We’ve got some great live music ahead of us this week. Not only that, but every stoner’s favorite holiday, 4/20, is just a few days away, and we’ve got some awesome music options for those looking to celebrate. Don’t forget, for more information on events and special deals around Portland, check out our blog on where to celebrate 4/20.
And – don’t forget that you can always check out our Live Music Tonight calendar for the full list of live music in Portland!
THE HEADLINER
There is some music that is just made for enjoying with a side of Mary Jane, and it doesn’t get much better than the sounds of Sublime. While Sublime (or Sublime with Rome, at least) won’t be in town, you can get the next best thing with nationally touring Sublime tribute band Badfish performing at the State Theatre on 4/20!
Badfish have made a name for themselves across the country for continuing the legacy that Sublime left with the untimely death of frontman Brad Nowell. The spirit and energy these performers bring to the stage has kept the spirit of Sublime alive and well on stage, and they will surely be ready to party and celebrate the “holidaze” with you this Thursday.
Check out the link below for full ticket details on how you can get in on this celebration of good times, good music, and good bud.
LIVE & LOCAL
It’s a week full of tributes to the greats, and you can catch another amazing tribute band this Saturday, April 22nd at Bayside Bowl.
Rose Alley is a compilation of Maine music veteran celebrating the tunes of Jerry Garcia and the Jerry Garcia Band. Rose Alley take pride in their dedication to JGB authenticity, while still allowing a personal flair that makes for a great show and a great sound.
Check out the link below for more information, including tickets, for this good time, local jam band.
MID-WEEK MUSIC
Don’t miss your chance to catch an intimate show with folk artist The Dead Tongues at Oxbow Blending & Bottling. The Dead Tongues’ Ryan Gustafson is stopping in Portland during a Northeast tour and will be playing hits from his five albums, including the latest, “Dust,” which he calls his best. Finding itself somewhere between American jamband and his typical banjo-centric folk, Dust tells the story of his rebirth into music, after nearly giving up the lifestyle just before the creation of the album.
Catch this unique folk lyricist in an intimate venue Tuesday, April 25th. Check the link below for full details.
STAFF PICK
If you find yourself a bit low energy on 4/20 (and who could blame you?), you’ve got a chance to go all out on Friday, April 21st at Citrus with their 4/20 Afterparty!
Partnered with Fire on Fore, Citrus will have tons of giveaways and specialty drinks, and beginning at 10PM, get ready to rage to tech house music with WessUp and Dionamic straight through to last call. Use all that energy you saved while melting into your couch the day before, and go ham to bass and beats all through the night. Click below for more information.
Don’t forget you can get all details on every stoner’s favorite holiday by checking out our blog on where to celebrate 4/20.
There’s so much live music happening around the city at any given time that we’d never have the time to list them all here.
Check out our Live Music Tonight page for a full calendar of live events happening in Portland, Maine.
