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Ye + Haru Bangs + Batshelter

Music Seen
Who was the least idiosyncratic band at Bubba’s last Thursday? Maybe the (not breaking up, but going on academic hiatus) duo Haru Bangs, who were the only act in plainclothes, but who also unfurled dynamic, punishingly loud fits of drum and effects-mauled guitar which will either strike you as utterly alienating or as novel, dizzying bits of well-composed chaos?

By CHRISTOPHER GRAY | November 04, 2009

Get ready

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Details on the Rustic Overtones release and more

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | October 28, 2009

Kill The Karaoke, featuring Trainwreck

At Empire Dine & Dance, Wednesdays @ 9 pm
Since its invention in Japan in the early ’70s, karaoke has become an international pastime.

By DAN CLARK | October 28, 2009

Music Seen: El-P

At the Asylum, October 8
Nearly two weeks ago hip-hop legend El-P visited Maine for the first time.

By SONYA TOMLINSON | October 21, 2009

Cut to the Bone

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Eleven heavy-rock bands are now vying for a $10,000 prize being offered up by radio station 106.3 the Bone.

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | October 21, 2009

Kicking around town with Roy Davis, Lost on Liftoff, and more

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Sideman supergroup Frederick have decided to make a record. Except they don't have the dosh.

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | October 14, 2009

Music Seen: Brad Hoshaw and the Seven Deadlies

At Hogfarm Studio Annex, October 12
Frost-inducing temperatures finally hit Southern Maine on Monday, but there was mulled wine to help keep warm at the Hogfarm Studio Annex.

By BRIDGET M. BURNS | October 14, 2009

Local-only jukeboxes and the all-ages Hub

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Fear not, underage music lovers!

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | October 07, 2009

Music Seen: Sufjan Stevens + Marie Stella

Port City Music Hall, October 2 | SPACE Gallery, September 29
The ironic thing about Sufjan Stevens's belated debut in Portland was that a big show for this town is an intimate event for him.

By CHRISTOPHER GRAY | October 07, 2009

First annual We Push Buttons Festival

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The successful first-annual WE PUSH BUTTONS: ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL wrapped up on Saturday night.

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | September 30, 2009

Music Seen: Book Of The Dead, Apocryphonic, Surreal Vision

At Geno’s | September 24
With as many talented musicians as there are in Portland, the occasional "super-group" is inevitable.

By DAN CLARK | September 30, 2009

Music Seen: Ogre's farewell show

At Geno's, September 12
It's never easy saying goodbye to a friend.

By DAN CLARK | September 23, 2009

Wonderdrug wonders reunite

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Are you ready for COLEPITZ to be back?

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | September 23, 2009

Music Seen: The Record Family

At the Silver Spur (Mechanic Falls), September 12
When the economy suddenly found us working Saturdays, Saturday night out became all the more important. Enter the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls.

By BRIDGET M. BURNS | September 16, 2009

Music Seen: Ghosthunter, Antiseptic, + Shabti

At Geno’s, August 29
Lewiston's Ghosthunter are generally classified as "punk," but their songs often veer into doomy sludge-rock reminiscent of bands like Electric Wizard and Sleep.

By DAN CLARK | September 09, 2009

Anna's Ghost haunts the Empire

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Maybe it's a blip on the radar screen, but there seems to be a renewed interest in the music video lately. TWISTED ROOTS have been garnering attention for their "Hollow Earth" effort and we're big fans of the bare-chested LEFTOVERS that splash through "Telephone Operator."

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | September 09, 2009

Machigonne Festival wrap-up

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The MACHIGONNE FESTIVAL was a major success, despite the best efforts of Hurricane Danny.

By PORTLAND PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | September 02, 2009

Music Seen: Roots and Tendrils

Worth the drive
Belfast as a destination just got more desirable with the addition of Roots and Tendrils. Nestled downtown, the light from the plate-glass windows and lush landscaped front lawn complete with brilliant colored chairs and lawn sculptures invite anyone heading down to the stone's-throw-away waterfront to peer inside.

By SONYA TOMLINSON | September 02, 2009

Music Seen: [dog] and [pony]

Coming to a computer near you, anytime
Let's face it — it's hot, we're poor, and we're lucky to be stealing our neighbor's wireless. When you can't muster the energy to go out in these dog days of summer you can go to the best attended venue not only in Portland, but worldwide: the Internet.

By SONYA TOMLINSON | August 26, 2009

Holy Boys and Sea Captains

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• The HOLY BOYS DANGER CLUB are making a real go of it. They've made a video for "Criminal," off the Lessons for Liars EP from earlier this year. GUY MANLY VIDEOS , who crafted the Cambiata documentary, did the filming. Check the brand-new www.holyboysdangerclub.com to take a peek.

By PORTLAND MUSIC PHOENIX STAFF | August 26, 2009

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