Record Collector Magazine reviews Cerberus Shoal 7"

The prestigious UK magazine Record Collector has reviewed Eternal Otter Records' Cerberus Shoal 7" single in their most recent issue. It reads:

Part of Eternal Otter [Record]'s Death, Rebirth & Transformation series - dedicated to the resurrection of lost recordings - these acid-folk forays into harmony and plainsong are lifted from an unreleased suite of songs called The Ongoing Ding, committed to tape back in 2004. Capturing Cerberus Shoal's ragbag cabaret in scintillating form, these excerpts fuse plenty of abstract yip and twang. Lustful vocal incantations help forge an otherworldly flux betwixt the fired minds of agents Crosby (David) and Comus. Great find.

You can order the Cerberus Shoal single and the rest of the Death, Rebirth & Transformation series here.

Also, keep in mind that tomorrow marks the release of our 2nd vinyl series, Mystic Chords of Memory, with performances on a moving train. The show starts at 5 from the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. Jesse Pilgrim, Samuel James, D Gross, and Over A Cardboard are all set to perform in celebration of their vinyl releases. Tickets available at Bull Moose in Portland and online here.

Interview on WCSH Channel 6

Check out this interview I did the morning of July 4th for a wrap-up of the Building of Song Festival, and some information about the upcoming Eternal Otter Records Train Show.



Tickets for the Train Show are now available at Bull Moose Records or online here.

Tonight! Building of Song Festival Fundraiser

We are hosting a Building of Song Festival Fundraiser tonight (10 pm) at Slainte. Come down for performances by Meghan Yates, D Gross, Jakob Battick, Jesse Pilgrim, Don Dumont, Town Founder, and more! Many of the performers will also be covering songs by Leonard Cohen, the spiritual godfather of the Tower of Song/Building of Song Project. Admission is by donation and goes to supporting the performers at the Building of Song Festival.

News Update: Building of Song

Check out this great article about Saturday's Building of Song Festival in the Portland Daily Sun.

Also take a listen to this podcast recorded on last week's Liberation by Sound. DJ Roy interviewed Alicia and me (Will) about the Festival, and our effort to raise money to pay the performers.

After you are done listening, please send us a donation through Kickstarter! We have 3 days left to raise $265.

Meet the Vendors: We Are X

The Building of Song Festival is taking place Saturday, July 3rd from noon to 8 pm. Besides an absolutely incredible Line-up of musicians, the Festival will also feature an Arts Fair in Congress Square Park. We'll be profiling each of the Art Vendors every weekday between now and the Festival. We now present We Are X:



We are thrilled to welcome We Are X to the Building of Song Festival. The fashion and design collaborative recently opened a store front in the Eastland Hotel, and we hope the Festival helps bring attention to their incredible space. They offer tintypes, unique reconstructed clothing, and hand pounded copper jewelry. But you really need to see their creations to grasp how awesome they are - so come down to the Festival and discover some truly innovative art.

We Are X

Meet the Vendors: Robyn Wiley

The Building of Song Festival is taking place Saturday, July 3rd from noon to 8 pm. Besides an absolutely incredible Line-up of musicians, the Festival will also feature an Arts Fair in Congress Square Park. We'll be profiling each of the Art Vendors every weekday between now and the Festival. We now present Robyn Wiley:



Robin is both an artist and a practitioner of Usui Reiki, a healing discipline. Her collage work, which will be on display at the Building of Song Festival, reflects a sense of unity and spirituality. Her pieces mix photography and text to present inspirational messages.

Meet the Vendors: Janz Jewels

The Building of Song Festival is taking place Saturday, July 3rd from noon to 8 pm. Besides an absolutely incredible Line-up of musicians, the Festival will also feature an Arts Fair in Congress Square Park. We'll be profiling each of the Art Vendors every weekday between now and the Festival. We now present Janz Jewels:



Janet of Janz Jewels first started bending wire and soldering over 30 years ago, but other commitments forced her to put the hobby on hold. Luckily for us, she rediscovered her passion for making jewelry and has created an impressive collection of one-of-a-kind pieces. Janet primarily uses sterling silver in her designs, but also likes to use bronze and copper. Whatever the materials, her pieces are all elegant creations. As a Maine artist, she also sells only the pieces of seaglass she finds on the beautiful, sandy beaches of Maine. Come down to the Building of Song Festival and see what you find.

Janz Jewels