Spring is here and it’s bringing with it some great live music. It seems like each day we’re hearing about more and more bands and artists being announced for this summer (ahem: see above), and we’re looking at a great year for live music and performances in Portland, Maine!
First things first, ahead this week are a popular guitar aficionado, local master musicians of tomorrow, a showcase of underground EDM, and a local band paying tribute to a recent milestone from a legendary rock album.
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
Master of the strings Kaki King is coming to Portland at One Longfellow Square this Saturday, March 25th for an 8PM show.
The deeply respected musician and composer is on tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of her album, “Everybody Loves You,” a legendary album boasting favorites such as Night After Sidewalk, Fortuna, and many more. Kaki King has made a name for herself across the country, collaborating with names such as Dave Grohl, and Natalia Lafourcade, and boasting a résumé of incredible venues, such as the Kennedy Center, the London Jazz Festival, and more.
Get all the details of this master musician’s upcoming performance, as well as ticket info, by clicking the link below.
LIVE & LOCAL
Speaking of master musicians, bring the whole family for an afternoon with the maestros of tomorrow, when the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra performs at the Merrill Auditorium this Sunday, March 26th.
This matinee performance is part of the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Discovery Concerts for Families series, a run of shows designed for families with children, but enjoyable for music fans of all ages. This special Discovery show will feature Portland’s youth orchestra, showcasing the hard work these young locals have dedicated themselves to.
This one is a great opportunity for an afternoon out with the kids! Click the link below for full details and ticket information.
MID-WEEK MUSIC
Break up the workweek with some hardcore, underground electronic dance music at Flask Lounge. Every 4th Wednesday (including this Wednesday, March 22nd), head down to Flask for Vibe Check, an exploration of the best underground EDM from yesterday and today.
Hosted by DJs Cybergiga and KTTNMTTNS, you can expect to hear techno, trance, house and so much more through the night. Music kicks off at 9PM. See the link below for more.
STAFF PICK
Brush off that old VHS of The Wizard of Oz and your old vinyl, because Pink Floyd’s legendary “The Dark Side of the Moon” album just turned 50 years old this month. Or – even better – get down to Portland House of Music & Events this Friday and Saturday, March 24th and 25th, for Tom Faunce Presents: Echoes – A Tribute to Pink Floyd.
The local tribute band will be playing two nights in celebration of Pink Floyd’s iconic album. Known for having amazing light shows and musical talent, this is one band that does a great job playing tribute.
Get the full details, including one or two night passes by clicking the link below.
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.
