I thought I’d post a round up on my personal blog of a few things I’ve been doing, so you can check them out if you’re not following along with my other projects elsewhere. Of course, all but the first are things you could purchase as gifts for yourself or others, and you’d be helping… Continue reading Zines and Comics and Anthologies, oh my!
Category: Music
The Gospel of Tree Bark
Please consider checking out, and supporting, Anna Fritz‘s kickstarter campaign to release a new album, The Gospel of Tree Bark. Anna Fritz’s Wake was totally and phenomenally awesome. Send her all your money. “Most of the songs that will be on this record were written in an old growth forest in southern Oregon… Continue reading The Gospel of Tree Bark
JIm Malcolm in Oregon on Feb 5th and 7th
One of my favourite artists is going to be in town next week. The shows are smaller, more intimate. In fact, the Portland show is going to be in a house. Apparently the show in Portland isn’t selling well, and they’re thinking of canceling it. (There’s some sporting event or another that Sunday they think… Continue reading JIm Malcolm in Oregon on Feb 5th and 7th
Matt Haimovitz at Doug Fir on Jan 21st at 9pm
Back in Nov ’07, I got to see Matt Haimovitz play with members of the Portland Cello Project in the music section of a book shop in downtown Portland. I wrote about that after seeing the show. The space was simply packed with people, wall to wall. It was definitely interesting. Looks like Haimovitz is… Continue reading Matt Haimovitz at Doug Fir on Jan 21st at 9pm
Benefit show for Skip Von Kuske at Kennedy School on Jan 14th at 7pm
There’s a special benefit show, free but donations requested, for Skip Von Kuske on Thu, Jan 14th. There’s more info here. A MUSICAL BENEFIT FOR CELLIST SKIP vonKUSKE Thursday, January 14 The Kennedy School All ages and FREE admission. Donations gratefully accepted. Featuring: THE PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT SNEAKIN’ OUT THE STOLEN SWEETS ……..and special musical… Continue reading Benefit show for Skip Von Kuske at Kennedy School on Jan 14th at 7pm
Ben Darwish’s afrobeat tribute to Michael Jackson at Goodfoot on Dec 26th at 9pm
Okay, this sounds wild. Local musician Ben Darwish [also] is playing with a 10-piece band at The Goodfoot on Sat, Dec 26th at 9pm. The music will be an tribute to Michael Jackson in the style of afrobeat! Put on your dancing shoes for an Afrobeat concert inspired by Michael Jackson’s music. Innovative Portland-based composer… Continue reading Ben Darwish’s afrobeat tribute to Michael Jackson at Goodfoot on Dec 26th at 9pm
Massive 14 at Crown Room on Dec 26th at 9pm
Later today, at The Crown Room (205 NW 4th Ave) will be a big event, with a dance party and fashion show, called Massive [also]. It’s 21+ but only $3, and $1 beers. Performing will be original members of Parliament Funkadelic and DJ’s Dr. Adam & Evil One. What is Massive?
Walking Home at Red & Black on Dec 18th at 6pm
Walking Home will be playing with other bands on Fri, Dec 18th at Red & Black Cafe as a benefit for Gender Free For All Anna and Sami are home, after our six-week tour with the Portland Cello Project, and we’re excited to announce our first performance back in town. We’ll be playing at the… Continue reading Walking Home at Red & Black on Dec 18th at 6pm
Mark Growden at Mississippi on Nov 22nd at 8pm
Mark Growden will be at Mississippi Studios on Sun, Nov 22nd at 8pm with 3 Leg Torso. Mark Growden – Saint Judas
Anomie Belle at Doug Fir on Oct 29 at 8pm
Anomie Belle is back in town on the 29th at Doug Fir: Anomie Belle w/ The Heavy and The Satisfiers Thursday, October 29th Doug Fir Lounge $10 8pm Doors Anomie Belle is now on twitter! http://twitter.com/anomiebelle To hear Anomie Belle’s most recent live KEXP in-studio performance, go to: http://kexp.org/live/liveperformance.aspx?rID=30150
Bogville III ~ Eye of Retribution at Lotus Seed on Nov 13th & 14th at 9pm
Bogville part III is coming up. All ages, as long as by all you mean not under 18, apparently. FRIDAY the 13th of November and SATURDAY the 14th of November $10 in advance $15 at the Door Tickets available online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/82888 Doors at 8pm performance at 9pm SHARP BOGVILLE: Chapter III Eye of Retribution… Continue reading Bogville III ~ Eye of Retribution at Lotus Seed on Nov 13th & 14th at 9pm
Viva Oz Vegas at Bagdad on Oct 24th at 6pm
It’s an Oz themed circus. ‘Nough said. SATURDAY OCTOBER 24th 6pm-10pm at THE BAGDAD THEATER 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd with special Portland guests THE WANDERLUST CIRCUS $20 ADVANCE TICKETS http://www.ticketmaster.com/Viva-Oz-Vegas-tickets/artist/1369090 $25 at the door Can Can Presents is excited to announce the return of its Vegas-style floor show, Viva Oz Vegas. For the first time… Continue reading Viva Oz Vegas at Bagdad on Oct 24th at 6pm
Mission of Burma at Doug Fir on Nov 10th at 9pm
Mission of Burma [also] is back at Doug Fir Lounge on Nov 10th at 9pm: Legendary Boston combo returns to the Doug Fir MISSION OF BURMA with guests $15 advance, $17 day of show
Poi Dog Pondering at Doug Fir on Dec 5th at 9pm
Noticed that Poi Dog Pondering will be at Doug Fir Lounge on Sat, Dec 5th at 9pm: Global folk pop from beloved Austinites POI DOG PONDERING with SCOTLAND YARD GOSPEL CHOIR $15 advance, $17 day of show Update 22oct09 @ 10:19am: Got an email that Scotland Yard Gospel Choir was in an auto accident and… Continue reading Poi Dog Pondering at Doug Fir on Dec 5th at 9pm
Leela and Ellie Grace at Artichoke on Oct 10th at 8pm
Leela and Ellie Grace will be doing a local show before heading off to the wilds of Canada. They’ll be at Artichoke Music on Oct 10th. Leela and Ellie Grace in Concert at Artichoke Music in Portland, OR! Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009 Time: 8:00 p.m. (doors at 7:30) Location: Backgate Stage at Artichoke Music… Continue reading Leela and Ellie Grace at Artichoke on Oct 10th at 8pm
Mutantmusicka! at Circadia on Oct 2nd at 9pm
A big gathering for a tiny suggested price, on Fri Oct 2nd at 9pm over at the Circadia Arts Center: !@!MUTANTMUSICKA!MUTANTMUSICKA!MUTANTMUSICKA!@! [ friday october 2nd – 9pm ] @ circadia – 4705 ne columbia @ .$5 suggested 5$. ::OZ:: orryelle defenestrate bascule (http://www.crossroads.wild.net.au) ::SEATTLE:: selector catalogue (http://www.myspace.com/selectorcatalogue) new red sun (http://www.myspace.com/newredsunmusic) paintings for animals (http://www.myspace.com/paintingsforanimals)… Continue reading Mutantmusicka! at Circadia on Oct 2nd at 9pm
Aranya at Circadia on Oct 29th at 10pm
So, I don’t know a lot about this group, except that I got the website from someone in the group; and from listening to the tracks on their website. It’s not exactly metal, but it’s kinda hard-folk … oh, except for the track that just started to play now, yep, that’s the cookie monster metal… Continue reading Aranya at Circadia on Oct 29th at 10pm
Conflux: NW Dark Arts Festival at Tabor Theater on Sep 25 & 26 at 8pm
So, there’s this thing going on. Abney Park, the steampunk group will be there, along with a bunch of other names, including Soriah, Bogville Creature Features, and more. It’s two days filled with live music, ritual theatre, gothic fusion bellydance, butoh, art show, fashion show, dance party goodness. Er, or, filled with dark darkness and… Continue reading Conflux: NW Dark Arts Festival at Tabor Theater on Sep 25 & 26 at 8pm
Monsters of Folk at Arlene Schnitzer on Oct 14th at 8pm
Monsters of Folk will be at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Wed, Oct 14th at 8pm. Gander at the event at the PCPA site. Tickets are out of the price range I’m willing to pay, generally, but maybe you’re into that. (But, you know, at least buy from the PCPA box office not that ticket… Continue reading Monsters of Folk at Arlene Schnitzer on Oct 14th at 8pm
Zony Mash Plus Horns at Mississippi on Sep 26th at 9pm
Zony Mash used to host their zonymash.com website with one of the ISPs I worked at. Yeah, trivia! But, more importantly, I’m clearly connected to greatness, don’t y’know? Zony Mash will be playing with a horn section at Mississippi Studios on Sat, Sep 26th at 9pm. You only really need to know two things about… Continue reading Zony Mash Plus Horns at Mississippi on Sep 26th at 9pm
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