There’s a lot going on here in the Portland, Maine, music scene. I like to write about it.
Portland, Maine is home to a vibrant music scene, filled with talented musicians. There are plenty of places to find out about the big acts that are coming through town. That Portland Sound! is where you can find out what’s happening on the smaller stages around town. Write-ups, reviews, news, features – it’s all here.
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Hair of the Pig That Bit Ya
Don’t look now, but some of the most adventurous live music shows in Portland have been happening on certain Sunday afternoons at a little thing called the Hair of the Pig down in Portland’s Old Port. Ah, you know what? Fuck that. Go look. Right now. Go ahead, I’ll wait. And while you’re there, check…
Aedan MacDougall: Doin’ It One Show at a Time — But Some Shows Are Better Than Others
Records and tapes are cool, and streams sure are convenient, but for a lot of folks the show is the thing. Playing and hearing live music and experiencing that shared sense of community as it’s created right there in the moment, there’s a lot to be said for that, whatever the genre. Ed. note –…
Heckling the band: A True Story, starring Vapors of Morphine, Warren Zevon, and Paul Westerberg
So I went to see Vapors of Morphine last night at the Bayside Bowl and they were fantastic. Dana Colley is a sublime sax player; his phrasing and dynamics are something to behold, and hearing him play live is well worth the price of admission, whatever it may be. It was a helluva show. They…
Two Can’t-Miss Shows in Portland Tonight
Lots going on tonight for live music, with some pretty good shows at venues all over town, but two stand out, and if I play my cards right I can make both of ‘em. First up, we got Troy Hudson playing with Dan Capaldi over at the Orange Bike Brewery in the Bayside. It’s an…
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