The heart-trip soundtrack of Martin England’s music is that of all great American troubadours; Americana, folk, roots rock, and occasional old school country. It’s the common language he shares with contemporaries like Ray Lamontagne and founding legends like Johnny Cash, equal parts light and shadow cast in emotionally-charged, heart-harvesting songs.http://www.martinengland.com/
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NEW ENGLAND AMERICANA NIGHT | Friday, September 30, 2011 | 8PM
THE LINE UP: SARAH BLACKER: Sarah Blacker’s music is a unique blend of acoustic rock, folk, and jazz with stand-out vocals and quirky yet catchy songwriting, that set her apart from other female singer/songwriters in her genre. http://www.sarahblacker.com/ JOHN COLVERT: John Colvert’s song lyrics are sparse but the stories speak a truth that is impossible [...]
READ MORE »Samuel James & Dana Gross | Thursday, September 29, 2011 | 10PM
SAMUEL JAMES is part Bill Withers, part Tom Waits, part James Brown, part Leo Kottke, and part P.T. Barnum. A roots troubadour of the highest order, James will sing you a song with raw, sweat-pouring soul, all the while playing the guitar with such commanding virtuosity you’ll swear he’s reinventing it. Then he’ll tell you [...]
READ MORE »Joe Mazzari - TONIGHT AT 10PM
Joe Mazzari is currently touring in support of his new cd, Chasing 61 Ghosts, with a talented backing band that includes Joe’s longtime band mate Bill Doherty (of the Daughters, Jacknife Beat) on bass and vocals, Ghosts producer Brian Coombes (of Tristan Park) on keyboards and vocals, Myron Kibbee (K.D. Bell) on guitar, and Eric [...]
READ MORE »Matt Meyer & The Gumption Junction | Friday, September 16, 2011 | 10PM
Join the growing number of Gumpys in watching “Portland’s Most Handsomest Band,” Matt Meyer and the Gumption Junction, playing a number of New Roots songs, Sea Shanties & Old Time Mountain Music. Matt Meyer-vocals, banjo, guitar Chris Beth-guitar, vocals Vince Nez- fiddle, vocals Nathaniel Meyer-upright bass, washboard, harmonica, vocals Vince Nez- fiddle Like them on [...]
READ MORE »Geoff Zimmerman | Thursday, September 15, 2011 | 10PM
Geoff Zimmerman is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Portland, Maine. His urban-folk/indie-rock style is eclectic, finding inspiration from anywhere in time and space. Geoff has been writing songs for over 10 years and has earned a bachelor degree in music. http://www.geoffzimm.com/
READ MORE »Andrew Merzi | Thursday, September 15, 2011 | 8PM
Merzi’s sound is a mix of country-blues and americana. His high energy guitar playing, heart felt lyrics and soulful vocals are conveyed sincerely in his performance style and caught the attention of the Timberland apparel company, who featured him as the Timberland artist for January 2011. Merzi tours New England playing taverns, small venues and private functions [...]
READ MORE »Tricky Britches | Thursday, September 8, 2011 | 10PM
Tricky Britches is a high-energy string band hailing from Portland, Maine. From their roots of playing heel-stomping old-time fiddle tunes they have progressed into a fusion of classic bluegrass, country, and folk rock. The band consists of Tyler Lienhardt on Fiddle, Seth Doyle on Mandolin, Jed Bresette on Bass, Ryan “Bear” Wilkinson on Banjo, and Nick Wallace on Guitar.
READ MORE »Dick Derry | Saturday, September 3, 2011 | 8PM
Weaving melodic riffs with acoustic & electric guitar, piano, & strings, he sings songs of love, loss, and whimsy. . http://dickderry.com/index.html
READ MORE »Art Opening and Music with Laura Dover| Thursday, September 2, 2011 | 5PM
BALLET: Figure series of prints of ballet positions in white conti on dark gray paper by Laura Dover. Stick around to hear her sing at 6PM!
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