At 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6,

will perform at Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress Street in Portland. Like Sam Cooke, Dee writes about real life with true emotional poetry. His lyrics are set to toe-tapping melodies with horn charts channeling The Memphis Horns and 1970s-era Van Morrison. Also appearing is Ryan Montbleau. Tickets are $15-$25. For more information, call 207-956-6000.