ILovePortlandMaine.com » Music http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com Everything Portland and more! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:42:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Jack’s Mannequin Coming to The State Theatre http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/01/30/jacks-mannequin-comes-to-the-state-theatre/ http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/01/30/jacks-mannequin-comes-to-the-state-theatre/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:40:42 +0000 Jeff Mateja http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/?p=2456

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Come to The State Theatre on Thursday night to hear the alternative pop-rock hits of Jack’s Mannequin, along with Jukebox the Ghost and Allen Stone!

You don’t want to miss out on this event!

The concert is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 the day of the concert. For more information, visit www.thestatetheatre.com

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Don’t miss this concert from world-famous musician Matt Nathanson, known for hits like “Come On Get Higher”, “Car Crash”, and “All We Are”.

The concert begins Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:3o p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show, and are available for purchase at the Cumberland County Civic Center Box Office, by phone at 800-745-3000, and online at www.statetheatreportland.com

After being named a ‘You Oughta Know” artist on Vh1, Nathanson went on to perform for David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Ellen Degeneres, Good Morning America, and others.

Be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible for this fantastic show!

]]> http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/01/23/wednesday-matt-nathanson-comes-to-the-state-theatre/feed/ 0 The Ice Bar is Back – Come Celebrate Winter at the Portland Harbor Hotel http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/01/20/the-ice-bar-is-back-come-celebrate-winter-at-the-portland-harbor-hotel/ http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/01/20/the-ice-bar-is-back-come-celebrate-winter-at-the-portland-harbor-hotel/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:44:51 +0000 Jeff Mateja http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/?p=2380

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Portland Harbor Hotel’s famed Ice Bar is making its grand return in just a few short days, so get ready to try out all types of specialty martinis, wines, and beers in a unique setting!

With bars sculpted completely of ice, the Portland Harbor Hotel invites you to celebrate winter in a new way!

Inside the hotel, there will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment for guests to enjoy.

Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets

This event is only open to ticket holders, so be sure to get yours early. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., January 26-28.

Don’t miss out on this creative and fun celebration!

And be sure to check out these videos of previous Ice Bars!

Ice Bar 2010
Ice Bar 2009

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It all begins tomorrow, Friday Jan. 20 at 9 p.m., at Empire Dine and Dance (575 Congress Street), with a free special performance by Portland-based group Stereocom, who will perform instrumental soul, jazz, modern funk covers, and other types of music! Call 879-8988 or visit portlandempire.com for more information!

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Another option for the weekend includes a fantastic performance by The Portland Players (420 Cottage Road, South Portland), as they act out A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare! Shows on Friday and Saturday will be at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. For adults, tickets are $20, $18 for seniors, and $15 for students. To see more about the show, visit portlandplayers.org, or call 799-7337.

On Saturday, be sure to check out Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters at

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One Longfellow Square (181 State Street) as they perform a collection of blues songs! Tickets are $25 in advance, and $28 at the door. The show begins at 8 p.m. For more info, visit onelongfellowsquare.com!

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On Sunday, the Space Gallery (538 Congress Street) in Portland will host Xenia Rubinos as she performs a mix of Latino punk music, electronica, and soul! This concert is 18+ and begins at 8 p.m. Check out space538.org for more details!

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Tonight: “Warriors Don’t Cry” a powerful one-woman play about overcoming violence and discrimination in 1957, 7:30 p.m. at Hannaford Hall, University of Southern Maine. Tickets are $25.

Friday, Jan. 20: Portland Performing Arts Festival Public Announcement and Open House, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Rines Auditorium at the Portland Public Library to learn about schedules, performances, and upcoming events.
Friday, Jan. 20: Portland Pirates vs. Springfield, 7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Square. Tickets here

Saturday, Jan. 21: Go celebrate a full-day workshop of fun dance classes and yoga with Bright Star World Dance. Schedule of dance times and packages here

Sunday, Jan. 22: Maine Red Claws vs. Erie Bay Hawks at 12 p.m., The Portland Expo. Tickets here

Monday, Jan. 23: Rhythm, Verse, and Rhyme: Songwriting For Beginners. Bring your kids (grades 3-5) to teach them to explore their creativity through song! The Telling Room, 225 Commercial Street from 4 – 5:30 p.m. For more information, click here

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]]> http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2011/12/11/wu-tang-clan-to-play-state-theatre-portland-maine-tuesday-december-20/feed/ 0 Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime – Live at State Theatre Portland Maine Saturday December 17 http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2011/12/11/badfish-a-tribute-to-sublime-live-at-state-theatre-portland-maine-saturday-december-17/ http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2011/12/11/badfish-a-tribute-to-sublime-live-at-state-theatre-portland-maine-saturday-december-17/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:17:51 +0000 Jeff Mateja http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/?p=2246 Badfish, a tribute band to Sublime will play at Portland’s State Theatre on Saturday, December 17, with doors opening at 7pm and the show starting at 8pm. Advanced tickets are $18, and $20 at the door. Since forming in 2001 at the University of Rhode Island, Badfish has attracted a great fan base.  For ticket information or to purchase tickets, please visit StateTheatrePortland.com

]]> http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2011/12/11/badfish-a-tribute-to-sublime-live-at-state-theatre-portland-maine-saturday-december-17/feed/ 0 Portland Maine New Years Events 2011 – Music Shows http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2011/12/11/portland-maine-new-years-events-2011-music-shows/ http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2011/12/11/portland-maine-new-years-events-2011-music-shows/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:12:17 +0000 Jeff Mateja http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/?p=2244 We’re still in the process of compiling a complete list of Portland Maine New Years Eve 2011 shows. Please let us know if you are aware of others and we’ll be sure to note them here for everyone!

Port City Music Hall - Reggae New Years Eve party with Mighty Mystic, Royal Hammer, Soul Rebel Project, and DJ Queendem!  Limited VIP packages available, email info@portcitymusichall.com for details – GA & VIP tix are on sale now!

State Theatre – WCLZ presents MOE. Doors open 8pm. Show 9pm. Admission $50 (Note there is a show on December 30 as well, admission $35.)

Asylum – Paranoid Social Club, Sidecar Radio, and Grant St Orchestra perform. 9pm – 12am. Tickets $14 in advance, $16 at the door. For more information visit – https://www.facebook.com/events/297408503613823/

Bayside Bowl – New Years Eve Party featuring The Awesome. Admission $15. SOLD OUT

Empire Dine & Dance – The Mallett Brothers Band – All Ages 8pm Show.

Big Easy – Katy Gaga

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]]> http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2011/12/11/portland-maine-new-years-eve-2011-51-wharf-fire-ice-party/feed/ 1 The Bright Light Social Hour @ Bayside Bowl Tonight! http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2011/10/15/the-bright-light-social-hour-bayside-bowl-tonight/ http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2011/10/15/the-bright-light-social-hour-bayside-bowl-tonight/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:01:21 +0000 Jeff Mateja http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/?p=2117 On Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Bayside Bowl, 58 Alder Street, Portland, catch Austin’s The Bright Light Social Hour and NYC’s BLACK TAXI for only $5. The event will begin at 8pm.

The Bright Light Social Hour is an American rock band from Austin, Texas. Born out of a university art-rock collective, The Bright Light Social Hour has evolved into an unabashedly wide-screen rock group, melding fists-up rock and roll with muscular funk, soul, and psychedelia. The band recently swept the 29th Annual Austin Music Awards during SXSW 2011 with an unprecedented 6 wins, including Band of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year (“Detroit”).

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