This one's for the children

Being sub-21, or worse, under 18, is definitely a problem if you want to see live music around here (other than big shows... Civic Center, anyone?). But Chris Carleton and Jake Simcock are doing something about it. And they're 20, so they feel our pain. They started Muscle City Productions to put on all-ages shows in the Portland area, at everywhere from churches and fire stations to dives like Liquid Blue. The Portland Press Herald had an article about the whole shebang, which is definitely worth a read. I'm getting all teary-eyed at how inspirational this is... local young 'uns, breathing new life into the "scene."

Also, at the bottom of the article, there is a list of upcoming all-ages shows. Streetlight Manifesto and Big D & the Kids Table will be at The Edge in Augusta (bit of a drive) on July 16! More ska! Also I would reccomend avoiding June 26 at Acoustic Coffee... (I <3 Acousitc C, just not that night's feature).