The spacious three-story space, formerly a movie theater and then a sports bar, has been completely redesigned and rebuilt as a performance venue. Special attention was paid to acoustic elements and outfited a top-of-the-line sound system for the venue. The central music hall can accommodate audiences of up to 550. Depending on the genre of music and the size of the expected crowd, flexible seating arrangements can offer cabaret seating at small tables; seats in rows; or standing room and a large dance floor. The venue features a plushly appointed Front Lounge with intimate groupings of couches and comfortable chairs. The lower level offers a lounge with pool tables and the capability for live video and sound feeds from the stage. The third floor of the venue contains the Port City Music Hall administrative and production offices as well as a spacious Green Room for the artists รข complete with separate dressing room, shower, and a rooftop deck.
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
Port City Music Hall
Portland, ME
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Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
Not content to merely follow in his famous father, Fela Kutis footsteps, Femi Kuti continues to expand his musical palette with his latest studio release, Day By Day, a hybrid of Afro-pop, jazz and urban influences. The album has been a long time coming: seven years since his last studio album Fight To Win and four years since the live Africa Shrine, on which he recorded early versions of three of the songs on this new album.

Femis sabbatical from recording surprisingly allowed him to learn a lot more about being a musician. Femi learned to play piano properly and returned to the trumpet, his first instrument, which he gave up in favor of the sax. The benefits are immediately apparent on Day By Day. Femi says, Listen to They Will Run and Better Ask Yourself, they are more jazz than anything Ive done before. Thats the effect of playing the trumpet coming out.

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Port City Music Hall
504 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
United States

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Music

Minimum Age: 21
Kid Friendly: No
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: No
Wheelchair Accessible: No

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Owner: Port City Music Hall
On BPT Since: Dec 19, 2008
 
Port City Music Hall
www.portcitymusichall.com