• We know everyone's geeked up about that big rock photography exhibit at the PMA (congrats to MARK BESSIRE for getting that PMA gig, by the way — the "Sibilance" staff knows him for a music fan), but be sure also to check out an exhibit of local-rock photos by JOHN FAHNLEY that opens at the ADDISON WOOLLEY GALLERY on January 22. You might know Fahnley from his work with JOE S. HARRINGTON on the book Sonic Cool and the local rock mag Kapital Ink, or you might just know him because he's been kicking around the scene for decades. Called "It's Only Rock and Roll (But I Like It)," the show's a must-see for local-music fans.
• Oh, by the way, that's PETE DUBUC that's in GUNTHER BROWN. We referenced Pete Bolduc last week. He's a guy who owns a farm up in Poland. Don't ask.
• COHESIVE, a radio-rock outfit from Lyman, have recently moved out to Los Angeles to make their fortune. Looks like things are going well so far: In November they took home a LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARD for their single, "To the Stars." It's a pretty nice tune, like Rubyhorse, say, with a big singalong chorus and shimmering guitars. We say continued good luck to them (and remember us when you're famous).
• This Saturday at Slainte, ISOBELL play their first show as part of a four-band bill with GO BUTTON, the CLASS MACHINE, and FULL CONTACT KITTY. Ponomo honcho and designer HANNAH TARKINSON fronts the band, so you know they've got style.
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Former WCLZ morning host PETE BOLDUC has a new band: GUNTHER BROWN (not to be confused with the Boston-based Sucka Brown).
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Lynne Drexler's artistic path can not have been an easy one.
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Peaks and valleys are the name of the game with any showcase of too many songwriters that too many people attend, but by and large, Dead of Winter retains its status as a premier night of homegrown entertainment.
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- Portland music news: March 13, 2009
Pianist/composer FRANK CARLBERG releases his new The American Dream with a show at Woodfords Church April 23.
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We got a chance this weekend to finally see ALL THE REAL GIRLS in action and we were certainly impressed,
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