For fans of Brian Carpenter’s “Weird American Gothic” trilogy, Beat Circus is back in Portland with part two: “Boy From Black Mountain.”

The band released the album last fall and has already picked up an Independent Music Award for Best Alt/Country Album of 2009.

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Beat Circus is on a tour of the Northeast supporting its new album, "Boy From Black Mountain." The band will play in Portland on Saturday night. Photo by Dave Bias

Go to www.beatcircus.net and click on “music” to hear audio. Beat Circus will be joined by Brooklyn-based La Strada and Rockland-based accordionist Matt Rock. This is an 18-and-older show. Tickets at Bull Moose Music stores and at www.space538.org.

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: Space, 538 Congress St., Portland

How much: $8