Ian Fitzgerald

Blue 

650A Congress St, Portland, ME   (view map)

A trio of songwriting sets mark the night at Blue. That affair starts at 6 with the earnest acoustic folker JAMES DAY LEAVITT, whose songs, as first heard on the debut album recorded at Ron Harrity’s Forest City Studio, reflect delicately on his intimate life experiences. He’s followed by the New England-traveling Americana guitarist IAN FITZGERALD, whose Elvis Costello-tinted country-folk is anchored by his ability to turn a phrase. SAMUEL JAMES — who I hear really brought it in last week’s 48 Hour Music Festival — and DANA GROSS finish up the night with a set at 10 pm. Free, with drink minimums at 650A Congress St. 207.774.4111.