The Fall

Well, when I titled my last post "New Era" I had no idea how portentous that would become.However, I'm sad to report that Dykeritz is no longer a band. Or, perhaps I should rephrase that, Dykeritz is no longer playing live. For awhile. Although Jordan will hopefully be back with new songs and a new lineup circa 2010.Don't want...

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RUSH-N-DISCO Love's You Tender this Saturday Night, September 27th

Rush-N-Disco and DJ Solomon (dance tunes people!)and Fashionette ConceptsSaturday September 27th, 2008at Branx320 SE 2ndPortland, OR 97214$3I want ALL of you to know. If you show up to see Rush-N-Disco and you haven't seen them preform -- YOU WILL BE ENTERTAINED! Bring a date and impress the pants or skirts right off of them...

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New Era

So yeah, my job isn't ideal. Which is no surprise as not very many are. That said, after 7+ years @ the same job the time has come for me to move on. And while I'm glad that this isn't my job I'm also realistic enough to realize that I probably couldn't quit tomorrow and be lucky enough to be able to pull this off as a a way...

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ARISTEIA WEBCAST UPDATE! ARISTEIA TO STREAM AT 10:30! not 11:30

Sorry for the last minute warning!love goldieImage of Adam Steinfink of AristeiA from photo by KimbaPortland, Oregon's post rock darlings AristeiA will be playing a show tonight from Berkeley, California. It will be streamed live from Ex'presion College. Show time is NEW TIME 10:30pm to 11:30pm. You can watch it here: Watch...

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AristeiA Streaming Live Tonight from Berkeley, California

Image of Adam Steinfink of AristeiA from photo by KimbaPortland, Oregon's post rock darlings AristeiA will be playing a show tonight from Berkeley, California. It will be streamed live from Ex'presion College. Show time is 11:30pm to 12:30am. You can watch it here: Watch AristeiA play live from Berkeley, CA!Watch AristeiA from...

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Show Review - Failing St House, Thursday 9-18

I should admit that I am good friends with everyone who lives at "220 house" on Failing st, so I would probably have gone anyway, but I thoroughly enjoyed the show on Thursday night. Part of my enjoyment involved the copious imbibing of alcoholic beverages, so my recollections are not completely clear, but here were some highlights :The first band,...

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Preview

So yeah. I guess we're going to be opening for, critics be damned, my favorite local band at the Doug Fir this Thursday night.DJ Beyonda spinning before us @ the 21+ show.PS - all ages crewz = check the early show w/ Southern Belle & Guidance Counselor.*I may or may not have some crazy stories to follow as I may or may...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 15th to September 18th

Hello Dear Readers,How are you? Really? Sorry to hear about that, but I am sure that if you slap on some of that ointment, it will clear right up. Anyway, there are loads of good shows this week. A week to be excited about for sure.Monday, September 15thA few musical performances that will make you say to yourself, "Gee,...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks fo September 12th to September 14th

Hello dear readers,How has your week been? I've been pretty busy, but man there are some good shows. So I might try to make some time in my schedule to see some of it. We'll see.Friday, September 12thThere are a couple things going on today. Things like this:Towne Lounge is having an awesome show with The Union Line, Church...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for September 8th to 11th

Hello Dear Readers,As I write this I am exhausted. Music Fest NW definitely hit me. HARD. And I even missed the best day (Saturday which had like a billion awesome shows at the same time). Anyway, you would think that Potland would kinda calm down after a festival like MFNW, but instead they started TBA, which often incorporates...

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MFNW Day One

(Well, day two really, but day one for me...)Wow. Not bad for a Thursday night, Portland! Unfortunately, I didn't have energy to brave the crowds for Norfolk and Western Wednesday night but bucked up (thanks to a tasty two hour nap) and headed out for the first REAL night of Music Fest Northwest. (Sorry MFNW, three shows on Wednesday doesn't a four-day...

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Ben Meyercords Live Music Picks for September 3rd to September 7th

Hello Dear Readers,So Music Fest Northwest is here. I kind of feel sick to my stomach. There are just a ton or really good shows. The only problem is that they all seem to be happening at once. Especially on Friday and Saturday. I find the whole thing to be more than a little overwhelming. This post should by no means...

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Ben Meyercord's live music picks for September 1st and 2nd

Hello Dear Readers,Another week of good shows. In fact, this week is kind of a big deal because Music Fest North West is happening this week. So I will just start by listing todays and tomorrows listing before making the big MFNW post which will most likely take more time than I have today. So with out further adu:Monday,...

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