Towering Trees - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.12.06

A terrific album from a great young band. Download Towering Trees - Live from the Banana Stand, after the break.

The Woolen Men - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.10.25

One of our favorite bands in Portland, and one of our favorite live albums. Grab it up!

The Titans of Industry - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.11.22

More from the Seattle scene. The Titans of Industry - Live from the Banana Stand, after the jump.

A Million Years Ago - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.11.08

Seattle power-pop at its finest. A Million Years Ago - Live from the Banana Stand, go grab it.

Bombs Into You - Live from The Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.10.17

Keeping with our release-a-week rollout in October, we're happy to present a live album from Bombs Into You!

Tiger House - Live from the Banana Stand 2011

Posted: 2011.10.10

The Banana Stand is proud to present our second live release with one of our favorite bands in town. Tiger House returns to the Banana Stand, after the jump.

The We Shared Milk - Live from The Banana Stand 2010

Posted: 2011.09.26

The second live album from The We Shared Milk is set to be released on September 27th, featuring the single "Modern Man & The Microwave," available now!

The Empty - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.09.19

The Empty - Live from the Banana Stand, the first album from our epic 2010 NYE show, will be released on September 20th. Are you ready?

Ether Circus - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.09.12

Ether Circus are totally serious about delivering a great live performance while also not being very serious. This makes them our favorite type of band, and, this, one of our favorite live albums.

The Big Ideas - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.08.29

Diverse influences and sound, and welcome sonic diversity in our release lineup. Check out The Big Ideas - Live from the Banana Stand, after the jump.

The Hague - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.08.22

The Hague is a great band, and this is a great album. You should download it. I mean, like, right now.

The Silent Numbers - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.08.01

The Silent Numbers - Live from the Banana Stand is an excellent live album in every sense. Download it. You'll love it.

Curious Hands - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.07.04

One of the earliest, best live albums produced by the 'Stand, available for the first time in its entirety. Grab it!

Modernstate - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.06.27

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.

Soft Paws - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.06.06

There are so many talented bands that come to play at The Banana Stand that I don't want to pick a favorite. But, if I had to pick, it might be Soft Paws. Check them out in Soft Paws - Live from the Banana Stand, after the break.

Blue Skies for Black Hearts - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.05.24

A great live performance from a staple of the Portland scene. Blue Skies for Black Hearts - Live from the Banana Stand: download it for pay-what-you-want, after the jump.

Alex Arrowsmith and his Pugs

Posted: 2011.04.06

Alex Arrowsmith is so fucking cool, I don't think you understand. Alex has played more times at The Banana Stand than anyone else because he's so awesome. We're proud to release Alex Arrowsmith live with his Pugs, who are also live, and also fucking cool. Dig it.

March 27th Split

Posted: 2011.04.05

Deer or the Doe was once of the first bands we ever recorded, and we've been happy to have them back to The Banana Stand on several occasions. The group rocks wicked hard, so it's with great pleasure that we're happy to share the live sounds of Deer or the Doe along with Spy Island in the March 27th Split, now available for pay-what-you-want in our online store.

The Nextdoor Neighbors - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2011.03.15

The duo of Kathy and Jessie (The Nextdoor Neighbors) made a dynamic and powerful music force that was both honest and accessible.

Dr. Something and the Pipin’ Hot Love Engines

Posted: 2011.03.08

A traditional folk band whose songs often center around the idea that alien robots will someday come to Earth and guide humanity into the next stage of evolution, the band is a clever juxtaposition of old music with modern ideas.

Asteroid M

Posted: 2011.03.06

Asteroid M is a thrash-pop group that is high in energy and youth appeal, literally. The guys brought out one of the biggest crowds we've ever had, and then they rocked super-fucking-hard.

Constantina

Posted: 2011.02.16

"Constantina does not give a single fuck about being adorable on the Internet. It's a damn good thing too. Her music is born out of originality, raw emotions, and a forgotten time when wolves and crows spoke to humans."

Jippedo

Posted: 2011.01.31

"Manla's vision for Jippedo was strange, wonderful, and a little haunting. His was one of those bands that exist outside a genre. It's metal hillbilly? Spastic opera grunge? Carnival math rock? Whatever you call it, it's good."

Lonesome Radio Heart

Posted: 2011.01.09

"We had this infant idea, this experiment, and Lonesome Radio Heart proved it worked, that it was true - live music is something worth sharing."

Alex Arrowsmith

Posted: 2010.07.05

Banana Stand Media is proud to release Alex Arrowsmith: Live from the Banana Stand! Recorded on April 12th, 2010, the album was mixed by Alex Arrowsmith. This live, independent album is available for a requested donation! We hope you'll help support this recording project and the artists involved in the process.

Yeah Great Fine - Live from the Banana Stand

Posted: 2010.06.06

Yeah Great Fine - Live from the Banana Stand is now available for pay-what-you-want! What are you waiting for? Grab it up!

Prizzy Prizzy Please

Posted: 2010.04.11

Banana Stand Media is proud to release Prizzy Prizzy Please: Live from the Banana Stand! Recorded on March 13th, 2009, the album was mixed by Nicholas Taplin. This live, independent album is available for free! We hope you'll help support this recording project and the artists involved in the process by telling people about this free album..

Tiger House

Posted: 2010.04.04

Banana Stand Media is proud to release Tiger House: Live from the Banana Stand! Recorded on January 23rd, 2010, the album was mixed by Matt Thompson. This live, independent album is available for a request donation! We hope you'll help support this recording project and the artists involved in the process.

The We Shared Milk

Posted: 2010.03.07

Banana Stand Media is proud to release The We Shared Milk: Live from the Banana Stand! Recorded on January 24th, 2009, the album was mixed by Vic Lund. This live, independent album is available for a requested donation! We hope you'll help support this recording project and the artists involved in the process.

Ingredients the Band

Posted: 2010.01.05

Banana Stand Media is proud to release Ingredients the Band: Live at the Banana Stand! Recorded on May 3rd, 2009, the album was mixed by Ethan Pierce and Brian Wollen, mastered by Chris Munson. This live, independent album is available for a requested donation! We hope you'll help support this recording project and the artists involved in the process.