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  • Up Portland — Sidenotes w/ Thomas

    Piano savant Frank Glazer (b. 1915 – d. 2015) led a life of discipline and discovery, trapped in the gilded cage of passion. Chasing a horizon only he could see – Frank’s kind heart, exuberant spirit, and talent left an indelible mark on this world.  A master of his craft and a loving soul, Frank…

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  • Up Portland — Sidenotes w/ Thomas

    February, when winter holds its breath… But, fire still burns in the hearts of musical Mainers. A fantastic way to build rapport in any creative community, open mic nights help venues and artists embark on a symbiotic future, sensitive to each other’s needs. Bound to be a staple at any competent venue, performers of all…

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  • Up Portland – Sidenotes w/ Thomas

    This is my debut article, so a proper introduction is due. My name is Thomas – writer, musician, and shameless blond. New England-born, my family moved to Maine when I was four years old, settling in Falmouth.  It’s the only childhood I’ve known, but I can say the last twenty years have been a fairytale.  …

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  • Mainebrews N’ Musicreviews – THE GUILLOTINE WITH THOMAS H.

    What a week for Maine, what a week for metal and hardcore. A far cry from silver trumpets, Portland rolled out the blood-red carpet for Cruel Hand, razing Geno’s to the ground – Okay, rewind… Concert reviews are cool, but what about a PARKING review? Imagine: It’s Saturday evening, and not only is Geno’s sold…

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  • Mainebrews N’ Musicreviews – THE CHOPPING BLOCK WITH THOMAS H.

    It’s not ‘easy’ pursuing music, but I would wager that it’s effortless — like chasing a high… or someone you love. Music suffuses the spirit the way blood runs through your veins. Beyond the music, toil and sweat yield the unthinkable — Proud home to Sacred Profane Brewing; Saco Valley United; Gumskab; Mankala; and of…

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  • Mainebrews N’ Musicreviews – THE CHOPPING BLOCK WITH THOMAS H.

    GASOLINE DREAM – “Cannon Fodder” Take cover, Gasoline Dream just exploded! Heating up for their 9/20 show with metalcore titans, Converge – the Southern Maine outfit returns with a lethal speedball: Cannon Fodder – Three songs, one tirade – burning with rage and scorn. Chipped shoulders, bilious screams, and the influence of Eyehategod are everywhere.…

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  • Mainebrews N’ Musicreviews – THE CHOPPING BLOCK WITH THOMAS H.

    It’s been a heavy week… not that I’m complaining! Sorry, I told the band and P.G. I’d write this sooner, but I’ve been playing Pokemon Emerald like my life depends on it… Enter Glass Prison – A year ago they crash-landed onto the scene – debuting a cold, calculating sound reminiscent of Architects, Bury Tomorrow,…

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  • Mainebrews N’ Musicreviews – THE CHOPPING BLOCK WITH THOMAS H.

    Death’s Hand – Life in Decay You gotta play the hand you’re dealt… so fuck it! Cantankerous, bitter – Bangor outfit Death’s Hand return with “Life in Decay” – five deathcore anthems that’ll leave you grieving… Making their mark with Unbalanced (2022) – these veterans were quick to cement themselves as a deadly new name…

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  • Concert review: Escuela Grind, Capra ‘right the ship’ in Portland

    If you thought playing in a metal band was therapeutic before having a terrible week, just wait until after. Despite rumors and cancellations, Escuela Grind punctuated their East Coast campaign with a lethal performance at Geno’s Rock Club on Saturday. With the flames of drama hot on their heels, Escuela tore into town, threading the…

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  • Le’cha – Mango Season Instagram Post

    Cheers to Mango season!🧡🥭 By the time Spring rolls around, Mainers are FED UP with the cold! But in Thailand, March is the heart of mango season — a time of bounty and bliss ☀️From the trees to the markets, the whole country turns orange, bathed in a🌅 golden glow. *** Nutrient poor, Sago is…

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