• CONCERTS
TODAY
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Scarab: Journey Tribute Band, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $20. 774-4527. 7:30 p.m.
Kyle Hardy, American Celtic and folk, CD-release show with Cape Breton fiddler Rosie MacKenzie, Unity Center for the Performing Arts. $15. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Paranoid Social Club, psychedelic/indie rock, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $10 to $20. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m.
Larry Irwin, folk favorites and originals, Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, Greene. Free. 946-5311. 2 and 7 p.m.
Mark Schultz, contemporary Christian music, Seaside Pavilion, Old Orchard Beach. $12 to $16. 934-2024. 7 p.m.
Open Mic and Poetry Slam, First Universalist Church of Auburn. Free. auburnuu.org. 7:15 p.m.
Schoodic Arts “Emerging Artists” Concert Series, with folk duo Martin Earley and Devin Mauch, Hammond Hall, Winter Harbor. $15; free for ages 12 and under. 963-2569. 7 p.m.
Lauren Rioux, fiddle music, CD-release show, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15 in advance; $18 at door. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.
Ramblin’ Red, folk/bluegrass, with The Barn Swallows, Mayo Street Arts, Portland. $8 in advance; $10 at door. mayostreetarts.org. 8 p.m.
Heather Masse Band, folk/rock, with Ben Hammond, Fryeburg Academy (Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center). $15 to $20; $10 for students. 935-9232. 7:30 p.m.
Tibetan Singing Bowls Sound Healing Concert, with Lori LeBlanc, Second Street Yoga, Hallowell. $5 to $15/donation. 208-7492. 6:45 to 7:30 p.m.
Jaw Gems featuring Ahmad Hassan Muhammad, alternative, hip-hop and jazz, Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Brunswick. $5. explorefrontier.com. 8 p.m.
Mike + Ruthy, folk duo, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $20. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.
Robby Hect and Sara Hallie Richardson, alt-folk, Dobra Tea, Portland. Free. 210-6566. 8 to 10 p.m.
SATURDAY
Warren Haynes Band, blues/rock/soul, all ages; State Theatre, Portland. $25 in advance; $28 day of show. statetheatreportland.com. 8 p.m.
Deb Cowan and John Roberts, traditional sea music, Winter Street Center, Bath. $10, $12; half-price for ages 15 and under. 443-1316. 7:30 p.m.
Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun, blues/rock, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $20. 8 p.m.
Steve Grover Quintet, jazz interpretation of The Beatles songbook, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $10 in advance; $12 at door. 761-1757. 8 p.m.
Shamrock-N-Roll Festival, with Dropkick Murphys, Stiff Little Fingers, Street Dogs, Parkington Sisters and more; Micky Ward (“The Fighter”) boxing demonstration and autographs; Bangor Waterfront Pavilion. $29.50. waterfrontconcerts.com. Gates open at 10 a.m.
Rob Cimitile, folk singer-songwriter, Dobra Tea, Portland. Free. 210-6566. 8 to 10 p.m.
Roosevelt Dime and O Deer, acoustic jugband, blues, soul and country, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $5 to $10/donation. 469-6600. 7:30 p.m.
Livingston Taylor, folk/pop, Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath. $30 in advance; $33 at door. chocolatechurcharts.org. 7:30 p.m.
Holy Mackerels Trio, acoustic, Coveside Restaurant, Christmas Cove. 644-8282. 9 p.m.
Cinder Conk, Balkan and Middle Eastern music, Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Brunswick. $10, $12. explorefrontier.com. 7:30 p.m.
Rick Charette, children’s songs, Maine Wildlife Park, Gray. $5, $7; free for ages 3 and under. 657-4977. 11 a.m. to noon.
SUNDAY
HenryFest Community Music Festival, with Heather Masse, Jerks of Grass, Darol Anger and more, Skyline Farm, North Yarmouth. $35 per family; $20 per individual. henryfest.com. Noon to 7 p.m.
Pops on the Green Concert, Bangor Symphony Orchestra with Motor Booty Affair, Husson University Winkin Stadium, Bangor. Free. 992-4925. 2 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.
Tom Rush, folk, all ages; Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $37.50 to $40.50. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.
Angelica Sanchez, jazz, Woodfords Congregational Church, Portland. $10 to $15; $5 for students. 828-1310. 8 p.m.
September 11th Tribute Concert, combined Biddeford Alumni and Italian Heritage Center bands, Freeport Performing Arts Center. Free. maineassociationofpolice.com. 4 p.m.
MONDAY
Angelica Sanchez Quintet, jazz, Bowdoin College (Studzinski Recital Hall), Brunswick. Free. 798-4141. 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
Moody Blues, classic prog-rock, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $59.50 to $69.50. 842-0800. 8 p.m.
The Still, acoustic, Portland Lobster Company. Free. 775-2112. 6 to 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Ti’ Acadie, Quebecoise, old-timey and New England dance tunes, Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, South Carthage. $15. 562-4445. 7 p.m.
Gaelic Storm, Celtic classics and originals, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $25, $30. 633-5159. 7:30 p.m.
Cut Copy, Australian electronic band, with Washed Out and Midnight Magic, all ages; State Theatre, Portland. $25. (800) 745-3000. 8 p.m.
Eric Bettencourt, singer/songwriter, Portland Lobster Company. Free. 775-2112. 6 to 9 p.m.
10 Years, alt-metal, with The Vanityites, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $12, $18. portcitymusichall.com. 7 p.m.
Maine Songwriters Association Showcase, local musicians, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $5 at door. 761-1757. 7 p.m.
SEPT. 15
JJ Grey and Mofro, soul/funk/R&B, with The Adam Ezra Group, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $20 to $35. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m.
Ti’ Acadie, Quebecoise, old-timey and New England dance tunes, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m.
Gabriel Kahane, singer-songwriter, with Pete Miller, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $12 in advance; $15 at door. 761-1757. 8 p.m.
• COMEDY
Comedy Showcase, Rick D’Elia with Tuck and Brian Beaudoin, 18-plus (16-plus with parent); Comedy Connection, Portland. $15. mainecomedy.com. 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Comedy Night, with Brian Brinegar and Paul Hunt, 21-plus; all ages with parent, Racks Sports Bar and Grille, Portland. Free. 773-3466. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
• BARS/CLUBS
TODAY
Jim Weider’s Project PERCoLAToR, jazz fusion, 21-plus (all ages with parent), Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $17, $20. innontheblues.com. 9 p.m.
Anna Dagmar and Nina Schmir, piano and guitar, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
Tricky Britches, bluegrass, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
A Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Retro Night, Asylum, Portland. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m.
Beer Pong, Line Dancing, Karaoke and DJ B-set, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $2. 784-7785. 6 p.m.
Group Night Out Thirsty Thursday, karaoke with TJ the DJ, 21-plus (all ages with parent); Racks Sports Bar and Grille, Portland. 773-3466. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
A-Town All-Stars, funk/blues, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 5 to 8 p.m.
Mike Stockbridge Quartet, jazz, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Benefit: Rebuild Verner’s House, with Brenda, Theodore Treehouse, The Lucid, Grand Hotel and Jeff Beam, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $10. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.
FRIDAY
Amy Black, Americana singer-songwriter, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
The Platonics, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
Blood Red Thrust, False Prophecy, A Constant Battle and Ripfence, thrash/metal, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $5. 784-7785. 8 p.m.
Dirigo, folk/alt-country, CD-release show with Super Frog, Big Easy, Portland. $5. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
’80s Dance Party, Bubba’s Sulky Lounge, Portland. Free entry with head-to-toe ’80s attire. 828-0549. 9 p.m.
Goth Maine presents Plague, industrial, Asylum, Portland. $5 ($2 before 9:30 p.m.). 772-8274. 9:30 p.m.
Travis James Humphrey Band, country/rock, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m.
Mark Mandeville, country/folk, record-release show with Plains and Dan Blakeslee, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $6. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.
Buddy Moore, acoustic roots music, Gritty McDuff’s, Freeport. 865-4321. 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Holy Mackerels Trio, acoustic, with Mark Stover and “Fiddlin” Paul D’Alessio, Tugs Pub, Southport Island. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
B.B. Ling Quartet, jazz standards, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. Donation. capelocalbuzz.com. 7 p.m.
Poor Howard and The Bullfrog, acoustic blues, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 5 to 8 p.m.
Swing Shift Jazz Quintet, jazz, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 9 p.m.
Mercielago, rock, with Bora, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $5. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.
SATURDAY
Throwndown Band, blues-rock, 21-plus (all ages with parent), Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $6. innontheblues.com. 9:30 p.m.
Abram Taylor, jazz, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
Kyle Hardy, jazz, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
Rocking Roadrunners, rock, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $5. 784-7785. 8 p.m.
Model Airplane Fairwell Festival, R&B/soul/funk, Big Easy, Portland. Call for cover: bigeasyportland.com. 8 p.m.
Nice Action, rock dance party, Asylum, Portland. 772-8274. 9 p.m.
Station 85, rock covers, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m.
What Cheer? Bridage, 19-piece brass band, with A Severe Joy, The 90-Minute Blonde, Che Ros and Dirty Laundry Lights, 21-plus; Space, Portland. $10. space538.org. 9 p.m.
Gin Mill Julep, Prohibition-era pop songs, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. Donation. capelocalbuzz.com. 7 p.m.
Matta-Wing Combo, jazz, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 5 to 8 p.m.
Quartet MUS, jazz, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 9 p.m.
Color Blind, dance music, Bubba’s Sulky Lounge, Portland. 828-0549. 9 p.m.
Biodiesel, DJs, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $8, $10. portlandempire.com. 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
Matt Costa, singer-songwriter, 21-plus (all ages with parent), Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $12 to $15. innontheblues.com. 9 p.m.
John Linscott and The Mainestream Jazzmasters, jazz jam, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. Donation. capelocalbuzz.com. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hattie Simon and Nick Thompson-Brown, jazz, Lobster Cooker, Freeport. 865-4349. 3 p.m.
The Couch, open mic hosted by John Nels with featured artist Jesse Pilgrim, Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. 879-8988. 9 p.m.
MONDAY
Line of Force with Model Airplane, funk/soul/jazz, Big Easy, Portland. Free. 775-2266. 9 p.m.
Pub Quiz, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 8 p.m.
Bluegrass Night, bluegrass jam followed by Stowaways concert, Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. 879-8988. 6 p.m. jam; 8 p.m. concert.
TUESDAY
Port Veritas, spoken word, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 7 p.m.
Cover to Cover, local bands play originals and classic album in its entirety, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
R&B/Soul Night, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 5 to 11 p.m.
Chas Lester Trio, R&B/soul, Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. 879-8988. 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Stereocom, funk/soul/jazz, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.
Rap Night, hosted by Shupe and Ill By Instinct, Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ Johnny Red, Asylum, Portland. 772-8274. 9 p.m.
Mitch Alden, acoustic, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 8:30 p.m.
Laurel Martin and Kathleen Guilday, Irish music, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
Traditional Irish Session, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 9:30 p.m.
SEPT. 15
Andrew Merzi, country, blues and Americana, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.
Jeff Zimmerman, urban-folk/indie-rock, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.
A Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.
Retro Night, Asylum, Portland. portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m.
Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Beer Pong, Line Dancing, Karaoke and DJ B-set, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $2. 784-7785. 6 p.m.
Group Night Out Thirsty Thursday, karaoke with TJ the DJ, 21-plus (all ages with parent); Racks Sports Bar and Grille, Portland. 773-3466. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
James Howard, acoustic blues, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 5 to 8 p.m.
Susie Pepper & The Muse Trio, jazz, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland. gingkoblue.com. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Barn Owl, blues/psychedelic/trance, with Herb Craft, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $7. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.
Kris Rodgers & The Dirty Gems, rock, EP-release party, Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $4. 879-8988. 9 p.m.
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