Monthly Archives: March 2015

To Infinity And Beyond!

The Band Apollo. Hailing from Portland, ME this band of strapping men have become somewhat locally famous. They’ve been nominated by The New England Music Awards for Best Maine Artist for 2014. Snaps for them! Let us meet the strapping men: There’s Jonathan Johnston on lead vocals, Jonathan Truman (JTru) on drums, keyboard and Ben […]

Meghan Clark-Country Girl Wonder

Alright. I will be the first one to admit that I am really not a big fan of country music, but as I am trying to represent a wide array of local music here I suppose that means that country deserves to have its moment, too. So if a country music act is going to […]

Nocturnem: No Rules Acoustic Jam Session Rocks

Last Wednesday, after a delicious day at the beach with my dogs, I just happened to stumble upon a most magnificent discovery. It was this: acoustic open jam night at Nocturnem. Like, what? How? WHY? Yes, folks, it is true. On the second Wednesday of every month you can bring your instruments-guitar, harmonica, percussion, fiddle, […]

Mix-Tape Series: Side A-Open Mic At Paddy’s

Here’s the scene: It’s about 9:30pm on March 3rd, it’s just started snowing-again-I’m at Paddy Murphy’s, it’s deliciously warm, I’m enjoying a nice IPA and the sensational Sam Chase is doing a sound check. It’s open microphone night, the atmosphere is friendly, comfortable, and the crowd is welcoming and diverse. I could feel the promise […]