All four members of The Landladys are singers, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists, and each is lending his full array of talents to the band’s forthcoming album....
Author: Matt Kanner
The nexus of American music
The Soggy Po’ Boys’ parade of Big Easy jazz marches on with their new EP, Hang it on the Wall, which they'll unveil with an album release show at 3S Artspace on Friday.
The purple bus is calling us
If you live in the Seacoast, you’ve probably seen the purple bus. It belongs to Eli Elkus, singer and guitarist for local band People Like You. In the spring and summer, the bus has become a mobile landmark, seen frequently navigating downtown Portsmouth, cruising along the coast, or parked on the roadside.
The science of humans at war
A Q&A with bestselling author Mary Roach, who specializes in pop-science explorations of curious topics that ooze with humor. Her latest book is “Grunt,” which she’ll present at The Music Hall in Portsmouth as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series on June 30.
The Sound is going paperless
A few notes regarding The Sound’s forthcoming suspension of its print product and shift to online-only publication.
The Sound’s 2015 Rochester City Council Voter’s Guide: Caroline McCarley
For Mayor: Caroline McCarley Occupation: Publisher, Wiley Publishing Prior public service: 17 years on Rochester School Board, 11 as chair; six years as state senator...
The Sound’s 2015 Rochester City Council Voter’s Guide: David Walker
For Mayor: David Walker Occupation: Repair engineer with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Prior public service: Former mayor of Rochester and 14 years as a city councilor If...
The Sound’s 2015 Rochester City Council Voter’s Guide: Donna Bogan
For Ward 6, Seat A: Donna Bogan (Incumbent) Occupation: Paraeducator, Rochester school district Prior public service: Current City Council member, Ward 6 If elected, what...
The Sound’s 2015 Rochester City Council Voter’s Guide: Human
For Ward 6, Seat A: Human Occupation: (not provided) Prior public service: I have been a devout government watchdog for the past seven years, and...
The Sound’s 2015 Rochester City Council Voter’s Guide: Omer Ouellette Jr.
Omer J. Ouellette Jr. Occupation: Army veteran; retired toll attendant Prior public service: Two terms on Rochester City Council If elected, what would be your top...
The Sound’s 2015 Rochester City Council Voter’s Guide: Ray Barnett
For Ward 1, Seat A: Ray Barnett Occupation: Retired; 37 years government service Prior public service: None If elected, what would be your top priority...
The Sound’s 2015 Rochester City Council Voter’s Guide: Shawn Mickelonis
For Ward 1 Seat A: Shawn Mickelonis Occupation: Works at ContiTech in Somersworth and Blimpie at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Prior public service: Former state...
The Sound’s 2015 Rochester City Council Voter’s Guide: Tom Willis Jr.
For Ward 4, Seat A: Thomas H. (Tom) Willis Jr. Occupation: Civil Engineer Prior public service: First attempt at elective office; volunteered on Rochester Planning Board...
The Sound’s 2015 Rochester City Council Voter’s Guide
With a land area of about 45 square miles, Rochester is geographically the largest community in Strafford County. And, with a population of about 30,000 people,...
The Theory of Everything
The image of Stephen Hawking slouched in his motorized wheelchair has become so iconic that few people realize he once walked, spoke, laughed, and fell...
Top 10 NYE events
Sumptuous dinners, dance parties, and comedy festivals are among the entertainment options on New Year's Eve. As you plan the evening’s debauchery, here are some highlights to consider.
Top 10 things to do
There are so many interesting events going on around the Seacoast this weekend that we’ve decided to boost our normal top-five roundup to a top 10. See the highlights we’ve chosen here.
Top 10 things to do March 21-23
The first weekend of spring features music, art, comedy, and more. Here are some highlights.
Top 10 things to do: April 1-3
The first weekend of April brings loads of art, music, theater, comedy, and more to local venues.
Top 10 things to do: April 11-13
There are all kinds of wonderful ways to celebrate the arts this weekend on the Seacoast.
Top 10 things to do: April 14-16
This blast of warm weather overlaps with some fantastic events on the Seacoast.
Top 10 things to do: April 15-17
Enjoy some music, theater, and dancing this weekend on the Seacoast. Here are some highlights.
Top 10 things to do: April 15-21
Thanks to the adaptability of many local arts organizations, there's still plenty to do while you're stuck at home. Here's a sampling of online events.
Top 10 things to do: April 18-20
See what's doing over Easter weekend.
Top 10 things to do: April 19-21
In New Hampshire, April vacation starts now. Get your break off to a good start with some local entertainment this weekend. Music and owls at...