The Live Music Guide: January 24th – 30th, 2024

The music lineup in Portland this week promises a psychedelic trip through generations of musical excellence! We’ve curated a selection of must-see shows for you.

Get ready for a captivating musical journey as Lazy Lightning takes the stage to perform live Grateful Dead covers at the Portland House of Music & Events. Plus, don’t forget to catch Dinosaur Jr. as they deliver an authentic Indie Folk music experience from a not-so-distant era.

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

THE HEADLINER

Rick Springfield and Richard Marx are collaborating for an acoustic concert featuring complete performances.

Rick Springfield, a Grammy-winning artist renowned for his iconic power-pop hits such as Jessie’s Girl, Don’t Talk to Strangers, and An Affair of the Heart, also gained fame for his portrayal of Dr. Noah Drake on the soap opera General Hospital.

On the other hand, Richard Marx, also an acclaimed Grammy-winning performer, singer, songwriter, and producer, has enjoyed a distinguished career filled with chart-topping hits. This upcoming concert promises to be an extraordinary and unique experience that should not be missed.

Thursday, January 25th at Merrill Auditorium

LIVE & LOCAL

Prepare for a psychedelic evening with Merther.

Merther is a musical quartet hailing from Blue Hill, Maine. Their unique sound combines elements of roots reggae, ethereal dub, psychedelic rock, and unfiltered funk, resulting in an innovative genre they’ve coined as “Psychedelic Dub Funk.” Their performances range from deeply dubbed-out originals and covers to exploratory psychedelic jam sessions, all the way to infectious reggae with a progressively funky edge. Merther delivers their music with a contagious high energy, fostering a dynamic connection with their audience.

Thursday, January 25th at Portland House of Music & Events

MIDWEEK MUSIC

New England’s premier Grateful Dead tribute act.

During the 1990s and 2000s, Lazy Lightning stood as one of the foremost Grateful Dead tribute acts in New England, captivating audiences in Maine, New Hampshire, and beyond. The band came together in 1994 and remained active until 2013, taking a ten-year break before making a triumphant return to the stage last year.

Wednesday, January 24th at Portland House of Music & Events

STAFF PICK

Come relive the glory days of indie rock.

Dinosaur Jr. played a pivotal role in bringing lead guitar back to the world of indie rock. Alongside their peers like the Pixies, they injected late-80s alternative rock with substantial amounts of pure guitar distortion and noise. This performance promises to be a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Friday, January 26th at Aura

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: January 24th – 30th, 2024

THE HEADLINER

LIVE & LOCAL

MIDWEEK MUSIC

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