Up until 2006, there was also a little-known, totally random loophole in place where you could purchase your concert and event tickets in Maine, without having to pay all of the extra fees that came with them—and it was a place where you’d least expect it inside the Maine Mall.
It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since one of my favorite Portland concert spots hosted its last show on March 12, 2020. Against Me! took the stage for what no one knew at the time would be the venue’s farewell show. In a very strang...
On February 21, 2015, The Colisée in Lewiston, Maine, hosted a memorable night of alternative rock, headlined by Bush as part of their "Man on the Run" tour. The evening also featured performances by Canadian rockers Theory of a Deadman and the Los Angeles-based band Stars in Stereo.
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In the early '90s, the Dave Matthews Band, known passionately as "Dave" by his fans, was on the cusp of blowing up world wide. During that time, they played at two college campuses in Maine.
Just because the leaves are changing doesn’t mean your concert calendar has to. From our awesome indoor venues and even a few outdoor shows left, the 4th quarter of 2024 is looking to be a solid roster for all live music tastes.
Putting this list together confirmed two things: time goes by way too fast, and Portland had (and still has) a wide variety of bands coming through our city.