, Sisters in Rhythm, are excited to return to One Longfellow Square, for their annual Winter Solstice Celebration. Inanna has been playing together since 1989, and chose their name after the ancient Sumerian Goddess who was worshiped more than 4,000 years ago when it is believed that the drummers […]
8 PM ShowInanna, Sisters in Rhythm, are excited to return to One Longfellow Square, for their annual Winter Solstice Celebration. Inanna has been playing together since 1989, and chose their name after the ancient Sumerian Goddess who was worshiped more than 4,000 years ago when it is believed that the drummers were predominantly women. Her […]
3 pm doors – 4 pm showAmerican Roots band Low Lily celebrates the Solstice! This high energy show will feature instrumentals alongside impeccably arranged songs to honor the season. Between them, the musicians play mandolins, guitars, fiddle, banjo, and sing in three part vocal harmonies.With the release of their latest record ‘Angels in the Wreckage’ (produced by Dirk […]
4 PM ShowAmerican Roots band Low Lily celebrates the Solstice! This high energy show will feature instrumentals alongside impeccably arranged songs to honor the season. Between them, the musicians play mandolins, guitars, fiddle, banjo, and sing in three part vocal harmonies.With the release of their latest record ‘Angels in the Wreckage’ (produced by Dirk Powell), the New England-based […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showKatie Matzell is thrilled to debut her "Love Letter" to Bonnie Raitt, whom she calls her favorite artist of all time and greatest musical influence. Join Katie and her stacked band of exceptional musicians: Cilla Bonnie, bass and vocals; Max Cantlin, guitar and vocals; Sean Morin, guitar and vocals; […]
3 pm doors – 4 pm showLyle Divinsky made his living in the New York City subways for over 5 years. While singing underground by day and above ground by night, he slowly crafted his self-released album, Uneven Floors, which launched him into ears around the globe - reaching #2 on the UK Soul Charts […]
6 PM Doors | 7 PM ShowLyle Divinsky made his living in the New York City subways for over 5 years. While singing underground by day and above ground by night, he slowly crafted his self-released album, Uneven Floors, which launched him into ears around the globe - reaching #2 on the UK Soul Charts […]
8 PM Doors | 9PM ShowPlease note: This show is standing room only for dancing.Primo Cubano, which translates into Cuban Cousins, has been practicing and performing traditional Cuban music for the past 16 years in Maine. In June of 2023, they were invited to perform at the 2024 Havana Jazz Festival. A friend of the […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showJoin Enter the Haggis for a (mostly) unplugged evening of songs and stories, celebrating the band's 30 year musical career! Don't miss this special night as Jan 2 and 3 will be the final opportunities to see the band in Portland.For over two decades, Toronto’s Enter The Haggis has combined bagpipes […]
8 PM ShowJoin Enter the Haggis for a (mostly) unplugged evening of songs and stories, celebrating the band's 30 year musical career! Don't miss this special night as Jan 2 and 3 will be the final opportunities to see the band in Portland.For over two decades, Toronto’s Enter The Haggis has combined bagpipes and fiddles with a […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowPortland's own Dude is returning to emcee the ultimate night of Lebowski-themed revelry at One Longfellow Square! Whether you're a casual fan or a true disciple of the Church of Dudeism, this is your night to shine (or, y'know, abide).Kick things off at 8 PM with a trivia quiz […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showHeadliner: Troy PennellA Maine native, Troy Pennell cut his teeth at the famous Portland Comedy Connection working with national headliners and local legends. Troy has delighted audiences from stages such as Boston’s Wilbur Theater and Maine’s Merrill Auditorium, as well as clubs and casinos across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and NYC. […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showGoldenOak’s music is rooted in the natural landscape- their songs move like a stream, meandering and weaving in an original yet grounding direction. Fronted by siblings Zak and Lena Kendall GoldenOak’s music calmly excites its listeners while nestled in rich folk-influenced sibling harmony. The Maine-based band has built a […]
THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR 10/10/24, AND IS NOW 1/19/25. ALL TICKETS PURCHASED FOR THAT DATE HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED.7 pm doors – 8 pm showAward-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She is beloved worldwide for the […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowGHigh School Guest Band: Fryeburg AcademyPerforming regularly at One Longfellow Square since 2006, the Portland Jazz Orchestra is Maine’s premier concert jazz ensemble. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Oberholtzer, this 19-piece jazz ensemble performs a variety of instrumental and vocal big band literature. PJO enjoys playing works written by members […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showThe Blues Prophets began as The New England Blues Prophets rehearsing in the basement of a house in Fairfield, Maine in 1976. Live music was everywhere in those years. Still, to the bands surprise, patrons embraced a band that played the blues and nothing else.The Blues Prophets introduced many […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showIn the deep Upstate New York winter of 2022, trees bare and taunting, Nandi Rose found herself searching for an apricitic clarity. She has always found the season difficult; its ruthless theft of birdsong and flora, heavy clouds low and smothering what little light remains. But the cacophonous silence […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showOriginally from Cumberland, Maine, Julia Gagnon gained national acclaim after placing in the top seven performers of the 22nd season of “American Idol.” Gagnon is a student at the University of Southern Maine, and her singing journey started at a school talent show. Gagnon became a household name across […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showThis is a standing room show! There will be very limited seating available.Tricky Britches formed in 2009, when four friends in Portland, Maine, took their fiddle tunes and country songs on the road across the US. Since then they have released three albums of original material: Comin’ in Hot (2016), Good Company (2013), and Hard […]
3 pm doors – 4 pm showDella Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band featuring founding membersCelia Woodsmith (lead vocalist/guitarist) and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle playerKimber Ludiker, along with guitarist Avril Smith, and two-time IBMA Bass Player of the YearVickie Vaughn.Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, Della Mae is […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showTHIS IS THE FEBRUARY 7TH SHOW. FOR FEBRUARY 8TH, CLICK HERE.Prepare for an electrifying evening as Funkationland, a powerhouse ensemble comprising 12 of Maine’s finest musicians, takes over One Longfellow Square for two nights of high-energy, horn-driven funk. This exclusive performance brings the soulful sounds of Tower of Power, […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showTHIS IS THE FEBRUARY 8TH SHOW. FOR FEBRUARY 7TH, CLICK HERE.Prepare for an electrifying evening as Funkationland, a powerhouse ensemble comprising 12 of Maine’s finest musicians, takes over One Longfellow Square for two nights of high-energy, horn-driven funk. This exclusive performance brings the soulful sounds of Tower of Power, […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showMassachusetts-based “writer song-singer” Heather Maloney found music in the midst of three years at a meditation center, honing a sound moored in days of silent reflection and reverence for storytellers like Joni, Rilke, Ken Burns, and the anonymous authors of Zen parables. While she eventually traded the quiet, structured […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowHigh School Guest Band: Falmouth High SchoolPerforming regularly at One Longfellow Square since 2006, the Portland Jazz Orchestra is Maine’s premier concert jazz ensemble. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Oberholtzer, this 19-piece jazz ensemble performs a variety of instrumental and vocal big band literature. PJO enjoys playing works written by […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showThe Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showTom DiMenna and friends resurrect some of the 70s greatest story songs from three of the era’s greatest singer/songwriters: Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, and Harry Chapin. This devoted review will feature Maine based singer/songwriter Tom DiMenna, whose tribute shows have sold out opera houses up and down the Maine coast.DiMenna’s impressive vocal range and guitar […]
3 PM Doors | 4 PM ShowTickets only available to members, public sales start 12/11/24Antje Duvekot is a crafter of intricate, closely observed songs that are as moving as they are beautifully crafted. Her sound blends the storytelling traditions of folk with a fresh, contemporary approach, carried by the warm, whispery sensuality of her voice. […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showEven though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has alwaysbeen one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eightpiece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. Singer DD Bastos brings her sweet […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm show"Voted the BEST Beatles tribute band in New England" by The Boston Globe, Beatles tribute band, Studio Two continues its tour in celebration of the 60th anniversary of The Beatles coming to America.Studio Two is a headlining Beatles band that pays tribute to the early Beatles years, choosing songs […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowUniting two stand out voices in Scottish music today, the fiddle and piano duo of Kevin Henderson and Neil Pearlman is a transatlantic collaboration that has set stages alight from Scotland to California. Each known for his high-energy, joyful and fresh approach to the tradition, their combined sound is fiery […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showBuilt from the bar up in the city of Boston, Dalton & theSheriffs's Something From Nothing Tour is the perfect night out: equal parts hard-to-describe and hard-to-forget.In Boston, the band regularly headlines major Live Nation venues. In 2023, the band booked the 5,000-capacity LeaderBank Pavilion on June 24th, before […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showJeffrey Martin:On a small corner lot in southeast Portland, Oregon, Jeffrey Martin recorded his quietly potent new album, Thank God We Left The Garden, in a tiny, self-built backyard shack. Initially intended as demos, the live, intimate recordings—captured with just two microphones—became the album itself, raw and honest. Martin’s […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showDust off your boots and gather around for some true and original modern honky tonkmusic. An all-star cast of master musicians backs these two soul singers of countrymusic, Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms. These two are known to roots music fansacross the globe for their soulful harmonies, driving dance […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showMay Erlewine has split her heart wide open and hasn’t hidden any of the contents from view. One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters, Erlewine has a gift for writing songs of substance that feel both fresh and soulfully familiar. Her ability to emotionally engage with an audience […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showMaine Middle Eastern Orchestra returns to One Longfellow Square with a beautiful program of music by some of the most legendary composers and musicians of the Arab World - Mohamed Abdul-Wahab, Riad al Sounbati, Mohammed al Qasabji, the Rahbani Brothers and Bassam Saba. Come join us for this wonderful […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showJames McMurtry is heading out on the road where he’ll be including songs from his recent record,The Horses and the Hounds (released August 20, 2021 on New West Records) as well as some of his old favorites, a few comments on the State of the Union, perhaps a couple of touring tales, but mostly, just […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showJohnny Cash's unforgettable voice, characterized by its booming timbre and raw power, remains an enduring presence in the collective consciousness. Jay Ernest, the talented vocalist behind Church of Cash, a tribute show band dedicated toJohnny Cash, is instrumental in preserving that legacy. With his resonant and commanding vocals, Ernest […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowThe Knickerbocker All-Stars is a 9-piece band made up of the most talented professional musicians in the New England area. The band celebrates the 50s, 60s and 70s Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues, Swing, Blues and Soul, all of which made the Knickerbocker Music Center a mecca of dance […]
3 PM Doors | 4 PM Show“Why see a show when you can BE the show!”Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM Show“Why see a show when you can BE the show!”Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for […]
3 PM Doors | 5 PM ShowJoe is a force of nature on stage. He is in his power AND he communes with his audience and welcomes them into the magic. From touring with Gordon Lightfoot, headlining major US festivals, receiving Folk Alliance International "Album of the Year," releasing NINE BECOMES ONE (2023) to being named Folk […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowHigh School Guest Band: South Portland High SchoolPerforming regularly at One Longfellow Square since 2006, the Portland Jazz Orchestra is Maine’s premier concert jazz ensemble. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Oberholtzer, this 19-piece jazz ensemble performs a variety of instrumental and vocal big band literature. PJO enjoys playing works written by […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showLittle Lies is an 8-piece tribute from Boston performing an authentic playlist of your favorite Fleetwood Mac hits. Join us for a night of romance, drama, and, of course, Rumours!Featuring two female and two male vocalists, along with an ensemble of professional musicians dedicated to capturing the magic of […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showAndy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists and it’s evident from the accolades he’s received throughout his career. It’s his youthful energy, attention to song structure and melodic content that elevates him above the rest. After nearly a decade without releasing new studio recordings, McKee returns […]
3 PM Doors | 4 PM ShowBorn in South Florida to a Jamaican father and Barbadian mother, brothers Malcom and Umoja learned to play violin through South Florida’s public school system, and attended Dillard High School for the Performing Arts. Together, these brothers are Sons of Mystro. They use their violins to interpret reggae classics, American […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showReverie Road is a fresh, eclectic celtic combination, featuring fiddler Winifred Horan and accordionist John Williams (founding Solas members) alongside former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal (Young Steinway Artist). This powerful combination is made up of four of today's leading traditional and […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowHolly Near has been singing for a more equitable world for well over 40 creative years. She is an insightful story tellerthrough her music, committed to keeping the work rooted in contemporary activism.Respected around the world for her music and activism, Holly released her 31st album in 2018.One of […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showSince starting his musical career in 1967 by founding and fronting Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard has been at the forefront of Blues, Swing and classic R&B/Jump blues for over 50 years, earning him his legendary status while influencing and inspiring countless legions of musicians and fans worldwide. Leading […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowHigh School Guest Band: Yarmouth High SchoolPerforming regularly at One Longfellow Square since 2006, the Portland Jazz Orchestra is Maine’s premier concert jazz ensemble. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Oberholtzer, this 19-piece jazz ensemble performs a variety of instrumental and vocal big band literature. PJO enjoys playing works written by members […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowCheryl Wheeler:It has always seemed as if there were two Cheryl Wheelers, with fans of the New England songwriter relishing watching the two tussle for control of the mic. There is poet-Cheryl, writer of some of the prettiest, most alluring and intelligent ballads on the modern folk scene. And […]
/ALL TICKETS FOR PREVIOUSLY POSTPONED SHOW WILL BE HONORED.At any given time, you’re likely to find Jim Lauderdale making music, whether he’s laying down a new track in the studio or working through a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville. And if he’s not actively crafting new music, he’s certainly thinking about it. “It's […]
This show was originally scheduled for October 12th. All purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date.7 pm doors – 8 pm showDavid Wilcox is a penetrating storyteller. The revered folk musician has an effortless talent for spinning lyrics that quietly cut deep, and crafting melodies that seamlessly ride the plot twists and turns. […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowWith “a voice for the gods that can transport listeners to other realms” (Boston Globe), Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer/songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC- based chamber-pop group October Project, a band known for their lush harmonies, sweeping melodies […]
7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowHigh School Guest Band: Westbrook High SchoolPerforming regularly at One Longfellow Square since 2006, the Portland Jazz Orchestra is Maine’s premier concert jazz ensemble. Under the direction of Dr. Chris Oberholtzer, this 19-piece jazz ensemble performs a variety of instrumental and vocal big band literature. PJO enjoys playing works written by members […]
7 pm doors – 8 pm showHailed by American Songwriter as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices,” Eilen Jewell rises from the ashes on her captivating new album, Get Behind The Wheel, picking up the pieces of her shattered world and finding new purpose and meaning after watching her marriage, her band, and what […]
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