The Live Music Guide: October 2nd – 8th, 2024

Experience the Best Live Music in Portland This Week!

This week’s Live Music Guide brings a fantastic blend of local and international talent to Portland! Kicking things off is The Irony, a side project from Andre Mercier and Jonah Bruce of Hello Newman, performing at Henry’s Public House on Friday, October 4th. Then, mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 8th, when Low Cut Connie takes the stage at Portland House of Music, ready to deliver their fan-favorite hits to an eager crowd. Don’t miss these exciting shows!

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

THE HEADLINER

The Wonder Years is a pop-punk band from just outside of Philadelphia, known for their emotionally charged lyrics and high-energy performances that resonate deeply with fans. Since forming in 2005, the band has crafted a unique sound that blends the intensity of punk rock with introspective storytelling, addressing themes of personal growth, mental health, and navigating adulthood. The Wonder Years have become a staple of the modern punk scene, delivering dynamic live shows that captivate audiences with both raw power and vulnerability. Their live performances are not to be missed, offering anthemic sing-alongs and a strong connection with the crowd.

Thursday, October 3rd at State Theatre

LIVE & LOCAL

Andre Mercier and Jonah Bruce, bandmates from Maine’s popular Hello Newman, have formed a new side project called The Irony. While Hello Newman is famous for their lively performances of ’90s rock and alternative hits, The Irony will bring a fresh sound to the stage, focusing on pop rock and soft rock classics. Expect the same energy and passion, but with a new mix of hits that offer a more laid-back vibe. If you’re a fan of Hello Newman, The Irony is sure to deliver an exciting and refreshing musical experience.

Friday, October 4th at Henry’s Public House

MIDWEEK MUSIC

Low Cut Connie has spent years building a dedicated fanbase of oddballs, underdogs, and fun-loving misfits through their music, which celebrates life on the edge of polite society. Known for their electrifying live shows, the band delivers a passionate, high-energy experience that offers a total release from stress, inhibitions, and shame, leaving fans drenched in a primal rock ‘n’ roll sweat. Their latest album, paired with a full-length companion film, captures that same raw, cathartic energy, reminding us that it’s time to let loose, get a little dirty, and truly feel alive again.

Tuesday, October 8th at Portland House of Music

STAFF PICK

Songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Molly Parden, Eliza Edens, and Louisa Stancioff are coming together for a laid-back tour of alternative folk. Stancioff, recently signed to YepRoc Records, brings songs inspired by her rural Maine upbringing. Molly Parden, also a touring member of Darlingside, offers folk-pop tunes that reflect on heartache and hope. Eliza Edens from Brooklyn adds her own mix of thoughtful songs. The trio will share the stage, supporting each other on guitar, bass, fiddle, and harmonies, for an evening of relaxed and intimate folk music.

Friday, October 4th at One Longfellow Square

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: October 2nd – 8th, 2024

THE HEADLINER

LIVE & LOCAL

MIDWEEK MUSIC

STAFF PICK

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