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One man’s picks for the BiMPys

Handicapping the Best Music Poll
Pffft. That Phoenix Best Music Poll is just a popularity contest!
By SAM PFEIFLE | June 02, 2010

Being the boss

Another glimpse of the Phantom Buffalo
Talk about long-awaited: The new Phantom Buffalo record was recorded at Thundering Sky, down in South Berwick, over four days in August, 2005. That’s right, 2005 .
By SAM PFEIFLE | July 21, 2008

Who's going to win?

2008 Portland Best Music Poll tote board
I give you the BMP Tote Board, handicapping the big categories — because who doesn’t like reducing real life to betting lines?
By SAM PFEIFLE | April 30, 2008

Friday night, from Monday morning

Music seen
What’s up, girl? Friday night was bananas!
By CHRISTOPHER GRAY AND SONYA TOMLINSON | January 24, 2007

Phantom Buffalo

Strange Maine, November 17, 2006
“Hi. We’re three-fourths of Phantom Buffalo.”
By CHRISTOPHER GRAY | November 21, 2006

Phantoms in the night

It’s time for everyone to get Buffalo’d
I’m here to tell you right now that Phantom Buffalo are the best band in Portland. Hands down.
By SAM PFEIFLE | March 15, 2006