I bring you early October tidings and three resplendent shows for your live listening pleasure. But first off, a bit of news. Under the heading of “when one door closes, ” I report that this will be the last printed version of Face the Music. I’m pleased as punch, however, to add that this kid […]
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DVD Releases
NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY “FAST FIVE,” starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. While it might be difficult for the average cinephile to muster up much enthusiasm for yet another entry in the multi-million-making “Fast and the Furious” franchise, we must confess that the fifth time’s the charm in this case. Director Justin Lin displays an […]
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From the Editor: Empty pockets – but you can rock it
Classic rock fans have lots to look forward to during the next couple of months, as some of the best albums of all time are being reissued with enough extra material to make even the hardest of the hard-core satisfied. In the wake of last month’s “Nevermind” by Nirvana, and following in the trend started […]
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Off Beat: The Flaming Hips
Falming hoops and much more are happening at Maine Hoop Day on Saturday in Brunswick.
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Indie Film: Fledgling Portland film fest offers lots of Maine product
When you think about it, isn’t it strange that Portland doesn’t have a prestigious film festival to call its own? I mean, we’re Portland, for cryin’ out loud — hip, young, artsy, a thriving filmmaking community. But the big Maine film festivals reside in places like Waterville (pop. 15,000, Maine International Film Festival), and Camden […]
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Hanson makes its way back to Maine on a ‘Musical Ride’
The band will make a stop at the State Theatre on Tuesday night.
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Making Noise: Mouth Washington plays rock you can sink your teeth into
A Q&A with guitarist Maxwell Hansen talks about the band’s influences and the connections they want to make with listeners.
