Drummer/vocalist Sam Kapala talks about the band and its new record.
Aimsel Ponti
Staff Writer
Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town library when she was 6 years old. She bought her first Rolling Stones record at a flea market when she was in 7th grade and discovered David Bowie a year later. She's a huge fan of the local music scene and covers it along with national musical happenings in her column. You'll also find her out and about absorbing live music and shopping for vinyl at local record shops and flea markets. Aimsel regularly appears on the News Center Maine TV show “207” to preview upcoming concerts.
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Making Noise: Taking name from Dr. Seuss, if and it giving two CDs a whirl
Guitarist Evan Parker talks about releasing two CDs about the same time and the band’s sound, among other things.
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Making Noise: Pop open new CD for taste of Dark Hollow Bottling Company
The band’s songs are painted with Americana, bluegrass, rockabilly, folk and rock.
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Fiona Apple sings her heart out in a hot Portland show
The way she breathes fire in one moment and then brings it down with a moody ballad is what makes her such a compelling performer.
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Making Noise: Enriching, positive music of Cuba inspires band, CD
Two members of Primo Cubano reveal what makes the Portland-based band tick.
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Making Noise: Rustic Overtones get personal with ‘Cult’
Vocalist/guitarist Dave Gutter talks about the band’s new record and the big CD-release show at Port City Music Hall next week.
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Making Noise: Fogcutters bringing big band back to its lowdown roots
The band boasts 13 horns and a five-piece rhythm section, along with the vocals of Stephanie Davis and Chas Lester.
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Review: Bonnie Raitt lights up Merrill
Living legend Bonnie Raitt released her 19th album, “Slipstream,” last month, and her tour brought her to Merrill Auditorium for a sold-out performance Thursday night.
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As usual, Williams makes it personal
‘In the Time of Gods’ is home to 10 songs with themes of current social issues, including personal responsibility in helping to change the world, politics and turmoil.
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Making Noise: Heart Shaped Rock takes its music in many directions
Singer Sheridan Giordano answers questions about the band’s history, music and radio airplay.