About this Event
Join us for an introspective night of lo-fi indie in the ever-intimate, ever-cozy Mechanics’ Hall library.
Told Slant returns to the Northeast for the first time in six years, appearing as a three-piece ensemble to celebrate their fourth record, What’s Up, released September 4, 2026, on Mtn Laurel Recording Co.
Written against their nearly unrecognizable home, New York City, the record moves with what Pitchfork calls “gritted-teeth optimism,” drawing from the worlds of Alan Vega, the Velvet Underground, and Tom Waits.
Queens-based h. pruz will open the tour with a re-configuration of their very same three-piece band in a project of experimental singer-songwriter works.
h. pruz is the solo music project of Hannah Pruzinsky (they/them). Hannah uses the project as a means to compost memories - excavating and allowing for the changing of one’s prior perception of a moment. h. pruz is currently making work that pulls from this theme, expanding further internally since their previous two critically acclaimed LPs, No Glory and Red sky at morning.
Hannah currently acts as a co-editor and co-founder of the diy indie music show paper, GUNK, and lectures at a university.
Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open to the public at 7:00 p.m.). $15 for Mechanics’ Hall Members, $20 for General Admission, $200 to Reserve the Couch. No one turned away for lack of funds at the door.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B.
Street Parking: Available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and nearby streets. Pay by meter or the Passport Parking App. Free after 6 PM, on Sundays, and between Parris and Alder Street. Some blocks may vary — look for posted signs.
Garages: The Arts District Garage (41 Brown St) has 250+ spaces, is open 24/7, and accepts credit card only, with entrances on Brown, Cumberland, and Casco. The Elm Street Garage (21 Elm St) is conveniently near the Portland Library. The Spring Street Garage is three blocks away at 45 Spring St.
ACCESSIBILITY
To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step or use a modular ramp. Please note that the wheelchair ramp has a steep incline.
A wheelchair-accessible elevator is available. The elevator is 60" deep, 48" wide, with a 32" door opening. There are four wheelchair-accessible bathrooms on the third-floor level, adjacent to the Ballroom.
If you have a wheelchair or need accessibility accommodations/questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 207-773-8396.
Event venue & nearby stays
Mechanics' Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland, United States
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