A top Portland destination for live local music, including some touring acts. The room is big and spacious with plenty of room for dancing. A wide range of music is played here, from the Blues to Pop music, Americana, Bluegrass, as well as recurring shows like The Maine Dead Project, and other colorful revue-style shows. Set only a block away from Monument Square, Portland House of Music & Events is an important cultural institution and well worth a visit.
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Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of show.
Doors at 7:00 pm | Music starts at 8:00 pm.
21+
What the Dance presents
⋆.˚✮ SLEAZE FREAKS: AN INDIE SLEAZE DANCE PARTY ✮˚.⋆
Let’s party in the sleaziest and sweatiest way possible
Portland! Grab your leather jackets, skinny jeans, eyeliner, and cigarettes as we dance to all your favorite indie rock, electroclash, and alternative hits
Portland House of Music
Friday, March 7
9pm
21+
YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE / GET TIX NOW ON WHATTHEDANCE.COM
We will be spinning the best of The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Dare, LCD Soundsystem, The Hellp, Snowstrippers, 2hollis, Crystal Castles, and so much more!
It’s an indie sleaze revival @thedanceparties
Tree at Phome w/ Murcielago, Trawl & Sythe
Teenage Bottlerocket
That’s reflective, wistful, and dare we say a little mature. (“It felt good to sing that one,” says Carlisle.)
With more than 100 original songs already in their catalog, how does the band stay motivated when they’re eight records deep?
“We’re always in competition with ourselves,” Carlisle explains. “The real competition is between me and Kody. It’s like, ‘You wrote a song that destroys everything else on this record. Let me try to do that to you real quick. How’s that feel?’ And then he comes back and one-ups me.”
“It’s all about the songs,” he continues. “The songs carry this record all the way. That’s not to say there are bad songs on our other records—we have a hard time releasing a shitty song. But these songs are especially great. You know ALL’s best-of record where Allroy is dissecting a musical note? I felt we kind of tapped into that record in a great way, not in a ‘Oh no, they’re experimental now!’ way. This is a Teenage Bottlerocket record through and through, but there’s a lot of hidden elements.”
Carlisle’s pride about Sick Sesh! is obvious, but he’s not the only one who loves the album.
“Fat Mike called me and said, ‘Hey, this is your best record,’” Carlisle recalls. “I said, ‘Cool, thanks for noticing.’”
With Sick Sesh! ready to drop, Teenage Bottlerocket will return to the road once more throughout 2021 and beyond, and you can expect to hear plenty of new tracks peppered into their already high-energy sets. Given that the band is already two decades old, however, is there any chance of the band slowing down? Carlisle shoots that idea down right away.
“I want to have the best next 10 years,” the singer says. “We’ve grinded the grind. Now we get to actually enjoy being a band, and not think too much about different ways to try and ‘make it.’ We’re riding this wave we built ourselves. I wanna surf it for another 10 years.”
Well, there you have it: The three things in life you can always count on are death, taxes, and Teenage Bottlerocket. But before Carlisle signs off, he has a question for all the fans out there:
“What’s your favorite Teenage Bottlerocket song?” he asks. “Bzzt! Wrong answer. It’s on this record, you just haven’t heard it yet.”
MakeWar is a mighty Voltron that’s equal parts Venezuela (Jose: Guitar, vocals), Colombia (Edwin: Bass, Vocals) and Florida (Greg: drums). These are dudes that have overcome the third world poverty and squalor of Brooklyn and Florida to forge one of the most dynamic punk records in years, which they did at Hopatcong NJ’s own Barbershop studios with the help of Brett Romnes of I am the Avalanche and The Movielife fame. After shipping demos back and forth from Brooklyn to Portland to New Jersey, they finally got it all together and wrapped Get It Together in February of 2019, and get it together they certainly did. In fact, after they finished writing and recording Get It Together, Greg got it so together that he took off to become a doctor of the mind. No mind, though. They enlisted the more than capable Alexandro Serritiello on the skins and now, MakeWar is re-Voltron’d and charging harder than ever.
To summarize here, MakeWar is THE punk band for today’s increasingly polarized MAGA world: Furious, multicultural, packed with revolutionaries, friends to those in the cages, behind the walls and trapped in Florida, lovers and repurposers of classic art and style, from punk, to aughts-era-emo to art film to Los Fucking Crudos. When Get It Together drops on November 1st, 2019 hold onto your hats. They’ll be touring extensively with Lagwagon, face to face and NOFX. These guys may not be the ones to personally usher in the revolution, but they’re damn sure gonna be the soundtrack.
Borderlines: “With a hole in the wall and a divvied-up heart, it’s the time that we spent that kept us apart. I’m ready to cut you out.”
Somewhere in the swirling mash of guitars during the outro of “Cut You Out,” the opening track of Borderlines’ new EP “Repair Kit,” you can hear those words spoken by guitarist/vocalist Matt Anderson. It’s a fitting introduction to a blistering, introspective pop-punk earthquake by the veteran musicians.
The second single, “Okay, Socrates,” has guitarist/vocalist Andrew Rice take the reins with a harmony-laden yet gloomy tale of isolation. It’s a combination that works as a perfect follow-up to 2023’s “Keep Pretending,” the Portland, Maine quartet’s first proper full-length that made its way onto several Best of the Year lists.
The 4-song EP “Repair Kit” will be available February 14th (Valentine’s Day) via Mom’s Basement Records.
The Sophomore Beat – Hi, Technology 15 Year Anniversary Show w/ Moments Of, Adulting, and Toby McCallister & The Sierra Sounds
DOORS 6PM SHOW 7PM | $20 | 21+
The Sophomore Beat – Hi, Technology 15 Year Anniversary Show w/ Moments of Adulting, and Toby McCallister & The Sierra Sounds
DOORS 6PM SHOW 7PM | $20 | 21+
Indie songwriter Hazlett was born and raised in Australia but if the past few years are anything to go by, he’s very much bloomed in Sweden. An old friend, one big break-up and playing Oasis’ “Wonderwall” in pubs three nights a week was the unplanned cocktail of moments that saw him throw adulthood to the wayside and venture to the other side of the world. While he was up in Sweden Hazlett’s unique brand of “Indie Ballroom Folk” really came to life after spending time with his close friend and now collaborator Freddy Alexander. A lot has changed since then and what started as just writing songs to “figure out some things in his head…” has now become a whole world of music and beautiful detail to move through. Even though the nerves never quite go away, there’s this newfound quiet confidence to the troubadour from the land down under. You may not have met, but sometimes when you’re listening to Hazlett he feels like the only friend you’ve ever had.
Abby Powledge is a Nashville based, 20 year old singer-songwriter from Texas. Abby had her first breakout moment in May of 2024 when her song “spoiling me” found the ears of millions on TikTok and captivated listeners with her gentle, poignant songwriting. Her follow up single, “the way that i am,” marked a true watershed moment for Abby, going viral online with over 80k+ creates, tens of millions of views across media channels, and now over 3M+ streams. The song received praise from a variety of tastemakers and artists, including John Mayer who introduced the song on his LIFE Channel on SiriusXM by saying “when I heard it, I was reminded about how great a song can be when it’s played on just an acoustic guitar with a voice”.
Her latest releases “to be held” and “forgive” have continued to outline this new era for Abby, turning new listeners into true fans. With her debut EP on the horizon and a slew of upcoming tour dates, Abby’s momentum has no sign of slowing and she is poised for a breakout 2025.
March is Women’s Month and we’re celebrating at PHOME by bringing women in music in Maine together for a special benifit show for Safe Maine Abortion Fund!
BAIT BAG:
Seasick from the news cycle? Seeking release? Join BAIT BAG and find catharsis in their post-riot grrrl anthems, jagged dance breaks, and tight harmonies.
Founded in 2018 by Fiona Robins, Claire Donnelly, and Courtney Naliboff, BAIT BAG has shared the stage with punk and indie legends Deerhoof, Screaming Females, Rough Francis, and Weakened Friends, and made friends and fans from New York to Machias.
Midnight Breakfast:
Midnight Breakfast is an indie-soul sextet based in Portland, Maine. Originating from Orono, Midnight Breakfast
began as spontaneous late-night gatherings among college friends. From these humble beginnings, the group has
become a dynamic musical ensemble. Current members include Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandes (vocals), Reggie
Kollman (drums), Benjamin Flanagan(bass), Loren Pinkham (saxophone), Evan Dickson (guitar), and Myles Kelley(keys). Initially covering pop standards and funk tunes, they recorded their self-titled debut album during quarantine and released it in January 2021. In 2023, the band returned with their EP Bleeding Red, an exploration of grappling with life’s complexities and the quest for clarity amidst uncertainty. Over the past four years, the group has traveled across the East Coast and provided support for notable artists such as Sammy Rae & The Friends, Upstate, Stolen Gin, and Bermuda Search Party. With their unique blend of groovy melodies, kaleidoscopic improvisation, and blissfully jazz-kissed vocals,Midnight Breakfast delves into themes of love, self-discovery, and the universal search for meaning.
Louisa Stancioff:
Born and raised in rural Maine, Stancioff has emerged as a gifted writer with a cinematic eye for richly detailed, emotionally-charged character studies. A nomadic soul who spent stints living in Alaska, California, New York, and North Carolina before returning home to Maine, Stancioff grew up learning
traditional Bulgarian music from her paternal grandfather’s side of the family and reveled in singing
American folk and roots tunes with her friends. Now settled in Warren, Maine, Stancioff released her
debut album “When We Were Looking” in April 2024 with Yep Roc Records. She has toured it
extensively through the US, opening for renown bands such as Darlingside, Blitzen Trapper and Pokey
Lafarge.
March is Women’s Month and we’re celebrating at PHOME by bringing women in music in Maine together for a special benifit show for Safe Maine Abortion Fund!
BAIT BAG:
Seasick from the news cycle? Seeking release? Join BAIT BAG and find catharsis in their post-riot grrrl anthems, jagged dance breaks, and tight harmonies.
Founded in 2018 by Fiona Robins, Claire Donnelly, and Courtney Naliboff, BAIT BAG has shared the stage with punk and indie legends Deerhoof, Screaming Females, Rough Francis, and Weakened Friends, and made friends and fans from New York to Machias.
Midnight Breakfast:
Midnight Breakfast is an indie-soul sextet based in Portland, Maine. Originating from Orono, Midnight Breakfast
began as spontaneous late-night gatherings among college friends. From these humble beginnings, the group has
become a dynamic musical ensemble. Current members include Jennifer Shevlin-Fernandes (vocals), Reggie
Kollman (drums), Benjamin Flanagan(bass), Loren Pinkham (saxophone), Evan Dickson (guitar), and Myles Kelley(keys). Initially covering pop standards and funk tunes, they recorded their self-titled debut album during quarantine and released it in January 2021. In 2023, the band returned with their EP Bleeding Red, an exploration of grappling with life’s complexities and the quest for clarity amidst uncertainty. Over the past four years, the group has traveled across the East Coast and provided support for notable artists such as Sammy Rae & The Friends, Upstate, Stolen Gin, and Bermuda Search Party. With their unique blend of groovy melodies, kaleidoscopic improvisation, and blissfully jazz-kissed vocals,Midnight Breakfast delves into themes of love, self-discovery, and the universal search for meaning.
Louisa Stancioff:
Born and raised in rural Maine, Stancioff has emerged as a gifted writer with a cinematic eye for richly detailed, emotionally-charged character studies. A nomadic soul who spent stints living in Alaska, California, New York, and North Carolina before returning home to Maine, Stancioff grew up learning
traditional Bulgarian music from her paternal grandfather’s side of the family and reveled in singing
American folk and roots tunes with her friends. Now settled in Warren, Maine, Stancioff released her
debut album “When We Were Looking” in April 2024 with Yep Roc Records. She has toured it
extensively through the US, opening for renown bands such as Darlingside, Blitzen Trapper and Pokey
Lafarge.
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