The man known as Sam Humans has been one our favorite artists and a treasure in the Portland music community for years.

A 20-track sampler of some of the best Banana Stand has to offer. Pay-what-you-want, after the jump.

The night Modernstate recorded was a key moment in our documentation project’s history. Download the live album Modernstate - Live from the Banana Stand, after the jump.

When he played the ‘Stand, he went by Modernstate. Today, he’s known as Sam Humans. Then, as now, he’s a staple of the Portland music community. Learn a bit about one of our favorite local musicians, after the jump.