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By Hilly Town, on January 31st, 2011%
This Thursday, February 3, at Flask Lounge (117 Spring Street, Portland). The free, 21+ party starts at 8pm, and you’ll get to celebrate with the musicians and get warmed up in time for the 3rd round of local music randomness happening on February 19th at SPACE Gallery. Read on for music from 5 of . . . → Read More: 48 Hour Music Fest 2 Music Released
By Hilly Town, on January 14th, 2011% Who 48 Hour Music Festival 3 When Saturday, February 19, 2011 9:00pm – $10 – 18+ Where SPACE Gallery (map) 538 Congress St Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoThe 3rd Annual 48 Hour Music Festival is here! 30 artists from different Portland bands of all genres will be randomly shuffled into 6 supergroups, announced on Thursday afternoon. From there, each band has exactly 48 hours to construct and practice a 25 minute set of material, culminating in this 9pm Saturday performance. This entirely new pool of local talent, featuring members of Huak, the Rattlesnakes, Covered in Bees, Planets Around the Sun, Falls of Rauros, The Travelling Trees, Antiseptic, Conifer (and more!), will be tested by a need for teamwork and a couple of sleepless nights. Each year, the 48 Hour Music Fest has proven to be one of the most exciting and creative nights of the year and a sold-out show so buy your tickets in advance! Sponsored by D.L. Geary Brewing Co.
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By Hilly Town, on February 8th, 2010% Who 48 Hour Music Fest 2 When Saturday, March 6, 2010 9:00pm – 18+ Where SPACE Gallery (map) 538 Congress St Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoThe line up is once again an absolutely incredible (and NEW) pool of local talent. This years fest features members of favorite local acts such as: BATSHELTER, BRENDA, JOHNNY CREMAINS, MINK WILDE AND THE GENTLEMAN CALLERS, OCEAN, THE CHICKADEES, HARU BANGS, MONEYCASTASIA, ESPERANZA, AN EVENING WITH, ANTISEPTIC, CRYPTIC OVERCAST, MARIE STELLA and more!!
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By Hilly Town, on February 8th, 2010% Who 48 Hour Music Fest double album release party When Thursday, February 18, 2010 7:00pm – FREE – All Ages Where Flask Lounge (map) 117 Spring St Portland, ME, USA 04101 Other InfoFollowing the momentum of the 48 Hour Music Fest in Feb. of 2009, the bands involved immediately took to the studio to record 6 mini albums of the material they had written. Working with engineer Marc Bartholemew at Acadia Recording, the final step for documenting this great music accomplished. It has become a total length equating to a DOUBLE album! Featuring: Knocked up by Wolves, Prism Camp, Mexicutioner, Snack Island, Vicious Blow, and The Ways of Man. Come celebrate with the musicians from last year and meet the musicians lined up for this year! Free. February 18th, 7pm @ Flask!
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By Hilly Town, on June 5th, 2009%
We spent a marathon pin-making night with Kris Johnsen of Emblem Studio (and additional help from Jess from SPACE) getting ready for the debut of the Portland Pins project this weekend. Stop by Eli-Phant (253 Congress St., Portland) tonight on the First Friday Art Walk for the opening of their Unkle Thirsty exhibit and . . . → Read More: Spin Me Right Roundup [May 30-June 5]
By Hilly Town, on February 6th, 2009% Happy First Friday, Portland! Did you know that HillyTown has a Facebook group now?
Portland Maine music and internet news:
After a few false starts and soft openings, the Port City Music Hall is officially holding their grand opening tonight with a sold out show by the Derek Trucks Band. The band has new video . . . → Read More: The Weekly Roundup, First Friday Edition (Jan. 31-Feb. 6)
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