• HOT TICKET
Crowell plays Stone Mountain
RODNEY CROWELL became a country crossover star more than 20 years ago, and his songs continue to defy musical boundaries. His new album is called “Sex & Gasoline.”
WHEN: 8 tonight
WHERE: Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield
HOW MUCH: $30
INFO: 935-7292; stonemountainartscenter.com
• CHEAP THRILL
MAMM SLAM presents battling bands
MAMM SLAM, a massive battle of local bands, will hold its kick-off show Saturday. The event is organized by the Maine Academy of Modern Music and will feature MAMM student bands plus local favorites Grand Hotel. Bands can continue to register until March 17.
WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Yankee Lanes, 867 Riverside St., Portland
HOW MUCH: $5
INFO: 899-3433; maineacademyofmodernmusic.org
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