Problem Attic Music

08/12/2015

Small music venues are being squeezed by the music industry. This petition is asking for a more sensible system that does not endanger the roots of music.

I just signed a petition to Paul Williams, President of the Board, ASCAP, Michael O'Neill, President and CEO, BMI, Pat Collins, President and CEO, SESAC, and John Josephson, Chairman and CEO, Sesac: Grant venues and cafes under 350 capacity exempt status from the prohibitive licensing fees levied by…

07/19/2015

A new group, composed of Problem Attic musicians, is in rehearsal for gig later in the year. They are The Lobster Rustlers, the Rootin'-Tootin'-est Cowboy Band East of the Piscataquis.

04/22/2015

Vic, Ben and Phil will be doing their first show of the year as The Pinwheel Brothers in Lincolnville Beach, at Andy's Brew Pub on Thursday, April 23rd, from 7-9pm. Please come out and support us if you can. Thanks!

The Pinwheel Brothers are an acoustic trio, favoring Americana genres such as bluegrass, folk-rock and jazz -- original and cover tunes.

04/16/2015

No problemo!

Our show at the Maine Veteran's Home in Augusta was a big hit. A crowd of at least two dozen sang along, shook rhythm instruments and waved their arms in the air like they just didn't care. We hope to play all the vets homes around the state eventually.

04/16/2015

The Pinwheels will be appearing at Andy's Brew Pub, on the waterfront in Lincolnville Beach, on Thursday, April 23rd, from 7 to 9 pm. Please come out to hear the show, have a fresh craft beer and support this fine establishment.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Andys-Brew-Pub-Lobster-Pound

11/10/2014

Another Problem Attic show.

Here we are on the Spotlight Stage, from another angle. (Photo by Myia Wannemiller)

11/10/2014

The brothers were well received at the Family & Friends Bluegrass Festival!

Pop quiz: how many instruments does Phil play at any given gig? If you answered three, you win our prize. He wails on mandolin, guitar AND banjo. Whata man!

11/10/2014

A problematic crowd listened to this Problem Attic act at the Common Ground Country Fair. The band also went roving.

08/28/2014

08/28/2014

Look closely and you’ll find this fantastic trio out and about at the American Folk Fest!