Asylum

The date was June 2, 2001 and Sum 41 played The Asylum (now Aura). There are a few things I remember from that night: The place was absolutely packed, the crowd was wild, and at one point, a crowd surfer accidentally kicked frontman Deryck Whibley in the head, leaving him with a very personal and permanent memory of Portland.

The year 2000 being 25 years ago is the kind of timeline glitch that makes me question reality. For me, 2000 was all about uprooting to Portland from North Conway, NH and starting work at WCYY. Not sure how that was a quarter of a century ago, but that’s what the calendar says. ...

Putting this list together confirmed two things: time goes by way too fast, and Portland had (and still has) a wide variety of bands coming through our city.

A trio of artists create a stunning mural of George Floyd displayed on the wall of Aura in downtown Portland

The alt-rockers will bring along special guests Beach Slang for a show at Portland's newest music venue, Aura in May.

After months of planning and construction, the hotly anticipated new venue formerly known as the Asylum has a new name....and new shows!

We all knew it was coming. Whispers turned into statements and statements turned into reality this week as the Asylum began its multi-million dollar expansion with some serious demolition. Photos of the rubble have begun to circulate on social media with people having some bittersweet feelings...

There is always a hidden cost for expansion and that is what Portland residents and tourists will pay when the Asylum begins their renovation and expansion in the not-too-distant future. The price will be the now infamous "Greetings From Portland" graffiti wall at the corner of Center and Free streets that has harbored countless Facebook and Instragram photos across the world... Read Mor

If you love checking out live music, there's a good chance you've stopped by the Asylum in Portland at least once in the last 20 years. All jokes aside, Portland's Asylum has become an institution for local music, local comedy, goth nights and a friendly sports bar...

As we get ready to say bye to summer, check out the concert calendar for the fall. Lot's goin' on!

Fans came from all over to watch former Sick Puppies singer play some favorites, a cover and a brand new song at his only east coast show!

  Thanks once again to our buddy Nate Jensen for the great videos!    

Check out Rob's interview with the band and them performing "Heaven Knows" at Asylum on Thursday night.

What's better than one? TWO! Click here to see who's coming to Portland in December and February!

If you're a young CYY freak or someone unaware of The Tubes; you should be aware! They were one of the most wacked out, original, unique "alternative" bands before the word really existed.