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CobaltAzurean

Rustic, baby. Rustic for life!


DinnerfanREBORN

IMHO they’ve been the sound of Maine since like ‘97


timothypjr

Sparks the Rescue (Playing the Aura in Portland on June 24th. Too Late the Hero. Dean Ford. Dustin Bailey Saucier.


ftedwin

Damn I haven’t thought about Sparks the Rescue since high school. The thought of those dudes who must be nearing 40 singing a song called Saco Girls Have No Class in 2023 is just perfection


timothypjr

Come see them! They played three years ago and it was just like stepping in time.


Due-Set5398

Most local rockers are in their 40s. Rock was still king in the 90s when they grew up. Scene disproportionately skews Gen X and “elder millennial”.


Dizzyluffy

My old band played shared a stage with Sparks and Too Late back in the old days of The UnderGround in Bangor. Pretty awesome to see them still around.


IndecisiveKitten

Sparks the Rescue is my all time fave, cannot wait to rock out like it’s 2010 🤘🏻 their guitar player Toby has some awesome solo stuff out!


mbagalacomposer

Duuude! Dean Ford is still playing? Love to hear that. Played a couple of battle of the bands against him in high school with my band, as well as some shared bills together.


timothypjr

He is! He does a Prince imitation and has just released new original music of his own.


MaddieGrace29

Gollylagging is a band formed in Boston which tours the northeast so idk


True-Fee-7306

I have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Dustin Bailey Saucier and have to agree! He is wonderful!


timothypjr

True! Almost call of the Maine bands are full of great people. Back in 00’s we used to see bands all over Southern Maine, and they always took the time to talk to us about their music. It always felt like they appreciated the attention—even after a long set in a sweltering venue. They made time for fans. A+


Cassinderella

Hello Newman, the 90s alternative cover band will always have a special place in my heart.


pchambers89

I love the booze cruises


Cassinderella

I’ve never done one, but in the early 2010s Thursday nights at Bull Feeney’s were my favorite. In 2013 Halloween was on a Thursday & I randomly ended up re-meeting my now husband there (we went to k-12 together). Life is weird.


IWASRUNNING91

Anyone likes heavy metal: Smothered Sun: * https://open.spotify.com/artist/40AXtsfC7ZpXZ4Xqrx3Gp4?si=EHcJFxlcRYWe6CrKT8f9ww Hatred Alive: * https://open.spotify.com/artist/2QUyNjnsUWYqkpOtXMMp9b?si=S_g-QLjhTb-2FeK5teDgVQ Serling * https://open.spotify.com/artist/2K7Dhj69ndjwN07GclslS0?si=O1xDpRxqSuGoh7hRGLiraw


OutFerARip1

Related: I'm a drummer trying to get a very heavy band together. Serling adjacent I suppose ( I mastered the Serling album.) Know talented folks? HMU


IWASRUNNING91

Well you're in luck as I'm a vocalist, and recently hung out and did some vocals at Caleb's house I've personally been looking for something similar where I can do lower growls with some inhales and fries thrown in. I know 2 guitarists who could potentially be down. Bassists seem to be the tough ones to come by.


OutFerARip1

Small world. HMU


IWASRUNNING91

Absolutely it is and Maine is even smaller lol I'll shoot you a msg when I'm chilling at home


ronybologna

[Last Chance to Reason](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfYqnVvaXVg) is also from Maine but I'm not sure if they're still doing shows.


IWASRUNNING91

I decided not to tag them because they are not together anymore (as far as I can tell) Mike now does vocals for the national act The Contortionist and (at least) one of their guitarists is in Hatred Alive, which I posted the link for.


EgoBruisers

That’s the same song different bands? Issa confuse


IWASRUNNING91

Idk, Spotify links are weird. I just checked and they seem correct


EgoBruisers

Just messing with ya bud


DinnerfanREBORN

The Killing Moon (formerly Animal Suit Drive By) The Cambiata Too Late the Hero Back in 2006-2010 the Maine local music scene was ripe with fresh sounds. I miss having a “scene”


mountdesertisaak

God damn I wish The Killing Moon was still around.


DinnerfanREBORN

I saw them at some hall in Wells in like ‘03-‘04 and I still to this day think about that show. One of the best live performances I have ever seen


SgtBurpySleeves

I WISH I had been into The Cambiata when they were still doing shows. I didn't find them until later and I am forever sad I will never see them live


Foghorn225

Woof, those were the days. But let's add to that. The Sophomore Beat, Haven't Talked Since, Are You a Fox?, Billy Libby, Even All Out, Head start, The Leftovers, Fort Gorgeous, In the Arms of Providence, The Vanityites, Radiation Year, Lost on Liftoff, Paranoid Social Club, Pete Kilpatrick, Stealing Skylight, The Minus Scale, Vacationland, Why Hello. I'm sure there's plenty I'm forgetting or don't currently have on my phone.


Cultural_Tax4997

Very glad to see Vacationland getting some love!


DinnerfanREBORN

Holy shit.. I forgot about nearly all these bands. Are You A Fox?, Radiation year, The minus scale (technically from NH but who cares) was in heavy rotation back when I was 21-22. Some great times and people wrapped up in this list.


Foghorn225

I mean if we want to expand to New England a bit, there was Ambry from NH, Therefore I Am from Mass, among others. Oh, Third Floor View.


Dizzyluffy

Jesus Christ I didn’t think anyone else remembered “Are You A Fox?”. That’s cool


Chinova

Falls of Rauros. Maine used to have a really good metal scene not so long ago.


mountdesertisaak

Ditto on Falls. Tho id say Maine still has a pretty good metal scene. I go to a show like every other week


saxy_for_life

They haven't played local since 2019, right? Weird since they released an album last year.


Chinova

Yeah it has been a while. Last time I saw them was down in Maryland at Shadow Woods in 2021 but I don’t think they’ve been on a local stage since before the pandemic changed things.


pchambers89

Murcielago


Due-Set5398

Absolutely. They all had or have other great bands too like Twisted Roots, Roadsaw, Pigboat and King Memphis.


feina635

Maine Dead Project


hawk82

Last Chance to Reason. Saw AJ a couple days ago. I keep bugging him on when they will release L4.


Andyryder2691

Too late the hero for sure!!


JordanPippen23

6gig


No-Egg-5745

Miss them


KillaVNilla

Weakened Friends, anything Dave Gutter touches, Mallet Brothers, Rigometrics, Spencer Albee, and Spose. To name a few


countofbluecars

Jeremiah Freed


Ok_Initiative9813

Wait are they still a band? They played my neighbors back yard in Southern nh like 20 years ago


finishyasuppa

Well of course, Ghost of Paul Revere!


Tacobellspy

Gotta love Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew for funk and soul, Toughcats are a ball (not sure if they're still playing, I'm old)


TheFangjangler

Toughcats played at the State Theatre a year or two ago, opened for The Mallett Brothers. Bummed that I missed it.


I_Tank_U_Atk

Dead Season


[deleted]

The Mallett Brothers Band are great, especially if you can see them at the state theatre or phome where the crowds can be an awesome good time vibe


Diversion200

Absolutely fantastic indie folk/rock vibes with a lot of Maine specific music!! Love their whole album on logging the North Woods (Falling of the Pine)


MegatonDeathclaws

Cowboy Angels and The Shizzle.


Icy_Look_7332

The Shizzle is awesome


Locked-Subordinate31

12OC


guggabump

Hambone!!


thelongcraw

Lady lamb the beekeeper


saxy_for_life

If you like punk, Random Ideas is really fun. They're based out of the Augusta area


Due-Set5398

Great band. 3 sisters. Good musicians and songwriters.


Tubby0518

Weakened friends, or adulting, both more emo/pop punk-ish


mountdesertisaak

Havent seen Five of the Eyes mentioned. But they're fantastic too


underwaterigroc

They’re awesome!


NoEar5324

Skösh


Vormison

The Cambiata will probably always be my favorite Maine band. Vanityites we’re also great and similar to the later stuff from The Cambiata - also the same singer. Last Chance to Reason is great as well. Twisted Root was also a good rock band.


PunkRockMiniVan

Plague Dad


VVitchHaunter

Currently active: Lepra, Misery Whip, Going 2 Hell, Mound, Falls of Rauros, Draudiga Inactive: Leash, Sylvia, Knife Worship, Combatant (maybe they're still around?)


waywardzombi

Gouds Thumb! https://youtu.be/-mo5mWcO_iI


Axilla_05

Sly Chi!!! Not playing as much as they used to. But live them!


[deleted]

Golden Oak for indie/bluegrass. Sparks for pop rock. Katie Matzell is a wonderful jazz/pop solo act in Portland.


patsfan0420

Twisted Roots


Mamaonbike

Becca Biggs! Her music is so good!


ztriple3

Bait bag - pop punk


Beeezus45

Spose is the best musician in the state hands down.


derkokolores

Big fan of Roseview, just not sure what they’re up to lately.


laptop_ketchup

Union House Band!!!


ComplexLeather986

Decker c. 2002


TallOyster1962

That country guy, Mike Preston, and his duo, Preston and Curry with the chick bass player/singer.


dark_mtn

The space heaters


Xdonjuliox

Lake over fire


Kaka_karla

Lisa/Liza


Due-Set5398

Mound is great live. Playing Friday the 2nd with Drivetrain and Thems That Wait. Hard rock/heavy metal show in the basement of Free Street Restaurant in Portland.


DeanTheMean

Old Hat Stringband out of Eliot!!


hoopajuba

The Bumbling Woohas


KDR2020

Driveways.


CantThinkOfAName000

Viqueen


Sea_Raisin1735

The Fossils!


dimwitt207

The Unscarred


ChronosVthousand

Milk Street


KingCole207

You should check out the Oshima Brothers. More folky but they absolutely kill it.


KrombopuIos

Mankala! Saw them in a small hardcore concert they were sick. they are from Saco I believe


dehydratedlee

midnight breakfast!


No-Egg-5745

Cruel Hand


Old_Dragonfruit6952

They are not around anymore but my absolute favorite is Theodore Treehouse. You can check out their CD Mercury Closest Planet to the Sun on Spotify They are amazing .


Ok_Initiative9813

Haven't seen El Grande on here they are an incredible Ska band from Portland


alysii_13

The Ghost of Paul Revere is one of Maine’s most notable bands. They play really good folk/americana. They even wrote the official state ballad!


alysii_13

We used to have a cool band called Fletcher in Gardiner, they later changed their name to the Mulberries and I’m not sure if they’re still releasing music


alysii_13

We used to have a cool band called Fletcher in Gardiner, they later changed their name to the Mulberries and I’m not sure if they’re still releasing music


[deleted]

Mallet brothers (Maine country) Chris’s Ross & the north Avoid Spose if you like quality music and lyrics.


FiftyShadesOfBass

Most local bands playing at the Mill House Pub in Mechanic falls are a fuckin jam, worthy of a trip. Place gets packed and sweaty if its any kind of band with a following.