April is National Jazz Appreciation Month! Not that we even need a month to appreciate this glorious music genre, but hey it’s a good reason to check out some of Maine’s best jazz clubs and venues. Here is a list …
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Classical / Jazz / Fringe
Subscribe via RSS FeedDirty Dancing in Portland, Maine
Ever watch Dancing with the Stars? Ever wonder what it would be like to twirl, dip, and cha cha cha? Well, take your wonder and turn it into a reality with Maine Ballroom’s “Beginner Ballroom Dance” workshop. Every Wednesday, partners …
Five Top Fives: Elliott Schwartz
(Photo by Robbie Kanner) I was trying to get a brief ‘top five composers of all time’ list from composer Elliott Schwartz and I happened to send a blank e-mail his way instead of the message I had actually written, …
Your Weekly Forecast in Classical, Jazz, & Experimental Events 8/22/11
This week is another diverse showing for Maine’s jazz/classical/etc. scene. Bela Fleck, among other folks, makes a stop in Portland, and some quality jazz goes down earlier in the listings. Check it out. Tuesday the 23rd The Downeast Brass Quintet …
Tea First Records: An Interview & Photo Spotlight
Tea First Records is the brainchild of Artie Fischer, one lone and humble dude living in Portland. As a tiny independent label that doesn’t offer huge returns, or even the promise of breaking even, Tea First is first and foremost …