Speed Stump

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Welcome to Speed Stump! This is a collection of the thoughts, actions and intentions of five Bates College students in the heart of Maine.

Last night Ben, Ben, John, Josh and I saw these fellas live in New Hampshire. See them!

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Speed Stump: Origins

I have been given the privilege of writing this inaugural entry as I listen to Charlie and Benny Breg's soothing baritones on Vacationla...
Chris Sharma at Smith Rock

On Tuesday and Wednesday a few buddies and I decided to go to Smith Rock for some top quality rock climbing. While we were there we saw Chr...
WRBC

Or, W-Radio Bates College, is our campus radio station that covers the twin cities of Maine, and not too far beyond that. Ben McCormack has...
Avett Brothers add to Their Genius Collection

As you may know, the speedstump staff recently saw the Avett brothers preform live at the meadowbrook in Gilford NH. Despite still being nu...
Future Wife

Somehow it took me a month to find out that Florence Welch from Florence + the Machine had come out with a new song, but now that I've h...
Deer Tick

Last week on Wednesday evening Ben Breger, some other friends, and I drove down to Portland to see Deer Tick . The band got its name becaus...
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Can't Wait
May, Undrearify, and The End

When it comes to Stump, I'm simply the protégé of the other hammer flippers present (except for Ben Bregs, of course). It's been ...
DayTrotter

Hey y'all. Happy Summer! I found a great website for not only discovering new music but also downloading songs from your favorite artist...
Avett Brothers Show

Last night Ben, Ben, John, Josh and I saw these fellas live in New Hampshire. See them!