Roomful of Blues

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Roomful of Blues LIVE STREAM

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

8pm 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 and soulful vocals and adds […]

Studio Two – The Early Beatles Tribute

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Discovery Series: Kevin Henderson & Neil Pearlman

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Dalton & the Sheriffs

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Ragtime Destroyers – Mardi Gras Celebration!

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

6:30 PM Doors | 7:30 PM ShowKnown around Portland for their weekly pop-up swing dance session in the park, the irresistible Ragtime Destroyers bring New Orleans-inspired music from the 20's and 30's to the streets and beyond!  Sometimes insouciant but certainly swinging, the Ragtime Destroyers play jazz for the feet and jug band music with a pedigree!Facebook | Instagram

Jeffrey Martin with special guest Bob Sumner

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Band + Old Hat Stringband

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

May Erlewine

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

7 pm doors – 8 pm showWe are thrilled to announce the upcoming musical performance by the Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra, where the essence of classical and art music from the Arab World will come alive. The program for this event will feature masterpieces by iconic composers and musicians such as Mohamed Abdul-Wahab, Riad al […]

Antje Duvekot (RESCHEDULED FROM 2/16)

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

3 PM Doors | 4 PM ShowThis show has been rescheduled from February 16th. All tickets previously purchased will be automatically applied to the new date..stk-65lkd71 {height:29px !important;}Antje 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 […]

Antje Duvekot LIVE STREAM

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

4 PM ShowAntje 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. The Boston Globe describes her music as “fresh-faced and firmly rooted,” while […]

James McMurtry with special guest BettySoo

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Church of Cash

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Choir! Choir! Choir!

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Choir! Choir! Choir!

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Joe Crookston with special guest Peter Mulvey

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

The Portland Jazz Orchestra

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

Proudly sponsored by our friends at Coffee By Design.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 […]

Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Andy McKee

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Discovery Series: Sons of Mystro

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Reverie Road with special guests Alice Howe & Freebo

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

7 pm doors – 8 pm showReverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal. Together, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk artists, captivating audiences worldwide from […]

Hallowell Does The Last Waltz

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowHallowell Does The Last Waltz is a loving re-enactment of The Band’s final concert in 1976. Many critics consider Martin Scorsese’s film of the concert, The Last Waltz, to be the greatest rock and roll movie of all time! Iconic songs like “The Shape I’m In,” “Up on Cripple […]

Bella White: Red Rhododendron Tour 

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowBorn and raised in Calgary, Bella White is the daughter of a native Virginia banjoist who instilled in his child a love of Appalachian folk, country, and bluegrass. She learned how to play music at an early age, writing her first song when she was seven. As a child […]

Lucy Wainwright Roche with special guest Abigayle Kompst

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

Doors open an hour before showtime..stk-u4hazwx {height:50px !important;}Those familiar with Lucy Wainwright Roche know her bell-tone voice, unshakable melodies, and wry, wise lyrics that cut straight to the heart. The daughter of Suzzy Roche (The Roches) and Loudon Wainwright III—and half-sibling to Rufus and Martha Wainwright—she grew up steeped in music. Yet, Lucy has carved […]

Kathleen Edwards

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

6 PM Doors | 7 PM Show.stk-mdbjjc9 {height:50px !important;}Member Presale: Thursday, January 30 @ 10amPublic On-sale: Friday, January 31 @ 10amFor decades, Kathleen Edwards has been a cornerstone of North American roots music.Since making her debut with 2002’s Failer, she’s spent the 21st century occupying the grey area between genres, swirling together her own mix […]

USM Student Jazz Combo Night

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

Photo Credit: Ian SmithDoors open an hour before showtime.The USM Jazz Combo concert brings together the university’s top instrumental jazz combos and vocal jazz ensemble for an evening of dynamic, stylistically diverse performances. Showcasing some of the most talented jazz musicians from the USM Osher School of Music, this concert promises an unforgettable exploration of […]

The Portland Jazz Orchestra

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

Proudly sponsored by our friends at Coffee By Design.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. […]

Discovery Series: Savani Latin Jazz

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowElspeth Savani has always wanted to do a Maine tour and now the time has finally come!  Elspeth grew up in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, but spent most of her adult life on the West Coast pursuing the art of traditional Cuban music and latin jazz. Orchestra Zarabanda, the 11-piece […]

Cheryl Wheeler With Special Guest Kenny White

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Allie Sherlock

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

6 PM Doors | 7 PM ShowAllie Sherlock, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter from Cork, Ireland, began her musical journey performing on the streets of Cork and Dublin. Her distinctive voice and captivating presence have earned her a global fanbase, with over 14.5 million followers across social media platforms.Allie has had the opportunity to share the stage […]

Portland Ovations presents Coast to Coast: An Evening of Hip-Hop, Arabic Poetry & Maqam Music (Night One)

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

THIS IS FOR NIGHT ONE - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16TH6PM DOORS | 7PM SHOW.stk-se8o1s1 {height:18px !important;}Tickets $41.50 (includes service fee)Ticket prices subject to change.stk-pm5wpqd .stk-button{min-height:0px !important;padding-top:13px !important;padding-bottom:13px !important;background:#c95f37 !important;}.stk-pm5wpqd .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-pm5wpqd .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:30px !important;}}PURCHASE TICKETS HERESyrian-American hip-hop artist and poet Omar Offendum and Palestinian-American multi-instrumentalist, maestro Ronnie Malley, weave stories of the past, […]

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Portland Ovations presents Coast to Coast: An Evening of Hip-Hop, Arabic Poetry & Maqam Music (NIGHT 2)

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

THIS IS FOR NIGHT TWO- THURSDAY, APRIL 17TH6PM DOORS | 7PM SHOW.stk-v3nhpzr {height:18px !important;}Tickets $41.50 (includes service fee)Ticket prices subject to change.stk-x69qth0 .stk-button{min-height:0px !important;padding-top:13px !important;padding-bottom:13px !important;background:#c95f37 !important;}.stk-x69qth0 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-x69qth0 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:30px !important;}}PURCHASE TICKETS HERESyrian-American hip-hop artist and poet Omar Offendum and Palestinian-American multi-instrumentalist, maestro Ronnie Malley, weave stories of the past, present, […]

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Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

7PM Doors | 8PM Show.stk-7xd1gn1 {height:50px !important;}/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, […]

Lucy Kaplansky

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowLucy Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent, described as “a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs” (The New Yorker) and “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk” (The Boston Globe). She has released nine critically acclaimed CDs, two of which were awarded Best […]

David Wilcox

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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. […]

Pine Tree Flyers & The Young Tradition Touring Group

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

Doors open an hour before showtime.The Young Tradition Touring Group is an ensemble of talented teenage musicians and singers from Vermont and Maine, led this year by Elsie Gawler and Ethan Tischler (of Springtide, Gawler Family Band, and their duo, Elsie & Ethan), who will be on tour in New England this April.   A program of Vermont […]

Mary Fahl, former lead singer for October Project

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Missy Raines & Allegheny with special guest Kyran Daniel

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

Doors open an hour before showtime.With her latest album, Highlander, bluegrass/Americana icon Missy Raines takes inventory of where she stands at this current juncture in her storied career—this melodic ode to her native West Virginia, which simultaneously serves as an ideal prism of time and space Raines peers through into the unknowns of tomorrow.“Making this […]

Medium Build & Petey USA

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

6 PM Doors | 7 PM ShowArtist Presale: Wednesday, February 5 @ 12pmMember Presale: Thursday, February 6 @ 10amPublic On-sale: Friday, February 7 @ 10amVIP Upgrade: Petey USA + Medium Build Unplugged.stk-i14vtnu .stk-button{background:#1479a8 !important;}PURCHASE VIP UPGRADE (IN ADDITION TO TICKETS ABOVE).stk-7hf4u65 {height:50px !important;}Medium Build, the queer singer-songwriter born Nick Carpenter, has a generous and inviting […]

Discovery Series: Olive Klug

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

7 PM Doors | 8 PM ShowOlive Klug refuses to be put in a box. Working out who you are in front of an ever-growing audience is no small task, but one that the Portland-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter is up for and thriving.Olive graduated with a liberal arts degree shortly before the 2020 pandemic derailed their […]

Griffin House

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

7 PM Doors | 8 PM Show\Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller.  Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums.  His debut record  “Lost and Found” (2004) was featured on CBS Sunday Morning by music critic and then VP MTV/VH1, Bill Flanagan, who named […]

Duke Robillard

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

This show was originally scheduled for April 4, 2025. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date.7 pm doors – 8 pm show.stk-mtqixth {height:50px !important;}Since 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 […]

Cantrip

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

Doors open an hour before showtime.The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a […]

Jackie Greene

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

6 PM Doors | 7 PM ShowAmericana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo, like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013. A road warrior and musician's musician, Greene's […]

The Portland Jazz Orchestra

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

Proudly sponsored by our friends at Coffee By Design.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. […]

Eilen Jewell

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Mason Jennings

One Longfellow Square 181 State Street, Portland, ME, United States

Doors open an hour before showtime.Minneapolis songwriter Mason Jennings shares his new video for the single, “Only Lovers Welcome” from his brand new album, Underneath The Roses out now via Loosegroove Records. Underneath The Roses is available on limited-edition colored vinyl and is available here.  Watch and share the video for “Only Lovers Welcome” here.  Jennings writes that the songs from Underneath The Roses were, “Written […]

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