INTERACTIVE: Groove space with space fog
Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 1pm-4pm at hi-fidelity (200 Anderson Street, Bay 6 Portland, Maine) Get to know your fellow musicians as we have a casual afternoon jam catered to all levels of experience. We will groove on simple digestible forms ranging anywhere from 1 chord to a 4 chord loop. Are we on the verse or the chorus? It doesn’t matter because each jam has a simple, repetitive, and predictable progression (we’re not even going to take it to the bridge). Respect your musical neighbors and leave space for the group to listen to each other and create something unique in the moment.
BRZOWSKI
New England post-rap mainstay BRZOWSKI has been making cerebrally engaging music since his 1st few widely distributed demos, and released his 1st proper solo album in 2006 to overwhelmingly positive reception via Maine’s MilledPavement Records. Combining incisive introspection, dark aesthetics, melodic yet creepy production palette, and expansive vocabulary. An indie stalwart with many noteworthy credits and over 1,000 live shows spanning 43 states and 9 countries, BRZOWSKI has a large body of verbose and politically-pointed musical output, and is no stranger to paying overage-miles on rental vehicles.
Mean Uncle BRZO has headlined myriad club tours in the US and EU, played a supporting role touring with Sole, Ceschi Ramos (of Codefendents), Awol One, Sage Francis, and Uncommon Nasa, alongside 1-offs with Billy Woods, Armand Hammer, Busy Bee, Atmosphere, El-P (Run The Jewels), Open Mike Eagle, Brother Ali, Ill Bill, Necro, Dälek, DDamage, and Cannibal Ox, to name a select few
Poetic Analysis coupled with Gallows Humor is a well-worn amalgam for this artist, but the biting criticism is coupled with a Lighthouse to guide us from the rocks: Possible Solutions. BRZOWSKI LinkTree
LANDLINES: OPEN MIC FEATURED ARTIST
Our Open Mic Night has really taken off, so we’ve decided to use this platform to highlight some of our favorite local acts.
This week our featured artist is Landlines!
Landlines is Jessie Raspbury and Jim VanNest. The two have been singing and writing together
for three years, crafting songs in their own, unique voice inspired by Americana, Western swing,
classical, and 90s pop, all sung in tight harmony.
If you’d like to be considered for a featured artist slot, fill out the paper form at the brewery during Open Mic.
Regular open mic slot sign-up sheet goes on the bar at 6:30pm every Monday.
ANDREW LAVOUGE & FREINDS VARIETY SHOW
Join us every 3rd Friday for some ambient tunes from Andrew Lavouge and a few friends he’ll invite to play along the way! Music starts at 8pm, tips for the musicians are highly encouraged!
PIRATE NIGHT w/ THE SHANK PAINTERS
Every fourth Friday we welcome the Shank Painters to our tasting room to fill our hearts with nautical folk tunes and sea shanties! This extremely talented quartet really know how to put on a show and always arrive with props, costumes, and a great sense of humor. There’s a reason why they have a monthly residency at Hi-Fidelity—you should come find out for yourself!
INTERACTIVE: Groove space with space fog
Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 1pm-4pm at hi-fidelity (200 Anderson Street, Bay 6 Portland, Maine) Get to know your fellow musicians as we have a casual afternoon jam catered to all levels of experience. We will groove on simple digestible forms ranging anywhere from 1 chord to a 4 chord loop. Are we on the verse or the chorus? It doesn’t matter because each jam has a simple, repetitive, and predictable progression (we’re not even going to take it to the bridge). Respect your musical neighbors and leave space for the group to listen to each other and create something unique in the moment.
SYMPOSIUM
Symposium: fellow drinker, from the Greek "sun-" meaning together and "potēs" meaning drinker.
What is it? An opportunity to gather and discuss the world we live in with friends and strangers, to explore new ideas, and uncover our own biases.
How does it work? We'll democratically elect a topic and explore the idea. The format will vary with participation but essentially everyone will get a chance to speak on the topic and to ask further questions.
What kind of topics? Anything and everything! Examples include, "What is a just war?" Or "Is art unique to the human animal?", or "What does it mean to have lived a good life?"
Conversations will be lightly moderated, but only to keep the tone one of congenial dialogue.
The Misfits Standup Comedy
Stand Up Comedy at Hi-Fidelity! Saturday night, January 4th will be hosted by Carlo Rojas and featuring: Malcolm Holmes, Cari Keniston, Ashley Favreau, Danny Jordan, Leah Douglass, Cindianna Jones and special guests. Admission is free, suggested donations ($10).
COMICS AGAINST HUMANITY
Join Carlo Rojas as he hosts a variety of fun features of Comedy Night at Hi-Fidelity!
Comics Against Humanity: Is a combination of Trivia and Comedy Open Mic. Comics can sign up for 3-5 minute sets starting at 7pm and the audience plays trivia with answers in the style of Cards Against Humanity, so the right answer doesn’t necesarily award more points than a funny answer. Each round of trivia and comedians comes with a chance to win prizes!
New Year's Eve!
A New Year is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with live music and good friends! We’ll be open on Tuesday (I know!) December 31 from 5:00pm until 1:00am. Wild Suburbs will be playing some great tunes so get yourself decked out and celebrate another rotation around our local star with us at Hi-Fidelity!
Music is free but a suggested donation of $10 goes a long way to paying the band!
OPEN MIC: ORIGINAL MUSIC
What’s better than a creative space full of creative people? Talented songwriters sharing their original music in said creative space with said creative people! Live mixed, and open to all types of performers, our open mic has really become an incredible evening full of amazing local musicians!
Interested in playing? Sign up list is available at the brewery at 6:30!
This week the Featured Artist is Zach Zaitlin! if you missed his show on Saturday you can still check him out at 8:20 during our Original Music Open Mic
SYMPOSIUM
Symposium: fellow drinker, from the Greek "sun-" meaning together and "potēs" meaning drinker.
What is it? An opportunity to gather and discuss the world we live in with friends and strangers, to explore new ideas, and uncover our own biases.
How does it work? We'll democratically elect a topic and explore the idea. The format will vary with participation but essentially everyone will get a chance to speak on the topic and to ask further questions.
What kind of topics? Anything and everything! Examples include, "What is a just war?" Or "Is art unique to the human animal?", or "What does it mean to have lived a good life?"
Conversations will be lightly moderated, but only to keep the tone one of congenial dialogue.
Zach Zaitlin and Whitney Walker
Live! at Hi-Fidelity! Saturday Dec 28 at 8:00!
Zach Zaitlin and Whitney Walker
Shows at Hi-Fidelity are always free, but a suggested donation of $10 is always appreciated!
A native of Saco, Philadelphia-based musician Zach Zaitlin writes and performs experimental, classically-inflected piano- and synth-based pop with an intimate and haunting singer-songwriter soul. Drawing on influences as diverse as Elliott Smith, Elton John, PJ Harvey, Bach, and Björk, Zach’s music is often soulful and expressive, sometimes rockin’, and frequently unexpected. Zach’s show at Hi-Fidelity is the first in his beloved home state of Maine in several years, after a long hiatus from active performing, and comes as he records his debut full-length album, due out summer 2025. It also coincides with the 15th anniversary of the release of his first EP, Joyeux Noël, which was also officially released in Portland.
INTERACTIVE: Groove space with space fog
Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 1pm-4pm at hi-fidelity (200 Anderson Street, Bay 6 Portland, Maine) Get to know your fellow musicians as we have a casual afternoon jam catered to all levels of experience. We will groove on simple digestible forms ranging anywhere from 1 chord to a 4 chord loop. Are we on the verse or the chorus? It doesn’t matter because each jam has a simple, repetitive, and predictable progression (we’re not even going to take it to the bridge). Respect your musical neighbors and leave space for the group to listen to each other and create something unique in the moment.
PIRATE NIGHT w/ THE SHANK PAINTERS
Every fourth Friday we welcome the Shank Painters to our tasting room to fill our hearts with nautical folk tunes and sea shanties! This extremely talented quartet really know how to put on a show and always arrive with props, costumes, and a great sense of humor. There’s a reason why they have a monthly residency at Hi-Fidelity—you should come find out for yourself!
Poetry Night
We’ve had poems and short stories read at our popular music open mic, so we decided we should open up an evening dedicated to prose and other writing forms. Our artist community is open to all kinds, so wont you come share your work with us?
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday from 7pm - 10pm. Sign up sheet drops at 6:30pm.
SYMPOSIUM
Symposium: fellow drinker, from the Greek "sun-" meaning together and "potēs" meaning drinker.
What is it? An opportunity to gather and discuss the world we live in with friends and strangers, to explore new ideas, and uncover our own biases.
How does it work? We'll democratically elect a topic and explore the idea. The format will vary with participation but essentially everyone will get a chance to speak on the topic and to ask further questions.
What kind of topics? Anything and everything! Examples include, "What is a just war?" Or "Is art unique to the human animal?", or "What does it mean to have lived a good life?"
Conversations will be lightly moderated, but only to keep the tone one of congenial dialogue.
ANDREW LAVOUGE & FREINDS VARIETY SHOW
Join us every 3rd Friday for some ambient tunes from Andrew Lavouge and a few friends he’ll invite to play along the way! Music starts at 8pm, tips for the musicians are highly encouraged!
COMICS AGAINST HUMANITY
Join Carlo Rojas as he hosts a variety of fun features of Comedy Night at Hi-Fidelity!
Comics Against Humanity: Is a combination of Trivia and Comedy Open Mic. Comics can sign up for 3-5 minute sets starting at 7pm and the audience plays trivia with answers in the style of Cards Against Humanity, so the right answer doesn’t necesarily award more points than a funny answer. Each round of trivia and comedians comes with a chance to win prizes!
OPEN MIC: ORIGINAL MUSIC
What’s better than a creative space full of creative people? Talented songwriters sharing their original music in said creative space with said creative people! Live mixed, and open to all types of performers, our open mic has really become an incredible evening full of amazing local musicians!
The Featured Artist this week is Dusty Buckets at 8:20!
Interested in playing? Sign up list is available at the brewery at 6:30!
Dusty Buckets is a native Mainer originating from the Gardiner area. His career in music started at a young age with influence from his dad. After spending a few years traveling by car, foot and train, collecting songs from busking around the country, he’s back home to share these tunes with you.
SYMPOSIUM
Symposium: fellow drinker, from the Greek "sun-" meaning together and "potēs" meaning drinker.
What is it? An opportunity to gather and discuss the world we live in with friends and strangers, to explore new ideas, and uncover our own biases.
How does it work? We'll democratically elect a topic and explore the idea. The format will vary with participation but essentially everyone will get a chance to speak on the topic and to ask further questions.
What kind of topics? Anything and everything! Examples include, "What is a just war?" Or "Is art unique to the human animal?", or "What does it mean to have lived a good life?"
Conversations will be lightly moderated, but only to keep the tone one of congenial dialogue.
Russell Kaback w/ Melvin Gradiz
Russell Kaback is a writer, singer, guitarist, performer, and educator. He was born in St. Louis, raised in Montreal, and currently lives in Maine. His full-bodied performances feature his strong and nuanced voice, and his agile and surprising guitar playing - all in service of carrying his truthful and solidly-built lyrics. His renditions of tunes by such influences as Sam Cooke, Talking Heads, and Madonna make sense in the mix with his own acoustic soul originals. Since first playing out in 1988, he has taken the stage alongside Regina Spektor, Caribbean folk-reggae legend Bankie Banx, and Raul Midon. Russell is currently performing in support of his new single, “What A Life This Is”, an uplifting and life-affirming soulful pop song.
INTERACTIVE: Groove space with space fog
Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 1pm-4pm at hi-fidelity (200 Anderson Street, Bay 6 Portland, Maine) Get to know your fellow musicians as we have a casual afternoon jam catered to all levels of experience. We will groove on simple digestible forms ranging anywhere from 1 chord to a 4 chord loop. Are we on the verse or the chorus? It doesn’t matter because each jam has a simple, repetitive, and predictable progression (we’re not even going to take it to the bridge). Respect your musical neighbors and leave space for the group to listen to each other and create something unique in the moment.
COMICS AGAINST HUMANITY
Join Carlo Rojas as he hosts a variety of fun features of Comedy Night at Hi-Fidelity!
Comics Against Humanity: Is a combination of Trivia and Comedy Open Mic. Comics can sign up for 3-5 minute sets starting at 7pm and the audience plays trivia with answers in the style of Cards Against Humanity, so the right answer doesn’t necesarily award more points than a funny answer. Each round of trivia and comedians comes with a chance to win prizes!
TERRY SWETT: OPEN MIC FEATURED ARTIST
This week our featured artist is Terry Swett!
A true American songwriter, Terry’s songs can be very engaging, bringing with them a variety of heartfelt emotions. Some fact and some fiction, all inspired by real life experiences, you’ll be sure to enjoy his performance.
Regular open mic slot sign-up sheet goes on the bar at 6:30pm every Monday.
OPEN MIC: ORIGINAL MUSIC
What’s better than a creative space full of creative people? Talented songwriters sharing their original music in said creative space with said creative people! Live mixed, and open to all types of performers, our open mic has really become an incredible evening full of amazing local musicians!
Interested in playing? Sign up list is available at the brewery at 6:30!
Poetry Night
We’ve had poems and short stories read at our popular music open mic, so we decided we should open up an evening dedicated to prose and other writing forms. Our artist community is open to all kinds, so wont you come share your work with us?
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday from 7pm - 10pm. Sign up sheet drops at 6:30pm.
SYMPOSIUM
Symposium: fellow drinker, from the Greek "sun-" meaning together and "potēs" meaning drinker.
What is it? An opportunity to gather and discuss the world we live in with friends and strangers, to explore new ideas, and uncover our own biases.
How does it work? We'll democratically elect a topic and explore the idea. The format will vary with participation but essentially everyone will get a chance to speak on the topic and to ask further questions.
What kind of topics? Anything and everything! Examples include, "What is a just war?" Or "Is art unique to the human animal?", or "What does it mean to have lived a good life?"
Conversations will be lightly moderated, but only to keep the tone one of congenial dialogue.
COMICS AGAINST HUMANITY
Join Carlo Rojas as he hosts a variety of fun features of Comedy Night at Hi-Fidelity!
Comics Against Humanity: Is a combination of Trivia and Comedy Open Mic. Comics can sign up for 3-5 minute sets starting at 7pm and the audience plays trivia with answers in the style of Cards Against Humanity, so the right answer doesn’t necesarily award more points than a funny answer. Each round of trivia and comedians comes with a chance to win prizes!
OPEN MIC: ORIGINAL MUSIC
What’s better than a creative space full of creative people? Talented songwriters sharing their original music in said creative space with said creative people! Live mixed, and open to all types of performers, our open mic has really become an incredible evening full of amazing local musicians!
Interested in playing? Sign up list is available at the brewery at 6:30!
OPEN MIC: ORIGINAL MUSIC (Copy)
What’s better than a creative space full of creative people? Talented songwriters sharing their original music in said creative space with said creative people! Live mixed, and open to all types of performers, our open mic has really become an incredible evening full of amazing local musicians!
Interested in playing? Sign Up List is Available at the Brewery at 6:30
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Play DnD at Hi-Fidelity! Magic and Mystery! Adventure and Intrigue! What is that duck doing in this dungeon?
Come play a classic tabletop RPG with us on Sunday. We have the books, we have the dice, we don't have the miniatures because nine hells those are expensive!
Depending on player interest we have pre-built characters ready to roll right into Adventure. Or we'll spend some time and roll all new characters!
We meet on the first Sunday of the month at 7pm! Email dante@hifidelitybeer for more info.
(And feel free to come by early if you want to find out more)
SYMPOSIUM
Symposium: fellow drinker, from the Greek "sun-" meaning together and "potēs" meaning drinker.
What is it? An opportunity to gather and discuss the world we live in with friends and strangers, to explore new ideas, and uncover our own biases.
How does it work? We'll democratically elect a topic and explore the idea. The format will vary with participation but essentially everyone will get a chance to speak on the topic and to ask further questions.
What kind of topics? Anything and everything! Examples include, "What is a just war?" Or "Is art unique to the human animal?", or "What does it mean to have lived a good life?"
Conversations will be lightly moderated, but only to keep the tone one of congenial dialogue.
WHITNEY WALKER // THE COPPER STILLS
Whitney Walker's (@whitneywalkermusic) band plays psychedelic gutter blues with southern gothic undertones in the vein of Tom Waits, Nick Cave, R.E.M., Pavement, Califone and many others. Walker recorded his last record, A Dog Staring into a MIrror on the Floor, during quarantine with a host of close friends in the Portland, Maine area and from years spent playing music around the country. These musicians include Dana Colley(Morphine, Vapors of Morphine), Will Bradford(SeePeoples, theWorst), Dan Capaldi(Sea Level, Cambiatta), Robert Mitchell(Moby, Today's the Day), and many others. When the pandemic ended the band started playing live in earnest. They have played regional shows in New England for the past two years and are working diligently on their second record, Duh, with a host of friends and collaborators.
