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Soweto Gospel Choir - Merrill Auditorium

20 Myrtle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800

Feb 04, 2010. One of the most exciting groups to emerge on the world music scene in recent years, the two-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir weaves a glorious vocal tapestry, sharing powerful songs of praise and remembrance ranging from traditional South African folk songs to contemporary gospel raves. The 26-strong choir, under the direction of David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. Expect earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, pulsating percussion, and a cappella gems all accompanied by live drummers. Energetic dancing and vibrant, colorful costumes round out this spectacular celebration of the human spirit.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Heather Masse - Stone Mountain Arts Center

695 Dugway Road
Brownfield, Maine 04010
Phone: (866) 227-6523

Feb 06, 2010. The Stone Mountain Arts Center presents Heather Masse. Doors open at 6 p.m. Performance at 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Scrap Arts Music - Merrill Auditorium

20 Myrtle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800

Feb 09, 2010. Rooted in street performance, jazz, and world music traditions, Toronto's Scrap Arts Music is an unparalleled sonic and visual experience. Using one-of-a-kind instruments handcrafted from industrial scrap and fueled by the same genius that produced the likes of Blue Man Group and Stomp, Scrap Arts delivers a highly physical, power-packed percussion performance with great theatrical flair. These innovative artists stimulate all the senses - bringing together original music, dazzling sculptural instruments, and hyper-kinetic movement.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


An Evening with Dar Williams - One Longfellow Square

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757

Feb 12, 2010. The second of two concerts. 9:30pm. $35.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Harry Manx & Susan Werner - Jonathan's Ogqunquit

92 Bourne Lane
Ogunquit, Maine 03907
Phone: (207) 646-4777

Feb 12, 2010. Harry Manx and Susan Werner together at Jonathan's Ogonquit. Come and enjoy a night full of music, pre-valentines style. Performance begins at 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


An Evening with Dar Williams - One Longfellow Square

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757

Feb 12, 2010. One of two performances. 6:30pm. $35.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Sonny Landreth - Stone Mountain Arts Center

695 Dugway Road
Brownfield, Maine 04010
Phone: (866) 227-6523

Feb 12, 2010. Don't miss another appearance of Sonny and his band. Sonny is a huge SMAC favorite! Another guitar great's bus comes up to Stone Mountain. Sonny Landreth is known for his untouchable slide playing, but his soulful southern style songwriting is just as much a contributor to his legendary status among guitar Gods of today. He is loud and proud! Doors open at 6 p.m. Performance at 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Stone Mountain Live - Stone Mountain Arts Center

695 Dugway Road
Brownfield, Maine 04010
Phone: (866) 227-6523

Feb 14, 2010. Stone Mountain Live celebrates Valentine's Day, with guitarists Duke Levine and Kevin Barry of the Stone Mountain Boys. Special guests Susan Werner and Harry Manx. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Performance at 7:30 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Rach and Romance - Portland Symphony

20 Myrtle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800

Feb 16, 2010. Portland Symphony Orchestra's Tuesday Classical Series continues with a performance entitled "Rach and Romance." Adams, The Chairman Dances; Hanson, Symphony No. 2 "Romantic"; Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 2. With pianist Yuja Wang. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Robinella - One Longfellow Square

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757

Feb 16, 2010. Robinella has slipped out in and out of genres ranging from Bluegrass, Folk and Americana to Jazz. 8pm. $10 adv/$12 door.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Cliff Eberhardt - One Longfellow Square

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757

Feb 19, 2010. A driving force of the Greenwich Village New Folk movement and well known among his peers, Cliff's songs have been covered by the likes of Richie Havens, Buffy St. Marie, Erasure and Lucy Kaplansky. 8pm. $20 adv/$23 door.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Maria de Barros - USM's Hannaford Hall

88 Bedford Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800

Feb 20, 2010. Cape Verdean chanteuse Maria de Barros invites us into her culture's joyful musical tradition. Her songs are filled with love, romance, and longing for the beautiful islands of Cape Verde. Born in Senegal of Cape Verdean parents, de Barros expresses through song the influence that French culture and music had in her life growing up in West Africa. In addition to the African- and Latin-flavored coladeiras and bluesy mornas common to Cape Verdean music, de Barros introduces another intoxicating rhythm, the funana, which is undeniably danceable and joyful.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


PSO Pops - Portland Symphony

20 Myrtle Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800

Feb 20 thru Feb 21, 2010. PSO Pops presents "Isn't it Romantic." Loesser, Guys and Dolls; Rodgers, "People Will Say We're In Love" from Oklahoma; Kern/Paul, "Can't Help Lovin' dat Man" from Showboat; Loewe/Bennet, "On the Street Where You Live" from My Fair Lady; Rodgers/Paul, Carousel; Sondheim, "JoAnna" from Sweeney Todd; A.L. Webber, "Memory" from Cats; A.L. Webber, "I Don't Know How to Love Him" from Jesus Christ Superstar; and A.L. Webber, Phantom of the Opera. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas - One Longfellow Square

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757

Feb 25, 2010. Scottish fiddle wizard and young upcoming cellist. 8pm. $20 adv/$23 door.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Tom Rush - Stone Mountain Arts Center

695 Dugway Road
Brownfield, Maine 04010
Phone: (866) 227-6523

Feb 26, 2010. Tom Rush (Buy His Music) is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration, a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues. This folk icon is back for yet another "encore performance. Doors open at 6 p.m. Performance at 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Bela Fleck & The Africa Project - Waterville Opera House

93 Main Street
Waterville, Maine 04901
Phone: (207) 873-7000

Feb 26, 2010. Banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck (Buy His Music) joins forces with amazing African musicians to bring you a once in a lifetime musical experience. Performance at 8 p.m.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Brooklyn Rider - USM's Hannaford Hall

88 Bedford Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 842-0800

Feb 27, 2010. he quartet Brooklyn Rider creates music that is intellectually stimulating and emotionally exhilarating. Illuminating chamber music in new ways, their superb musicianship shines through whether performing the works of the great masters or the music of our time. Born out of a desire to use the rich medium of the string quartet as a vehicle for borderless communication, the innovative Brooklyn Rider introduces new worlds, new sounds, unusual collaborations, and fresh, global insights into the string quartet literature.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Alash Ensemble - One Longfellow Square

181 State Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 761-1757

Feb 27, 2010. Tuvan throat singers. 8pm. $20 adv/$22 door. Tickets and info online or at (207)761-1757.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Brooklyn Rider String Quartet - Collins Center for the Arts

University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469
Phone: (207) 581-1755

Feb 28, 2010. The multi-faceted string quartet, Brooklyn Rider, is becoming increasingly known for its creative programming and exciting collaborations which serve to illuminate music in new ways and invite audiences into a shard experience. The group is willing to explore the world of Haydn as the are the music of our time and have performed in venues as varied as Joe's Pub in NYC, Petronas Towers in Malaysia and Carnegie Hall. The group will be performing works by Beethoven and Philip Glass. Performance at 3 p.m. at Minsky Recital Hall.   Map + Directions   |   Report Update