The Live Music Guide: April 10th – 16th, 2024

Hold onto your seats as we dive into a thrilling week brimming with remarkable live music performances that are bound to dazzle.

Looking for live music this week? Check out our Live Music Guide! Head over to SPACE on Sunday, April 14th to catch Oodelally as they begin their first headlining tour! Also don’t miss 20-time Grammy Award winner Pat Metheny at the State Theatre on Wednesday, April 10th!

Looking for more live music? Check out Live Music Tonight, our full calendar of live music in Portland.

THE HEADLINER

Jackson Dean, the fast-emerging country singer and songwriter, is swiftly gaining acclaim for his traditional, raw, lyric-centric approach to country music. At only 22 years old, he embodies both an adventurous, carefree spirit and an old soul, showcasing his talents not only through music but also as a skilled artisan in leather crafting and wood-burned art. Known for his penchant for disappearing into the wilderness to sleep under the stars, Dean infuses his songwriting with the same sense of adventure and rustic charm.

Saturday, April 13th at Aura

LIVE & LOCAL

Embarking on their inaugural tour, the indie rock band Oodelally, hailing from Portland, showcases the collective talents of Summit Colman, Hunter Coleman, Gabriel Ballard, and Francesca Houran. Their music, characterized by angular melodies and a genre-bending approach, draws inspiration from a fusion of folk rock, fiddle music, and punk-inspired indie sounds. From love ballads depicting fictional adulterers to poignant reflections on the passage of time, Oodelally’s lyricism mirrors the diversity and innovation found in their ever-evolving instrumentation.

Sunday, April 14th at SPACE

MIDWEEK MUSIC

Pat Metheny, renowned for his work with the Pat Metheny Group, is preparing to take the stage in Portland for his solo tour. With a style that blends progressive and contemporary jazz, Latin jazz, and jazz fusion, Metheny has garnered widespread acclaim. Boasting three gold albums and an impressive collection of 20 Grammy Awards, he holds the distinction of being the sole recipient of Grammys in 10 different categories. The upcoming Dream Box Tour marks a significant milestone for Metheny, as it will showcase a selection of personal and fan-favorite tracks spanning his illustrious nearly 50-year career.

Wednesday, April 10th at State Theatre

STAFF PICK

Hinterlands, a duo comprising accordionist Matt Schreiber and violinist Ben Russell, seamlessly blends song craftsmanship with improvisation. Their performances traverse a spectrum from new music to folk trance, creating a musical landscape where conventional boundaries dissolve, giving rise to fresh resonances. Russell’s violin mastery, characterized by drone-heavy stylings, draws from a diverse range of influences including Western classical, North Indian, and Appalachian traditions. These blend harmoniously with Schreiber’s virtuosic bursts of Balkan accordion, resulting in a captivating musical experience.

Friday, April 12th at Mayo Street Arts

This is just a sample of what’s happening this week. Check out the Live Music Tonight page for a full calendar of live events happening in Portland, Maine.

The Live Music Guide: April 10th – 16th, 2024

THE HEADLINER

LIVE & LOCAL

MIDWEEK MUSIC

STAFF PICK

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