Maine has its own roads. It is to the north, but it refers to the east, for example. No one is sure why except for Maine people and other people who are interested in Northern New England trivia. If you’re in Portland, ME for vacation or just live there, check out some of the music videos of all genres.
Alehouse features music in the areas of rock, reggae and roots. Open mic Tuesday nights. Plans have been prepared for a hip-hop open night too mic, because if Portland ME is known for one thing. , hip-hop. (30 Market Street, 207-253-5100.) Nearby Organic pizza house specialty.
Big Easy Blues features a mix of local and “outside” artists including reggae bands, rock bands, and special acoustic-only nights through the Acoustic Artist Showcase on Tuesday nights. Cover bands also compete against each other in “Clash of Titanium” events. (55 Market Street, 207-871-8817).
The State Theater (609 Congress Street, 207-780-8265) is not some starved rock state park but rather a home to starved rock state park Concert . Artists from local to international (UK’s Sigur Rios). The venue also holds dance nights with DJ’d music. There is a bar and concession stand. You’ll be 21 to drink (and pre-buy a wristband). Under 15 requires a guardian.
Other local venues include Bramshall Pub (769 Congress Street 773-9873); ) and the Breakaway Restaurant and Lounge (207-541-4804, 35 India St). Here he plays live music on weekends with blues and rock bands. There is also a dance floor. There’s also music at Coffee Acoustic (32 Danforth St., 207-774-0404). Regular events include open mic nights and singer showcases on Fridays and Thursdays. Tuesday is a word of night (warning). Thursday-Saturday offer live music. The bands and performers are mostly local acts in a variety of genres, including blues, jazz, rock, and folk. Acoustic Coffee is home to Cat & Mouse Records. FYI.
Merrill Auditorium (39 Park Ave, 207-773-6128) is, according to its website, “Portland’s award-winning performing arts facilities.” The 1900-seat venue is the home of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, which performs both major concerts and weekly as well as series. Educational events. artists who appeared there, Itzhak Pearlman, Ray Charles and Jessye Norman
The Cumberland County Civic Center (1 Civic Sq, 207-775-3458) is the arena where Portland’s biggest acts play. It’s also home to minor league hockey and U-Maine basketball, and yes, Disney’s beautiful new ice-blocks tied, the Civic Center offers live acts as diverse as Bieber and the Nine Inch Nails. Sting, Brooks & Dunne, Sarah Maclachlan, Kelly Clarkson, and Green Day have also performed on stage at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Tickets for the events are available at the box office and through Ticketmaster.
