What better way to take advantage of this incredible spring than by heading out into Portland and enjoying the best of live music that the city has to offer? This week we have another amazing round-up of headliners, live and local, and our own personal staff pick. Check it out!
Looking for more live music? Check out Live Music Tonight, our full calendar of live music in Portland!
THE HEADLINER
A mind-bending musical experience, Pink Talking Fish is a one-of-a-kind hybrid tribute fusion act that blends the music of Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads, and Phish into an unforgettable performance.
They’ve taken the epic emotion of Pink Floyd, the funky, danceable layerings of The Talking Heads, and the unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish and created something fresh and exciting for fans!
Pink Talking Fish is happening Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at the State Theatre.
LIVE & LOCAL
Get down with The Delta Knights, a band that has been bringing the best of R&B, blues, classic rock, and swing to audiences in Portland since 1996.
With their incredible musicianship and infectious energy, they’ll have you dancing and singing along in no time. Don’t miss your chance to see them live and experience the best of R&B, blues, classic rock, and swing all in one amazing show!
The Delta Knights at Portland Lobster Co. is happening Thursday, May 11th, 2023.
MID-WEEK MUSIC
A night of traditional folk ballads with the talented Jim Brady!
Based in Maine, Jim is a singer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in the rich musical traditions of Ireland and Scotland. He’ll be performing a mix of Irish and Scottish drinking songs, love songs, rousing sing-a-longs, and patriotic rebel ballads that span centuries of folk song tradition.
Jim is taking the stage on Wednesday, May 10th at RiRa Irish Pub & Restaurant.
STAFF PICK
Doubting Gravity, a Pop/Rock group from Portland, Maine, has been melting faces since ’07 with their soulful sound and electrifying performance.
Get ready to tap your feet, bob your head, and let loose as they take the stage and bring the house down with timeless hits and party classics. You’re in for a night you won’t forget.
Doubting Gravity is doing it again this Friday, May 12th at The Porthole.
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.