Rockin' Out, Local Music, Rock Reviews, Local Entertainment - Emily Burnham

Songwriter Lloyd comes home to his roots with eclectic band

Band dynamics are often as interesting as the music the band actually makes. Who’s mad at whom on that particular day, who always messes up the chorus, and who always gets hit on, no matter what. … more

11/20/09 | 298 views

Roots-rock trio on tap at Sea Dog

It really was that easy. After one night of playing together, Anthony Ambrosino, Windell White and Jimmy Morang knew that this was the band they had been looking for. It was love at first note for … more

By Emily Burnham
BDN Staff | 11/13/09 | 192 views

It's time to bust a gut in Brewer

The first time Adam Hatch tried his hand at stand-up comedy, he got onstage at the Comedy Connection in Portland, did his material, left the stage and promptly realized that those five minutes were a … more

By Emily Burnham
BDN Staff | 11/13/09 | 385 views

Bangor-based musician earns a shot at stardom

Every musician, whether they’ll admit it or not, dreams of the day they get their big break. The record company calls, the single jumps to No. 1, the rock star takes you under his wing. About 99.9 … more

By Emily Burnham
BDN Staff | 11/6/09 | 638 views

Music yes, costumes optional at weekend shows

For Halloween this year, I decided to go with something that would more closely involve my personal wardrobe and not require yards of medical gauze (mummy, 2007), for example, or cover half my body … more

By Emily Burnham
BDN Staff | 10/30/09 | 248 views

Milo metal band plays for the love of music

If you start a band with the explicit intention of getting famous, touring the world, buying a private jet and drinking champagne with a bunch of Playboy Bunnies in your hot tub, you, my friend, have … more

By Emily Burnham
BDN Staff | 10/23/09 | 769 views

Concerts to liven up autumn in Maine

With all the hostility and frustration circulating out there right now, perhaps now is a great time to take a step back and enjoy the little things in life. A beautiful red leaf falling gracefully … more

By Emily Burnham
BDN Staff | 10/16/09 | 564 views

Mike Bennett continues pursuit of groove

Mike Bennett has been on a very long, sometimes strange trip for most of his life. His journey is the lifelong study of the drum — jazz drumming, funk drumming, rock drumming, African drumming and … more

By Emily Burnham
BDN Staff | 10/9/09 | 325 views

Hummel bringing harp blues to Bangor

Mark Hummel has been the ringleader of a traveling circus for 18 years now. more

By Emily Burnham
BDN Staff | 10/2/09 | 489 views

Music’s good for the pickin’ at Common Ground

Besides the food, the crazily coiffed chickens, the fabulous art and crafts and the people-watching, the Common Ground Country Fair, set for this weekend at the Unity Fairgrounds, is a hotbed for … more

By Emily Burnham
BDN Staff | 9/25/09 | 924 views