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Menomena rock the Edgefield 2007-07-24 16:09:41 Menomena
July 22nd, McMenamens Edgefield
Word on the street is that Menomena made a bunch of new fans after opening for the Decemberists last Saturday at McMenamins Edgefield. The band was in top form after their recent return from an extensive U.S. and European tour. Next stop is the Bumbershoot festival on September 1st. The trio will be on the Sound Transit stage, 6 -7pm, all ages.
st vincent visits portland 2007-07-30 14:04:01
St Vincent, known to her mom as Annie Clark, is touring in support of her new CD release ‘Marry Me that just came out on Beggars Banquet. You may know her as she plays with Sufjan Stevens and Polyphonic Spree too. Not to be missed… Doug Fir Wednesday Aug 1st.
Here’s Now Now [MP3]. Click to listen, right click to download.
the 9th annual pickathon festival kicks off tomorrow… 2007-08-02 10:54:58
It’s that time again. The 9th Annual Pickathon Roots Music Festival takes place again in Portland at Pendarvis Farms. Today is the last day to get the specially-priced advance tickets. This year’s line up is stellar - artists include, The Avett Brothers, Wood Brothers, Foghorn String Band, The Gourds, Erin McKeown, Po’ Girl, Handsome Family and many more over the 3 day weekend. Click here for line up details.
Related Post: Avett Bros live at Pickathon 2006
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Patti Smith at the Bite of Oregon 2007-08-09 19:01:43
Rock’n Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith
will make an appearance at the Bite of Oregon
Sunday, August 12th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. It seems as though Patti has a soft spot for Portland as she has made special appearances here before. She also claims to be a big fan of hometown favs The Decemberists. Check out the entertainment link for all the music listings.
The Bite of Oregon
August 10-12, Portland Waterfront Park
$7 Admission
eskimo & sons, another portland gem 2007-08-08 12:10:37
They’re new to me, maybe not to you, but I’m digging this Portland-based outfit. Eskimo & Sons. Below is news of their 7″ single release in their own words.
“it’s done. it’s here. it belongs in your record collection. we’ve finally put together the capital to release our 7″. each album comes with a
cd featuring bonus songs and a unique insert, handmade by our friends. They will be available shortly, here [NB: it’s available now] and at live shows. sample the songs below. enjoy.”
Oh It’s Even More Crash [MP3]
Song About God [MP3]
sexton blake has a new CD 2007-08-16 12:37:19
Sexton Blake, AKA Josh Hodges & Co., is back with a new album, Plays the Hits!, a collection of “strange covers.” Somewhere between Grandaddy and 2005’s Bonnie Prince Billy/Tortoise covers album, Hodges cranks out poppy, lo-fi versions of your faves, like Springsteen’s “Hungry Heart” and Milli Vanilli’s “Girl You Know it’s True.” w/the Intelligence, DJ Tobias, DJ Metronome; Someday Lounge, 125 NE 5th, 9 pm, $5
Josh Hodges - Emma [MP3]
menomena visit mexico 2007-08-14 20:14:38
Menomena interview and video clips - click to play
Fans of Portland’s best indie band, Menomena, who happen to live in Mexico City can see them perform at La Terraza del Zocalo on Aug 15. For the rest of us we can head up to see them at Bumbershoot or just rush out and grab the Friend And Foe vinyl available for pre-orders 01 Aug 2007. According to their record company’s web site:
The stunningly packaged LP version (on high quality 180-gram vinyl) of Menomena’s friend and foe is available now for pre-orders in the Barsuk shop. Designed by critically acclaimed graphic novelist Craig Thompson, the gatefold sleeve beautifully highlights the amazing artwork, and the sound quality of the 180-gram vinyl is unbeatable. Comes with a free download of the entire album as high quality MP3 files, for those who want the best of both worlds.
Menomena - Wet and Rusting [MP3]
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the detroit cobras, tonight @ doug fir 2007-08-20 12:23:18
Bloodshot Records recording artists The Detroit Cobras bring their brand of raunchy rock and R’n'B to the Doug Fir tonight (Monday Aug 20 - short notice I know.) Here’s what the press is saying:
“No offense to Amy Winehouse, but it was the Cobras‚ Rachel Nagy who first reinvented the 60s soul-pop diva as a boozy, punk-informed, smart-mouthed chanteuse in the late 90s.” Falling James LA Weekly
“Your average Best Buying doofus won’t give a damn about any of it, but one thing I’ve noticed about the Detroit Cobras is that if you actually play them for someone that knows nothing about them, or you take someone to see a show, the band’s so totally infectious and convincing that you’ll have a new convert on your hands in no time.” Jeff Clark Stomp and Stammer
“…the Cobras do the unthinkable: make rock n’ roll simple, fun and irresponsible.” Bruce Miller, Magnet
The Detroit Cobras - I Know What’s Going On [MP
blitzen trapper remix of sci-fi kid 2007-08-19 17:51:33
Recordist aka The Faint’s Clark Baechle, has remix
ed Sci-Fi Kid a track from Blitzen Trapper’s CD ‘Wild Mountain Nation.’ You can also find more over at Stereogum.
Blitzen Trapper - Sci-Fi Kid (Recordist Remix) [MP3]
mark the date, cinematic orchestra plays portland 2007-08-20 23:32:53
In a rare appearance the UK’s premiere Nu-Jazz outfit, the aptly named Cinematic Orchestra plays Portland’s Aladdin Theatre on September 16th.
Here’s what the UK blog The Milk Factory has to say about their new album ‘Ma Fleur.’
“…..now, five years on, Cinematic Orchestra returns with an epic hush with Ma Fleur. Conceived as a soundtrack to a film that does not exist (yet?), it features a melancholy hero portrayed by various singers, including the brilliant-as-always legendary Fontella Bass. While Every Day relied more heavily on 21st-century musics, including synthesizers, cut up drums and vocals, and trip-hoppy bass lines, Ma Fleur is a much more restrained work. Plucked acoustic guitars, gentle strings, and slowly disarming vocals are front-and-center here; a headphone album if ever there was one. If Every Day was the chaotic sounds of an exhausted life, Ma Fleur is a weekend retreat to reconnoiter in the countryside.” Read More.
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Cat Power and others join Musicfest NW lineup 2007-08-27 17:40:12
Willamette Week’s Musicfest NW is partnering with NIKE to present three extraordinary daytime shows during the 2007 MFNW festival held in Portland, OR. These special shows will take place at Audio Cinema at 226 SE Madison, Portland, OR 97214.
Thursday September 6th, 2007 (2:30pm doors, 3:30pm show time)
Cat Power
, Bobby Bare Jr.
Friday September 7th, 2007 (4:30pm doors, 5:30pm show time)
Grizzly Bear, Deerhunter
Saturday September 8th, 2007 (4:30pm doors, 5:30pm show)
Ghostface Killah, The Bronx
To gain entrance, please pick up a free Nike Pass available at both Jackpot Records locations on the day of each show starting at 10am (when the store opens) or admitted with a MFNW wristband. Admission to these shows will be based on a first come first serve basis. Jackpot locations are Downtown (203 SW 9th Ave), and Southeast (3736 SE Hawthorne) in Portland, OR. Please visit musicfestnw.com for details on the other festival performers and where to purchase the $40 wristbands or $140 VIP Ba Read more:lineup
the return of old time relijun 2007-08-24 14:01:02
Portland’s Old Time Relijun gets the props big time -
“Unless I read them wrong (and I may; the music itself is the opposite of describing it: it’s wet, and bloody, and it smells like fresh earth and red cinders, and it’s a good goddamn time, is what it is) Old Time Relijun’s theory is that ‘the underground’ (I know. I know. I know.) isn’t an identity that reinvents itself once or twice per generation, but a permanent place within a culture – maybe within all cultures – where styles don’t go in and out of fashion but are always floating around in the air just above our heads.” — John Darnielle, Last Plane To Jakarta.
Indestructible Life [MP3]
Immaculate Machine Sept 6th 2007-08-31 11:40:31
Victoria B.C. indie rock trio ImmaculateMachine
help to kick off this year’s MusicFest NW with an appearance at the Doug Fir lounge on September 6th. The band is on tour in support of their sophomore album called Immaculate Machine’s Fables. The release was made with the help of esteemed colleagues such as producers Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, Pretty Girls Make Graves) and John Collins/Dave Carswell (New Pornographers, Tegan & Sara), violinist Owen Pallett (Final Fantasy, Arcade Fire), and back-up vocalists Alex Kapranos (Franz Ferdinand) and The Cribs.
Also appearing that night: Shaky Hands, Aqueduct, Newtrust and John Weinland. Tickets available here.
wet confetti become reporter 2007-08-30 14:58:35
I’m not sure what’s happening here but Portland band Wet Confetti have apparently morphed into Reporter, a whole new band.
Reporter - Blaze [MP3]
the last town chorus, hawthorne theatre 2007-08-28 09:35:19
The Last Town Chorus play the Hawthorne Theatre October 4th. Although not exactly a band The Last Town Chorus is the revolving ensemble led by singer/writer/lap-steel-guitarist Megan Hickey. I’m not sure if it’s her voice or how she wrangles the lap steel but she is very beguiling. And others have been beguiled too - “She sings like an Angel and plays lap steel guitar like the Devil.” - Village Voice, “The Last Town Chorus’ aching lap-steel sound moves men to tears” - Chicago Tribune, “Strange, dark magic…” - Sunday Times (UK). Here’s a video of her take on Bowie’s Modern Love and Tickets to the show.
Wintering in Brooklyn - [MP3]
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