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THIS WAY’s Honky Tonkin’ Holiday Show – Empire Dine & Dance – 12/08/12

Band of Horses / Jason Lytle – The State Theatre – 12/08/12

Mathew\’s Science Fair – Mathews – 12/06/12

Dear Leader / the Chums – Empire Dine & Dance – 12/06/12

Lady Lamb and Kaki King Played SPACE [12.4.12]

Predictably, Lady Lamb The Beekeeper had an excellent, crowded show at SPACE Gallery, which she always talks about as being her home venue (we’ll never forget that time she hushed a sold out, talkative crowd there before she was even very well-known locally). It’s always great to see her back on that stage, and last night was no exception. Solo and playing a borrowed guitar (from Jeff Beam), she tore through a set of favorites and newer songs to a hyper-attentive audience, and even announced that she’ll be back to play the venue in March to celebrate the release of her first studio album.

Headliner Kaki King may not have had the hometown advantage, but that didn’t get in the way of playing a strong set with numerous guitar changes, and even sharing a performance using a new Moog-crafted acoustic guitar. Check out some photos from the show below.

Photos by Bryan Bruchman.

Kaki King / Lady Lamb the Beekeeper – SPACE Gallery – 12/04/12

Mal Blum / Zoe Boekbinder / Lisa/Liza / Speaker For The Dead – Flask Lounge – 12/03/12

Mal Blum / Zoe Boekbinder / Lisa/Liza / Speaker For The Dead – Flask Lounge – 12/03/12

Pearl And The Beard and You Won’t Played SPACE [12.2.12]

We’re starting to really get used to – and enjoy – these shows where bands take it to the crowd, be that on the floor, or on chairs, benches, bars, etc. Last night at SPACE Gallery was certainly one of those. Though Brooklyn band Lucius had to cancel, the two acts still on the bill truly made the most of the night. You Won’t opened and won the crowd over, going off-mic and singing from the middle of the room for a portion of their set. Later, headliners Pearl And The Beard did the same, even inviting their friend Lady Lamb The Beekeeper (who opens for Kaki King at the same venue tomorrow night) to close out the night with a song she’d helped the band to write. It was definitely a fun night with a room full of friendly, appreciative (and attractive, according to PATB) people. More of these, please.

Photos by Bryan Bruchman.

Trampled By Turtles / Spirit Family Reunion – Port City Music Hall – 12/02/12

SPACE Gallery and State Theatre Present: PEARL & THE BEARD / Lucius / You Won’t – SPACE Gallery – 12/02/12

Slippery Sunday, What To Do Tonight

What, did you think that just because it’s Sunday and a soggy day that you get to stay in for the night? Think again. Two shows in the Arts District are sure to get the crowds out. Port City has Trampled By Turtles (whose name we just can’t get past, but they do seem quite popular) with the excellent Spirit Family Reunion opening.

If you prefer a little more indie pop with your folk, down the street at SPACE Gallery is a triple bill of some of our favorite bands, all of whom have a knack for putting a big smile on audiences’ faces. Pearl and the Beard have become a Portland staple over the last few years, and You Won’t have made a number of trips up to the area from Massachussetts, but Brooklyn’s Lucius are new to Maine, and definitely worth checking out. (Unfortunately we just heard that Lucius won’t be able to play due to sickness). Watch the BreakThru Radio videos below to get a preview of what’s in store for tonight.

sold out: Steve Earle (solo, acoustic) – Port City Music Hall – 12/01/12

Smashing Pumpkins / Five Knives – The State Theatre – 12/01/12

School of Seven Bells and Twin Sister with Moon King – SPACE Gallery – 12/01/12