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Who
Dominic Lavoie / Meghan Yates & the Reverie Machine / Matt Lajoie (Cursillistas)
When
Friday, March 5, 2010
5:00pm - free. just look up. - All Ages
Where
602 Congress St.
Portland, ME, USA 04101

A house show amplified onto Congress St in the heart of downtown Portland during the First Friday Art Walks!

Other Info
the Building Of Song during the First Friday Art Walk

Dominic Lavoie
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Meghan Yates & the Reverie Machine
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Matt Lajoie (Cursillistas)

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Who
Johnny Fountain / Aly Spaltro (Lady Lamb the Beekeeper) / Denise Dill / Meghan Yates / Amanda Gervasi
When
Friday, July 3, 2009
5:00pm - All Ages
Where
602 Congress St.
Portland, ME, USA 04101

A house show amplified onto Congress St in the heart of downtown Portland during the First Friday Art Walks!

Other Info
Johnny Fountain
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Aly Spaltro (Lady Lamb the Beekeeper)
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Denise Dill
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Meghan Yates
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Amanda Gervasi

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Who
Tower Of Song Fundraiser: Jesse Pilgrim / Johnny Fountain / Gabrielle Raymond (Anna's Ghost) / Blaque Boose
When
Saturday, May 16, 2009
7:00pm - donations - All Ages
Where
Sylvia Kania Gallery (map)
148 High St
Portland, ME, USA 04102

Gallery space across from Congress Square

Other Info
Fundraiser for the Tower Of Song Festival
Featuring Jesse Pilgrim, Johnny Fountain, Gabrielle Raymond (of Anna's Ghost), and Blaque Boose

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Who
Tower Of Song Festival
When
Saturday, May 23, 2009
12:00pm - FREE - All Ages
Where
Congress Square (map)
Congress and High St
Portland, ME, USA 04101
Other Info
Tower Of Song Festival - details here
Full lineup with info on each musician here.

Spencer And The School Spirit Mafia, Johnny Fountain & The Manes, Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Dilly & Sontiago, Samuel James, Chriss Sutherland, and Anna's Ghost

The music will begin at noon and end at 8 pm, with two 45 minute breaks throughout the day.

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Tower Of Song masterminds

Make sure to tune into WMPG (90.9/104.1FM in Portland) today from 3-5pm to listen to Liberation By Sound with DJ Roy. For the second half of the program he’ll have special guests John, Will, and Alicia from the Tower Of Song on the air, talking about their project and an upcoming festival in the works.

Will @ the Tower Of Song, March 2009 - photo by Bryan Bruchman

On the first Friday of each month, the streets of downtown Portland fill up with people taking advantage of exhibits, performances, and other attractions during the First Friday Art Walk. Since May of last year, the monthly festivities have had a soundtrack provided by local musicians, playing high above the street in John Fountain’s apartment as part of an innovative concert series known as The Tower Of Song. Live video from inside the room is projected on a window so that people on the street down below can see a bit of what they’re hearing, amplified out the windows and reverberating throughout the city.

Johnny Fountain and the Manes @ the Tower Of Song, March 2009 - photo by Bryan Bruchman

The March event included performances from Lady Lamb The Beekeeper and Johnny Fountain (who perform each month), as well as the band responsible for the name of this very site, Phantom Buffalo.

Lady Lamb The Beekeeper @ the Tower Of Song, March 2009 - photo by Bryan Bruchman

A recent Arthur Mag piece by Peter Smith explains a bit of the experience quite well, though it seemed quite a bit crowded during this latest concert. The Pine Haven Collective also visited last month. I wonder if this semi-private event could soon outgrow its humble beginnings – time will certainly tell, especially as the still-developing Tower Of Song Festival being planned for May gets closer.

Phantom Buffalo @ the Tower Of Song, March 2009 - photo by Bryan Bruchman

It was great to get a chance to see this from the inside after hearing it from the streets for so many months. Check out the full photo gallery. Thanks to Will Ethridge for inviting me up to take photos!

Who
Phantom Buffalo / Lady Lamb The Beekeeper / Johnny Fountain
When
Friday, March 6, 2009
6:00pm - FREE - just listen from the street! - All Ages
Where
602 Congress St.
Portland, ME, USA 04101

A house show amplified onto Congress St in the heart of downtown Portland during the First Friday Art Walks!

Other Info
from high above Congress Street in the Arts District of downtown Portland, listen on the street below...

Phantom Buffalo
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Lady Lamb The Beekeeper
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Johnny Fountain

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Who
Annas Ghost
When
Friday, February 6, 2009
5:00pm - FREE - All Ages
Where
602 Congress St.
Portland, ME, USA 04101

A house show amplified onto Congress St in the heart of downtown Portland during the First Friday Art Walks!

Other Info
Anna's Ghost

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Who
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper / White Light
When
Friday, November 7, 2008
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
602 Congress St.
Portland, ME, USA 04101

A house show amplified onto Congress St in the heart of downtown Portland during the First Friday Art Walks!

Other Info
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper + White Light blasted down Congress St during First Friday Art Walk!

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Who
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper
When
Friday, October 3, 2008
8:00pm - All Ages
Where
602 Congress St.
Portland, ME, USA 04101

A house show amplified onto Congress St in the heart of downtown Portland during the First Friday Art Walks!

Other Info

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