Not So Well Planned: Plan B in the Pearl.

I just came across an interesting blog post that mentions there's a new gallery opening up in the Pearl District.. Right, me neither, BUT - i bring this up because the name of this gallery happens to be "PLAN B".Right, Plan B, it's on everyone's list of favorite punk/metal/thrash bars.. The article on the new Pearl District delight starts "WELL-PLANNED"... nope.. No it wasn't.I can't find any more info on this place except for this one post: http://www.byronbeck.com/home/516-art-matters-plan-b-gallery-opens-in-pearl-district.html, but i'm sure if it's all real - it means that people googling this "plan b" gallery are going to end up at a grimey punk bar.**Terrified yuppies for the win.**ps... don't get me wrong, art shows can be cool too - take this interesting twist for example: Punk Rock + Art Show @ Slabtown

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FAQ/WTF?! : How to Get Your Band Listed and Post a New Bio

Most of the bands listed correctly will have Bios attached to them but there are a number of bands out there that don't yet have these posted.. If you're looking to get a bio posted for your band, there's a trick to it:All of the Bios come from Last.Fm.The way last.fm works is through a thing called "scrobbling".Scrobbling works by installing a program on your computer that catalogs and tracks what you listen to - all this info goes back to the Last.fm database.. It's really neat and gives you fun facts and stats on your listening habbits.The way a band begins to exist in the system is by somebody listening to it.As far as i know, there's no way to manually enter in a new band to the system : it HAS to be be scrobbled meaning you have to listen to it.Even if your band doesn't have any music recorded, Don't worry - it's not a problem, just get clever:Just throw on an ABBA tune (you know you have it) after renaming the band "ABBA" to whatever your band name is ("Tijuana Poop Smugglers" ?).Listen to the song and make sure it's 'scrobbled'.This will get the band name into the system. - note that it won't show up immediately, it may take a few hours or more.. You will then be able to add and edit the Bio and it will show up on pc-pdx anytime anybody hovers on it or checks out your band page.

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FAQ / WTF?! : Tags and Band Bios explained

Hi Hi,The Band Bios and Tags are awesome and are a huge step forward in the coolness and usefulness of this site.. They are also, on occasion, the source of some WTF?! confusion:"Why is my show tagged 'dubstep'?. I'm not dubtep or reggae!""The listing for my band shows the wrong bio - what's up?"Let it be known that we don't actually host any of the band bios or tags at this moment in time.. All of the band bios come from user submitted data from Last.Fm.

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Foot Ox at Satyricon

..tapped in!!This video is Foot Ox first show since Teague's return to Portland.. The show was at Satyricon on June 30th with DMV,Your Heart Breaks, and Defiance,ohio.. Sadly, YHB had to cancel but the show turned out to be a real slam anyway!You can see more videos from that show on my youtube channelhttp://www.youtube.com/user/hollypaulyAlso, this coming up friday july16th will be the Foot Ox official record release party at The Green House featuring various members of distant colony,forever and blood beach.. Come and celebrate with us and some good times!!

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The New Version Is Here!

WOW, It's finally happened.. The new site is here: Learn It, Live It, Love It?You can wander about and figure out what's new and what does what.I guess im' just starting this as the pace to post your commentary and concern etc.EVERYTHING is 100% fresh.There are bound to be some bugs and issues.. Please post anything you find here- let me know so i can fix it for you!Also, sound off on the membership features.-need something else in there?. Concerned about privacy and people seeing your saved shows?. Do you like cheese as much as i?I hope everybody diggs on the new site, it's been years in the making.

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Final weekend of the old PC-PDX!

hi all,It's been a long time coming... almost an embarrassingly long time.I started talking about it around this time last year.. The earliest date that i can recall where i said we'd launch was to be New Years day, some of you may been able to nail it on a earlier date than that.ALL said and done, here in internet ink,THE NEW VERSION OF THE SHOW-GUIDE WILL LAUNCH OVER THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND!It's looking pretty great, i'm not going to lie - we're very excited to get the new version published and have you guys use it!WHAT'S NEW:Maps and Membership and more!SPEED:The current version in the past few weeks/months has often been slow, sometimes just gone non-responsive (ouch!). The site has been almost completely recoded - it's all 99% fresh to be able to handle to ~15 page views the site is averaging EVERY SECOND.Membership Features!If you happened to have signed up for the current implementation of Membership on pc-pdx, i'm sure you're deeply disappointed.. RURL SORR about that!. Subscribe and Track your Bands/Artists + places:Be alerted, even emailed when your subscriptions have new shows.Save shows to a custom list.Show Tags! -"being able to tag shows by genre would be pretty sweet so people into particular kinds of music could search for shows that way -name"this is the most requested feature of all time and it's finally here.

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Transient @ The Brick Shithouse

Transient at The Brick Shithouse from Koalacanth on Vimeo.

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SLuagh at the C-Rev house

This is a video of a new Portland band called SLUAGH, pronounced sloo-aw, or something like that.. This happened in the basement of the C-Rev house and is the bands 2nd show.

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Swampbuck @ The Pink Room

I didn't make this, but I like it.Swampbuck Live at the Pink RoomSwampbuck | MySpace Music Videos

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PDX POP NOW! Festival Line-up

PDX Pop Now! -- Portland's premier local music advocacy organization - has announced the line up for the 7th annual festival.. PDX Pop Now! will be returning to Rotture (320 SE 2nd Ave) on July 30th, 31st and August 1st for the free, all-ages festival that showcases Portland's diverse musical talent.. This year's festival will feature indoor and outdoor sets from: Aan, AgesAndAges, AndAndAnd, Asss, Atriarch, AU, Autistic Youth, Ben Darwish, Billygoat, Blue Cranes, Blue Horns, Brainstorm, Cloudy October, Da'Rel Junior, Defect Defect, Eternal Tapestry, Fear No Music, Get Hustle, Grey Anne, Guantanamo Baywatch, Hockey, Hosannas, I Can Lick Any Son of A Bitch In The House, Jackie-O Motherfucker, Joey Casio, Joggers, Krebsic Orkestar, Kung Pao Chickens, Kusikia, Lewi Longmire, Luck One, Michael The Blind, Operative, Parenthetical Girls, Please Step Out of The Vehicle, Reporter, Rollerball, Shoeshine Blue, Skeletron, Soup Purse, SubArachnoid Space, Tiny Knives, Tu Fawning, The Tumblers, Typhoon, Wampire, Why I Must Be Careful, and Ylang Ylang.

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Splinter Cake @ The Treehouse

I did the camera work on this particular video using a camera Dain had.. I think it turned out pretty well.

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Mattress @ Burgerville

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Batmen @ Dekum Manor

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Bad Times Best New Bands of 2010

This is my annual obligatory response to the Willamette Week’s Best New Bands feature.. These are the best new-to-me bands I’ve seen since last May.. I've tried to exclude bands formed before 2008.. I’m sure you have your own lists, so feel free to post them below!1.

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PDX Pop Now! 2010 Compilation Track Listing

Portland music fans will be pleased to find out that PDX Pop Now! has announced the track listing for the sixth installment of their much heralded compilation.. The 2-disc set is stacked with 40 tracks from some of Portland OR's finest musicians, including previously unreleased tracks from Menomena, Talkdemonic, Dharma Bums, Blitzen Trapper, and more.. Deelay Ceelay, Tope, The Angry Orts and The Great Mundane have been tapped to perform at this year's CD Release Benefit which will be held June 3rd at Holocene (1001 SE Morrison St.). The cover is $10 and that will include a copy of the 2010 PDX Pop Now!. Compilation CD.

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Repost of Dekum Manor Bulletin

From: DekumManor (51855205)To: (61763797)Date: 5/3/2010 4:47:59 PMSubject: Seve Sheldon and Aubrey EdwardsIf anyone has the number or address for either of these assholes we at Dekum Manor would really love to get a hold of them.. After tagging both sides of the little market next to our house at my birthday party, they spray-painted FUCK YOU on our front steps.. We are now facing possible eviction from our house and the suspension of all shows because of their vandalism.. Thanks for any help you can offer, friends :-)<3 Dekum Manor

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Doug Fir Spits on Minneapolis and Hosts Bike Races

Okay, maybe not 'spits' but we stuck that in there for Jay Awesome and you other minneapolisotans.. We usually don't post press releases from bars but we love bikes and also being cooler than Minneapolis. —from doug fir: Doing Our Part In Reclaiming "The Most Bike Friendly Community"Portland has been atop of Bicycle Magazine's most bike friendly cities since 1995.. We have always looked down at the competition.. Well, until now.

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Arrington de Dionyso @ East End

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Terraform @ East End

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Million Brazilians @ Dunes

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The Taxpayers @ The Sea Shanty

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Two New Honduran Videos

Video from Honduran's tour kickoff in February:I went with Honduran to Seattle this weekend:

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All-Ages Movement Project Needs Your Help

February 26, 2010 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE ALL-AGES MOVEMENT PROJECT FALLS TO 11 th PLACE IN PEPSI REFRESH PROJECT, IN DANGER OF LOSING $50,000 GRANT COMPETITION WITH 3 DAYS OF VOTING REMAINING. SOS!. Mayday!. Calling all supporters of all-ages music in every town!. We need your help NOW! With only three days left in the Pepsi Refresh Project online voting competition to win $50,000, and after three weeks of sitting comfortably in the top ten spots, the All-Ages Movement Project (AMP) has fallen to the dreaded, and possibly fatal, 11 th position . It is not too late, however, for AMP to surge late in the game and finish in the winning top 10.

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33 NE Cook Street Mega-Free Box

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Don Hellions @ Dekum Manor

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Cat Stalks Bird @ Dekum Manor

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Here Comes a Big Black Cloud @ The Failing House

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Here Comes a Big Black Cloud @ Ducketts Public House

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It's PDX POP NOW! Time, Submit Your Tracks Now

Hey musicians!. PDX Pop Now! is accepting submissions to our 2010 PDX Pop Now! compilation.. Musicians interested in submitting music for consideration for inclusion on the compilation can make a submission online through an mp3 upload.. The submission form can be filled out online, though it will need to be printed, signed and mailed to PDX Pop Now! to complete the submission.

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Foot Ox @ The Camel House

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Northwest Punk Vol.1: White Fang, P.R.E , JX:ATG, Tiny Knives + Magic Johnson

NORTHWEST PUNK is a video fanzine dedicated to highlighting some of the best new punk music in the Pacific Northwest.. Volume 1 features music from White Fang, Purple Rhinestone Eagle, Jonny X and the Groadies, Tiny Knives and Magic Johnson.Northwest Punk Vol. 1 from NORTHWEST PUNK Inspiration for this project was taken from the folks who put out Mondo Vision, a bay area punk videozine.. Check it out: vimeo.com/mondovisionThis is a pretty rough edit, but I've been wanting to get it out soon... if you have any suggestions, or would like to help in the future, contact britestreet@hotmail.com

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Mattress @ The Pink Room

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Stag Bitten @ Dekum Manor

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Magic Johnson @ Dekum Manor

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Laughing Horse Sleeping Bag Fundraiser Festival!

Laughing Horse Sleeping Bag Fundraiser Festival! |Four nights of musical entertainment, Thursday Jan 21st through Friday Jan 24th starting each night at 8PM featuring the following: |Al Bradbury |David Rovics |Felecia and the Dinosaur |Grandparents |Grey Anne |The Hand that Bleeds |Hepsi |Leviticus Appleton |Lindsey Walker |Mama Sunshine |Nun Chuksky |Riot Cop |Whale Warrior |With special guests from New Orleans |Count James |Peppermint Pony --Check out the Laughing Horse show schedule.History:In November we had a small fund raiser to buy sleeping bags for the homeless.. We generated $100 and bought three military intermediate grade bags rated to 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit at a discount from Andy & Bax and donated them to the "Red Door" at the Down Town Chapel.. Everyone thought the fund raiser went well so we decided to do it again.. In December we had another fund raiser and generated $200 and bought and donated six of the same sleeping bags.

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The "Super Awesome Contest" Contest, Win an Army Of Darkness dvd, a Useless State Records prize pack and Cereal!

.prize li{padding-bottom:5px;} We're finishing up the year with a count the jellybeans stylee` contest.. The Winner gets STUFF!. Useless State Records Prize Pack!. The Taxpayers Discography + a live DVD! the Atomic Butter Babes Discography!

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Download the new DESTROY NATE ALLEN double album!

Greetings everyone!. Tessa and I are spending a few days in Western Pennsylvania to celebrate Thanksgiving with her family.. Tour has been amazing, we’ve made all sorts of new friends & played loads and loads of rock n' roll!. So far we've played over 120 shows in around 40 states.

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The Ultimate Open Mic List for Oregon and Vancouver

You've got a song, a poem, a joke, or something - we wanna HEAR it!A skit, an act, part of a movie or play that you like - we wanna SEE it!No matter what you've got, there's a place on this list to PERFORM it!I promise we will applaud no matter what.. May lead to bigger things: paying gigs,collaborations with other artists - who KNOWS?!?Maybe you're not a performer, but just want to witness some of the most creative,intelligent and beautiful people on the planet.Well, without an audience, it's just rehearsal.. It isn't a show without YOU!Come be a part of it!Open mics and jams come and go regularly, so it's a good idea to call and confirmdetails before attending one for the first time.. Please let me know of any additions/deletions/corrections.Now - COME SHOW US YOUR STUFF!(Open Mic tips at the end)ALL AGES Open Mics in Portland 21+ OPEN MICS ARE BELOW THESE as well as OutsidePortland and Non-weekly listingsMONDAYTwin Paradox coffee house 8609 SE 17th Ave Sellwood (503) 232-8202 sign up 6:45pm Show 7 pm Intimate neighborhood gathering.

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Honduran @ Epic Space

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Transient @ The Brick Shithouse

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Gone To Croatoan @ Type Foundry Studios

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Don't sleep on Mustaphamond

Awesome uhm....this band kicks ass.Is there anything else to say?First time i saw these guys was 6+ years ago at the now way defunct Meow Meow.. It was probably with Plot To Blow Up The Eiffel Tower or some other cacophonous jazz-punk ensemble . Whomever it was, I remember being really excited about seeing the headliner - but it was one of those shows that i left being way more pumped about the local openers: Mustaphamond.. At the time i recall the band was something like 5 dudes doing Dischord meets Converge math-punk.. It was amazing and blew my mind.

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The Taxpayers @ The WaterHeater

Video of the Taxpayers playing four songs at the Devils Night Party at the new warehouse space The WaterHeater

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PDX Has the Best Scene in the Country - This Map Proves it!

This is why Portland has the best damn music scene in the country.Check it out, There are about 305 active houses and venues hosting shows here in Portland.. There are so many fucking awesome people hosting shows and so many more bands here that you barely have to cross the street to catch a part of the scene.. All it takes is a basement and some tallboys and you're gold.. We've been doing the Show-Guide for about three years now and have almost 700 venues and houses listed, about 305 are them have been active and thrown shows in the past five months.

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Honduran @ The Brick Shithouse

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Suck My Flick!

Hello PDX independent film makers!. Suck My Flick from. Chris Hackett on Vimeo.. Portlandfilm.org last Tuesday of the month!

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I dig Frank's costume.

Is that a drum on his head?. Video of Benjamin Franklin Freeman @ Backspace - October 13th, 2009

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Why I Must Be Careful @ Dekum Manor

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Asss @ The Failing House

Video of ASSS playing at Jam Force 1 / The Failing House

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Copy @ Sound Judgement 2009

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Mattress "Low Blows" Record Release

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Get Hustle @ Work/Sound

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Splinter Cake @ Da Punk Palace

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Teague from Foot Ox @ The Skidmore Bluffs

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[Bootlegs by Scrags!] Dinner and the Maincourse: Live @ Dunes!

If you guys haven't run into Scragz in the past few months - know that this guy carts an awesome handheld recorder and snags some awesome recordings whilst bopping along at the shows.. We've been meaning to build him his own section to bring these awesome recordings to you..but you know... beer and tacos are pretty cool too.. Until then, check out the recordings here.. He's got a rad list of past shows recorded on his Bootlegs by Scrags Bandcamp site.Here's his latest recording: Dinner & the Main Course @ Dunes, playing their second to last show.Dinner & the Main Course by Bootlegs by Scragz

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Top Ten Things of This Summer...

i think a top ten things of this summer blog is a great idea. i'll start it off. 1. kickball at alberta park 2. rvivr "life moves" 7" 3. deep sleep/psyched to die live @ slouchvegas 4. dear landlord "dream homes" lp 5. ringers "curses"lp 6. shellshag live @ east end 7.the ergs "hindsight is 20/20" 2xlp 8. teenage cool kids @ slouchvegas 9.. FUTURE VIRGINS 7" 10. jordan o jordan live @ dill pickle [pc-pdx] We'll post ours in a few... What's yours?

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New Facebook Fan Page - Sign up!

FB.init("3746f61c7a4ac549c211bcbe73a5adb6");PC-PDX.com : Portland Show Guide on Facebook Hey Everybody!. We're finally getting grips on the Facebook action with a proper FAN Page.We have a facebook page already with a good number of friends.. If you're one of those people - please friend the new FANable page.Do you guys have any suggestion on what you would like to see from us in the Social realm?. Please feel free to post suggestions.

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Internet Explorer Users : Edit Pages Fixed

completely unrelated to anything, ever.. This site is a wiki where a good and sizable chunk of the info is posted, edited and maintained by the users.. Apparently for a few months now the Internet Explorer users have been unable to participate since the submit button wouldn't work... whoops.Sorry about that, we don't use IE at all and don't care for it really - this means we can go long periods of time without knowing that important functions and features are broken.. This site is a lot prettier in Firefox, Chrome and Safari but we still want you IE peoples to be able to participate.

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House Show Rules #2: Bringing Common Sense

I had intended to post this as a comment following the "House Show Rules #1: No Jerks!" blogpost, but then it sorta became an essay.. Boom Boom Kid @ the Sea Shanty, 2007.. As someone who's thrown a few hundred shows in houses over the last decade and a half, I gotta say that house-show hosts must be aware of the risks of turning their home into a public space, such as cops, assholes, theft, electrical fire, damage to walls and floors, giant messes to clean up, and even violence.. The solution is not so simple as complaining about jerks on a corner of the internet (such as here!) which will go unchecked by likely every such jerk who needs to check their attitude.The solution surely begins with considering what risks are associated with each show before you even confirm it.

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The Wail is not Closing - Want to Run the Music/Artspace?

Please be sure to read the second comment for the full update on this story.. The Dead Air Fresheners @ Rererato, 2008.. Photo by codfischIt's been almost a year since our last post about the art and music space on 42nd and Sumner.. The Hare Krishna house turned Rererato turned The Wail is ready for another incarnation.

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The Thermals - Live @ Jackpot Records

The Thermals playing "Pillar Of Salt" Live @ Jackpot Records, Portland, Oregon 7.24.2009This video is from our friend Andrew.. The video production is amazing and we're not sure how he did it.. regardless, it's a great vid and Andrew should post more (wink wink). He's got a full channel of good looking videos.. If you're into music more on the indie side of the scene then be sure to Check out his video page menomenation.blip.tv/

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Anon Remora @ Plan B

Video of Anon Remora @ Plan B

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House Show Rule #1: No Jerks!

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Rib Cages, Hornet Leg, Big Black Cloud @ The Camel

Video of Rib Cages | Hornet Leg | Here Comes A Big Black Cloud (Tour Kickoff) @ The Camel House, August 12th

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Meth Teeth @ The Fancy Fox Downs

Video of Meth Teeth playing @ Fancy Fox Downs

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Cull @ Pdx Pop Now

Video Footage of Cull at Pdx Pop Now 2009.

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Summerfector Defective Revenge of The Big Black Cloud

"Here Comes A Big Black Cloud vows revenge!" yelled cloud guitarist, Danger Dagger after the fifth attempt to crank the generator had failed." The Taxpayers must feel my wrath!" he added.. The two bands were the last on the roster at this years summer version of "Defector Fest",sunday afternoon at Overlook Park in North Portland.. The festival was a three day event celebrating portland punk, metal, hardcore and whatnot.. This show was to be a VS show.

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Sei Hexe and Gone to Croatoan @ The Brick Shithouse

Video footage of Sei Hexe and Gone to Croatoan @ The Brick Shithouse, Sat, Jul 18, 2009.

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Summerfector 3 : Punk as fuck, 2009

It's back for the thrid year -The Defectors brings you a punk as fuck fest layed out all over Portland.. Same as it ever was: bar shows, All ages venue and house shows and also a few generator shows in the parks.. Rad, check out the constantly updated Sumerfector 3 schedule / line up Summerfector 3 bands:VIOLATION(SANTA ROSA,CA)SILENT MAJORITY(PDX)MACHINE GUN CONGRESS(PDX)ADELITAS(PDX)CRIME MACHINE(PDX)STAGGERING DEPTHS(EUGENE,OR)SON SKULL(OLYMPIA,WA)JUICY KARKASS(PDX)ISKRA(VICTORIA, B.C.)CRIMINAL DAMAGE(PDX)DOGS HOLY LIFE(LOS ANGELES)DEAD SECTION(PDX)KNELT ROTE(PDX)TRANSIENT(PDX)BURNING LEATHER(PDX)ABANDON(PDX)BOG PEOPLE(PDX)MASS GRAVE(VANCOUVER,B.C.)WARTORN(APPLETON,WI)WARCRY(PDX)AUTISTIC YOUTH(PDX)NUX VOMICA(PDX)RUM REBELLION(PDX)ELITIST(PDX)SALTED CITY(PDX)COUNTDOWN TO ARMAGEDDON(SEATTLE,WA)HERE COMES A BIG BLACK CLOUD(PDX)HONDURAN(PDX)ANON REMORA(PDX)DOWNRIVER(PDX)DRUNKEN BOAT(PDX)MARUAD(PDX)RAW NERVES(PDX)

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PDX Pop Now! Schedule Announced.

Finally!. Here's the long awaited magic lineup for this years PDX Pop Now! fest: Friday July 24INSIDE6:00-6:30 Dirty Mittens6:40-7:10 The EstrangedOUTSIDE7:25-7:55 Chamber of Commerce (Blue Cranes + Paxselin Quartet)8:05-8:35 Don HellionsINSIDE8:50-9:20 Fear No Music9:30-10:00 Peter Broderick10:10-10:40 The Mint ChicksOUTSIDE10:55-11:25 Animal Farm11:35-12:05 Explode Into Colors12:15-12:45 The Minus 5Saturday July 25INSIDE12:00-12:30 Teeath12:40-1:10 White Hinterland1:20-1:50 Morning TeleportationOUTSIDE2:05-2:35 Magic Johnson2:45-3:15 Rob Walmart3:25-3:55 Fist FiteINSIDE4:10-4:40 Benoit Pioulard4:50-5:20 Breakfast Mountain5:30-6:00 Nucular AminalsOUTSIDE6:15-6:45 Luck-One6:55-7:25 INSIDE Voices7:35-8:05 Red FangINSIDE8:20-8:50 Church9:00-9:30 Tara Jane O’Neil9:40-10:10 Deelay CeelayOUSTIDE10:25-10:55 Laura Gibson11:05-11:35 Nice Nice11:45-12:15 Pierced Arrows12:25-12:55 StrengthSunday, July 26INSIDE12:00-12:30 Ah Holly Fam’ly12:40-1:10 DASH!1:20-1:50 Guidance CounselorOUTSIDE2:05-2:35 The Andrew Oliver Sextet2:45-3:15 The Quick & Easy Boys3:25-3:55 Purple Rhinestone EagleINSIDE4:10-4:40 Sallie Ford & The Sound OUTSIDE4:50-5:20 Daniel Menche5:30-6:00 Jeffrey JerusalemOUTSIDE6:15-6:45 The Old Believers6:55-7:25 MY-G7:35-8:05 CullINSIDE8:20-8:50 Grouper9:00-9:30 Nurses9:40-10:10 ThronesOUTSIDE10:25-10:55 The Shaky Hands11:05-11:35 Lightheaded11:45-12:15 Au12:25-12:55 Menomena

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Arya Imig: What I'll remember About The Coop

White Fang moves the crowd @ Sound Judgment festival II Time it was, and what a time it was, it was A time of innocence, a time of confidences Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph Preserve your memories, they're all that's left you        - Simon and Garfunkel It's the kind of loss that hits you suddenly even if you should have expected it.. It was inevitable, as most loss is, but it is no less heartbreaking. 17 months after The Coop took over for Brainstains, there will no longer be shows at that address that's been repeated so many times over the last few years: 3535 N.. Lombard.. I, for one, will very dearly miss seeing bands in the space that occupied that address.

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Robogeisha: The Best Shit Ever!

Motherfucker.. This is the best shit of all time.I don't know what you want me to say here, what's to be said really?. This is just flat out THE MOTHERFUCKING BALLS!. Yo Japan: your shit is on point, and i respect you.

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The Coop Ducks Out, Come Say Goodbye!

The Coop is dead.. After a 17 month run as The Coop, the space moves on and the shows at 3535 N Lombard will cease.. The future of the house is up in the air but according the the Landlord, the house will go in another direction and will not be again leased for the community space that the Lombard house has been running for the last 2 -1/2 years.. The shows will stop at the 3535, but the house may again see old tennants as John Brainard is back in town to possibly open up a coffee shop or hostel... (?)The last show will probably be the Resistance Fest Northwest day #4 show on Sunday, July 12th.

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Naked Shows!

Yes, naked shows!. There are AMAZING shows coming up that are completely naked, nude.. By "naked" I am referring to the fact that these shows DO NOT have a home right now or need to be moved.. They are venueless/houseless, which is a goddamned shame.What shows, you ask?

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NoFest Schedule - June 27 in St. Johns

June 27, 2009 - ALL DAY!!! in St.. John's, North PortlandFREE ADMISSIONST JOHNS BOOKSELLERSEarly Bird Children's Show hosted by Kelly.10-11am: Rookie Rock by Sound Roots.11-Noon: Jelly Jar Productions3-4pm: The Neighborhood DiariesTOWN SQUAREEclectic Main Stage, broadcast live on KBOO 90.7 fm.Noon-1.. Hemispheric Chamber Orchestra plays "In C" by Terry Riley.2-3.. Jamie Potts Catwalk3-3:30.

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Tiny Knives @ The Salad House

Video of Tiny Knives playing a set at The Salad House                                           

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Long Legged Woman @ Dekum Manor

Long Legged Woman (from SF) @ Dekum Manor (June 12, 2009)                                               

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Meth Teeth @ Da Punx Palace

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Popitilopitilus Videos

There's no description available but you should check out the video anyhow...

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The Boneyard Shutdown .. Temporarily?

One of Portlands solid hardcore houses has been shut down, perhaps only temporarily with any luck.. From the Boneyard crew:ALL SHOWS CANCELED TILL FURTHER NOTICE, Fire Marshall will fine us $500 if we have a show without getting a permit.. We have not been able to obtain one yet so we can’t have any shows...Sorry

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PDX Pop Now! CD Release Show and Track Listings Announced

PDX Pop Now! -- Portland's premier DIY music festival, compilation and music advocacy organization - has announced the track listing for this year's compilation and plans for the CD Release Benefit Show.. PDX Pop Now!'s recent sold-out "Make It Pop!" fundraiser saw performances by James Mercer of the Shins, Brandon Summers of the Helio Sequence, Marty Marquis of Blitzen Trapper, Ryan Sollee of The Builders & The Butchers, Loch Lomond and live video DJing by Dantronix and raised $4,000 for PDX Pop Now!. Tyler Kohlhoff has some pictures from the event here and you can download a yousendit file of Jason Quigley shots of the event here.. Feel free to spread around these great pictures from the "Make It Pop!" fundraiser!Portland music fans will be pleased to find out that PDX Pop Now! has announced the track listing for the sixth installment of their much heralded compilation.

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The Meatmen @ Plan B

The Meatmen @ Plan B.. This was fucking crazy.

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The Cysts' Record Release Performance

The Cysts' Record Release Performance @ The Sorority House

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Bad Times' Best New Bands of 2009

This is my own list and has no connection to the current poll.. I have disqualified bands I know have existed prior to 2008, including some of my favorites such as Here Comes A Big Black Cloud, Popitilopitilus, Mattress, and Magic Johnson, all of whom I guess I’m giving props to right now.1. Stag BittenHardcore, punk, whatever.. Stag Bitten always brings it.. If you’re all about competition never play after them (or even with them), because you just won’t hold up.2. Gone to CroatoanMikey, the bass player and singer, didn't like it when I called their music “metal.” I believe he calls it “guerrilla grind.” I describe them as a hysteria-laden noise-grind romp.3. Don HellionsGuitar-free garage soul with post-punk poetics.

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Best Band PDX 2009 Poll - we fixed our mistake

As i'm sure everybody knows, We're hosting the Best Band PDX 2009 poll on the Show-Guide.. Our friend MIKE informed us that when you hit the [Enter] key on the keyboard after typing in a band - the #1 band gets a vote rather than the band that was manually typed in... That means that The Closet Monsters' vote count is unnaturally high and they didn't really get as many votes as are now counted.. We've thought about the best way to handle this and consulted some good people to help figure this one out.. What we've decided to do is to NOT start the survey over but rather delete the bad count for The Closet Monsters.

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Gone to Croatoan @ East End

Gone to Croatoan at East End (May 8, 2009)

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Palo Verde, featuring Nicole J. Georges

Palo Verde, featuring Nicole J.. Georges @ The Sorority House (May 7, 2009)

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Hey Tiger's Last Show

Video of Hey Tiger's last show @ The Coop.. May 6th 2009.

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House Shows vs. The Almighty Dollar : Where Do You Stand?

There's been a mighty discussion on the Show-Guide recently regarding house shows and the almighty dollar-dollar-bill-ya'll.. It's been interesting watching this hot topic unfurl.We haven't chimed in too much but rather let this one unfold on it's own and it's still going four days after the first post.. We've gone ahead and pulled out all the Shoutbox commentary and posted it in order in hopes to carry on this topic and to bring in the RSS readers into the conversation.For your annoyance or reading pleasure (it will vary for you post-by-post): 4/24/2009 12:34:48 PMjuvenile: fuck house shows that charge money;we are the brokest city foolz 4/24/2009 12:38:24 PMpc-pdx: Everybody else is broke too, like touring bands that are traveling around the country spending gas money and eating fooods.. You should never be turned away for lack of funds - but please remember that we need to support those touring bands so scrounge all you can! 4/24/2009 1:52:00 PMfuck that: fuck houses that dont give all the money to bands. unless a window gets broke. or its a benefit. your punk dollars go to punk bands to get to the next punk show. ask your mom for a bigger allowance, or start drinking cheaper beer.;fucking lackasses. 4/24/2009 3:04:00 PMNathan Backous: People that do house shows don't charge money because its fun or to make profit, they do it so they can pass the money on to the touring bands that have to fill their tanks with gas (gas stations don't donate it). If you like seeing bands, be prepared to trade some cash for it.

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Church : Live @ Dekum Manor

Church - IslandLive at Dekum Manor, April 10th 2009.Here's video of Church playing live at Dekum Manor.. There's also footage of James Rabbit (VA) who also played the show available on the menomination blip.tv page.. I have a lot of old video posted and try to put more new stuff up all the time.

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Hindsite: A Show Journal and Scene Report

Jesse Michaels, Mike Park, Dateless, The Damage Done, Destroy Nate AllenMarch 17th @ GRNSTR House in SeattleWe found out a few days before this amazing show that we had some family from Bolivia flying through Seattle.. Tessa suggested I try to find a show.. The Damage Done were kind enough to let us open last minute.. The GRNSTR House was small and pretty well packed before things got started.

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Bear Feet : Portland's Best New Band

Playing their first public show, these six kids packed the Coop with a horde of friends and pretty much shook the place to the ground.. Bear Feet brings fresh flavor - straight from the 30's.. These teenagers offer a sort of Ragtime Americana Stand-Up Bass, delicious Jug-band jazz that's thick brewed in 80 year old styles.Lovely twin vocals from the lovely Taylor and Elena run reminiscent of all that's good from the Ditty Bops.. With two members coming from the defunct thrash band Tibetan Beef Garden, the male half of the string section shows amazing diversity in their talent.

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Live at the Blood Bank: April 4th

Our friend Natalie sent some pictures of the April 4th show @ the Blood Bank. "the photos are of larians and bird announced land. i suck, so i didnt get any shots of church." Well, we think she far from sucks and give mass-snaps for sharing these great shots. -Thanks Natalie!

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Doppleganger!

The Doppleganger has long been a mystery, but now consider it solved. "A double, an identical replica of a person.. The idea behind this is that everyone has a Doppleganger, an identical copy of themselves somewhere in the world.. If the person is good, then the Doppleganger will be evil and vice versa.. It is even said that if the two should meet, then they will both perish.Although there is no evidence that Dopplegangers exist, some people have actually reported claims of witnessing what they believe to be their Doppleganger.

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Homosexual Punk Rock

If you havent heard the 70's/80's post punksthe Homosexuals, you really ought to.. Click the link and check them out so that you dont miss them the next time they (or more specifically Bruno Wizard decides to come to town.

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The So So Glos Postpone Portland for Prague and Poland

One of our favorite bands, The So So Glos, have scored a sweet European tour with ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead.. Sweet deal for them, though that means Portland will have to wait a few more months before the return of these crowd favorites.These guys are pc-pdx crew favorites and are just flatt out hott shit!. Since their first trip to Portland back in November of 2007, these five guys have consistently impressed with their killer shows.. If you've never experienced the magic, do yourself a favor and check them out.

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No.Fest Invite to Bands, Artists, music lovers...

Dear KBOO members, supporters and No-Fest Enthusiasts, This is your call to action!. My name is Jennifer Kemp and I’m the volunteer coordinator for No-Fest, St.. John’s one and only free all ages experimental music festival.. This is only the second year of No-Fest, but last year’s festival was a smashing success with artists like Evolutionary Jass Band, White Rainbow and Eternal Tapestry stirring up the crowd.

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You Done Fell Offt: Dane Cook

Remember your first comedy special?. You had that joke about public bathrooms and the doors on the stalls, it was kind of funnie, kind of true. a lot of people would just leave the joke, but not you, you took it to another level when you did that full commit Hong-Kong-Phooey flying force egg-drop leg chop on that imaginary stall door and flatlined your ass on stage - that's fucking funny shit man!Your first two cd's were solid and entertaining.What happened with the Madison Square Garden thing man?. You're wearing $1,600 jeans and yelling at your fans for not believing some imaginary dude floats around in the sky.. What's up man - you go on extended hypotheticals not for my entertainment so i'm sure you're just doing it to hear the sound of your own voice.I did really like you in that movie though, Dan In real Life.

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Murder City Devils @ Roseland

This show was weird.. It was at the Roseland, where I had heard you couldnt bring in cameras, especially "professional" ones (ie anything that has a detachable lens). So I ended up getting a 'photo pass' from the really nice guys in the band Past Lives, who I had seen before, and were the opening band that night.. This meant that I got to go in this little like 4 ft. section between the crowd and the stage that was roped off, and take pictures, with my 'photo pass'.. Of course, the stage is like 5 ft. tall, and the bands are really far away, and the 'photo pass' only allows you to be in the special roped off VIP section (which I learned later was basically meant for the bouncers to stand in and catch crowd surfers before they reach the stage-- HOWEVER--one really athletic and insane chick managed to jump all the way from the balcony onto the stage and give Spencer Moody a hug, before the bouncers realized what she had done) for 3 songs.

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Japanther and friends

After months of winter hibernation, I have crawled out of my cave [basement] and returned to the land of the living.. This was the first show I'd been to since somewhere around early november, last year.. Good to be back!

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Atomic Butter Babes "Wish I Was A Walrus" Music Vi

Yes, it finally happened.Atomic Butter Babes have left your nautical wet dreams of danger and entered your computer screen.

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The End of The Hush - Shutdown!

last night the inevitable happened, 5 cops, 1 olcc rep, and 2 fire marshals stopped the show and let us know that we were to have no more shows until we have a permit.. Here's the reason we don't have one to begin with: due to the fact that the performance hall is three stories up we would be given a capacity of LESS THAN 49 INCLUDING PERFORMERS AND STAFF.That's not a lot of people. you can see why it was not appealing for us to go legit.so now I have a hand full of shows that I need your help in placing.I've contacted the artistery, the wail, backspace, disjecta and worksound about taking some bills, is there anywhere i've left out?all in all, I want to continue to work with the music community in making it the raddest it can be, there are so many amazing bands in portland right now and we have all been doing our part in supporting that. lets keep working together in harnessing that, whether it be attending a show, spreading the word about a band you really like and buying their albums, throwing sweaty house shows for new up and coming bands, or simply telling someone their art is awesome and worth appreciating, every little bit helps.& thank you all for sharing the excitement with me about the bands and shows HUSH has had.. See you around.p.s.- anyone know of any good warehouses for rent?. HUSH the sequel maybe?

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PDX Pop Now Comp Submissions Due Today

The time has come!. Submissions to the PDX Pop Now! 2009 compilation of Portland music are due today - Saturday, Feb. 28.So stop fiddling with those mixes, hit the export button, and upload your track here:http://www. pdxpopnow. com/releases/1/submissions/newIf you have any questions or hit any snags, email comp@pdxpopnow.comWe look forward to hearing what you've been up to this past year!PDX Pop Now!http://www. pdxpopnow. com/

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HS Bands - Your Chance to play the Crystal Ballroom

Yo High Schoolers - here's your chance to play in front of the big 3 music editors and some of the heavy weight personality's that fuel the scene.. Top prize gets to play the Crystal Ballroom.. April 10th is a High School Battle of the Bands at Backspace.. Fill out an application online and play with Boy Eats Drum Machine and the holy-crap-amazing So So Glos(!).Battle of the Bands are most of the time, well, dumb.

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PDX Pop Now seeking submissions for photo book

Hey Portland rock photographers,We here at PDX Pop Now are starting a project to publish a photography book covering the first five years of the festival, and we need your help!. If you have ever shot the festival or any related events, please consider digging through your archives and sending us your best work.. Submission guidelines and details can be found on our home page, and please direct any questions or comments to pdxpop.book(at)gmail.com.. Thank you in advance for your hard work!

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The Taxpayers Video - CD Release Show Live @ Dunes

Los Moustachios were kind enough to have filmed The Taxpayers set at Dunes for their "A Rhythm in the Cages" release show.. Stag Bitten and Total Bros also played that night.. Both bands owned it.Los Moustachios also just launched their new site, stop by to check it out.. Check out the links from the bands at the Dunes show: Los Moustachios Stag Bitten Total Bros The Taxpayers

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Zoobomb - Mini Bike Winter :: Bands and Bikes and Booze

Mini Bike Winter is coming up next weekend...There are a bunch of bikes (yay-bikes!), bands and booze through the course of a few days.13th: Baddass challenge reverses the standard zoobomb madness by calling you out and getting your ass UP the hill.. Chariot Wars take place on the 14th.. This days mini bike party will have a fashion show and performances by Riot Cop, Sprockettes, Full Face Riot, Chain Reaction and Nerds on Wheels (still undisclosed location). The 15th has an Alley Cat race, olympic events and the standard zoobomb stylee.For the full and up-to-date info, be sure to check out the Zoobomb website.

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'A Paper Cup Band' Throws Down a Mean Hoedown

A Paper Cup Band 01/23 @ Random House PartyThis Minneapolis trio really knows how to kill the party and alienate the sorrostitutes that have never expanded their musical vocabulary beyond Cyndi Lauper and Madonna; good.. However, if you're cool enough to wait the three minute set up time with out making stinkface - you're in money because A Paper Cup Band bring a whole other level of party.. These acoustic anarcho-jug band stylee (you describe them?) guys were tossed last minute into a fashion dance party and pulled it off fluid.. The whole house was stompin' and shakin, booties were bouncing all over the living room.

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KUFO Adds Punk Show to Weekend Line-up

[Here's a press release we came across today - we took most of the bullshit corporate advertising crap off the end.. Please comment on your thoughts about this.. We'll leave ours out for now]KUFO ADDS PUNK SHOW TO WEEKEND LINE-UPNew Show Debuts on Sunday February 1 at 7pm (Portland, Oregon) … Rock 101 KUFO is adding to its musical flavor withthe debut of The Punk Show on Sunday, February 1, 2009, hosted by LisaWood and Sarah Dylan.. The show will air every Sunday from 7-9pm, justprior to the increasingly popular local music show, Viva La Luna, whichairs 9-10pm.

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Video from the 40 Band Defector Benefit

Some video I took at the huge show at Rotture on Tuesday.. Band on the bill included : 57 octaves | below | adelit@s | amalgams | anon remora | autistic youth | boot city | blood sox | bookends | book of belial | chores | cower | defect defect| downriver| ealdath |kody | exit collapse | fullfaceriot | helghast | jalin | jeannie | reno | kudzu | machinegun congress | maraud | nathan jr | nux vomica | order of the gash | raw nerves | scene | ripper | squalora | -dan | superbad | -mike the catterpillar | tim messing | torn to pieces | transient | the taxpayers [a benefit for the defector]

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Submit Your Music to PDX Pop Now! 2009

PDX Pop Now!. Accepting Submissions for 2009 Compilationhttp://pdxpopnow.com/releases/1/submissions/newListen up, Portland-area musicians, because we’re ready to listen to you.. We've just opened submissions for PDX Pop Now! 2009, our sixth double-disc compilation of Portland music.. All genres, styles, aesthetics and sensibilities are welcome.For those interested in submitting music for consideration, the process is now easier than ever.

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Help Book PDX Pop Now! 2009

The sixth annual PDX Pop Now!. Festival of Portland Music is slated totake place in the summer of 2009.. As always, the festival will be afree, all-ages, multi-day, non-profit celebration featuring nearly 50local bands, emcees, laptop wizards, singer-songwriters, noise-mongers, chamber ensembles, crews, audio experimentalists and as-yet-unnamed varieties of musician.The line-up will be determined by a dedicated committee of musiclovers willing to lend their time, energy, thought and enthusiasm toputting together the most mind-bogglingly exciting and stylisticallydiverse bill of Portland music the world has yet seen.. Interested inbeing one of them?No prior experience in booking or event production is required to bea PPN! booking committee volunteer.

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Taxpayers to Release Christmas Album Tomorrow!

Taken from The Taxpayers' myspace:Breaking news...Over the next 8 days, the Taxpayers will do something that will SHAKE THE FUCKING EARTH.. They plan to release a "HOLIDAY THEMED SONG" each and every day for the next 8 days.. By the end of those 8 days, THE STATE will effectively be SMASHED.This is exciting.. This is new.

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Explode Into Colors - Footage of "Wooden Ghost"

Here is footage of Explode Into Colors playing at Holocene from November 29th's showcasing of Cartune Xprez, "a travelling roadshow of animated videos and multimedia performances."Explode Into Colors are probably my favorite band in PDX right now.. Its pretty easy to see why in this video, check it out yourself.If you want to catch Explode Into Colors live, there are two very excellent opportunities coming up soon(ish).Dec 31st - New Year's Eve Show w/ White Fang and Nightclubbing vs.. Hot Mess @ The HoloceneFeb 14 - w/ Starfucker, Strength, and Dirty Mittens @ The Wonder Ballroom

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Los Moustachios - Go Fish or Die Trying

Local comedic troupe, Los Moustachios, have posted a video (Go Fish or Die Trying) on "Funny or Die" and you should check it out!. Given two options, you can vote "funny" and instantly be the most popular person in town, or vote "die" and be a friendless dick.. Watch their other videos on the site too!Los Moustachios have been kickin around for a few years and have been rocking your garages, stages, basements, and your computer, working tirelessly to rock your pants off.. Check out one of their live shows sometime, its even unique in Portland.www.losmoustachios.com Check out all Los Moustachios shows on pc-pdx.

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Stag Bitten, Don Hellions, and others @ Dekum Manor

Total Bro'sCurious HandsDrunk folks rocking out.Don HellionsStag Bitten

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Cristmas Sweater Parties

Just Don't Do It!I was afraid of this...to revisit last year when every portlander had the sweater party, the hipsters and the punks and every scene in-between.. I'm all about unity, bringing all our different scenes together, but this is not the answer Portland.. Like Journey should be left in 2005, let's leave the Christmas Sweater party in 2007.At Thanksgiving time, the first sweater party show was announced -sigh.. There was worry that it would come full swing, but the sweaters stayed mum - until now which is apparently the weekend to plan your sweater party.

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Help save the last remaining Non-profit, feminist bookstore in the country!

Dear friends,In Other Words, like so many of our fellow bookstores, has fallen upon incredibly hard financial times.. With the decline in our current economy, we have experienced severely decreased revenue.. If we are unable to raise $11,000 by the end of December, In Other Words will have to close its doors.We desperately need your help.. We are confident that if everyone who cares about In Other Words makes a contribution, large or small, we will meet our goal.

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...Worms, Brave Priest, The Cysts @ The Ranch

The CystsBrave Priest...Worms

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The Teaches of Peaches - Muppet Style

Most music videos suck, let's just be honest.. Miss Piggy singing Peaches, however, might be the best video ever made.. Somebody spent -a lot- of time on this and it was worth it, thanks.. If you haven't seen this already; boom.

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Weekend With the So So Glos

I hope you caught The So So Glos this last weekend because it was -amazing-! I have to say without a doubt, that Saturday's show at The Coop was the most incredable show i've ever seen.. Two of my favorite bands, The Taxpayers and the So So Glos just killed it.. It was great because i've never been worried about The Taxpayers being able to keep up with any of the other bands...somebody needed to give those boys a challenge!. I could definately tell there was a strong fire in Rob Taxpayers eyes to bring it after that incredable SSG set.

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The King Khan & BBQ Show

The King Khan and BBQ Show are a traveling duo, originally from Canada, who used to be in the band the Spaceshits together.. Their show is full of crazy energy-- King Khan uses his own kind charm to rile up the crowd-- on stage at Dantes he reached into his panties and grabbed a handfull of what looked like cauliflower, throwing it into the audience-- awesome!. King Khan's charismatic stage presence combined with their jangling rock and roll guitars and screaming vocals turned the crowd into a sweaty pit of screaming ladies in no time flat.

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Magic Johnson Halloween @ Ghost Realm

Pre-halloween show @ the Ghost Realm.. Celebrating the birthday of Brandon, one of the World's Greatest Ghosts. [magic johnson | purple rhinestone eagle | department of motor vehicles | marmalade mountain | skip roxy ]

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Groadie in Pink-- JonnyX and the Groadies

The two local bands in this line-up were amazing, but since I am probably going to blog about them again in the future, I am going to stick to the touring band, The Usaisamonster.. Not at all the metal-centric dirge fest that I was expecting (especially on this bill- no offense, JXATG and TBTSYW). The Usaisamonster has a much more psychedelic feel- quiet, almost pop-y vocal harmonies in the darker sounding minor keys and synth/keyboard parts that weave into with the rest of the arrangement to make it sound real dream-y.. Really good, really different than what I had expected, which almost always is nice.

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Explode into All Girl Summer Fun !!!

Here are some Portland girls just doing what we do- dancing, playing some music, and having a motherfucking raffle. (Raffle prizes included AGSFB's new CD, T-shirts, and a switchblade comb.)            [all girl summer fun band | explode into colors | grant of arthur and yu | w]

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All Ages Art Space Rererato Is Closing It's Doors

East Coast transplants Adam and Stephanie have made a nice niche for art in Portland with Rererato since it's inception in early 2007.. With a last few great shows in just a few weeks, Rererato will be packing up and shutting it's doors for good.. This All-Ages venue has been so much more than just music.. While it's been the anchor in KPSU's Experimental Music Series and key in the Experimental + Noise scene over the last year, they've also hosted everything from puppet shows, art galleries and television shows.

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White Fang - A Call For Help

Hello friends,As you may know, White Fang is planning to tour the U.S. next month.. We were relying on the sale of Kyle’s car, a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, in order to purchase a van.Unfortunately, today we were leaving a jam session and the worst thing that could ever happen, did indeed happen.Kyle, thinking that his car was in reverse, pushed on the gas sending the front of the car straight into the truck parked in front of us.. The truck is fine, but Kyle’s car is now, basically, totaled.The hood is smashed and the radiator is busted.. So is the left headlight.Now, not only do we not have a way to get a van, but we are not going to have almost any money for tour.

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KickBall + Sound Judgment Fest Reviews - A Weekend At The Coop.

This last weekend has been an amazing few days at The Coop.. Friday nights show was one of the coolest, and somehow smoothest house shows we've ever done.. It was a feature in both the Mercury and the WillieWeek which was a bit worrisome.. The last time that happened we had to repaint the bathroom because of asshole taggers.

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Kickball is a game-- and a it's a band, too.

As y'all probably know, this show was at the Coop this Saturday, (that's Aug 10th, BTW). We got there late, and kickball was the only band I got to shoot pictures of.. It was packed.. Like, SUPER packed.. Like, 'in the event of a fire we are all gonna die, guys' PACKED.

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Album Review: Oh Captain, My Captain

Oh Captain My Captain - Recklessly She Split The Sea. Releases November 10th, 2008Annie Marie, the second track, first song on Oh Captain My Captain's, "Recklessly She Split The Sea", interrupts a cheesy intro, that couldn't be any worse if they had called it "Opening Credits"; oh wait, they did.. Annie Marie is a sad pathetic song about a wimp.. It describes a girl that cheats on a boy and of course he's devastated.

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Sound Judgment Festival 2008 : 2 Days, 26 Bands This Weekend!

Sound Judgment Festival 2008 Year two of the Sound Judgment Festival is upon us.. This weekend brings 26 bands in two days, hope you're ready.. Check out the line-up and oh, give snaps to Arya Imig because it's his birthday.. DAY 01 :: Friday, October 10

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Don't tip me over, bitch, I've got 8 nipples for you to suck on

A US woman will spend the next month in prison after chasing terrified children through an Ohio town dressed as a cow.. Michele Allen was hired to wear the outfit to promote a local "haunted trail" theme park in Middletown, but got drunk at work on the Saturday evening and caused chaos, chasing kids and bringing traffic to a halt.. She also urinated in a nearby yard during her rampage, police said.. Allen refused to calm down once taken to the local police station and according to police was yelling and challenging people to "suck her udders".

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Oh Captain, My Free CDs!

We've got it, waiting for your reviews.. If you're interested in writing and posting reviews we'll get you all the free music we can.. Right now we've got a fresh copy of Oh Captain My Captain waiting for you (It's kind of awesome!). Their new album Recklessly Split the Sea comes out on November 11th, you can have a copy now if you'll just do a review.. Any Takers?

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100th photoset posted on the Show-Guide

We've just posted 5 photosets in the last few days.. Two new sets from the weekend and three old sets that aparrently we forgot to post.. With Saturday nights show at Negative Cook st., our Gallery photoset count comes to a grand total of 100 now!. Click the pics and check out the Gallery to view the full photosets. toxic narcotic | bill bondsmen (detroit usa) | defect defect | salted city | ripper @ Negative Cook st. [Sept. 13] Red Dons @ Laughing Horse [Sept. 12th] Taxpayers @ the Ivy House [May 29th] the Red Dons @ The Coop [May 30th] the Revisions BBQ @ The Coop [May 25th]

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MFNW : An Intimate Evening with Mirah

The woman makes me swoon -laugh, cry, love, all of it, in all the best ways.. Mirah melts me.. As much as i love her and as much as my life has been based around going to shows, i've never managed to see her.. It's not that i haven’t been trying, believe me, i have.

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Summerfector : Punk as Fuck

Today kicks off the Defectors Summerfector madness.. This is a series of shows happening over the next four days at locations all over town, mostly all-ages.. What really makes this a bad ass fest is that there are two generator shows happening.. One at Burnside Skate park on Sunday and another one at Overlook Park in NE complete with all the legal premits for both noise and booze.

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Great Benefit show - your band needed!

A benefit concert scheduled at Liberty Hall, August 30th at 8 pm is without a solid confirmation of a band...change of plans caused previous volunteers to have to change their plans unexpectedly!. We're in need of anyone who would like to drag out their sound equip and lend some time to a worthy benefit for Luke Dorf and Liberty Hall.. Please contact me right away if you're interested in volunteering some time and energy to this fund raiser! - Lollyrae [pc-pdx update] Tiger House + Westfold are playing along with Rob Taxpayer doing an acoustic set. a few more bands are still needed!. A benefit event for the Luke Dorf healing community and Liberty Hall.

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StumpClub Compilation now In-Stores

This compilation of 19 incredible Portlands bands is now available in stores around town.. This disk benefit's StumpClub in their quest to open a new All-Ages venue and hangout (think X-ray Cafe/Thee "O" meets 924 Gilman + Vera Project + ABC No Rio) and features All Girl Summer. Fun Band * Hockey * Teeath * Reporter * Exprimenal Dental School * Westfold * Copy * Magic Johnson * 31 Knotts * The Hand That Bleeds * Purple Rhinestone Eagle * Childhood Friends * David Evan * Ghost to Falco * Dirty Mittens * Panther * Golden Bears * Reverse Dotty... All Girl Summer Fun Band "Something New" These individualy numbered, hand screened discs can be found at these great businesses: [DOWNTOWN] Jackpot!. Records Reading Frenzy 2nd Avenue Records [NE] --Mississippi Neighborhood: BlackRose Collective Mississippi Records CD Game Exchange [SE] Green Noise Records (26th + Clinton) Trade-Up Music (Division) Anthem Records (34th + Belmont) Discourage (19th + Morrison) Sonic Records (29th + Belmont) Jackpot!

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Final Edition of The Newspapers

One year and three days after releasing their debut E.P. and two months after releasing their second, NEWSPAPERS have announced that their last show will be this Saturday at Neverland Ranch on SE 49 and Powell.. I first met Billy Webb on March 10, 2007 at the Pink House in S.E. --- a show I had set up with Narwhal vs.. Narwhal, Hurah Hurah and Eskimo & Sons.. It was the day everybody met everybody.

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The Mercury Rises for StumpClub!

The Portland Mercury showers StumpClub with love this week with two articles about the Volunteer collective working on opening a new ALL AGES venue here in Portland.. Read the articles here: Once More With Feeling. End Hits Blog Ezra Ace Caraeff highlights the efforts of StumpClub with a brief history on their awesome shows and projects and their plans for the future of Portland's music scene including a new non-profit venue.. StumpClub is hosting a show this Saturday at The Coop [3535 N.

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StumpClub Releases the Hottest Disc in PDX

Check out this Amazing CD Compilation release show to benefit StumpClub.org in their quest to open a new ALL AGES venue in Portland :: Reporter, Experimental Dental School, Teeath -August 9th, 8pm @ The Coop [3535 N.. Lombard]. It's $5 for the Show or Bring $8 for the show and a CD of this incredible compilation of 19 Portland Artists featuring : All Girl Summer. Fun Band * Hockey * Teeath * Reporter * Exprimenal Dental School * Westfold * Copy * Magic Johnson *31 Knotts *The Hand That Bleeds * Purple Rhinestone Eagle * Childhood Friends * David Evan * Ghost to Falco * Dirty Mittens * Panther * Golden Bears * Reverse Dotty... Keep up to date with the project at StumpClub.org

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PC-PDX : Updated and Redesigned!

We've done a lot of work and hope you like the updates.. We still have a lot of ideas that we didn't get to put up yet - we wanted to get out this version now.. The Photo Gallery has been revamped to better suit the Show-Guide, it's up right now but not completely finished yet.. While you can search the photo sets right now, we have plans for all individual photos to be taggable by users, commentable and have photo links like photobucket.

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PDX gets independent + local FM radio.

press release from KZME: KZME 91.1 FM is coming!!! It will be the first non-commercial radio station in the Portland metro area dedicated to airing local music.. Our intent is to be broadcasting and streaming in 2009 and we need to build our music library; fill it with incredible music from the Northwest.. If you are interested in submitting your music, please mail a CD with bio, to the following address: Dennise M.. Kowalczyk Director of Organizational Advancement MetroEast Community Media KZME 91.1 FM 829 NE 8th Street Gresham, OR 97030 P 503.667.8848 ext. 335 http://www.metroeast.org dennise@metroeast.org

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MTV (EmptyTV) nods a sulute to Portland

Empty-TV gives it up for Portland with a few small vignettes on the incredible PDX scene.. They focus on the standard hip bands like StarFucker, YACHT, Southern Belle and the oh-so obvious Thermals but also reach out to the always awesome band Eat Skull.. This is not exactly a good representative cross-section on the many genres and sub-scenes that Portland has to offer but it's still kind of cool.. PC-PDX.com : Portland Show Guide Next time how about something including Autistic Youth, Red Dons, Estranged and the rest of the punker scene?

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The Return of the Sub Pop Scholarship

Sub Pop Records in Seattle, WA is offering a grand total of $13,000 worth of college scholarship money to three eligible high school seniors.. There are three scholarships-one for $6,000 and two for $3,500 each.. To apply for these scholarships you must be a resident of Washington or Oregon, and a graduating senior on your way to full-time enrollment at an accredited university or college.. We are looking for an applicant who is involved and/or interested in music and/or the creative arts in some way.

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StumpClub : Help open a new All Ages venue!

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating easy access to music.. Music is an important mode of expression for many people, including those who are underage.. Venues that consistently put on all-ages events are in short supply.. We strongly believe that this needs to change.

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The OLCC and the Future of -ALL AGES- Shows.

IMPORTANT OLCC INFO!. Support the OLCC’s plans to allow music venues to admit people under 21 by writing an email before Friday, March 7, 2008.. Visit PDX POP NOW! and find everything you need to support this issue and make a difference. pc-pdx's summary: Remember the OLCC letter witting campaign from last fall and the possibility of opening up some of the venues to be able to serve the All Ages music community?. Well it failed with a vote of 3-2 against accepting the amendments that would allow for such a change.

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