The Live Music Guide: November 6th – 12th, 2024

Your Weekly Guide to Portland’s Must-See Live Music!

Get ready for an incredible week of live music across Portland! This Friday, November 8th, local favorites Hello Newman will bring their 90s rock magic to the upstairs stage at Henry’s Public House. Then, on Tuesday, November 12th, Minneapolis-born funk guitar virtuoso Cory Wong will light up the State Theatre.

Looking for more live music? Check out Live Music Tonight, our full calendar of live music in Portland.

THE HEADLINER

Minneapolis native Cory Wong is renowned for his electrifying guitar style, bringing his signature funk to some of the world’s largest stages. Known for his work with Vulfpeck and the Fearless Flyers, as well as for frequent appearances with the house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Cory has captivated audiences globally. A key figure in Vulfpeck’s iconic performances—including their recent sold-out show at Madison Square Garden—he’s also made a name for himself as a solo artist, releasing chart-topping albums like Motivational Music For The Syncopated Soul and Elevator Music for an Elevated Mood, and securing a spot in the Billboard top 20.

Tuesday, November 12th at State Theatre

LIVE & LOCAL

In 2009, Hello Newman founding member Derek Johnson set out with a vision: to create a band that would bring the 90s alternative rock hits he grew up with on WCYY and MTV to life. One Craigslist ad and a bit of cosmic luck later, four musicians joined forces, and Hello Newman was born—a powerhouse tribute to 90s rock. Known for their meticulous attention to detail, Hello Newman aims to recreate each song true to the original recordings, a dedication that has earned them a loyal fan base over the years.

Friday, November 8th at Henry’s Public House

MIDWEEK MUSIC

Hailing from the rugged Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman, the talented duo behind the electro-folk project Moontricks, draw deep inspiration from the rhythms of the natural world. Blending the raw and the refined, their music seamlessly fuses folk, roots rock, and old-time blues with contemporary electronic production. Each track carries both the warmth of tradition and the sleek edge of modernity, capturing the essence of nature’s ever-shifting yet timeless beauty.

Thursday, November 7th at Portland House of Music

STAFF PICK

Vertical Horizon, originally formed in Washington D.C. in 1991 when the members were students at Georgetown University, has evolved through various lineup changes, led by singer and lead guitarist Matt Scannell. Now, they’re bringing their latest tour to Portland to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Billboard-topping hit “Everything You Want.” The iconic single has sold over 2 million copies and has garnered nearly 500 million streams.

Saturday, November 9th at Aura

This is just a sample of what’s happening this week. Check out the Live Music Tonight page for a full calendar of live events happening in Portland, Maine.

The Live Music Guide: November 6th – 12th, 2024

THE HEADLINER

LIVE & LOCAL

MIDWEEK MUSIC

STAFF PICK

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