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Just over 2 years ago, Jesse Pilgrim hung up his Pecos Bill identity and formed a full band (The Bonfire) behind his punk-folk tunes. Now, frustrated by the rigors of leading a rock band and pissed off about the political climate in our great state of Maine, he’s revived the name with a distinctly new angle. Meet the new Jesse Pilgrim, because Pecos Bill Aint Dead. Listen below or download here.
If you’ve been enjoying the (stunningly good) new album – Trial & Error – and looking forward to its big release show this Saturday at SPACE, savor it while it lasts. Pilgrim says this is for real, now he’s a Hiphop artist. With gutsy (deserved) slaps in the face of our current governor, an ode to weed, and a striking look at the sad state of American life and what sounds like a warning that we “better start holding out a helping hand,” he’s outdone himself even just three songs in this new direction. The beats are simple and reminiscent of early Beck, but the political bent is what we’ve come to expect from Pilgrim. Bring it on. Last week was incredible , starting with the loudest, most intense band possible (Haru Bangs) was absolutely the right idea. See for yourself in a couple weeks when [dog] and [pony] debut the first episodes of their HillyTown Presents concert video series. In the meantime, let’s keep things moving with the shows. Round 2 of HillyTown OFFStage is tomorrow! 7pm, free, all ages, with free pizza (in very limited supply) so get there early. Check out the poster!
This poster was very generously designed and printed by Kris Johnsen / Emblem Studio. Tomorrow’s show will start with Jesse Pilgrim (fun fact: Derek Gierhan, drummer for Haru Bangs, returns to OFFStage this week to keep the beat for Jesse! – get a cool video preview courtesy the kind gents at [d]&[p]), followed by Dan Wholey of Boston collective Earth People Orchestra (and friends), and headlining are Panda Bandits. Who, you ask? Well, last time they appeared onstage in Portland (at SPACE, for Johnny Cash Night), they looked like this. I’ve heard they have some surprises in store for tomorrow. Read on for tonight… In an effort to help spread the word about the Tower Of Song Festival happening this Saturday, May 23rd, this is an introduction to the artists who will be performing above the corner of Congress and High throughout the day. Photos by Bryan Bruchman, interviews by Will Ethridge. The first performer of the festival will be Jesse Pilgrim. He kicks things off at noon. What is the most mysterious album you own? Describe your favorite sound not made by a musical instrument. Have you ever written a song inspired by a dream? What was the song about? For more info on the Tower Of Song Festival, visit their info page. |
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