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Bowling, beer, and ska music

by Betsy on June 10, 2015June 10, 2015

Friday night come down to Amigos for local, original ska

by Betsy on June 3, 2015June 3, 2015

Saturday night we’re at Geno’s!

by Betsy on May 5, 2015May 5, 2015

Scary stories on a school night this week!

by Betsy on April 20, 2015April 20, 2015

Back at it in Midcoast Maine this weekend

by Betsy on March 17, 2015March 17, 2015

This weekend: Back in Providence, RI

by Betsy on February 16, 2015February 16, 2015

A night in New Hampshire with ska legend, King Django

by Betsy on January 20, 2015January 20, 2015

Tomorrow night: The 2nd annual One Night Stand!

by Betsy on January 9, 2015January 9, 2015

We welcome Bloodshot Bill to Geno’s, 12/17!

by Betsy on December 2, 2014December 2, 2014

Black Friday we head up the midcoast to Rockland, ME!

by Betsy on November 26, 2014November 26, 2014

Tomorrow night at Bayside Bowl!

by Betsy on November 21, 2014November 21, 2014

It’s that time of year

by Betsy on October 17, 2014October 17, 2014

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Amigos: Portland, ME, United States; May 24, 2025; Amigos

Wook Nook: Norway, ME, United States; June 7, 2025; Wook Nook

Private Event - Wedding: Hiram, ME, United States; June 14, 2025; Private

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Get ready, Portland! This Memorial Day weekend, we

Get ready, Portland! This Memorial Day weekend, we’re kicking off summer on the @amigosoldport patio with a ska double-header you won’t want to miss. We’re teaming up with @nickandtheadversaries all the way from Boston for a high-energy night of ska, punk, reggae & more.

It’s a rare two-band patio show in the Old Port and the official, unofficial start to summer. See you Saturday night, May 24!

Great start to 2025 at @southpeakbasecamp today! H

Great start to 2025 at @southpeakbasecamp today! Happy New Year 🥳 #apresska

Unforgettable night celebrating El Grande’s 20th

Unforgettable night celebrating El Grande’s 20th anniversary at Empire with @rootsrhythmanddub, @theoutsiderspbr and The Pubcrawlers! We couldn’t have asked for a better show full of nostalgia, reunions, epic performances and overall incredible vibes.

Thank you ALL for your loyal support throughout the years. Without you, El Grande would never have made it this far. See you in 2025!! 🖤🤘🏻

Come celebrate 20 YEARS of original Maine ska with

Come celebrate 20 YEARS of original Maine ska with El Grande for this special anniversary show Wednesday night Nov. 27 (the night before Thanksgiving)!

We’re bringing in a crazy fun lineup and some of our closest band-buds to help us celebrate: @theoutsiderspbr, @rootsrhythmanddub & The Pubcrawlers. You don’t want to miss this!!

21+ | $15 ADV / $20 DOS

Get ready for a super high-energy, wicked fun night. See you there, Portland.

Join @chris_gironda and @the_farmer_josh as they

Join @chris_gironda and @the_farmer_josh as they play some @elgrandemusic songs acoustic at @downhillbagels.

TONIGHT we’re home in #portlandmaine on the @ami

TONIGHT we’re home in #portlandmaine on the @amigosoldport patio!
🌮+🍺+🎸= 🤩🤘🏻❤️

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10 things El Grande did in 2020 January 4, 2021
Next: Big Babe’s & Fury’s February 20, 2020
Saturday: Portland Ska Nite! October 14, 2019

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