Its satisfying to know that there are serious artists in your town. There are plenty of people who just throw crap against the wall and occasionally some of it sticks, becoming art. I cou...
Did you know theres a ghost town right here in Portland? Well, technically Oregon City, but close enough for a haunting. Almost feels like a ghost town in this blog. Lets fix that! ANTON SWORD...
I was excited to discover that Pocketknife has a new release coming out - a split 7" with fellow Portland synth pop makers Adventures With Might on Vinyl Richie. The concept of the record is simp...
Being broke. We all know how it feels. Cable news and our lavish iPhones keep telling us how horrible the housing market is, or how the unemployment rate is higher than ever. Money,...
photo by Anthony Georgis Hello everyone, long time no see! Ive been busy with vacations, writing, working, parenting... all the good stuff. So of course there is a backlog of music submis...
Hi everybody, its time to clear out the ol inbox again? HAhAHAHAHA, just kidding, the inbox will never get clear. Thats just the nature of the beast. But what isnt beastly is that I...
Crikeys, Ive been so busy interviewing fancy people that Ive forgotten all about my portion of submissions that are slipped under the crack in the door in the wee hours of the morning. So as is...
What up Lucas? Got a few questions for you. First off, lets take it back. What was your introduction to hip hop? What inspired you growing up, or continues to inspire you?Aside from rocking my clothe...
Hello Dear Readers,Whats up? I have not been to any shows in a while. I also havent blogged in awhile. My life is way different than it was than when I started blogging. It also seems like my life ha...
*UPDATE 12AM OCTOBER 18 - STREAM THE RECORD FREE HERE*Dear Funky Lord Finesse, I got some questions for you, is that cool?Ha. You caught the Lord Finesse reference, nice.Lets start off by taking it b...
(PORTLAND, OR) - CLOUDY OCTOBER SET TO RELEASE HIS SOPHOMORE ALBUM, THE METAL JERK, OCTOBER 18TH, THROUGH FIELDWERK RECORDINGS, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Cloudy is a half american male emcee, publisher, prod...
Just talked to Cloudy and he has a lot on his mind. We will be having a meeting of the minds Friday evening, and our conversation will be transcribed by Saturday Night *Don Pardo voice*. This is gonn...
Hello again everybody, I have a very special treat. Coming up this Friday at the Aladdin Theater is a concert that you dont want to miss: the Adrian Belew Power Trio with Tony Levins Stickmen. ...
It is suffice to say that with a name like Black Pussy, you are probably going to be embarking on a journey with an extremely bad ass group. Of course, this is a band residing the the fair City...
I was recently fortunate enough to come in contact with the (soon to be) comedic legend Timmy Williams. You know him best as an extremely lovable and talented member of the comedy troupe Whites...
“Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do criticize him, you’ll be a mile away and have his shoes. “An unknown wise man said that, and since 2007 the good people at...
Sometimes its hard out there to be a blogger. The other night I had the displeasure to be... lets say, "Schrodingers Journalist", simultaneously on-and-not-on the guest list at a show, ...
Hello Dear Readers,Whats up? I have not been to any shows in a while. I should probably change that. Maybe I will. Here are the shows that look good to me today:Valentines is having a show with Hello...
Hello Dear Readers, You guys know what I write about. I write about Portland shows that happen in Portland, Or. I was at work all day, so this a bit later in the day than usual but Here are the shows...
Hello Dear Readers, It has been awhile since I have seen a show. It has been crazy having to get up early in the morning. That being said, I have had plenty of time to blog about shows. Here are the ...
Hello Dear Readers, I played over seven hours of Monopoly while babysitting. Kids these days are crazy. I missed all shows that happened last night. Though I heard from a very credible source that th...
Hello Dear Readers, So I am babysitting tonight. Apparently being a rock star is not as glamorous as I thought it would be. But hey, I get my meals for free. Anyway here are the shows I will be missi...
Hello Dear Readers, So I am scheduled to work tonight until 1:30 am. That means that I cant see any shows tonight. The thing is that I will be working at Wieden & Kennedy. Tonight Daniel Johnston...
Hello Dear Readers, I havent seen any shows recently. But the good thing is that they happen everyday. There is an abundance of them. Especially here in Portland. Anyway here are the shows going on t...
Hello Dear Readers, I have had a few busy days. Mostly I have been having to work at seven in the morning at a place with out blogging capabilities. Stupid I know. Anyway there are some shows going o...
Hey there Crappy Indieland! Ive been makin them comix. Mr. Gulbranson thought youd enjoy this and I bet hes right. Now I know how to spend all my Scene Points! You should all check out Sarah Becan. D...
Hello Dear Readers, Yesterday instead of going to any shows, I went and saw X-men First Class. Man did I have mixed feelings on that movie. Anyway there are some shows going on tonight. Check it out:...
Hello Dear Readers, Yesterday afternoon I played McMenamins Americana Festival as part of Y La Bamba. It was fun especially since we got to see AgesAndAges afterwards. They were great. Plus I got a f...
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