[dog] and [pony] dvd release show

Nick and Krister of [dog] and [pony] celebrated the release of their volume one dvd of local bands with a release show at SPACE this Saturday. They mixed up a lot of interesting musical combinations, including this performance by Aly Spalto (Lady Lamb the Beekeeper) and the Jacob Augustine Band covering Dilly Dilly's Hollerin' Man (from my favorite album of 2009- "Of Art and Intention")



Dilly Dilly has also announced the end of her 6 month hiatus from music and will be returning to the stage with Lady Lamb the Beekeeper on February 2nd at Port City Music Hall.

Jesse Pilgrim also played this Saturday, turning in my overall favorite set, as his band (the Bonfire) careened through their distorted folk punk. Alicia and I were also lucky enough to get Jesse down to the Red Telephone on Sunday for a set of solo songs. I'm hoping to get the Red Telephone archives online again in the near future, so hopefully you'll be able to hear some of those songs soon.

More exciting Eternal Otter Record announcements coming up...

Johnny Fountain's Farewell Show

Johnny Fountain is leaving Portland for the winter to trek out to California, explore the open road, and trace the roots of Colonel Albert Jennings Fountain. But he will entertain the crowds of Portland for one final night before his return this summer.

So, come down to the EMPIRE Dine & Dance from 6 to 10 pm tonight for an open mic event hosted by the legend himself. Johnny and his friends (possibly including Waisely Lighthead and Minnie Pistola of the Panda Bandits) will play for your enjoyment- all free of charge! Bring your guitar, rattle, or mandolin and join the fun!

[dog] and [pony] win best music video award for Lady Lamb the Beekeeper

Our friends over at [dog] and [pony] took home an award last week for best music video at the Portland Phoenix Short Film Fest. Their video featured Lady Lamb the Beekeeper performing "Comet Flies Over the Underbelly" live at the Tower of Song Festival.

Check out an article about the award-winning video here. And then watch it over at the [dog] and [pony] site.

Want a free Lady Lamb the Beekeeper Live Track?

You can download (for free!) an epic 10-minute live take on Lady Lamb the Beekeeper's "The Nothing". The song is best known as the rap sandwiched in the middle of the drum-heavy "Pennylicks", but here it is stripped down to a banjo-driven ballad.

All you need to do to get your hands on this download is to take this Eternal Otter Records' Customer Survey. The whole thing takes less than a minute!

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper LIVE @ SPACE

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper will be headlining tonight at Space. It has been awhile since she has treated Portland to a live performance, so you should go see what new tricks she has up her sleeve. She will also be joined by the Mumlers, who have the trusted guarantee of rocking according to our friends over at the Pine Haven Collective. Should be a great night of music!



Tower of Song also continues this Friday at its new location across the street (aka the Building of Song). Head down to Congress Square during the Art Walk to hear music from Johnny Fountain, Lady Lamb the Beekeepeer.... and Portland Legend, Moses Atwood! Moses has been in Asheville for the last couple of years, but now he is back in Maine and we are extremely excited to be hosting his homecoming!

Ghost Town

It's Halloween and there are plenty of places to go to show off your costume and hear some great music.

If you're looking for a great party with lots of high-class cover band action, you'll want to trick or treat down to SPACE. Darien Brahm will be performing as the Velvet Underground and Phantom Buffalo will be taking on Devo. There will also be performances by "The Fall", "The Cramps", and "The Misfits".

If you are looking for a Sci-Fi spin on your Halloween, Spencer and the School Spirit Mafia will take you on an intergalactic musical journey down at the EMPIRE.

Have a Haunted Halloween!

Building of Song Tonight

The Building of Song (formerly the Tower of Song) returns to Congress Square tonight from 5:30 to 8 pm. There will be live performances from the 5th floor of the Congress Building (above the State Theater) by Johnny Fountain, Hanifa Washington, and Dominic Lavoie. Enjoy the music, Enjoy the Art Walk!

Speaking of Art Walk- there are a couple of great shows going on that deserve your attention. First, at the Sylvia Kania Gallery you can go "Down the Rabbit Hole" with an exhibit of Alice in Wonderland inspired artwork. Then head over to SPACE Gallery and have the Pine Haven Collective draw a portrait of you for the very reasonable price of $20. It's gonna be a fun day!