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15-05-2025
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Jack White, Billy Idol, Shania Twain coming to Maine stages this summer
May 15—Big names in big, open-air spaces seems to be the theme for the lineup of pop music acts coming to Maine this summer. Jack White, Lord Huron, Billy Idol and Shania Twain are among the pop and rock music stars scheduled to appear outdoors from Portland to Bangor between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The summer lineup of music and comedy for Maine in 2025 is pretty diverse, in genre, eras and physical locations. Because we all love the music we grew up with, there are a bunch of hitmakers from the 1980s and '90s coming to the state, for instance. There are also several major country stars, past and present, as well as indie rockers or folk groups who are newer to the scene. And because we all need to laugh sometimes, some major comics will be trekking to Maine as well. In terms of location, summer is the time when Maine's outdoor venues open up and fill up. So there will be shows on scenic Thompson's Point in Portland overlooking the Fore River, as well as the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. City-owned Payson Park in Portland will host its first-ever rock festival over two days in August, the Back Cove Music and Arts Festival. Here's a look at some of the pop music concerts and comedy shows that will heat up the Maine summer this year. And remember to avoid ticket scammers by buying directly from the venue or the venue's website. Don't just Google the show's date and venue and buy from the first site you see. May 29: Vampire Weekend at Thompson's Point in Portland The first concert of the season at the outdoor venue on Thompson's Point will feature indie rockers Vampire Weekend. The band formed in New York City and was especially big on college campuses a few years ago. Their latest album, "Only God Was Above Us" came out in April 2024. Tickets are $69.50 in advance, $95 on show day and free for kids 3 and under. May 29: Billy Currington at Bowl in the Pines, Sidney Billy Currington has a dozen No. 1 country hits on his resume, including "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" and "Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer." The Georgia native will have Parmalee and Cole Goodwin performing with him. The Central Maine venue is a lakeside amphitheater at Snow Pond Center for the Arts, and has been building a reputation for attracting national acts in recent years. Some other shows scheduled this summer include a cappella group Straight No Chaser on July 11 and Lyle Lovett and his Large Band on July 31. General admission tickets for Currington's show are $49.50 in advance. July 15: The Lumineers at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor The Lumineers, based in Denver, Colorado, helped usher in a roots/folk surge in pop music in the 2010s with several hit singles, including "Ho, Hey," "Ophelia" and "Angela." Special guest Hippo Campus will open the show. Tickets start at $67.25. July 19: St. Vincent at the State Theatre in Portland Singer and songwriter Annie Clark, performing as St. Vincent, has been getting critical raves as a solo artist for more than a decade. She's collaborated with Talking Heads' frontman David Byrne and has won six Grammy awards. Hello Mary is also on the bill. Tickets are $45 in advance, $55 on show day. July 22: Shania Twain at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor Dubbed "The Queen of Country Pop" in the 1990s, the Canadian singer-songwriter sold more than 100 million records and was a music video star, when that was a thing. Some of her biggest radio hits include "You're Still the One," "From This Moment On" and "That Don't Impress Me Much." Here's a fun Maine-related Twain fact: In 2023, Derek Haley of Standish competed on a CBS reality show called "Superfan" trying to prove he was Twain's biggest fan, but fell short. Tickets start at $50.95. Aug. 2-3: Back Cove Music and Arts Festival at Payson Park in Portland Twenty-one acts will play two stages over two days during this first-time festival. Some of the big-name national acts on the bill include Lord Huron, Jack White, Andre 3000, Lucy Dacus and Turnpike Troubadours. During the festival, the headliners will be sharing the spotlight with several Maine-based artists, including Griffin William Sherry, Weakened Friends, Oshima Brothers, Pihcintu Multinational Chorus and Maine Academy of Modern Music. With more than 10,000 people expected to show up at the park each day, it'll likely be the biggest music festival in the city since the Mumford & Sons "Gentlemen of the Road Stopover" in 2012. That one-day event brought some 15,000 people to the city's Eastern Promenade. Single-day general admission tickets start online at $137. Aug. 8-10: Guster on the Ocean Weekend at Thompson's Point in Portland This has become an annual happening in Maine. It's a happy coincidence for Guster's guitarist and singer, Adam Gardner, who lives here. It's growing every year and this year the alt-rockers are joined by nine other acts, including The Mountain Goats, Fruit Bats, Maggie Rose, Joe and Marc Pisapia, Sam Champion, Hanson, Joy Oladokun, Karina Rykman and Bailen. The opening night of the event features Guster hosting a comedy/music/storytelling session at the State Theatre in Portland. Tickets for the festival shows at Thompson's Point on Aug. 9 and 10 start at $65, $20 for kids. Aug. 9: John Mulaney with Fred Armisen at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland Former "Saturday Night Live" writer John Mulaney headlines a show with some of his funny friends. These include another SNL alum, Fred Armisen, who also co-starred in the surreal sketch comedy show "Portlandia." Nick Kroll ("Parks and Recreation") and Mike Birbiglia round out the friends group. Tickets start online at $105. Aug. 26: Billy Idol with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor This is a big double shot of '80s rock and popstar power. Sneering British rocker Idol was everywhere in the '80s, headlining stadiums and arenas, on MTV and on magazine covers. He was such a symbol of the decade that he even shows up in Adam Sandler's 1998 love letter to the '80's, "The Wedding Singer." Joan Jett of course had us all singing "I Love Rock n' Roll" and not giving a darn about our bad reputations. Tickets start at $43 on the lawn. Copy the Story Link
Yahoo
20-02-2025
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Vampire Weekend coming to Champlain Valley Expo this May
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Higher Ground has just announced that Vampire Weekend will perform on Midway Lawn at the Champlain Valley Expo this coming May. The indie rock band, which first formed in New York City in 2006, has played at Coachella, a sold-out Madison Square Garden and more. They will be accompanied by special musical guest Geese. This concert will feature songs from their fifth studio album Only God Was Above Us. Tickets are set to go on sale Friday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m.. Tickets will be sold for $69.50 in advance and for $73.50 on show day, May 27. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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Rilo Kiley's First Show in 17 Years Confirmed for Just Like Heaven Festival, With Vampire Weekend Co-Headlining
The annual Just Like Heaven festival in Pasadena will feature a set by the newly reunited Rilo Kiley — the band's first show since 2008 — with the group joining Vampire Weekend as co-headliners of the SoCal gathering May 10. Rilo Kiley last performed together in a headlining show at L.A.'s Greek Theatre on June 18, 2008, according to In the intervening eight years, Jenny Lewis has enjoyed a successful solo career; she will be rejoined at Just Like Heaven — and other tour dates to follow — by bandmates Blake Sennett, Pierre De Reeder and Jason Boesel. More from Variety Vampire Weekend Sinks Teeth Into a Daytime Show - or Is It Nighttime? - Celebrating Eclipse in Austin: Concert Review Vampire Weekend Reinvents Its Sound (Again) With 'Only God Was Above Us': Album Review Vampire Weekend to Embark on 2024 Tour, Releases Two New Singles Tickets for Just Like Heaven, which takes place on the grounds adjacent to the Rose Bowl, go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. PT at GA passes start at $175, VIP passes start at $399 and clubhouse pricing is $649, all before fees. In deference to the recent fire disasters in the area, Goldenvoice is offering verified first responders two complimentary passes each to the festival. Others on the lineup include Slowdive, Empire of the Sun, Bloc Party, TV on the Radio, the Drums, Courtney Barnett, Toro y Moi, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Grouplove, Perfume Genius, the Sounds, Panda Bear, Beach Fossils, and Peter Bjorn and John. A 30-second teaser video of the band members goofing around was posted on the group's YouTube page, accompanied by text that amends a familiar song to read 'Sometimes When You're On You're Really F**cking On Tour.' Tour dates to follow the festival re-debut have not been announced yet. The quartet issued a collective statement, saying, 'We are so very excited to come back together for Just Like Heaven in Pasadena, California — Los Angeles. As a band, we began here, and we feel so fortunate to return among so many artists and friends, to this community we hold so dear, in such a beautiful and meaningful place.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in February 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in January 2025
