The Portland Stains are often mistaken as being from Boston, perhaps because they moved to Boston in 1981, and possibly because of some confusion with Steve Stain; a Boston-area punk performance artist who often borrowed musicians from various Boston rock bands, to back him up when he was performing.
The Portland Stains are frequently mistaken as being from Boston due to their move to Boston in 1981 and possible confusion with Steve Stain, a Boston-based punk musician who frequently used musicians from different Boston rock bands to support his performances.