Prepare yourself for another chilling edition of the Portland Old Port’s Live Music Guide! Dive deep into the haunting realm of live music, ensnared by its electrifying and chilling atmosphere. Allow the melodies to send tingling shivers down your back and awaken a ghostly, heart-pounding passion for music like never before!
This week, don’t miss the chance to experience the spooky possibility of hearing the Monster Mash at a Portland bar. Bissell Brothers will be conjuring another chilling Fright Night on Friday, while The Porthole undergoes a transformation into the unsettling Nightmare in Candyland on Saturday night. Prepare yourself for a frightening Halloween weekend!
Looking for more live music? Check out Live Music Tonight, our full calendar of live music in Portland.
THE HEADLINER
Hello Newman has some extra eerie Halloween plans in store at Portland House of Music & Events.
Derek Johnson, the founder of Hello Newman, held a vision of creating a band that would encapsulate the music he was raised on through WCYY and MTV. After posting an ad on Craigslist and experiencing a stroke of good luck, four forward-thinking individuals convened for a rehearsal, leading to the birth of a contemporary take on ’90s alternative rock.
Their meticulous approach and unwavering commitment to detail have earned them a devoted fan base throughout the years. Their song selection has been expertly curated to encompass those tracks that may have eluded your radar until this very moment.
Experience a spine-tingling Halloween night at Portland House of Music & Events on Tuesday, October 31st.
LIVE & LOCAL
Gear up for another bone-chilling affair as Bissell Brothers brings back Fright Night this Halloween weekend.
This year’s Fright Night, Bissell Brothers and DJ Fatty Shay are making a chilling comeback to host a dance soiree with ghostly rhythms that will send your limbs into an uncontrollable frenzy. Don’t hesitate, for they’ll be conjuring their finest brews to ensure this Halloween becomes an enduringly haunting memory, but only if you dare to partake.
Mark your calendar and join in the Fright Night festivities at Bissell Brothers on Friday, October 27th.
MIDWEEK MUSIC
Spooky season has returned, and HELLFLOWER 3 is haunting Belleflower Brewing once again this year.
Embrace the eerie essence of the spooky season in all its forms, for this event is not to be taken lightly. Prepare to be bewitched by the mesmerizing tunes of Kelsey Veillette, while your taste buds are tormented by the spiciest tacos conjured from around the world. Also as you immerse yourself in the ghostly atmosphere, don’t forget to explore their chilling collection of craft beers.
Get ready to experience the unsettling ambiance at HELLFLOWER 3, happening on Thursday, October 26th at Belleflower Brewing.
STAFF PICK
Prepare for a wickedly twisted experience at The Porthole this weekend with Nightmare in Candyland.
The approaching weekend is creepily converging with Nightmare in Candyland at The Porthole. Brace yourself for a delightfully haunting evening as the musical guest, Hot Mess, conjures live music for the event. Watch in awe as the pub transforms into a sinister sweet emporium! Dress in your most menacing costume, as the staff will serve as judges, and you could be the fortunate recipient of some chillingly cool Porthole merchandise and other hidden treasures.
Join in on this exciting and hair-raising gathering on Saturday, October 28th 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.