For Juliana Hatfield, it’s hard to identify when a song is ready. There’s no formula, no standard applicable to every song. “It’s more like an...
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Under the influence
Above, Jack Wimpy Rutherford Hayes (foreground) on stage with The Queers. Wimpy Rutherford carries on the original Queers’ legacy with a new generation of punk...
Between the strings
Elliott Smith tribute, is on its way to Portsmouth Elliott Smith wrote many sad songs in his too-brief life, perhaps none more stirring and intimate...
Now Hear This
Alcoa, “Parlour Tricks” Bridge Nine Records File under: alt-country, ‘90s alternative, Americana Sounds like: Drag The River, Whiskeytown, Rocky Votolato One of the myriad complaints...
People Like You to Unveil New CD
Above, People Like You In less than two years, People Like You has rapidly risen to prominence in the Seacoast music scene. The Portsmouth-based band...
Spring Fever at PMAC
An upcoming party in Portsmouth will allow guests to celebrate spring, the arts, and good music all in one night. The Portsmouth Music and Arts...
Show time
If you’re looking for a restaurant in the Seacoast, the options can be overwhelming. Upscale or affordable, big chain restaurants or intimate local cafés, there...
Nothing like the real thing
Some of us make it big. The rest of us make it to karaoke. It’s an experience unencumbered by inhibition or fears of being off...
Ballroom season begins
Veteran stars of the stage, tribute acts, and comedians highlight the 2015 lineup at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. After a sold-out performance by Hall...
Roots and gospel fest approaches
The Big Easy Roots & Gospel Fest will celebrate the sounds of New Orleans while raising money for a worthy cause. The festival, presented by...
Reborn and rejoicing
As winter slowly releases its grip on March, the new late-afternoon sunlight ushers in an optimism buried for months under record snowfalls. Where we were...
Getting colorful
In the video for their new song, “Sweet Sweet Love,” Gretchen and the Pickpockets lead singer Gretchen Klempa splatters paint and chucks glitter all over...
Work of art
An inside look at 3S Artspace as it readies for its grand opening by Jenn Hastings Though he’s sitting on a couch inside 3S Artspace,...
Listen up
The RPM Challenge wraps its 10th year and looks ahead to the next decade by Craig Robert Brown, photos courtesy of RPM Challenge For Karen...
Collaborate and listen
After six years, Avant Coast makes a comeback Artistic collaborations are not without their challenges. It’s something musicians Thom Keith and Tim Webb learned after...
The right vibe
At The Stone Church, bands from around the Seacoast and across New England compete for a chance at musical glory Words and photos by Charlie...
Queers founding member Tulu dies
Above, Queers founders Joe King, Jack Hayes, and Scott Gildersleeve. Scott Gildersleeve, a founding member of legendary local punk band The Queers, has died at...
Back in the groove
Above: Bryan Killough and Jeff Bibbo in a scene from In Danger of Being Discovered. Groovechild front man Jeff Bibbo discusses the band’s past, future,...
Strumming along
Above: String instrumentalists Susie Burke and David Surette. The March Mandolin Festival celebrates an instrument found throughout the world By Charlie Weinmann For David Surette,...
One more waltz
Eric Clapton once said “Music from Big Pink” changed his life. The 1968 album by The Band, with its rousing blend of country, folk, rock,...
Now Hear This
Reviews of new local releases “Everyone Thinks I’m Just Alright,” by New Legs Salty Speakers Records File under: Emo-Core, Pop Punk, Grunge Sounds like: Dinosaur...
Soul sanctuary
Ahmed Gallab has found a musical home in his band, Sinkane By Charlie Weinmann Taking things easy doesn’t come naturally to Ahmed Gallab. When The...
The doctor is in
Dre Day is this week, and Portsmouth is celebrating Long before his name became synonymous with headphones, Dr. Dre (otherwise known as Andre Young) was...
New roots
Taylor O’Donnell has been living and making music in the Seacoast since 2011. But based on her long list of gigs and collaborations and a...
Valentine dancing and romancing
If you haven’t yet made plans to sweep your Valentine off her feet this weekend, there’s still time. Several concerts taking place around the Seacoast...