# Event Details - **Event Name**: Alma June and the Persian Cats / Bird Week / Emily Irving @ [the square] - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Help us give a warm welcome to Bird Week touring up from NY to make their debut at [the square]!About this EventJoin us at [the square] as we kick off a northeast tour featuring Alma June and the Persian Cats + Bird Week, including stops in Providence, Allston, and Brooklyn!ALMA JUNE AND THE PERSIAN CATSand BIRD WEEKwith EMILY IRVING@ [the square]34 Preble StreetPortland, ME5PM DOORS / 6PM SHOW$12 adv. / $15 doorALL AGES formed in 2024 as a group of music students at the University of Southern Maine who bonded over a mutual appreciation for bending genres and defying the expectations of conventional songwriting. Soon after their inception, they won the college’s annual Battle of the Bands competition, which earned them an appearance on WMPG’s long-running radio show Local Motives. Their captivating live-on-air performance got them on the radar of Equal Measure Arts, a local nonprofit who supported the band in recording their debut album at Monaco Studios from 2024–2025, as they developed their sound and fleshed out their line-up. The group’s sonic palette is an eclectic blend of musical styles that breaks down rigid genre boundaries. Although it never sidesteps nostalgia, their inventive sound is difficult to compare. The seven-piece features jazz-influenced vocals; classical fingerstyle guitar; neo-romantic viola stylings that weave into free-flowing beats; and intricate upright bass lines juxtaposed with a mournful multi-phonic horn section. In the band’s first year, they performed for enthusiastic audiences at many local venues, including SPACE Gallery and regular appearances at the Apohadion. They have also participated in fundraiser showcases for Equal Measure Arts at Mayo Street Arts, Blue Portland Maine (in partnership with WMPG), and All Roads Music Festival. is an indie rock band from Kingston NY built around the songwriting of lead singer Justin Hatch. Originally beginning as a solo project during the COVID pandemic, Bird Week morphed into a collective unit upon the members’ return to college. Their sound extends from simple, lo-fi pop songs to sprawling progressive arrangements, covering ground from noisy post-punk to heartfelt indie folk. Binding it together is a strong sense of melody and emotional honesty reminiscent of bands such as Pavement or Car Seat Headrest. They have released 3 studio albums. is a folk rock singer-songwriter based out of Portland, Maine, crafting playful and heartfelt songs to mirror, mystify, and mend. Her debut record ‘Secret Music World’ is out now. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b00ec100-110d-11f1-beef-a18d27c3085a-rimg-w925-h740-dc151515-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b04ed740-110d-11f1-871e-b7b4ae9ee06a-rimg-w1011-h740-dcd6d1ee-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b0968ea0-110d-11f1-beef-a18d27c3085a-rimg-w985-h740-dc2c0605-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/alma-june-and-the-persian-cats-bird-week-emily-irving-the-square/100001983819116380 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, music-festivals, contests, nonprofit, live-music, art, pop - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14.64, max: 14.64, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: the square - **lat**: 43.6578896 - **long**: -70.2608102 - **full address**: the square, 34 Preble Street, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Alma June and the Persian Cats / Bird Week / Emily Irving @ [the square] - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3c69fef0376a1bc4eae215e2a44e5a40b77b417a1bcd16b897477da85bde5cd0-rimg-w1024-h1280-dc8cdce8-gmir.jpg?v=1771888625 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Alma June and the Persian Cats / Bird Week / Emily Irving @ [the square] being held? - **A:** Alma June and the Persian Cats / Bird Week / Emily Irving @ [the square] takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at the square, 34 Preble Street, Portland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Alma June and the Persian Cats / Bird Week / Emily Irving @ [the square]? - **A:** Tickets for Alma June and the Persian Cats / Bird Week / Emily Irving @ [the square] are priced at USD 15 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 15 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Alma June and the Persian Cats / Bird Week / Emily Irving @ [the square]? - **A:** Alma June and the Persian Cats / Bird Week / Emily Irving @ [the square] is organized by [the square]. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Alma June and the Persian Cats / Bird Week / Emily Irving @ [the square] is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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