Aimsel Ponti

Press Herald

Aimsel Ponti is a music writer for MaineToday Magazine and the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with - and inspired by - music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town library when she was 6 years old. She bought her first Rolling Stones record at a flea market when she was in 7th grade and discovered David Bowie a year later. She's a HUGE fan of the local music scene and covers it along with national musical happenings in her "Face the Music" column and with artist interviews that appear at PressHerald.com. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music like a sponge and roaming around local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel is also the host of Music from 207 on 98.9 WCLZ and appears monthly on the WCSH TV show “207” to talk about...music of course.

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Published
January 8, 2016

Spose remixes Gov. LePage’s ‘impregnate a young, white girl’ quote into a song

Listen to the rapper’s SoundCloud mix here.
Published
December 13, 2015

Serious ‘Star Wars’ collectors share their treasures

Like picking a favorite on-screen moment, choosing just one is a challenge.
Published
November 2, 2015

New bus route means smoother sailing from Portland to New York City

Concord Coach Lines launches its direct service to Manhattan with 20 passengers.
Published
August 30, 2015

Fall Arts Preview: After a busy summer, concert season continues at full speed

Asleep at the Wheel, Hot Sardines, Modest Mouse are among a strong fall lineup.
Published
June 10, 2015

David Gray finds songs in half-heard conversations

The British singer-songwriter will perform Saturday at the Maine State Pier in Portland.
Published
November 30, 2014

10 holiday songs one music writer never tires of

There are plenty of cringe-worthy seasonal tunes. Find some that make you happy.
Published
November 22, 2014

Theater review: Stellar music and cast bring Stephen King’s ‘Ghost Brothers’ to life

As creators work out the kinks, the supernatural musical has huge potential.
Published
October 16, 2014

Surprise in Portland’s Monument Square: Tunes from a Bob Marley bandmate

Jamaican Glen DaCosta, once a member of the legendary reggae act and still performing at 72, entertains shoppers and others on his tenor sax.
Published
June 16, 2014

Review: Patty Griffin sensational before enthusiastic Portland audience

The Old Town native treats the crowd to a new song and renditions of favorites.
Published
May 28, 2014

Folk Dance Brunswick 6:30 p.m. Friday. People Plus, 35 Union St., Brunswick. $8; $5 seniors and students; folkdancebrunswick.com Get into a groove with international flavor by dancing to music from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe and around the globe. Burn calories while having fun and don’t worry if you have two left feet, lessons are […]

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