• CONCERTS

TODAY

Vishten, Prince Edward Island fiddling, dancing and song, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $17 in advance; $20 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.

Makem and Spain Brothers, Irish folk music, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $18 in advance; $22 day of show. 633-5159. 7:30 p.m. (Doors at 7 p.m.)

Summer Lakeside Concerts, with Crunchy Western Boys, folk/bluegrass, Bates College (Keigwin Amphitheater), Lewiston. Free. 786-6330. 6 p.m.

Belfast Summer Nights Weekly Music Series, with Ameranouche (gypsy jazz and world music), Heritage Park, Belfast. Free. 322-7123. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Colin Grant Band, traditional Cape Breton music, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m.

Karen & Don McNatt, acoustic Americana/country, Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, Peaks Island. $10. 766-4421. 7:30 p.m.

Martin Swinger, traditional and contemporary Americana, Fountain Park, Lewiston. Free. laarts.org. Noon.

Coos Canyon, acoustic trio, Memorial Park at Oak Hill, Scarborough. Free. scarboroughcommunitychamber.com. 6:30 p.m.

Pete Kilpatrick Band, acoustic pop/rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

Alive at Five, concert series with Will Gattis (indie pop) and Dirigo (folk/alt-country), Monument Square, Portland. Free. 772-6828. 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Crusher’s Kids Concerts in the Park, with Delilah & Chandra (singing hands), Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Free. 756-8275 or 756-8130. 12:20 p.m.

Don Roy, Franco-American fiddler, Fort Allen Park Bandstand, Eastern Promenade, Portland. Free. 756-8275 or 756-8130. 7 p.m.

Delta Knights, R&B, country, classic rock and blues, Memorial Park, Old Orchard Beach. Free. 934-0860. 6:30 p.m.

New England Bluegrass Band, with Elizabeth Hopkins and Trestan Matel, Central School, South Berwick. Free/donation. 384-5846. 6 p.m.

 

FRIDAY

Cindy Bullens and Greg Trooper, rock/folk/country, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15 in advance; $18 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.

Putnam Smith, acoustic pop/rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 4 to 7 p.m.

Toughcats, newgrass, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 8 to 10 p.m.

Time Pilots, ’80s dance party, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $10, $15. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 9 p.m.

G. Love & Special Sauce, blues/rock/hip-hop, all ages; Maine State Pier, Portland. $29.50. statepier.com. 7 p.m.

Ameranouche, gypsy jazz and acoustic world music trio, Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Brunswick. $10, $12. 725-5222. 7:30 p.m.

Mark Lowry, acoustic, with Stan Whitmore, Seaside Pavilion, Old Orchard Beach. $6, $9. 934-2024. 7 p.m.

Olas, musicians and dancers inspired by traditional and modern flamenco, rock, Arabic and Afro-Cuban; Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donation. 899-3529. 6 p.m.

Paul Sullivan and Theresa Thomason, jazz/gospel, Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. $9 to $18. 583-6747. 8 p.m.

 

SATURDAY

The Amigos, acoustic, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. Noon to 3 p.m.

Eric Bettencourt and Velourosaurus, acoustic pop/rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 7 to 10 p.m.

North Atlantic Blues Festival, with Robert Cray, Eddie “The Chief” Clearwater, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Eric Bibb and more; Harbor Park, Rockland. $35 per day; $70 weekend pass. northatlanticbluesfestival.com. Gates open at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Pine Leaf Boys, Cajun music, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $20. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.

Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, folk/rock, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $30 in advance; $35 at door. 761-1757. 8 p.m.

Don Roy Quartet, Franco-American and Celtic music, Windham July Concert Series, Windham Hill United Church of Christ. $8 to $12; free for children under age 5. 892-2154. windhamhillucc.org. 7 p.m.

Court Yard Hounds, country, L.L. Bean Discovery Park, Freeport. Free; bring lawn chair or blanket. llbean.com.7:30 p.m.

Denny Breau, Delta blues, country and jazz; benefit for the community center; Nasson Community Center (Little Theatre), Springvale. $15. nassoncc.org. 7 p.m.

Courtney Nabiloff and Geoff Zimmerman, urban-folk and indie rock, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donations. 899-3529. 7 p.m.

Joseph Firecrow, Native American flute, Summer Concert Series at the Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Community Park. Free. 7:30 p.m.

“The Band” Band, The Band tribute band, Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. $22. 583-6747. 8 p.m.

SUNDAY

Jerks of Grass, bluegrass, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. Noon to 3 p.m.

Pete Kilpatrick Band, acoustic pop/rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 5 to 8 p.m.

Waltzings for Dreamers, concert series, featuring singer-songwriter Zoe Muth and The Lost High Rollers, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. Free/donation of pet food for animal shelters. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.

Seacoast Country Music Festival, with Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and Jerrod Neimann, Scarborough Downs. $61 to $125. speedytix.com. 7 p.m. (doors at 3 p.m.)

Weekly Music Jam Sessions, bring an instrument or just listen, Sail Power and Steam Museum, Rockland. Free. 701-7627. 2 to 4 p.m.

John Sebastian, classic rock and folk, all ages; Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $37.50 in advance; $41.50 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.

Tucker Louisos-Daniels, ukulele music, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donations. 899-3529. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Downeast Country Music Association Southern Maine Division Music Competition, with live music and raffles, Walnut Grove Campground, Alfred. Free/donation. 792-8884. 10 a.m.

Tuckermans at 9, a capella, Trinity Church, York. Free/donation. 363-5095. 7:30 p.m.

 

MONDAY

North of Nashville, country, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

Robert Cray, blues, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. Sold out. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.

 

TUESDAY

The Still, acoustic rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

Havana Nights Summer Series, with Primo Cubano (Latin/salsa), The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. Free. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

Summer Concert Series, with Canadian songwriters Ian Sherwood and Carmel Mikol, North New Portland Community Church, New Portland. $8; $20 for family. 562-4445. 7 p.m.

Jimmy Jo and the Jumbol A’yuhs, Cajun/bluegrass Maine-style, 2011 Cornish Bandstand Summer Series, Cornish Bandstand. Free. cornish-maine.org. 7 p.m.

 

WEDNESDAY

Eric Bettencourt, acoustic pop/rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

Nu-Topians, John Lennon covers, 21-plus; The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $20, $25. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 6 p.m.

Mary Chapin Carpenter, rock/country/folk, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $85. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m. Wednesday and July 21.

Yarmouth Summer Arts Series, with Boston a capella group Ball in the House, Royal River Park, Yarmouth. Free. 846-2406. 6:15 p.m. (Rain date July 21.)

Weekly Old Time Music Jam, open jam of old-time Appalachian music, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donation. 899-3529. 7 to 9 p.m.

Summer Music Series, with The Mainely Country Band, Bangor Public Library. Free. bpl.lib.me.us. 7 p.m.

Auburn Community Concert Band, Festival Plaza, Auburn. Free. 333-6601, Ext. 2108. 7 to 8:15 p.m.

Summer Concerts at Mill Creek Park, with Delta Knights (R&B/swing/blues/classic rock), Mill Creek Park, South Portland. Free. 767-7650. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Trevor Lavenbein, trumpet, Jordan Hall, Ocean Park. $5/donation. oceanpark.org. 7:30 p.m.

Music on the Mall, with The Colwell Brothers Band (blues/rock), Brunswick Mall. Free. 729-4439. 6 to 8 p.m.

Castlebay, Celtic-inspired folk duo, Little Brown Church, Round Pond. $10; free for children. 529-5438. 7:30 p.m.

Sunset Folk Series, with Mark Farrington, Western Promenade Park, Portland. Free. 756-8130. 7:45 p.m.

 

JULY 21

Joint Chiefs, acoustic trio, Portland Lobster Company. Free. portlandlobstercompany.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

Portland Jazz Orchestra, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $5 in advance and for students and seniors; $9 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.

Country Bluegrass, several groups performing, cabins available; F.A.R.M. Park, Fort Fairfield. countrybluegrass.com. July 21 to Sept. 4.

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, Stonington Opera House. $20; free for island students. 367-2788. 7 p.m.

Paul Sullivan and Theresa Thompson, jazz, blues and gospel, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $16 in advance; $20 day of show. 633-5159. 7:30 p.m.

Enter the Haggis, Celtic rock, with Carbon Leaf, 21-plus; The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $17.50, $22.50. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 8 p.m.

Summer Lakeside Concerts, with Perpetual e-Motion (acoustic prog-rock), Bates College (Keigwin Amphitheater), Lewiston. Free. 786-6330. 6 p.m.

Edwin McCain, rock/pop, all ages, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $37.50 in advance; $41.50 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.

Summer Music Concert Series, with singer-songwriter Billy Libby, Lithgow Public Library, Augusta. Free. 626-2415. 6:30 p.m.

Ian Sherwood, award-winning singer-songwriter, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m.

Pretty Girls Sing Soprano, duo sings covers and originals, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donation. 899-3529. 7 to 9 p.m.

Motor Booty Affair, funk/disco, Memorial Park at Oak Hill, Scarborough. Free. motorbootyaffair.com. 6:30 p.m.

Hot Summer Nights Music Series, with Chronic Jazz Syndrome and Lane Klossner, Central School, South Berwick. Free/donation. 384-5846. 6 p.m.

Summer Concert Series, with The Don Campbell Band (contemporary country and rock), Memorial Park, Old Orchard Beach. Free. 934-0860. 6:30 p.m.

Alive at Five, concert series with The Fogcutters Big Band (jazz) and Sly-Chi (funk/soul), Monument Square, Portland. Free. 772-6828. 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Crusher’s Kids Concerts in the Park, with Tangletoons (Maine songs), Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Free. 756-8275 or 756-8130. 12:20 p.m.

Chandler’s Band, big-band jazz and marches, Fort Allen Park Bandstand, Eastern Promenade, Portland. Free. 756-8275 or 756-8130. 7 p.m.

Ossipee Valley Music Festival, with Wide Open Spaces, The Wiyos, Red Molly and Sierra Hull, Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, South Hiram. $20 to $95. ossipeevalley.com. 5 p.m.

 

 

• COMEDY

Comedy Showcase, with George Hamm, 18-plus (16-plus with parent); Comedy Connection, Portland. mainecomedy.com. 8:30 p.m. today ($7.50) and Friday ($15).

Karen Morgan and Nancy Witter, Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. $18. 583-6747. 8 p.m. today.

Paula Poundstone, all ages, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $37.50 in advance; $42.50 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m. Friday; 7 p.m. Saturday.

Comedy Showcase, with George Hamm and Carolyn Plummer, 18-plus (16-plus with parent); Comedy Connection, Portland. $15. mainecomedy.com. 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday.

Susan Sparks, The Temple, Ocean Park. $12. oceanpark.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Bob Marley, Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. $25. 583-6747. 7 and 9:30 p.m. July 21.

Comedy Showcase, with Frank Santorelli, 18-plus (16-plus with parent); Comedy Connection, Portland. mainecomedy.com. $7.50. 8:30 p.m. July 21.

 

• BARS/CLUBS

TODAY

Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Mid-Summer Mega Dance Party, with Gabe FM, hip-hop, 21-plus; Space, Portland. $3. space538.org. 9 p.m.

Jazz Quartet, songs from the Great American Songbook, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

The Mutineers, electric string band, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. 8 p.m.

Southern Maine Songwriters Showcase, hosted by Rob “RC” Carlson, Bebe’s Burritos & Cantina, Biddeford. 283-4222. 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Beam & Fink, acoustic duo, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.

Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

Dopapod, jam band, with Cyborg Trio, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. $8. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.

Retro Night, with DJs King Alberto and Dark City, Asylum, Portland. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m.

To All My Dear Friends, violin-fronted rock band, with Mouth Washington and El Grande, 21-plus; Geno’s, Portland. Call for cover. 221-2382. 9 p.m.

Mango Floss, indie rock, with When Particles Collide and Elizabeth Taillon, Flask Lounge, Portland. flasklounge.com. 8 p.m.

 

FRIDAY

Tricky Britches, country/bluegrass/folk-rock CD-release show, 18-plus; Space, Portland. $8. space538.org. 8 p.m.

Hannah Kramer, jazz, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 5 to 8 p.m.

Poke Chop & The Other White Meat, blues, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 9 p.m. to midnight.

Apathy, rap, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

The Lucid, rock/pop, with Robbie Kramer & Tan Vampires, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. $6. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.

Plague, goth night, Asylum, Portland. portlandasylum.com. 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Rhythm Method, R&B, all ages, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $6. 351-3221. 9:30 p.m.

Blue Khakis, rock, punk, reggae and comedy, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $5. 784-7785. Doors at 8 p.m.

Friday Night Jazz, with keyboardist Flash Allen, Solo Bistro, Bath. 443-3373. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Paleface, indie folk duo, with Lucy Michelle and The Velvet Lapels, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $8. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.

Brian Patricks, acoustic rock, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.

Arthur Webster and The Holy Mackerels, acoustic quartet, McSeagull’s, Boothbay Harbor. 633-5900. 9 p.m.

The Feature, covers from the ’50s and beyond, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. 541-9024. 7 p.m.

JB5, hip hop/R&B, Bubba’s Sulky Lounge, Portland. bubbassulkylounge.com. 9 p.m.

 

SATURDAY

Lex & Joe, blues, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 5 to 8 p.m.

Ludington Van Voorst, jazz, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 9 p.m. to midnight.

Lyle Divinksy, acoustic folk/soul, with Zongo Junction and Turkuaz, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 8 p.m.

Bass Box, pop/rock, with Dan Gutter, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. $8. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.

Rockin’ Jake, harmonica blues, all ages; Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $6. 351-3221. 9:30 p.m.

Dead Season, hard rock, with Mercylist and Jack’s Academy, 21-plus; Crazy 8’s, South Paris. $8 to $12. 739-2989. Doors at 7 p.m.

D12, hip hop, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $15. 784-7785. Doors at 8 p.m.

RX Bandits, rock/reggae/punk/ska, with Fang Island, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $16 to $22. portcitymusichall.com. 7 p.m.

Live Jazz Supper Club, 21-plus; Zachery’s, Portland. 774-5601. 7 to 11 p.m.

Matt Bauer and Dana Falconberry, folk, with Plains and Arborea, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $7. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com.8 p.m.

Ben Ripani Music Co., classic contemporary Americana, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.

Arthur Webster and The Holy Mackerels, acoustic quartet, McSeagull’s, Boothbay Harbor. 633-5900. 9 p.m.

Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. 541-9024. 7 p.m.

 

SUNDAY

David Glaude, solo sax, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 5:30 p.m.

Line of Force, soul, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 8 p.m.

Model Airplanes, funk, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $5. bigeasyportland.com. 10 p.m.

The Couch, open mic with John Nels and guest artist Yellow Roman Candles, all ages; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. $8. portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.

Cullu Reggae Sundays, all ages, Porthole Restaurant, Portland. $3. 780-6533. 4 to 8 p.m.

Arthur Webster and The Holy Mackerels, acoustic quartet, Robinson’s Wharf, Southport. 633-3830. 1 to 4 p.m.

 

MONDAY

Open Mic Night with Alec Wall, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.

Bluegrass Mondays, open jam followed by Stowaways concert, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 7 p.m. jam; 9 p.m. concert.

Seanachie Nights, Celtic music by Four Shillings Short, Bull Feeney’s, Portland. $9. 846-1321. 7 to 9 p.m.

 

TUESDAY

Cover to Cover, local musicians play originals and a classic album, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. Jeff Beam releases new EP and covers “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” by David Bowie, 9 p.m.

Chas Lester Trio, R&B/soul; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.

Jazz Night, with Katy Moy, Daniel Glaude and Kyle Hardy, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 8 p.m.

Green Lion Reggae, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $2; ladies free. 351-3221. 9:30 p.m. John Rowlingson, acoustic folk and blues, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.

TWO, featuring The Vanityites and A Severe Joy, rock, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $2. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m.

Port Veritas, spoken word, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Katy Moy, jazz, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 7 to 10 p.m.

Rap Night, hosted by Shupe and Ill By Instinct, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

Karaoke, with DJ Johnny Red, Asylum, Portland. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m.

Irish Music Night, with Randy Miller and Jim Prendergast, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7:30 p.m.

Traditional Irish Session, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 9:30 p.m.

Trivia Night, all ages, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. 351-3221. 8:30 p.m.

“The Clash,” battle of the cover bands: Ice-T vs. Ice Cube, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $5. portcitymusichall.com. 9 p.m.

Floydz Boyz, jazz piano trio, Grace, Portland. restaurantgrace.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

David Beam & The Custom House Gang, roots and blues, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.

 

JULY 21

Shawn Tooley, jazz, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 5 to 8 p.m.

Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

Robert Cimitile, acoustic rock and covers, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.

Adam Ezra Group, rock, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.

Retro Night, Asylum, Portland. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m.

Hyena, indie rock, tour kickoff show with Blood Warrior, Great Valley and Some Say Leland, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $7. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.

Union-Jefferson, blues, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7:30 p.m.

Jacks and Aces, blues, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.

 

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