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MusicViews at One Longfellow Square

These are MusicView columns from performances at One Longfellow Square in Portland, Maine. It's a cozy venue in the heart of Portland, a few yards from Longfellow's statue. OLS brings a fabulous assortment of singer/songwriters and groups to our lovely town. Check out their schedule at onelongfellowsquare.com.

Eilen Jewell is Beyond Delightful
Venue: One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME ~ September 9, 2013 ~
by Kimmy Sophia Brown
 Oct 17, 2013
Eilen is not only the Queen of the Minor Key, but a queen of songwriting. Her catchy, rockin’ songs have clever lyrics, and could probably lure the most introverted and demure librarian to cut loose on a table top. more
Amy Black - Powerful and Distinctive
Venue: One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME ~ September 9, 2013 ~
by Kimmy Sophia Brown
 Oct 17, 2013
Amy Black is what you could call a whole lotta woman. Bearing a slight resemblance to Trisha Yearwood, she opened for Eilen Jewell, all bright and brassy, with an acoustic guitar and a voice that could fill church rafters. more
Enthralling Performance by Ameranouche
Venue: One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME ~ August 24, 2013 ~
by Kimmy Sophia Brown
 Sep 1, 2013
Peter and I had just finished a long, hard day and found ourselves closing our eyes and flying off into a string-induced dream-scape. The more they played, the more united, joyful and intuitive they became. more
Winterbloom, Fragrant and Fair
Venue: One Longfellow Square Portland, ME ~ December 13, 2012 ~
by Kimmy Sophia Brown
 Jan 13, 2013
From their opening notes, and their body language, I could see they have unique musical styles that are joined together with love and humility to create the miracle of Winterbloom. Where should I begin? First, each one of them is beautiful. more
Lucy Kaplansky
Shares Big Heart and Great Songs
Venue: One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ December 8, 2012 ~
by Kimmy Sophia Brown
 Jan 10, 2013
I realized that her songs are not “one time listens”. They are poetry, and they contain messages within messages, like Matryoshka Russian Dolls. more
Rachel Ries, Sweet Opening for Anais Mitchell
Venue: One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ November 30, 2012 ~
by Kimmy Sophia Brown
 Jan 4, 2013
She had an atmosphere of purity that evoked a feeling of the prairie grass and the plains, the bitter winters and broad summer sun. She shone as she spoke and sang, and looked trustworthy. more
Outstanding Performance
by Anais Mitchell and the Young Man Band
Venue: One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME ~ November 30, 2012 ~
by Kimmy Sophia Brown
 Dec 20, 2012
It astounds me how some folks that are tiny in stature can have such immense presence. Ms. Mitchell is a petite little fireball, confident as Annie Oakley, taking aim with her guitar. more
Fishtank Ensemble Provides Peerless Performance!
Venue: One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME ~ September 30, 2012 ~
by Kimmy Sophia Brown
 Oct 27, 2012
This band is an amalgamation of individuals who steeped themselves in various genres, and like a fine restaurant, have a musical kitchen stocked with rare wines, exotic spices, tempting delicacies, and feasts for the ears. more
Fish and Bird Warble and Make a Splash
Venue: One Longfellow Square, Portland, ME ~ September 20, 2012 ~
by Kimmy Sophia Brown
 Oct 22, 2012
Fish and Bird’s songs were not predictable or ordinary by any means. Similarly to Joy Kills Sorrow, they look like a bluegrass or traditional folk band at first glance, but their style is more of a fusion of genres. more
Joy Kills Sorrow - and They Do!
Venue: One Longfellow Square, Portland ME ~ September 20, 2012 ~
by Kimmy Sophia Brown
 Oct 11, 2012
The band was comprised of award winning musicians, each one a stand-alone genius in their own right. The musical upshot was dazzling. more