It’s time for another exciting edition of Portland Old Port’s Live Music Guide – one that will have you grabbing your dancing shoes and getting you ready to experience the best of live music!
This round includes the electrifying sounds of The Quiet Riot Act at the Porthole, delivering five decades of your favorite tunes with masterful acoustic renditions, to the funkadelic extravaganza of Funkationland at One Longfellow Square, where 12 phenomenal musicians will have you dancing to hits from Earth Wind and Fire, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, and so much more. Check it out!
Looking for more live music? Check out Live Music Tonight, our full calendar of live music in Portland.
THE HEADLINER
Gear up for a sensational night with BAILEN, the rising indie-pop trio.
Rooted in indie pop, Bailen’s sound effortlessly blends elements of New Wave, folk, and intimate singer-songwriter moments. Their latest album, “Tired Hearts,” is a dazzling display of intricate melodies and soulful harmonies that captures the essence of life’s complexity. By reflecting on personal experiences and societal challenges, BAILEN’s music is both introspective and infectious, with tracks like “Shadows” and “Nothing Left to Give.”
Catch Bailen’s unique sound on Saturday, September 16th at State Theatre.
LIVE & LOCAL
Grab your mateys and get ready to unleash your inner pirate at Congress Square Park’s Pirate Sea Shanty Singalong.
Led by the talented Shank Painters, this lively event is back to celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day in grand style. Join in the raucous fun as the trio sings ballads, shanties, and more, all in a family-friendly atmosphere. Don your finest eye patch and get in on the swashbuckling festivities!
Sing along to the sounds of the sea on Tuesday, September 19th in Congress Square Park.
MIDWEEK MUSIC
Turn up the volume with Quiet Riot Act at The Porthole!
This dynamic acoustic duo, led by the musical talents of Johnny “Jam” Martinez and Scott Lank, is your midweek ticket to a five-decade musical journey. From classic hits to timeless tunes, they’ll have you rocking and rolling through the ages. Don’t miss this epic performance!
Quiet Riot Act will be bringing down the house on Thursday, September 14th at The Porthole.
STAFF PICK
Get ready to groove the night away with Funkationland at One Longfellow Square!
This Portland-based powerhouse of 12 musicians is your ticket to a funkadelic journey through the world of music that makes you move. With hits from legends like Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, and more, Funkationland brings the heat. Featuring a massive lineup of 6 horns, 6 rhythm players, and a touch of vocal magic, they’ll have you dancing like nobody’s watching. And hurry, dancing space is limited, so grab your tickets now.
Get funky with Funkationland on Friday, September 15th 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.
