concerts

The now-defunct Scarborough Downs racetrack was known as one of the great harness racing tracks in America. But did you know that The Downs also hosted some pretty amazing concerts in its history? You might be surprised at who came to Scarborough! There are not a ton of shows (we count 6) but they were all high-caliber artists that ran the gamut of music genres. Country, Metal, Hip-Hop, The Downs saw it all!

Between 1986 and 1997 there were 75 concerts at The Ballpark in OOB. Big names too! We've compiled a list of every show and hope it brings back good musical memories for you!

The Portland Exposition Building, known to most as "The Expo", opened in 1915, and is the second-oldest arena in continuous operation in the USA.

Happy 74th birthday to Reginald Dwight, better known as Sir Elton John. Elton has sold over 300 MILLION albums and has been awarded 5 Grammys. He is one of the world's biggest superstars, so we should find ourselves lucky that the Rocketman has visited Maine six different times over the years for live concerts. He's been good to us!

Back in the day, the Tree Cafe was a fantastic spot to see up-and-coming bands.

Some good news for live music venues in New Hampshire.

The popular concert venue Port City Music Hall announced it's permanent closure after a downturn in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.

What should one do while visiting Maine? Here's the ultimate A to Z list!

Our friends at Sky High Maine took some drone footage this week of the new Rock Row development in Westbrook. Looks like things are happening!

Westbrook's new development, Rock Row, could be home to a new, larger venue in 2019 that would be open as soon as May

Shawn Mendes is planning ahead... wayyyyy ahead!

Are you ready for a crazy summer? Here are the 6 biggest shows going down in Vacationland in 2018.

Melissa Etheridge, one of music’s greatest female icons and a two-time Grammy winner, is bringing "Merry Christmas, Baby" to town.

Katy Perry will be "walking on air" and taking TD Garden by storm when she performs in Boston...

We just got word that tonight's Goo Goo Dolls / Phillip Phillips Show at the Maine State Pier has been cancelled. Here's more info from the band.

Looking for something to do with the kids this month before they go back to school? How about some free music?