For those music lovers and those who like to get out and do something different, L.L. Bean and The City of Portland have both announced their free concert dates and performers for this summer.

L.L. Bean announced their 2009 L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series in the Park near their flagship store in Freeport, Maine will begin Saturday, June 27, at 7:30pm and will continue each Saturday at 7:30pm through September 5, and a final show on Sunday, September 6. Acts will includes the likes of Blues Traveler, Patty Loveless, Dar Williams, and The Wallflowers to name a few. As always admission is free.

The City of Portland in conjunction with a number of various radio stations and area business sponsors will once again host the Alive at Five Concert Series each and every Thursday between July 9 and August 6, from 5-8pm in Monument Square (corner of Preble and Congress Streets) in Downtown Portland. Featured acts include Spencer and The School Spirit Mafia, All The Real Girls, and The Pete Kilpatrick Band, among others. Shows will take place rain or shine and admission is free. With Sebago Brewing Company as one of the sponsors, there will be the beer garden for those of age to enjoy local cold brews while listening to the entertainment. You cannot beat that!

The L.L. Bean 2009 Summer Concert Series dates and performers can be found here – LL Bean Summer Concert Performances

The Alive at Five line up includes the following;

July 9 – Spencer and The School Spirit Mafia with This Way
July 16 – The Clash Of The Titans Showcase ( Roy Orbison vs Stevie Ray Vaughn vs Nirvana)
July 23 – Dave Gutter & Tony McNaboe
July 30 – All The Real Girls & The Leftovers
August 6 – Dominic and The Lucid & The Pete Kilpatrick Band

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