Band of Horses
There might be no other band that was able to channel the generational anxiety in those early millennial years and turn it into such powerful and inclusive art quite like Band of Horses. Band of Horses fashioned gorgeously ragged epics, Ben Bridwell’s high-flying vocals and eccentric enunciation floating like a specter that felt like prelude to a dream. Full of profundity, truth and sometimes just homespun advice on how to live, Band of Horses songs have become anthems and touchstones for fans. Emotionally intense, both on a personal and elemental level, the songs for Band of Horses’ sixth album, Things Are Great, find Bridwell more autobiographical than he’s ever been on record, detailing the nebulous frustrations and quiet indignities of relationship changes and what a person will do to make things right. And what you do when you can’t. Band of Horses is composed of Bridwell, longtime members Ryan Monroe and Creighton Barrett and new members Matt Gentling on bass, and guitarist Ian MacDougall. This fresh chapter finds the band recapturing the raw emotion and unpolished punk-rock spirit of its early days. The songs on Things Are Great document the connections in Bridwell’s life that have shifted, or remained. An epic album, Things Are Great is not an exercise in nostalgia or regret. It’s closer to the classic pattern of the hero’s journey, one where Bridwell doesn’t locate those elusive answers but does find himself in the end, providing hope that all of us can do the same.
City and Colour
Over the course of six studio albums, Dallas Green has compiled a canon ripe with songs born of adoration and devotion amassing a legion of fans worldwide and garnering him 3 JUNOs, including two Songwriter of the Year awards, plus 1 Triple Platinum, 2 Double Platinum, 1 Platinum, and 1 Gold certification at home in Canada. Alongside these accomplishments, Green has been awarded Platinum-certification for all four of Alexisonfire’s full-length records. City and Colour’s last studio album A Pill For Loneliness – released on Green’s Still Records, an imprint of Dine Alone Records – debuted at #1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart, his 4th consecutive chart-topper in Canada. His previous #1 LP If I Should Go Before You made serious waves internationally debuting at #16 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Chart and #5 in Australia where Green’s LP Little Hell was certified GOLD. In 2014, Green collaborated with international superstar Alecia Moore (aka P!nk) on a new project titled You+Me. The duo’s acclaimed Platinum-certified first record, rose ave., debuted at #4 on the U.S. Top 200 Chart, #1 in Canada, #2 in Australia culminating in memorable performances on The Ellen Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Green was personally invited by Alice in Chains to perform alongside Metallica, Korn, members of Soundgarden, Jane’s Addiction, Nirvana and other legendary artists when the Seattle quartet were honoured as the recipients of the 2020 Founder’s Award from the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop). In 2022, Green was honoured with the SOCAN National Achievement Award at the JUNO Awards in recognition of his philanthropic contributions to music education in Canada music education in Canada.
$1.00 from each ticket will be donated to The Dear Jack Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer and their families to improve their quality of life from treatment to survivorship.
It’s not easy to find live music in the wintertime 
But at Andy’s, we’ve got you covered Tuesday-Saturday! 
Come in tonight for Blues Jam, good beer & great fun 
Live music performed on the terrace!
SEPT 10TH: Jim Gallant
SEPT 14TH: Melissa Procida
SEPT 21ST: Andrea Fawcett
SEPT 28TH: Jim Gallant
A Mid-Week Party to Break Up Your Work Week!
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Tuesdays 6PM-10PM at @theportlandzoo
TUESDAY BLUESDAY!!!!
We’re bringing the blues back to Portland!!
Come enjoy an ice cold @corona & listen to some live blues
7-11pm // every Tuesday
It’s an open mic, but for DJs. Bring your Records, CDs, or Controller. All formats/genres are welcome. Every Tuesday at Flask Lounge with select resident hosts each week.
Sign-ups start at 8:30 pm sharp. For specific questions please join the Open Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/127970240746459
The Dogfish open mic has been a tradition for over a decade now. They’re active nearly every Wednesday from around 7:15 to 11. Everyone is welcome!
Jazz night with Portland’s trumpet king, Marc Chillemi. He brings his A-list of jazz masters. Classy music, food, and cocktails.
Wednesday means Custom House Gang at Andy’s!
Check out the laidback sounds of Dave Beam, Rob Weiner, and OB O’Brien along with their friends as they play a mix of tunes for your listening pleasure.
Wednesday April 3rd at Andy’s Old Port Pub.