The Live Music Guide: December 11th – 17th, 2024

🎄 Portland’s Music Scene is Sparkling This Holiday Week! 🎄

With the holidays around the corner, Portland is buzzing with festive shows! Maine rap legend Spose kicks off the weekend with his 10th Pdank Christmas celebration at Aura on Saturday, December 14. On Sunday, December 15, One Longfellow Square welcomes Rock My Soul, a South Berwick-based community choir, for an uplifting holiday performance.

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THE HEADLINER

Daughtry, one of the most iconic and best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, has captivated audiences worldwide with sold-out performances. Their groundbreaking debut album, Daughtry, dominated 2007 as the year’s best-selling album and earned the title of the fastest-selling rock debut in SoundScan history. The record received 4 GRAMMY® nominations, won 4 American Music Awards, and claimed 7 Billboard Music Awards, including the prestigious “Album of the Year.”

Wednesday, December 11th at State Theatre

LIVE & LOCAL

Wells native Spose returns for his 10th Pdank Christmas! Spose first made waves in 2007 with his self-released debut album, Preposterously Dank. In early 2010, his breakout single, “I’m Awesome,” gained traction on Maine radio before exploding nationally, leading to a record deal with Universal Republic Records. The track climbed to #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. By late 2010, Spose parted ways with Universal, opting for independence. Since then, he has built a thriving career as an independent artist, releasing numerous albums and singles while touring the country extensively.

Saturday, December 14th at Aura

MIDWEEK MUSIC

Primrose, an emo-adjacent four-piece from Portland, Maine, is making waves once again. Following a social media surge and the success of their debut album, Fallow, the band returns with their highly anticipated sophomore release, Sad in the Northeast. Combining punchy pop-punk riffs with raw, heartfelt lyrics, Primrose delivers a sound that is distinctly their own.

Wednesday, December 11th at Portland House of Music

STAFF PICK

Rock My Soul, a South Berwick-based community choir, brings their uplifting and energetic holiday show to One Longfellow Square, Portland’s premier listening room. Filled with heartwarming music and boundless joy, it’s the perfect way to spend a winter evening with family and friends. By attending their public performances, you’re also supporting their outreach efforts, bringing the power of song to memory care facilities, nursing homes, correctional centers, and other places in need of a little extra cheer.

Sunday, December 15th at One Longfellow Square

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: December 11th – 17th, 2024

THE HEADLINER

LIVE & LOCAL

MIDWEEK MUSIC

STAFF PICK

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