Photos: The Blast Majesty + The Polyps + Talkative - 5/28/11

2011.06.10

Two Saturdays ago we welcomed THE BLAST MAJESTY, THE POLYPS and TALKATIVE in to record live.

Soft Paws - Live from the Banana Stand

2011.06.06

There are so many talented bands that come to play at The Banana Stand that I don't want to pick a favorite.

Death Songs + Jack Ruby Presents

2011.06.06

On June 25th, the 'Stand will welcome Death Songs and Jack Ruby Presents to record live.

Blue Skies for Black Hearts - Live from the Banana Stand

2011.05.24

A great live performance from a staple of the Portland scene.

Photos: Towering Trees + The Shy Seasons - 4/30/11

2011.05.06

On April 30th the 'Stand saw great sets from Towering Trees and The Shy Seasons.

Alex Arrowsmith and his Pugs

2011.04.06

Alex Arrowsmith is so fucking cool, I don't think you understand.

The Blast Majesty + The Polyps + Talkative

2011.04.05

May 28th: welcome the coming summer with the surf-pop sounds of THE BLAST MAJESTY, THE POLYPS & TALKATIVE.

March 27th Split

2011.04.05

Deer or the Doe was once of the first bands we ever recorded, and we've been happy to have them back to The Banana Stand on several occasions.

Photos: Tiger House + Bombs Into You - 3/26/11

2011.04.01

Last Saturday, Tiger House and Bombs Into You stopped by the 'Stand to record live sets of extreme energy and sweatiness.

The Nextdoor Neighbors - Live from the Banana Stand

2011.03.15

The duo of Kathy and Jessie (The Nextdoor Neighbors) made a dynamic and powerful music force that was both honest and accessible.

Dr. Something and the Pipin’ Hot Love Engines

2011.03.08

A traditional folk band whose songs often center around the idea that alien robots will someday come to Earth and guide humanity into the next stage of evolution, the band is a clever juxtaposition of old music with modern ideas.

Towering Trees + The Shy Seasons

2011.03.08

Please join us at the Banana Stand Saturday, April 30th as we welcome TOWERING TREES and THE SHY SEASONS to record live!.

Asteroid M

2011.03.06

Asteroid M is a thrash-pop group that is high in energy and youth appeal, literally.

Tiger House + Bombs Into You

2011.03.05

On March 26th, Tiger House makes their triumphant return to the 'Stand, paired with the awesome Bombs Into You.

Photos: Vanimal + Titans of Industry - 2/26/11

2011.03.02

Our February 26th show? Ridiculously awesome.

Constantina

2011.02.16

"Constantina does not give a single fuck about being adorable on the Internet.

Photos: Orca Team + A Million Years Ago - 1/29/11

2011.02.01

All in all, one of our better shows.

Jippedo

2011.01.31

"Manla's vision for Jippedo was strange, wonderful, and a little haunting.

Orca Team + A Million Years Ago

2011.01.29

Saturday, January 29th the Banana Stand will play host to ORCA TEAM and A Million Years Ago.

Photos: The Greater Midwest - 12/31/10

2011.01.15

The 'Stand rang in 2011 with friends, family, The Empty, The Greater Midwest and ludicrous dancing.

Photos: The Empty - 12/31/10

2011.01.15

It was great to have The Empty back for a second time, and The Greater Midwest for the fourth.

Lonesome Radio Heart

2011.01.09

"We had this infant idea, this experiment, and Lonesome Radio Heart proved it worked, that it was true - live music is something worth sharing.

Photos: The Woolen Men - 11/27/10

2010.12.13

On November 27th, one of our favorite new bands in Portland stopped by the 'Stand.

Photos: The We Shared Milk - 11/27/10

2010.12.11

Some of our very favorite Alaskan's (and one Oregonian) stop by the 'Stand for a return engagement.