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SUMMARY:Graphic Melee Presents: Stereo Dreams
DESCRIPTION:A music producer showcase!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/graphic-melee-presents-stereo-dreams/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T180000
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SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Breakin Strings
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square concert series with our friends at One Longfellow Square! Rain location: OLS \nBreakin’ Strings is a New England-based bluegrass band\, started 18 years ago. After a 10 year hiatus\, they are back and better than ever. Led by Cliff Gelina\, and backed by some of New England’s finest musicians\, featuring Cody Howe\, Sam Acus\, Amanda Gelina\, Steve Petterson\, and David Bevins. They have a hard-driving bluegrass sound that brings people to their feet. They will also blow you away with their strong ballads and tight harmonies. The musicianship in this group will keep you dancing with a smile on your face. This versatile group brings a great show you won’t want to miss. Breakin’ Strings had their debut album released in September of 2022 which was recorded in (Studio A) at the legendary Blackbird Studios in Nashville\, TN. They also performed at the 2022 IBMA Ramble Showcase. BREAKIN’ STRINGS released Their most recent single in 2023 called “Stones”. Breakin’ Strings will be recording more original tunes this year\, working on their new Album\, “Home Grown”.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-breakin-strings/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T200000
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SUMMARY:OLS Presents: Blues Prophets
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Square to Square concert series with our friends at One Longfellow Square! Rain location: OLS \nThe Blues Prophets began as The New England Blues Prophets rehearsing in the basement of a house in Fairfield\, Maine in 1976. Live music was everywhere in those years. Still\, to the bands surprise\, patrons embraced a band that played the blues and nothing else. \nThe Blues Prophets introduced many local patrons to the music. Doug Wainoris\, guitar/vocals. DW Gill\, harmonica/vocals. Jeffrey Davison\, drums/vocals. Jamie Isaacson\, piano. Jack Tukey\, bass guitar. The band traveled to the blues bars of Chicago\, played many stages in New Orleans\, Washington\, D.C.\, Boston\, and throughout Maine/New England\, honing their craft and becoming an institution. During their travels the boys met and jammed with living legends of the day such as James Cotton\, Otis Rush\, Muddy Waters\, Professor Longhair\, Jimmy Johnson and Bonnie Raitt.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/ols-presents-blues-prophets/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T193000
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CREATED:20250731T182443Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Square: Old Time Group
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Americana tunes from yesteryear with the Old Time Group!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/music-in-the-square-old-time-group-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T000002
CREATED:20250731T182641Z
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SUMMARY:Local Music Fest!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy multiple local bands and artists in one afternoon!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/local-music-fest/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T193000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Square: Landaya
DESCRIPTION:Part of DRUM: A Global Music Series. \n  \nMaster drummer and djembefola\, Sayon Camara\, hailing from Guinea\, West Africa\, joins forces with multi-instrumentalists Dave Kobrenski and Grant Ellerbeck for a spellbinding performance of Malinké music. Known collectively as Landaya\, this powerhouse trio draws from the traditions of Sayon’s village\, weaving intricate rhythms on the djembé and dunun drums with ancient melodies. Kobrenski and Ellerbeck accompany Sayon’s joyous singing on instruments like the Fula flute\, kamale ngoni (10-string harp)\, and bolon (4-string bass harp). The performance is further enhanced by Sayon’s storytelling\, providing rich cultural context for the music.\n \n\nTrue to the experience of a festival in Sayon’s village\, the nature of Landaya’s performance literally engages the audience in participation of call and response singing in Malinke language and dance movement for all who choose it\, as well as some who normally may not but can’t resist the joyousness of the music. To enhance the performance Sayon will be playing in traditional costume\, an art of movement in itself.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/music-in-the-square-landaya/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T210000
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SUMMARY:Tender Table Night Market
DESCRIPTION:FoCSP is very pleased to welcome back Tender Table for another lovely night market full of food\, art\, and music by local BIPOC community members. \nMore details TBD! \nRain date: Sept 21
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/tender-table-night-market-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eat,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Square: the Burnurwurbskek Singers
DESCRIPTION:Part of DRUM: A Global Music Series. \n  \nComprised of men representing many of Maine’s Wabanaki people (including the Penobscot\, Passamaquoddy\, Maliseet and Mic Mac tribes)\, the members of the Burnurwurbskek Singers have been singing and drumming together for almost 25 years. They perform traditional northeast Native American woodland songs that date back to time immemorial\, as well as more contemporary\, intertribal songs. These songs have been passed down in their rich oral tradition from generation to generation – from fathers\, grandfathers and uncles to brothers\, cousins and sons. The Singers have performed at many national events for Native American organizations and at smaller regional gatherings up and down the US East Coast and Canada. Core members of the group are Ron Bear\, his two sons Nick Bear and Cree Neptune Bear\, and Nyle Sockbeson. The group is also often accompanied by traditional Native American dances\, performed by Ron’s daughter Selena Neptune Bear and others. The Burnurwurbskek Singers are honored to continue to share their Native American drumming\, singing and dances with Indian Country and others.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/music-in-the-square-the-burnurwurbskek-singers/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T193000
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SUMMARY:Music in the Square: Taiko Maine Dojo
DESCRIPTION:The third and final performance in our DRUM global music series\, we’re so excited to welcome back Taiko Maine Dojo for October First Friday!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/music-in-the-square-taiko-maine-dojo/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T183000
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SUMMARY:Sea Shanty Singalong with The Shank Painters
DESCRIPTION:Y’arr! \nWe’re thrilled to welcome back The Shank Painters\, Maine’s premier Pirate band\, for a sea shanty sing-along! Wear your best Pirate costume (or not!) and join the fun. All are welcome!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/sea-shanty-singalong-with-the-shank-painters/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
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SUMMARY:Season Kickoff feat. Taiko Maine Dojo & Palaver Strings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our season kickoff with some very special guests on this very special First Friday! \nAt 5pm\, TEMPO Arts and Palaver Strings present a performance by Palaver’s student musicians\, followed by a 6pm performance from Taiko Maine Dojo! \nSpecial guests AARP Maine will also be on-site with information\, games\, and treats. As always\, free and open to all!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/season-kickoff-feat-taiko-maine-dojo-palaver-strings/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
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CREATED:20260330T132514Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Dancing feat. The Ragtime Destroyers
DESCRIPTION:Swing dance to the sweet sounds of traditional and New Orleans-style jazz from the 1920s and 30s! Free and open to all. \nRain date: May 27th
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/swing-dancing-feat-the-ragtime-destroyers-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
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SUMMARY:Old Time Music Group
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some folk\, Americana\, bluegrass — Old Time Music! Dancing encouraged!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/old-time-music-group/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T173000
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SUMMARY:Salsa in the Square Feat. Primo Cubano
DESCRIPTION:Salsa dancing is back! Enjoy a free salsa dancing lesson provided by PM Salsa at 5:30\, with Primo Cubano taking the stage at 6. Free and open to all!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/salsa-in-the-square-feat-primo-cubano-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000
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CREATED:20260605T142630Z
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SUMMARY:Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Sigrid Sibley + Thomas Charles Clukey
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with One Longfellow Square! *also serving as the rain location \nSigrid Sibley is a singer-songwriter from Poland Spring\, Maine\, where she was raised on a small homestead surrounded by gardens\, fruit trees\, and backyard chickens. Inspired by a childhood spent reading\, writing poetry\, and listening to her family’s music collection\, she began writing songs after picking up the guitar at age 11. \nAn active part of the Maine music scene since 2017\, Sigrid performs across the state at festivals\, songwriter showcases\, coffee shops\, bookstores\, and markets. A graduate of the University of Southern Maine’s Music Education and Composition program\, she released her debut album\, Old Faithful Dreams\, in May 2025. The album’s first single\, “Never Knew Love\,” was named a finalist in the Maine Songwriters Association’s 2025 Songwriter Contest. \nThomas Charles Clukey grew up in rural Maine\, where music first found him through classic country radio\, school bands\, and time spent singing with his dad. Though he spent years working with his hands in welding and manufacturing\, songwriting remained a quiet constant in the background. In recent years\, that spark has grown into a full-blown pursuit—leading to award-winning songs\, local performances\, and the release of his first singles as he works toward his debut album.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/square-to-square-outdoor-concert-series-sigrid-sibley-thomas-charles-clukey/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T200000
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CREATED:20260605T143708Z
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SUMMARY:Hip Hop in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Monday of the Minds\, featuring local talent! Family-friendly!
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/hip-hop-in-the-park-15/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000
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SUMMARY:Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Portland Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with One Longfellow Square! *also serving as the rain location \n  \nThe Portland Jazz Orchestra has been a staple at One Longfellow Square since 2006\, bringing the sound of Maine’s premier concert jazz ensemble to our stage month after month. Led by Dr. Chris Oberholtzer\, this 19-piece big band performs an ever-evolving mix of instrumental and vocal jazz\, from classic charts to new works penned by local composers like Craig Skeffington\, Mike Sakash\, Brad Ciechomski\, Jake Sturtevant\, and Terry White. Their repertoire also draws from the greats\, including Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Stan Kenton\, Bill Holman\, Patrick Williams\, Woody Herman\, and Maria Schneider. \nThe orchestra is made up of top-tier New England musicians who balance active performing careers with roles as educators. Collectively\, PJO members have recorded\, toured\, and shared stages with artists such as Natalie Cole\, Tony Bennett\, Wayne Bergeron\, The New York Voices\, Barry Manilow\, Roberta Flack\, The Temptations\, the Artie Shaw Orchestra\, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra\, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. \nGrounded in their commitment to music education\, the Portland Jazz Orchestra also offers clinics and performances for schools and community programs throughout northern New England.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/square-to-square-outdoor-concert-series-portland-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000
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CREATED:20260605T142840Z
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SUMMARY:Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Sunburned Sharks
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with One Longfellow Square! *also serving as the rain location \n  \nBased in Portland\, Maine\, Sunburned Sharks delivers sun-soaked indie-funk R&B distilled from 60s soul\, 70s funk\, 80s pop\, 90s rock\, R&B\, and classic rock rolled into one “gritty vintage-meets-polished modern” vision. \nWith bright guitar lines that catch the light like ocean spray\, go-down-smooth vocals\, and airtight horn lines that punch with big-band swagger\, Sunburned Sharks has drawn comparisons to Hozier’s spiritual intensity\, Lake Street Dive’s horn-fueled vitality\, Vulfpeck’s vacuum-seal vision\, and John Mayer’s guitar finesse. The setlist might take you from Whitney Houston to Marvin Gaye\, Al Green to Fleetwood Mac\, Tom Petty to The Dip\, Bruce Springsteen to original indie-funk fever dreams—each delivered with an energy that could power a town for a week.
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/square-to-square-outdoor-concert-series-sunburned-sharks/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T000002
CREATED:20260605T142934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T142934Z
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SUMMARY:Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Tricky Britches
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with One Longfellow Square! *also serving as the rain location \nTricky Britches is a high-energy string band hailing from Portland\, Maine. With their original songs and traditional roots\, the band blends bluegrass\, country\, folk\, and rock into a unique\, driving sound that always brings people to the dance floor. Formed in 2009\, Tricky Britches has become a staple of the New England music scene. The band features Tyler Lienhardt on Fiddle\, Seth Doyle on Guitar\, Jed Bresette on Bass\, Jake Henning on Mandolin\, Richard Bicknell on Banjo\, and Riley Kern on drums. \n  \n 
URL:http://congresssquarepark.org/event/square-to-square-outdoor-concert-series-tricky-britches/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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