• HOT TICKET
Hustle to hear hurdy-gurdy
THE MEMBERS OF Le Vent du Nord, hailing from Quebec, play rousing traditional folk music and sing in their native French. Plus, how often do you get to see someone play the hurdy-gurdy?
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday
WHERE: One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $25 in advance; $28 at the door
INFO: 761-1757; www.onelongfellowsquare.com
• CHEAP THRILL
Blues at The Big Easy
GET A DOUBLE DOSE of live blues-infused music at The Big Easy Saturday with local favorite Pam Baker at 8 p.m., followed by Doubting Gravity at 10 p.m. Doors open at 7.
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Big Easy, 55 Market St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $7
INFO: 775-2266; www.bigeasyportland.com
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