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On Friday, Nov. 25, Ushuaia will host a show of all local bands. You may be asking yourself, Why do I want to interrupt my Thanksgiving break with some lame local show? Five reasons: Last Chance to Reason, Jules Verne, Absence of The Sun, Lines Been Drawn, and Take Courage.
Most metal and hardcore fans in the area are likely to have seen a few of these bands at local shows. Last Chance to Reason put on an extremely impressive show in support of Unearth at Ushuaia, and Jules Verne and Absence of The Sun both opened for God Forbid in Portland last weekend. These local acts are getting recognition for a reason: They know what they’re doing.
Last Chance to Reason, one of Maine’s most talented up-and-coming acts, blends elements ranging from metal, hardcore, and jazz. Last Chance to Reason’s recent EP on Abaddon Records, “Dreamt of an Angel, Woke with a Nightmare,” showcases six of the band’s intricately written songs of pure musicianship and intensity. Keep an eye on this group; their unprecedented flair for originality and amazing talent is definitely going to take them places. For metal and hardcore fans who missed Last Chance to Reason at Unearth or at the Houlton Metalfest, this co-headlining show would be a perfect introduction for local music fans.
Jules Verne, a young group comprised entirely of high school seniors, takes the finest elements of hardcore and throws them all together for a brutal result. Absence of The Sun is another talented group of high school students from Portland. Absence of The Sun infuses some elements of black metal, death metal, and Swedish metal, with harmonies, catchy riffs, and menacingly deep vocals. Don’t let the age of these groups fool you; there is some serious musical talent coming up from the high schools of Maine.
With a cheap ticket price of $10, this show is definitely worth checking out if you’re not into the day-after-Thanksgiving-shopping-spree tradition. Tickets will be on sale at the door and are also available at Bull Moose Music. Doors open at 7 p.m.
