DOWNLOAD/STREAM “POLYGLOT DISCOTHEQUE CLASSICS VOL. 1: FOREIGN FUZZ 45S & OTHER DELIGHTS”

This one-hour mix is FREE TO DOWNLOAD OR STREAM! While it won’t sound nearly as good as the original 7-inches, NYNT took the trouble to upload the mix in the high-quality uncompressed AIFF medium – so, unlike mp3s, should be almost suitable for burning to CD, playing at a party, a DJ set, etc, or just enjoying at home or work as is.

All photos by Sam Cousins

We’re getting ready to kick off our big sustainable food event Food+Farm 2009 this Thursday. There’s a whole mess of great talks, film screenings and hands-on events to help you learn more about our access to safe, sustainable food.

One part of Food+Farm that we’re extra excited about is Food+Farm University, a day of in-depth workshops on Sunday, May 10th organized by our friends at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) Education Committee. It’s a great, affordable opportunity to learn food production (and preserving) skills – and it’s Mother’s Day, a day at Food+Farm would make a great gift for Mom.

9:00–9:30 Registration

9:30–12:30 Urban Chicken Care (Stacy Collins, SoPo Chickens)

9:30–11:15 Grow Your Own Organic Urban Garden
(Roger Doiron, Kitchen Gardeners International)

11:30–12:30 Vermicomposting (Mark Follansbee, WormMainea)

12:30–2:00 Lunch Break (on your own)

2:00–5:00 Backyard Beekeeping & Meadmaking Demo
(Erin Forbes, Overland Apiaries & Eli Cayer, Maine Mead Works)

2:00–3:15 Basic Root Cellar Techniques for the Basement or Backyard
(Cheryl Wixson, MOFGA)

3:30–5:00 Selecting and Growing Small Fruit in Small Spaces
(Lisa Fernandes, Portland Permaculture & David Buchanan, Eat By Design)

[And a special shout-out to our "Grow Your Own Organic Garden" presenter, Roger Doiron of Kitchen Gardeners International who was just received the Heart of Green "Ground Breaker" award for his work in promoting healthy kitchen gardens and in successfully encouraging the Obamas to replant one at the White House.]

Recorded live at SPACE Gallery on January 22, 2005, this song is really a medley arranged by Marc Chillemi. He says that he “combined an African song from Nigeria, which was based on Manicero and written by one of King Sunny Ade’s guitarist, and put the two together.” For this performance, Esperanza featured the following members: Stephanie Reed – piano, Rah Hergenhan – timbales, Dylan Blanchard – congas, Tim Cooper – bongos, Greg Goodwin – bass, Adam Montminy – tenor sax, Joe Pera – baritone sax, Eric Ambrose – trombone, and Marc Chillemi – trumpet.

The newly formed Grupo Esperanza can be contacted at: www.esperanzaband.com.

Track recorded and mixed by Pete Nenortas of Satronen Sound.

Last week you heard a track from Sara Cox, who opened for the Maasachussetts-based singer Lori McKenna at SPACE Gallery on December 18, 2004.

The streaming track included here was recorded at that show, and is a song that appeared on 2005′s Bittertown (available here). Lori is currently promoting her latest release, Unglamorous, out now on Warner Bros. Records. Her career has been growing strong since 2004, as proven last year when three McKenna-penned songs appeared on Faith Hill’s Number One album, Fireflies, including the single “Stealing Kisses.”

Get more info on Lori McKenna at her Myspace page.

Live MP3 recorded and mixed by Pete Nenortas of Satronen Sound.
Photo courtesy of Lori McKenna’s management.

Just a few days before Andrew Bird’s memorable show at SPACE, Nova Scotia’s Buck 65 graced our humble stage, where the above MP3 of “Pants On Fire” was recorded. A studio version of this track appears on Buck 65′s compilation from that year, This Right Here Is Buck 65.
Stream Buck 65 – Pants on Fire (Live @ SPACE Gallery 11.01.04)

Rich Terfry, aka Buck 65, currently hosts “Radio 2 Drive” on CBC Radio 2, which broadcasts nationally in Canada and on the web. Don’t let that make you think that he hasn’t been making music: the latest Buck 65 release is Situation, which is about the year 1957 (details here). He has also made available Dirtbike, a free three-album compilation of lo-fi demos and home recordings, available here. Finally, a collaboration with Sufjan Stevens appears on the incredible new compilation, Dark Was The Night. The album is a fund raising effort by the Red Hot Organization – an international charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS.

Buck 65 performs this Saturday, March 21, at the Strange Famous SXSW showcase in Austin, Texas with Sage Francis, Sleep, Dan le sac Vs. Scroobius Pip, and others.

Live MP3 recorded and mixed by Pete Nenortas of Satronen Sound.
Photo from Buck65′s Myspace page.

Sara Cox shared the stage with Lori Mckenna (look for a live recording from her set here next week!) at SPACE Gallery on December 18, 2004. The MP3 above is of the song “Devotion,” from Sara’s 2003 album, Arrive (which the Portland Phoenix named best album of the year in 2004). You can order the studio album here.

She’ll be back at SPACE on May 2nd for the annual Brew Girls Fundraiser along with Vanessa Torres, Megan Jo Wilson, and more. Check out the Sara Cox Myspace page for more info.

Track recorded and mixed by Pete Nenortas of Satronen Sound.

Deerhoof are the type of band that are infinitely difficult to describe, but ultimately pure pleasure to watch or listen to. This recording from back in 2005 at SPACE Gallery (the track appeared on that year’s The Runners Four) epitomizes their style of swirling, hypnotic pop that nobody else can do in quite the same way.

Deerhoof are currently involved in an exciting experiment using Indaba Music, allowing anybody to join the band!They’ve made basic tracks (and sheet music!) for the song “Buck And Judy” (off their latest, Offend Maggie) available for fans to download and use to re-imagine the song, or contribute parts of it. The goal is to create unique versions of the song, from remixes to orchestral interpretations, to whatever their fans can imagine.

The band is gearing up for some international dates before returning to play shows at home in California in May.

Live MP3 recorded and mixed by Pete Nenortas of Satronen Sound.

Okay, so that Andrew Bird show back in ’04? Here’s the other half of the equation!

The always lovely Emilia Dahlin opened that night, and here’s a live track from her set.

Emilia needs no introduction, but if you’re new to this gazillion times over award winner, here’s her bio. She just spent February teaching a songwriting course for the Portland non-profit the Telling Room  and is embarking today on a bunch of tour dates.

Here’s the link to Emilia’s studio album which features 6 Acre Lot.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/emilia

AND some First Friday Art Walk trivia: Nathan Eldridge Photography  (who took this photo) is making portraits at Aucocisco Gallery tonight March 6th during First Friday Art Walk.  For $20 you walk away with a 4×5 printed portrait of you, or you & yours, and as an add on he sends a picture to your Facebook account.  What a steal.

Track recorded and mixed by Pete Nenortas of Satronen Sound.

Read on for the MP3 and more.

Stream Andrew Bird – Why? (Live @ SPACE Gallery 11.06.04)

In November 2004, Andrew Bird performed at SPACE Gallery. A studio version of the track above appeared on the album The Swimming Hour from Bird’s previous band, Bowl Of Fire, in 2001.

Andrew Bird has been making the rounds lately, promoting his latest release, Noble Beast. Check out this interview with Bird at NPR and a radio interview at KCRW. Also, don’t miss the great new video for “Fitz & The Dizzyspells.”

He is currently on tour.

PS. Watch this space for the next Live At SPACE installment, featuring a free-to-download track from Portland’s own Emilia Dahlin playing the opening set for Mr. Bird!

Live MP3 recorded and mixed by Pete Nenortas of Satronen Sound.