Thanks for the interest. I think we can house about 90% of your suggestions, and many of them are on the radar. The others like 311 and Slightly Stoopid may be too big. Stay tuned for more info and keep the feedback coming.
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CULTURE - Live at Port City this Sunday June 14th
June 10, 2009 by rob-pcmh
Roots Reggae legends Culture hailing all the way from JA!
interesting blog posts on Portland Point
May 28, 2009 by rob-pcmh
Check out the reviews and comments.
http://portlandpoint.wordpress.com/
PMF forum readers get special price on SALIVA tickets at Port City
May 19, 2009 by rob-pcmh
Attention PMF forum readers! Port City Music Hall is offering PMF forum readers a 50% discount on pre sale tickets to SALIVA this Thursday.
This offer is only available on line and you must use the password "PMF" to purchase.
Don't wait and buy a ticket to SALIVA for only $10!
PCMH Presents Femi Kuti & The Positive Force July 9th
April 22, 2009 by rob-pcmh
PCMH Presents Femi Kuti & The Positive Force
July 9th
on sale now at www.portcitymusichall.com and all Bull Moose Music Stores
PCMH presents They Might Be Giants - June 12
April 17, 2009 by rob-pcmh
PCMH Presents - They Might Be Giants
June 12, 2009 21+ $25 ADV $28 DOS
On Sale April 24 9:00AM
Formed as a duo in 1982, They Might Be Giants has had one hell of a career. The Brooklyn, band was founded twenty something years back by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. Their Dial-A-Song service predated much of today's DIY internet activity. The band enjoyed an amazing run of breakthrough videos on MTV in the late 80s and early 90s. Their album Flood went platinum. The band expanded to a more traditional line-up, and developed a reputation as a "must see" live show. In the late 90s the band began expanding their horizons into television, movies, and the internet, notably contributing the opening theme to "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and the Grammy winning song "Boss of Me" for "Malcom in the Middle."
Last year TMBG launched their free monthly podcast which has turned into an underground national favorite, routinely popping into the top ten on iTunes music podcast chart (one of the few non-broadcast related efforts to do so), with hundreds of thousands of subscribers participating. The band has also collaborated with the beloved www.homestarrunner.com web site.
TMBG’s latest album, The Else, is full of musical surprises, lyrical twists and sonic turns. While the album finally captures their notoriously talented live band in all their barnstorming glory, the complete effort is actually an electrifying mix of homebrewed sonic madness and studio mastery. Over a year and a half in the making and recorded on both coasts, the album was created in collaboration with LA producers theDust Bros. (Beck, Beastie Boys, Hanson) and NYC engineer/producer Patrick Dillett (Mary J. Blige, David Byrne, Soul Coughing).
The band won another Grammy award this year for Best Musical Album For Children, Here Come The 123's!
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Re: The State Theatre rumors
March 31, 2009 by rob-pcmh
Ok so here is the next scoop in the rumor mill. According to Pollstar, Toxic Audio, is scheduled to play the State Theater on 7/27/09. I am pretty sure this is some kind of misprint but if you're really motivated to find out call Toxic Audio's booking agent at Castle Talent. 407.909.9650
Hmmmmm? What/who will be next?
PCMH and WPOR welcome Randy Houser 5/31/09
March 30, 2009 by rob-pcmh
One listen to his soul-drenched singing is enough to convince you that you are in the presence of a masterful performer. One scan of his deeply felt lyrics is all the proof you need to see that this is a major songwriting talent. And one meeting with this smiling, endearing, open-hearted personality is all it takes to make you believe he deserves to be a star.
That indefinable something, called charisma, is all over his exceptional debut CD. Whether plunging into sadness or leaping for joy in song, Randy Houser has what all great country artists have – believability.
The album is the capstone of an extraordinary run of good fortune for the singer-songwriter. Thanks to his riveting vocal prowess, Randy is receiving great response from both fans and radio programmers with his first single, the gripping, strikingly emotional ballad “Anything Goes.”
As illustrated in his breakthrough single, Randy Houser is a breathtaking vocalist with fire and conviction at his core. The songs he has chosen by other writers for this album are superb showcases for the vocal side of his talent. In addition to “Anything Goes,” they include the sensual “Strange” and the ultra-cool, groove-saturated “How Many Times,” the latter featuring harmony vocals by superstar Vince Gill.
PCMH is pleased to announce Sara Watkins 04/30/09
March 30, 2009 by rob-pcmh
Singer/songwriter/fiddle player Sara Watkins, who is best known as a founding member of the Grammy Award–winning, critically acclaimed, and platinum-selling band Nickel Creek releases her self-titled debut solo album on April 7, 2009. The album was produced by former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones.
Sara Watkins features a wide range of colleagues and old friends, including alt-country duo Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, Elvis Costello drummer Pete Thomas; colleagues from the bluegrass world like Tim O’Brien, Punch Brothers’ Chris Eldridge,Ronnie McCoury, and Rayna Gellert; and her Nickel Creek bandmates Chris Thile and Sean Watkins. Already widely respected for her musical ability on the fiddle, Watkins’ skills as a vocalist and songwriter are highlighted on this solo project. She wrote or co-wrote eight of the 14 songs on the record, which also includes renditions of tracks by Jimmie Rodgers, Jon Brion, Norman Blake, and Tom Waits.
Re: The State Theatre rumors
March 10, 2009 by rob-pcmh
Just a thought... How does one complete and estimated $1M worth of fire code renovations without having a single building permit issued by the City of Portland, or the State Fire Marshalls Office?
Has any one seen large crews of construction workers in and around the State?
Re: Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St.
March 10, 2009 by rob-pcmh
Our lease restricts us from having all ages. It is mainly an insurance liability thing.
Re: Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St.
January 19, 2009 by rob-pcmh
Sorry for the delay everyone. We are almost there. Keep your fingers crossed!
Re: Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St.
December 19, 2008 by rob-pcmh
Detuned.. thanks for keeping this thread active! Wu-Tang was in consideration, but due to construction delays we had to pass as the only avail was 1/3. Maybe next time...
Port City Music Hall/Sonic Bids Showcase
December 2, 2008 by rob-pcmh
Port City Music Hall is doing a monthly Sonic Bids showcase. We plan to start in January. Visit www.sonicbids.com/portcitymusichall for more info.
Re: Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St.
November 1, 2008 by rob-pcmh
FYI stage specs 27'6" wide, 16' deep, 30" high, and trim 14'0" Large enough for most club level touring act rider requirements, including large acts like Wu-Tang, Derek Trucks etc. I wouldn't consider either small/low level bands. I'm pretty sure they're headliners. It's actually a larger stage than many of the "Pollstar top 100 club venues". Remember its a club, not a theatre.
Re: Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St.
September 11, 2008 by rob-pcmh
FYI-The best contact FMI about the new venue/booking is now info@portcitymusichall.com.
Later
Re: Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St.
September 2, 2008 by rob-pcmh
Thanks for all the thoughtful feedback. It is great to see that this is the most popular thread on the forum! I hope the interest continues and translates into sold out shows once we get the doors open. While we can't please all the people all of the time, it is our goal to please most of the people most of the time. Input from the community as things move forward will only help us achieve this goal. Stay tuned to the website FMI.
Re: Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St.
July 29, 2008 by rob-pcmh
Capacity 715+/-, McCauley line array, midas 48 channel FOH, 8 mix + cue stage monitor system w/ EQ, full FOH racks w/ 8 comps, 8 gates, EQ, multiple reverbs, etc. Full pro set-up designed by respected pro audio team.
18+ only, no all ages. Temp booking contact rob@championsoundworks.com
Thanks for the interest.
Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St.
July 28, 2008 by rob-pcmh
We are starting to book talent and are interested in hearing what bands the people of Portland want to see. Please make any suggestions here! To get the most recent info on the progress please sign up for e-mail list at www.portcitymusichall.com
