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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:https://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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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:https://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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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:https://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:20260820T180000
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SUMMARY:Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Toby McAllister & The Sierra Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with One Longfellow Square! *also serving as the rain location \nA founding member of Sparks the Rescue\, Maine native Toby McAllister has been making music since childhood. After years of touring the world with Sparks\, he returned home to raise a family and launch a solo career. His debut EP Daydreamin’ (2020) led to shows alongside some of his idols\, and in 2023 he followed with Autumn Skies\, a heartfelt record featuring longtime Sparks bandmates and guest appearances from members of The Mallett Brothers Band and Old 97’s. The album earned a New England Music Awards nomination for Album of the Year. \nIn 2024\, inspired by the loss of his father and the birth of his second child\, McAllister recorded The Outsider EP in rural Maine with producer Jonathan Wyman. Its opening track\, “Millinocket Stars\,” is now in rotation on Portland’s WCLZ. Beyond his original work\, McAllister stays busy performing across New England\, including with his wedding band The Jameson Four. \nToby McAllister & The Sierra Sounds have shared the stage with Carly Pearce\, Eli Young Band\, Rhett Miller\, Old 97’s\, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters\, and The Mallett Brothers Band.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/square-to-square-outdoor-concert-series-toby-mcallister-the-sierra-sounds/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Hip Hop in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some local and touring talent! Free and family-friendly!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/hip-hop-in-the-park-16/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Square to Square Outdoor Concert Series: Heather Lynn + Melvin Gradiz Band
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with One Longfellow Square! *also serving as the rain location \nHeather Lynn creates music that melds humor\, nostalgia\, and vulnerability. With a deep love of curiosity\, Heather’s songs move through different genres and textures. Her performances have been compared to the likes of Patsy Cline\, Weyes Blood\, and Feist. Heather currently lives in Portland\, Maine where she works as a music teacher. Heather performs her original music solo and with her bandmates throughout New England. \n  \nMelvin Gradiz was born in Miami\, Florida\, and has been drawn to music for as long as he can remember. In recent years\, he’s fallen in love with songwriting and releasing music independently. He recently formed the Melvin Gradiz Band with drummer Gary Lowell and bassist Randy Runnels and is excited to see the music that emerges from there.
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/square-to-square-outdoor-concert-series-heather-lynn-melvin-gradiz-band/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Old Time Music Group
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy some folk\, Americana\, bluegrass — Old Time Music! Dancing encouraged!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/old-time-music-group-2/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Hip Hop in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Local and regional talent! Family-friendly!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/hip-hop-in-the-park-17/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Tender Table Night Market
DESCRIPTION:We’re so delighted to welcome back the Tender Table BIPOC Night Market! Enjoy tons of food\, art\, and community. \nRain date: September 20th
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/tender-table-night-market-3/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000
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SUMMARY:Talk Like A Pirate Day: Sea Shanties with The Shank Painters!
DESCRIPTION:Y’arr! \nCelebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day with sea shanties by local pirate band The Shank Painters! Family-friendly\, and costumes encouraged!
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/talk-like-a-pirate-day-sea-shanties-with-the-shank-painters/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T190000
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SUMMARY:Sunken Dreams
DESCRIPTION:An evening of dreamy underwater dance with ambient banjo and electronic music. Immerse yourself in the sensuous underwater dance film work of local filmmaker Juliette Sutherland\, set to the ambient banjo and electronic music\nof New England musicians Djim Reynolds\, Nate Groth and Al Mead.\n\nwww.juliettesutherland.com https://djimreynolds.bandcamp.com/album/caretaker
URL:https://congresssquarepark.org/event/sunken-dreams/
LOCATION:Congress Square Park\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films,Music
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