We’ve got some great opportunities for live music in Portland, including a superstar line-up from the country music scene, and some bluesy-rock veterans adding Portland to their already long list of past performances.
Also (heads up) – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got some local options for you whether you like the holiday, or hate it.
Don’t forget that you can always check out our Live Music Tonight calendar for the full list of live music in Portland (and if you need more ideas for Valentine’s Day, check out our blog to find out where to go for special dining options and events for the big night)!
THE HEADLINER
This Friday, February 10th, Maine’s Country station, 101.9 WPOR is putting together a powerhouse line-up at Aura for their Wicked Winter Jam 2023. This year’s line-up includes ACM Female Artist of the Year nominee Tenille Arts, young buck on the country scene, Shane Profitt, and winner of recent TikTok acclaim, George Birge.
This is your chance to see a killer line-up of three superstars of the current Country scene all at once, in one of Portland’s more intimate venues. You can expect to hear Arts’ hit seen on ABC’s The Bachelor, “Somebody Like That,” Profitt’s chart-topping debut single, “How It Outtta Be,” and of course Birge’s viral country anthem, “Beer Beer, Truck Truck.” The three will even be joined by a local country favorite, Isaiah Bennett.
Get your tickets now for this 8:00PM show that is expected to sell out. Proceeds go to benefit the American Heart Association.
LIVE & LOCAL
Celebrate Valentine’s Day early at Three of Strong Spirits this Saturday, February 11th by treating your special someone to everyone’s favorite dinner: breakfast!
Local indie funk and soul five-piece Midnight Breakfast will play, jamming away with openers Sound Town, while Three of Strong Spirits offers up brunch-themed beverages, and delicious breakfast food items from The Pink Waffle Food Truck.
It’s a night full of funk, food, and strong ‘first meal of the day’ vibes. Don your best pink and red outfit and celebrate your special someone a few days early this year.
Get your tickets ahead of time to save $2 off your cover charge. Music goes from 7:00 – 9:00PM.
MID-WEEK MUSIC
Big Head Todd and the Monsters have a long history of playing together that spans all the way back to 1982, and totals over 3,500 performances, and they’ll add one more tick to that tally this Thursday, February 9th at the State Theatre.
They’ve had a long journey in the forty years since, selling out countless ampitheatres and even having their music beamed into the far reaches of outer space. Luckily, you won’t have to go that far to hear them this Thursday.
Fans of the band have had a lot to pay attention to over the years, including favorites like Strategem and Beautiful World, blending blues, folk, rock and country in a unique way that is hard to find elsewhere. The Colorado-locals have aided the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl celebrations, and they’ve rocked the legendary venue Red Rocks over 32 times.
Get your tickets now for a night of feel-good funk from these veterans on the music scene.
STAFF PICK
If you’re not feeling too romantic this Valentine’s Day season, get yourself over to Portland House of Music & Events this Monday, February 13th, for an Anti-Valentine’s Day Ball, featuring live music from locals Gina & The Red-Eye Flight Crew.
This eclectic collection of Portland music veterans bring a mix of pop, soul and R&B favorites that you might not expect, but are guaranteed to keep you on your feet.
Celebrate the single life, or just an overall protest of Valentine’s Day with some of Portland’s biggest music veterans, including talent from Rustic Overtones, Jaw Gems, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, and Model Airplane.
Get your tickets now for this high-energy Valentine’s Day protest. Show starts at 8:00PM.
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.
