When the announcement went out that Blackberry Smoke was coming to the State Theatre in Portland, Maine on February 16th, 2014, we knew come Hell or high water we would be at that show because we’ve been waiting and waiting for this band to headline here in Maine. If you’re a fan of this band, you know what we mean. Blackberry Smoke’s... Read more →

Interview with Tom Gimbel of Foreigner on January 30th, 2014 MMN - First, let’s get you introduced to our Maine Music News regulars who might not know you by name even though you’ve been with Foreigner for over 20 years. Tell us a bit about yourself and your part in the band. TG- I first met Mick Jones and Lou Gramm in 1992. We did... Read more →

Lita Ford performing during the "Rock of Ages Tour" opening for Def Leppard and Poison on the Bangor Waterfront. Maine Music News did not have the opportunity to interview Lita Ford before her show at Bangor’s Waterfront Pavilion in 2012, but it is never too late to talk about a great show and a new live album.  So when the chance came... Read more →

Y’all know that Hank Williams, Jr. is coming to Bangor, Maine’s Cross Insurance Center on October 12, 2013, right? It’s a Saturday night, and there is still time to get your tickets to see Bocephus Live! 9HgS4vIixQM Maine Music News jumped at the chance to ask Hank Jr. a few questions. Here is what we learned. I would like to... Read more →

You are going to be performing at the State Theatre in Portland Maine on Thursday, October 3rd. I am sure our readers on Maine Music News (www.mainemusicnews.com) will really enjoy your responses. MMN - You have had the opportunity to tour the world many times, but we have to know - is there something about Maine that sticks out for you?... Read more →

Steel Magnolia will perform their brand of country music Saturday night, September 14th, at the Gracie Theater at Husson University, right here in Bangor, Maine. Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones make up the power house vocals and harmonies behind Steel Magnolia, and you certainly do remember them as the winners of the CMT reality singing... Read more →

Maine Music News had the pleasure of sitting down for an in-depth interview with Scott Dalhover, lead guitarist with 80's hard rock band Dangerous Toys. tMWvrE5udIk MMN –In your own words, how would you define Dangerous Toys? Who you were and who you are as a band, and what you accomplished. SD- Who we were? We were just a bunch of... Read more →

Maine Music News recently discovered a new band that we think many of our readers will find as interesting and power packed as we do.  The band?  Charm City Devils.  Chris recently chatted with Charm City Devils lead singer John Allen.  Before we get into the interview, let's start with a fantastic video for "Man of Constant Sorry" to get... Read more →

Maine Music News grabbed the opportunity for a completely impromptu interview with Evan Seidlitz and Mario Rubio of Thrown Into Exile at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival in Bangor, Maine, on July 17th. After seeing their opening set, there was no way this chance was going to slip away. Absolute professionals and generous with their... Read more →

John 5’s interview with Maine Music News on July 17th was not only generous, it was thought provoking. What about opening more people to the real world of music? Why not start right now with the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival? For that, John 5, thank you. For those who missed our article covering the show – check it out. MMN -... Read more →