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.

Recently attended a one-man show at Cadenza and loved all parts of the experience…read more Check out their calendar of events; they feature lots of local talent as well as some national acts. Cadenza itself is a comfortable performance space with tables scattered around what may be a dance floor (?) with a well-lit and audio-connected stage for the performers. You can order drinks and small snacks, like chips, at the bar, and you can also order pizza from a local spot that will deliver to Cadenza, but the night we were there, they were backed up, and they were not able to deliver food for an hour and a half! That was the ONLY disappointing part of the night. Otherwise, it was all GREAT!

I love this place! Great atmosphere, top notch local and out of town entertainment! Matt is super…read morefriendly and accommodating..

Don't be concerned with some fowl smells as you enter Andy's. Once your through the door, it's a…read moregood time. Taco stop here was delicious. Service was fast, and so were the drinks, on the way down. Shuffle on in. Bar and table seating are cozy. Cool Place to stop and refresh your taste buds

So awesome playing darts and pool here. Big back room and plenty of space. Andrew is a great…read morebartender!! Clean and just like the vibe!!

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.

For a smaller sized music venue in Portland it's a really solid spot. Came here for a show for the…read morefirst time last night. It featured an opening band called Canopy from New Haven CT and the headliner was called High Fade all the way from Scotland. They are funk meets rock group but really played songs with lots of different genres. The musical talent of all three members were off the charts, worth seeing for sure! We got here before opening and a short line had formed and we got inside right on time in a quick manner. Friendly staff all around and they have a lower level, like a pit along with some tables and an upper section as well. Lots of people but it didn't feel crammed which was great. Good tap list of local craft beers and appeared to be some cocktails that could be made as well. Overall solid location to see some local or more under the radar artists!

Keeping in context that this is a medium-sized venue, I thought that the experience generated in…read morethe space was excellent! Clean bathrooms, an easy-to-access and well-staffed bar and a really unique vibe created!

Large restaurant and bar with outside seating as well. They have live music most nights and you can…read moredance. Lots of country and rock. Great drinks and bar food. The food is a little pricey but worth it because of the live music. It does get loud so if you want to talk might not be the place. Overall fun atmosphere!

PSA: Women, don't waste your time. Came in excited to try…read moresomething new. Bar was empty -- perfect. Then the "regulars" showed up: drunk old men who thought harassing two women was entertainment. Their material? Misogynistic one-liners straight out of the 1970s. The best part? The bartender didn't step in, didn't shut it down -- just sat back and laughed like it was the comedy show of the year. Real classy. If management cares at all about creating a safe, welcoming environment, they should start by training their staff to protect all customers, not just pander to townie regulars. Until then, if you're a woman who expects basic respect, stay far away.

We've seen some cool concerts at the State Theater, the latest being Mike Gordon…read more Price point is typically reasonable. Acoustics are pretty good. During concerts they usually sell beverages which was about $10 per beer the last time we were there.

Attended the All Roads Music Festival last night at the State Theater and had a fantastic time!…read more The place was clean, workers were friendly, overall a great experience. Have been here a few other times as well, but several years ago. Will definitely come back. Parking in the garage on High street is pretty expensive if you're going to be there for more than 5 hours, street parking is pretty hard to find.

This place has such a great vibe. Very casual. Several nights a week they have live music, either…read morein the bar, or on the deck. The barn has big wide open garage doors overlooking a large grassy yard area and pond outside. Inside has a mix of tables, high top bar tables, and bar seating. The outside has a mix of tables on a large back deck, and picnic tables. They even have some lawn games. Very family friendly place. The menu is simple, think burgers, pizza, pasta, fries, and some appetizers and salads They have a full bar and cocktail menu. The food is good, the service is friendly...except for some teenagers who need a little more customer service training, but they are young and haven't been coached enough yet. For example...the teenage hostess, before even saying hello, good evening, welcome, asked us if we had a reservation, without a shred of a smile. We said no, and she walked us to a table, at which time we decided to sit at the bar for better view of the outside space, and slightly further from the live music. Keep in mind there is no air conditioning. The evening we went it was hot. We sat at the bar, and the sun was to my back through the open garage doors. It was so beautiful, and although there were fans, they didn't do much to cool it off. I love the heat so I didn't mind. I really like the vibe here...very casual, beautiful rustic setting. I will definitely be back on another beautiful summer evening.

My husband and I had a gift certificate and decided to try it for lunch on a beautiful Sunday…read moreafternoon. As many other reviews have stated, the barn itself inside has a nice ambiance. The owner was the only person taking orders and serving. After being served, at least 45 minutes after placing our orders, on paper plates, she disappeared into the kitchen. Waited 20 minutes into our meal to ask for salt and pepper. She brought them over while talking on her cell phone, and my husband had to show her his empty glass to order a refill....which came 15 minutes later. So, in a nutshell, disappointing.....not great food, not great service. Will not be returning.

Went and saw the Christmas symphony and it was absolutely amazing. Orchestra was fantastic the…read morechoir amazing and the conductor absolutely controlled the show perfectly. Guess singer from American Idol was stunning. Coming from the entertainment capital of the world of Las Vegas Nevada we were very impressed with how amazing the show was. The venue was stunning and the sound and lighting was fantastic an amazing crew an amazing symphony and an amazing conductor all put together created a wonderful Christmas special. Everybody in the venue was so friendly. From the greeters at the front door to the people at the bar to the people who sat us... What a fantastic bunch of people in Portland Maine. As chill as it was everybody was so happy and it's such a welcome feeling in the world today. Cannot say enough about this amazing symphony, this amazing theater, and more importantly this amazing staff who made us feel so welcome. Thank you so much and we can't wait to see you again soon

Great Holiday Show by the POS, atmosphere and seating was perfect. The music was really nice, I…read morewould have wanted to hear more of the Classic Christmas tunes than what they chose but it was still enjoyable.