# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Body & Big|Brave - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Two titans of modern, boundary-pushing heavy music return to SPACE in this dual headline show celebrating their respective new albums.About this EventThe Body is a prolific musical force whose creativity is matched only by the astonishing weight of their sound. Duo Lee Buford and Chip King have established their own musical language that reimagines how rhythm, dynamics, and sonics can shape or dismantle song structure. Over the course of two decades, the duo has consistently challenged assumptions and defied categorization, redefining what it means to be a heavy band. On their new album, The Body are again pushing limits and testing the boundaries of the studio to explore the extremes and microtonality of distortion to find its maximal impact. I’ve Seen All I Need To See is The Body at their most incisively bleak, a towering monolith of noise.I’ve Seen All I Need To See marks both a return and departure for The Body. In contrast to the electronic-centric instrumentation and production-heavy arrangements of previous albums and Buford’s work in Sightless Pit, this album is focused on their core live sound: Buford’s booming, resolute drums paired with King’s obliterated guitar and howl. Following albums with extensive guest performances and acclaimed collaborations with Thou, Uniform, Full of Hell, and more, I’ve Seen All I Need To See is almost entirely the core duo. Guests vocalist/pianist Chrissy Wolpert and vocalist Ben Eberle are used very sparingly. Course, bristling distortion contorts every instrument, with samples of spoken word, cymbals, toms and King’s already noxious tone emerging from layers of feedback. The myriad of tonal interplays, captured in detail, has a movement all its own. The Body, together with engineer Seth Manchester of Machines With Magnets, capture the complexities of distorted sound in stunning detail. The clarity and the cacophony exceed anything they’ve created before, morphing desolate, festering soundscapes into an exhilarating sonic universe.The work of BIG|BRAVE is ever-expanding. The breadth of their sound has encompassed a breathtaking array of dynamics and sonics. Their sound, guided by their indomitable exploratory spirit, exploits contrasts between extremity and subtlety. The trio’s singular, masterful sculpting of sonics into songcraft tucks layers of vulnerability into formidable storms. in grief or in hope is an innovative vision of electro-acoustic sound and emotive storytelling, an endless bounty of overwhelming distortions and devastating beauty.in grief or in hope marks a shift for BIG|BRAVE towards denser, guitar-oriented compositions. With longtime touring bassist Liam Andrews (MY DISCO, Aicher) joining guitarist/vocalist Robin Wattie and guitarist Mathieu Ball in the studio for the first time, the pieces are keenly layered with a rich tapestry of harmonics and tonal intricacies. Each piece is its own biome of distortions starkly contrasted with delicate, even tender, moments. The trio’s instinctual progressions are made more vivid through live recording, harnessing the gargantuan and storied sound of their performances. Within texturally maximalist loops and affected vocals, the pieces utilize the aesthetics of drone, electronic, and heavy music within a foundation of pop song form. Wattie writes: “I wanted to explore catchy, melodic phrasing weaved throughout the intensity of the instrumentation and drony chord changes. All that I could reflect on was grief and hope; death and life; cause and effect; shared experiences of being a human person.”The tenth album for the ensemble, in grief or in hope pays homage to their past while looking into their future. Standout “the ineptitude for mutual discernment” expands on lyrical themes first explored on 2015’s Au De La where “verdure” echoes melodies from the title track of 2014’s Feral Verdure. These references to their past serve as potent reflection points on BIG|BRAVE’s evolution as artists. A sonic whirlpool of string instruments surrounds Wattie’s commanding vocals as she shifts from spectral undulations on pieces like “what may be the kindest way to leave” to the direct, spare declarations of the title track. The ambiguity of mountainous chords on “an uttering of antipathy” are coupled with autotuned phrases emphasizing isolation inside the fray.Together the trio deliver emotional momentum that vividly describes the complex and deep feelings of struggle, pain, and transcendence. in grief or in hope transmits that sense of humanity with every gesture.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kWv6YqvzdI&list=RD9kWv6YqvzdI&start_radio=1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VklcpsXCMn4&list=RDVklcpsXCMn4&start_radio=1 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/the-body-and-big|brave/100001986858320722 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, raves, parties, live-music, nonprofit, art, spoken-word, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 21.57, max: 28.78, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: SPACE - **lat**: 43.655619 - **long**: -70.2612209 - **full address**: SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Body & Big|Brave - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/705575e18d00d01ebf4c2b991c290a3a8a65ee03412cb888a6551021717d8dfc-rimg-w1200-h800-dc7a7a7a-gmir.jpg?v=1775897952 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Body & Big|Brave being held? - **A:** The Body & Big|Brave takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm at SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Body & Big|Brave? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Body & Big|Brave range from USD 22 to USD 29 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission - AdvanceUSD 24 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral Admission - Day of showUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral Admission - Advance (SPACE member)USD 22 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral Admission - Day of show (SPACE member)USD 27 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Body & Big|Brave? - **A:** The Body & Big|Brave is organized by SPACE. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Body & Big|Brave is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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