# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at BPM (Portland, ME) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: ELLEN PIERONI & the ENCYCLOPEDIA of SOUL LIVE at BPM Wednesday, April 8th 2026 show at 7:00 PM PWYC jazz sesh to follow at 9:00 PM! Ellen Pieroni - alto sax Adam Bronstein - guitar Jacob Nicholson - keys Nate Kalnitz - bass Isaiah Gethers - drums ABOUT THE BAND: Ellen Pieroni is a soul jazz saxophone player and multi-instrumentalist from Buffalo, NY. She has been playing the saxophone since she was 8 years old, and has been a side woman in a multitude of bands (including Folkfaces and Buffalo Afrobeat Orchestra) for over a decade. Pieroni’s smooth-infused soul jazz band Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul, or EoS, was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered as one of three “jazz stand outs” for the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest, where Felix Contreras said that “soul jazz is alive and well with…Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul.” Although the group is inspired by artists such as Grover Washington Jr., King Curtis, and the Crusaders, EoS puts an emphasis on new original music. The sound is driven by Pieroni’s captivating and soulful melodies, supported by thoughtful improvisation from all members over deep pocket grooves. “When [Ellen] takes her solo, it really warms my heart because I hear the same soulfulness of Cannonball, or any of the sax players who played with Ray Charles back in the 50s, or the more contemporary alto saxophonist David Sanborn.” - Felix Contreras, NPR’s All Things Considered Pieroni has released two albums with EoS: The Encyclopedia of Soul, Vol. I (2023) and Soul Vacation (2024); with a third album recorded and on its way. The band has played the GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance, the Rochester Lilac Festival, and the Erie Blues and Jazz Festival. EoS has shared the stage with Bernard Purdie, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and BoomBox; and Ellen had a reel of hers shared by Vulfpeck with the caption "800 grit sandpaper... smooth.” - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/ellen-pieroni-and-the-encyclopedia-of-soul-at-bpm-portland-me/200029894236525 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, jazz, contests, art, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Blue Portland Maine - **lat**: 43.65343 - **long**: -70.2655 - **full address**: Blue Portland Maine, 650A Congress St,Portland, Maine, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at BPM (Portland, ME) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d4e3c4c42e3a9e1f753330d116209533f47896d1324d68f8316fb4c4015d004b-rimg-w1200-h1800-dcedebe0-gmir?v=1775263705 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at BPM (Portland, ME) being held? - **A:** Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at BPM (Portland, ME) takes place on Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Blue Portland Maine, 650A Congress St,Portland, Maine, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at BPM (Portland, ME)? - **A:** Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at BPM (Portland, ME) is organized by Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at BPM (Portland, ME) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. 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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