Music

Game of Cat & Mouse

With Acoustic Coffee as home base, a group of musicians make some noise
Perhaps the best argument that Acoustic Coffee is a good thing is the simple fact that an undeniable and unique community of musicians has claimed it as their own.

By SAM PFEIFLE | March 29, 2006

Portland scene report, March 24, 2006

Sibilance
Geno's memorial show recap; Muscle City Productions gives up the fight; Empty Space has empty space for musicians

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | March 22, 2006

Kneel down

Vertigod ain’t exactly benevolent
At Vertigod shows, girls punch each other in the face. At least that was the reported highlight after the band’s March 4 show.

By SAM PFEIFLE | March 22, 2006

Portland scene report, March 17, 2006

Sibilance
Now Transmissioin, Hi-Fivin' White Guys, Radiation Year, and Seekonk poised to issue new releases; plus, JD's Medicine Hat forms

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | March 15, 2006

Phantoms in the night

It’s time for everyone to get Buffalo’d
I’m here to tell you right now that Phantom Buffalo are the best band in Portland. Hands down.

By SAM PFEIFLE | March 15, 2006

Portland scene report, March 10, 2006

Sibilance
Ocean launches coast-to-coast tour; Jerks of Grass re-tool; Poverty returns to Portland.

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | March 08, 2006

Up to the Challenge

Portsmouth-area musicians drop 160+ albums (in one month)
The RPM Challenge asked area artists to write and record an entire 35-minute album in just 28 days; shockingly, 220 bands and solo artists signed up, and more than 160 albums were delivered.

By SAM PFEIFLE | March 08, 2006

Portland scene report, March 3, 2006

Sibilance
Diesel Doug and his truckers get kudos fit for a King; As Fast As follow-up; Shoal's Sutherland takes a new gig

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | March 01, 2006

Sophomore effort

Local Nothing give it the old college try
As our popular society gets more complicated and faster paced, Local Nothing, among the best of a slew of young bands to come out of the Saco/Thorton Academy area, seem almost quaint for their blitzkrieg guitars and shouted vocals.

By SAM PFEIFLE | March 01, 2006

Singin' it for themselves

Portland's gay-friendly atmosphere leaves gay clubs holding the mic
If you think that the live music scene in Portland’s gay bars is dominated by karaoke, you’d be dead ... right!

By TONY GIAMPETRUZZI | February 23, 2006

Bands' best

Local musicians select their bands' top performances
We all have killer stories about our best nights out in Portland, but now is not the time for your stories.

By AMY MARTIN | February 23, 2006

Expose yourself

Festivals can be good for band marketing
Music-industry conferences offer bands networking opportunities, and the public a chance to see a lot of acts in a short time, but you have to know what you're looking for.

By ROBYN GREEN | February 23, 2006

Eclectic venue

Where does your favorite band like to play?
Distinct from readers' annual "Best Of" votes on their favorite venues are the opinions of the artists who play in town; where do they like playing the most?

By AMY MARTIN | February 23, 2006

Guitars ‘R Us

Stores pushing for customers
For years, the retail musical instrument landscape has been relatively unchanged here in Greater Portland; s oon, however, local musicians will see an increase in the number of options.

By SAM PFEIFLE | February 23, 2006

Get musically smarter

A how-to for finding music you don’t yet know you like
The biggest hurdle local and independent bands face is getting you, the consumer, to try them just once.

By SAM PFEIFLE | February 23, 2006

Portland scene report, February 24, 2006

Sibilance
Geno's plans tribute to patriarch; As Fast As hits the fast lane; Matt Newberg and Mark Nelson doin's

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | February 22, 2006

Beautiful locals

What if good new music was right on your TV?
Remember when there was music on MTV? Now I check in occasionally to see if Real World er Ruthie’s finally been put in rehab.

By SAM PFEIFLE | February 23, 2006

Portland scene report, February 17, 2006

Sibilance
Emilia Dahlin tour update; Local Nothing's sophomore effort; Threads at SPACE

By EDITORIAL | February 16, 2006

Fully Bully

Doug Cowan’s club emphasizes the literate indie pop they’ve always done best
Somewhat quietly, Doug Cowan’s band, Bullyclub, has stuck around long enough to become one of the Portland scene’s elder statesmen.

By SAM PFEIFLE | February 16, 2006