History
In 1997, Stephen Quirk had one of his photographs of Bully Pulpit (later known as Bullyclub) published in Portland’s Casco Bay Weekly. This lead to a twelve-year collaboration with the band on various projects and introductions to other local musicians, including frequent collaborator José Ayerve of Spouse and A Severe Joy.
By 2010, Stephen was seeking a way to package his album design, website creation, and photography services to musicians, while also helping bring attention to Maine’s thriving music scene. Factory Portland launched as a result.
These days Factory Portland functions solely as a blog, featuring interviews with local and non-local musicians, concert reviews, and more!
Who We Are
Founders
Stephen is a freelance builder of websites and creator of content. He worked in the Technology Department at his alma mater, Maine College or Art and as an Events Wrangler at Automattic.
Stephen has exhibited his photography in California and throughout New England and served as Associate Director of a Boston-based non-profit overseeing the organization's technology, visual design, social networking, and event planning.
He lives outside of Portland with his wife and two children.
Stephen has exhibited his photography in California and throughout New England and served as Associate Director of a Boston-based non-profit overseeing the organization's technology, visual design, social networking, and event planning.
He lives outside of Portland with his wife and two children.
Latest posts by Stephen Quirk (see all)
- 10Qs with Mel Stone - September 28, 2017
- 10Qs with Sigrid Harmon of The Asthmatic - August 8, 2017
- 10Qs with Nick Perry of Nick Perry’s Brass Tax - April 4, 2016
Megan works as a legal assistant at a large Portland law firm. She recently received her Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Management, as well as certificates of graduate study in Nonprofit Management and Social Policy Analysis, from the Muskie School of Public Service at USM. She is also a graduate of the Stern School of Business at New York University, and was a team leader for various volunteer projects for New York Cares.
Megan and Stephen welcomed a third member to the Factory Portland team in mid-2014… their daughter, Kate.
Megan and Stephen welcomed a third member to the Factory Portland team in mid-2014… their daughter, Kate.
Latest posts by Megan Quirk (see all)
Contributors Emeritus
Latest posts by Nick Perry (see all)
- Our Review: Lady Lamb the Beekeeper at Port City - March 31, 2015
- Our review: Odesza at Port City - March 13, 2015
- Odesza to Play Port City Music Hall on March 7th - March 2, 2015
Latest posts by Savanna Pettengill (see all)
- Our Review: Vanessa Carlton at Asylum - December 11, 2015
- Who was Johnny Fountain? - December 10, 2015
- Marrow at One Longfellow Square - December 2, 2015
Latest posts by Kate Sanborn (see all)
- Lady Lamb at Port City Music Hall on March 13 - March 5, 2015
Latest posts by Holly Nunan (see all)