My wife and I recently went to our first show at Blue the other night. Had never really known it…read morewas a spot prior to this concert. It was an album release party for local pop-punk/emo band Broadwing. The card featured other local bands as well as a New England DJ. I know now that some shows at Blue are free or minimal cover which is great. Tickets for this show ended up being $12 which is a great value for a concert/night out. Hard to find tickets that cheap nowadays. The person working the door was friendly and had our name already so didn't even need to pull the tickets up. Bartenders were friendly and the drinks were well made. I especially liked their spicy cocktail Bing Bong which had the perfect kick to it! Prices were reasonable for drinks as well. Venue is on the small side as expected but had a great vibe for intimate smaller shows. Even with a sold-out show it was not overpacked. The acoustics and sound were good for a smaller venue as well. If you love smaller concerts I would recommend checking out their event schedule to see if something piques your interest. Also if you are a fan of pop punk music then do yourself a favor and check out Broadwing (especially their song New England Baby)! Very down to earth friendly band!

The online presence of Blue is a dumpster fire. Why do I need to enter my contact information just…read moreto see what's happening tonight? If I don't, there is NO current reliable information on who's scheduled. Pathetic and unreliable. I'm not doing it. I've enjoyed many evenings there, but the basic management of the venue is a joke. It will be a shame when it closes. What acts are scheduled for the NEXT WEEK? How difficult is that to maintain? Apparently, it's not possible.

Isaiah was one of the best DJ and ceremony musicians we have ever worked with! He was communicative…read moreleading into the wedding and flexible with any changes that popped up during the event. He played all of our ceremony music on his acoustic guitar and killed at cocktail hour. We appreciated that he got our vibe and style immediately with our music tastes. He stuck to our do not play list as well, which was great. He engaged the crowd and got everyone on the dance floor. Throughout the night our guests told us they didn't take breaks from dancing because there were so many good songs being played back to back. Isaiah was such a sweetheart and also played/sang our first dance song. It was such a memorable moment and magical night. Thank you so much Isaiah!

From the owner: Isaiah Bennett is Maine’s premier wedding/corporate musician and DJ serving couples across Maine,…read moreNew Hampshire, and Massachusetts. With over 300 weddings performed, Isaiah seamlessly combines live music for ceremonies and cocktail hours with high-energy DJ entertainment for receptions, creating unforgettable experiences. From the first dance to the last song, Isaiah customizes playlists to fit your style, keeping your guests engaged and your dance floor full. Trusted by venues across Portland, Southern Maine, Bangor, Kennebunk, Portsmouth NH, and beyond, Isaiah is known for his professionalism, talent, and warm, personable presence. Book Isaiah Bennett Music for your next wedding, private party, or corporate event and experience live music and DJ entertainment done right.

As a musician who has recorded at Acadia with multiple bands, I can safely say that this studio is…read morea true gem of the Portland music scene. Todd has an excellent ear, from detecting when any instrument or voice is slightly out of tune to determining the exact effect or mix to bring out the best in every track. His suggestions are tasteful and non-intrusive, and respectful of the artist's original vision. Though I'm admittedly a fan of the convenience of digital recording via ProTools, Acadia also has the ability to record to analogue tape for that oldschool sound. The studio's selection of gear, amps, and mics is also second to none-- I always feel like a kid in a candy store. My hardest decision is usually, "would this song benefit more from some vintage tape delay, or that giant reverb tank?" I'm constantly looking for an excuse to get back here and do more work.

From the owner: -2" 24 track analogue -Digital ProTools HD…read more-Original 1/4" tube analogue recording equipment from the 1950s, for truly authentic vintage sound -Piles of new/vintage instruments, mics, and outboard gear -plate reverb -big live room with isolation booths -convenient bayside location, free parking -hourly and day lockout rates available

This place has rocked since before it was on Congress Street. The bar that started the Portland…read morePunk scene with Kip Brown in the 70s. Continuing it with is daughter Gina who is the Princess of punk is this town! A true punk, metal, queer rock and roll bar. The coolest place since CBGBs! This is the real deal. Metal and punk are queer AF so it only makes sense that this amazing place is all of the above! The Island of the Misfit Toys!!!!!

Cool old school bar/club that has good size acts roll through. They had cups and water out which…read morewas awesome because it did get hot in there (your standard metal crowd will do that) The drinks were poured fast and not weak either. All the staff were super nice to my wife and I, would definitely see an act there again. The best part is it's right downtown so you can hit all the good food in the area.

This is the place to go for guitars and guitar gear in Portland…read more The staff is great, the prices are excellent, and the vibe is cool. They recently helped me re-setup my Tele after I screwed it all up by adjusting the neck on my own. They did great work, and got my guitar back in shape pronto. Best of all, unlike the corporate bozos over at Guitar Center, Buckdancer's won't try to upsell you at every opportunity.

I bought a very pretty Martin guitar to get back into playing (45 years since high school) I didn't…read moreunderstand that with the quality of the wood it needed to be hydrated in winter months when the house gets dry. So it cracked! Buckdancer's were able to fix the crack (it happened two years in a row) beautifully and did not charge me an arm and a leg to do so - reasonable price! The guys working there are really great. I have had a good experience shopping there over the years for myself or grown children. Highly recommended! Phinneas, the owner, is a very nice man too! PS They gave me some great advice on hydrating gear to protect the guitar going forward as well.

I recently attended a concert here and it was my first time ever going to the State, an iconic…read morePortland landmark. Getting into the theater was attacked tricky as there was a lot of road construction happening nearby and the sidewalk was partially closed. I found on street parking just two blocks away. Upon entering, everything was easy to locate, bar, merch counter, bathrooms. They even had big water thermoses and paper cups if you didn't want to buy a drink. There were ushers floating around, so I had no problem finding my seat. I did explore up to the upper level and was surprised there wasn't any real lighting in that staircase. After the concert, exiting is a little crowded. Being an old building, the doors are fairly narrow. Overall, it was a nice evening and I will definitely go back!

The state theater is a historical venue, we can to see Lucy Darling!…read more Great show, we were on the first floor balcony, lower level and had a Great view. There is a couple of bars in the venue and bathrooms on both floors. Challenging for handicapped friends. We did not eat anything we ate before we came to the show and plenty of options in the area. Service was prompt and staff were great.

Amazing intimate venue for being up close and personal with musicians and performers. Great…read moreacoustics and nearly feel as though the performance is just for you with limited seats and proximity. Staff is great, super friendly and welcoming. On tap beer selection, wine and snacks available if desired. Unfortunately I am not local or I would definitely grab a membership to enjoy the front row tables and be a regular here. Street parking is available or short walk from some of the larger public lots as well. Walking distance to a number of local restaurants and bars to grab a bite prior to or after events. Highly recommend getting out to support this awesome venue!

This is a great venue to watch artists in a very intimate setting, where you could almost have…read moreconversations with the artist as they played on the stage. The seating is limited with some obstructed views, but the audio was great and there's a selection of beverages that you could have as well, including free water. The staff was super friendly as they escorted people in and checked IDs at the door and the show that we went to was phenomenal and enjoyable. I will definitely come back if an artist comes through that I wanna see here. Oh the show we saw was the Jackie Greene set.

The staff and facilities at prism are exactly what Portland has been needing for quite some time…read more The space is inclusive and Nick and the rest of the staff were so easy to work with. Looking forward to booking this space out more for myself and my band. I highly recommend this location for performance, production and practice.

I can't even believe this place is a studio. Terrible engineer and pretty lame space…read more For the engineer, besides being a total black hole of energy, he didn't know what he was doing. He couldn't even figure out how to get the headphones working. They were then unable to record with separation because the headphones weren't working...Every track bled through to all the others. Tracks were completely lost or deleted and had to be redone. Playbacks weren't thorough and we had to repeatedly request to listen back. Then when we did we had to request they come through the main speaker to hear. Then we had to ask for them to be turned up so we could evaluate them. Huh? We could have gotten better mixes with garage band on my phone. Other than having some interesting equipment they have no business being a studio.