Top 10 for Portland store Jan. 23-29: 1. Various artists, “Chimes of Freedom: the Songs of Bob Dylan” 2. “Paranormal Activity 3” DVD) 3. “Real Steel” (DVD) 4. “50/50” (DVD) 5. The Black Keys, “El Camino” 6. Adele, “21” 7. Ani DiFranco, “Which Side Are You On?” 8. Skrillex, “Bangarang” (EP) 9. Lamb of God, […]
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Eat and Run: South Portland House of Pizza
Right on! This neighborhood pizza and sub shop gets its role just right.
Indie Film: Documentary looks at Fenway using stories, emotions of fans
My wife and I have this plan for when I die. After I’m cremated, she will smuggle some ashes into a Red Sox game and sprinkle them onto the field at Fenway. Sure, she’ll probably be Tasered for throwing a mysterious white powder at a sporting event, but I’m sure she, as the forbearing wife […]
CD Review: From cabin in foothills, band plays indie-rock tunes of isolation, hope
‘Ratpig’ is a six-song record by a Portland band called ‘if and it.’
What Ales You: In Peak’s all-Maine brew, malt stands up to hops
I was at RSVP on Forest Avenue trying to find Peak Organic’s Simcoe Spring Ale, which I missed last year but heard was great, or Peak’s Mocha Ale, which I saw on Facebook and sounded intriguing. Neither was on the shelves, but I did find a 22-ounce bottle of Peak’s Local Series Maine edition, so […]
Hot Tickets and Cheap Thrills, Feb. 2, 2012
• HOT TICKETS Music and Nightlife: Jack’s Mannequin tops bill ALT-POP ROCKERS Jack’s Mannequin will play tonight at the State Theatre, heading up a triple bill that also includes Jukebox the Ghost and Allen Stone. WHEN: 7 p.m. today WHERE: State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland HOW MUCH: $23 INFO: (800) 745-3000; statetheatreportland.com Art and Theater: Reception for […]
Making Noise: Out standing in a field, Garcia Conover finds his inspiration
All proceeds from sales of ‘Birches Lo’ go to Chewonki.
Talking the talk box with Stan Sheldon
The bassist on Frampton’s huge hit album reflects on it then and now.
’70s: Total mayhem!
The ’70s on the big screen were dominated by disasters, gratuitous sex and violence and extremely scary extraterrestrials. Oh, and disco.
Peter Frampton LIVE!
To mark the 35th anniversary of “Frampton Comes Alive!’, Peter Frampton will play the album in its entirety at a sold-out show at the State.