Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for October 31st to November 2nd

Hello Dear Readers,Lets just jump right into this.Friday, October 31stHappy Halloween! In case you aren't going to some crazy party, here is a short list of shows that are happening tonight.Audiocinema is having a Trick or Vote show that is being put on in association with Bus Project. There are several Trick or Vote concerts...

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Who invited Mike Thrasher Presents?

Happy Halloween!!! -- Ste. Gol...

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One more reason why I love Dolly Parton!

Dolly Parton cares about WHITE SPACES! She really does! You didn't think anyone but stupid Goldie knew about this right?:Dolly Parton Joins Turf Fight Over White SpaceDear Readers and Bloggers of CIMTB,You know that I am into civil rights, freedom of speech and media reform. Over the past year of being an avid blogger and volunteer for a start-up online...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for October 29th and 30th

Hello Dear Readers,You go to any those shows I suggested? I did. I just wanted to say that I thought Jacob White was really good. he plays on a nylon string that has a warm sound that goes very well with his vocals. Check it out if you like the americana genre.Anyway there are a lot of good shows going on this week. Here...

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Portland Indie Musicians: Do hobo's deserve The Internet?

Chances are if you are a musician living in Portland, Oregon you are on the brink of becoming a hobo. You might not think you will need The Internet when you are living on the streets. You are wrong, dead wrong. How do you think you will promote your next show?Image from Netbum.orgClick here to help a hobo (indie musician)...

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White Spaces are awesome not COMCASTIC!

Hey Ebreebodie! I'm begging you please, please, please, please Ebreebodie make 3 phone calls today to keep the airwaves we are no longer going to be using for TV and open them up to be used by the people, not COMCASTIC CORPORATIONS. Senator (R-Oregon) Gordon SmithPhone: (202) 224-3753 / (503) 326-3386Senator (D-Oregon) Ron WydenPhone: (202) 224-5244...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for October 27th and 28th

Hello Dear Readers,I need to get better at what I am doing. Despite my best efforts to keep you guys informed, I neglected to list a grip of good show that happened over the weekend. There were performances by Loch Lommond, Dat'r, Dirty Mittens, Hide and Go Hustle, David Kyle and the Invisibles, a third Church show, and Love...

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Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA Lovers of The Internet and CIMTB: Action Alert! Please read!

Hello Friends of CIMTB!I got an action alert in my inbox from Freepress.org. I sincerely hope the readers of CIMTB can join me in the fight for Net Neutrality and eraseing the digital divide by advocating a free Internet. A bunch of phone calls from concerned citizens does count for something:Dear Goldie,A huge decision is going to be made on Election...

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super-cunt-a-bitchiness-a-frisky-dyke-alicious

No time to explain!I just wanted to coin this phrase before any on else does!:super-cunt-a-bitchiness-a-frisky-dyke-alicious More later! -- love ste. goldieps -- I had a great time at the Bitch Magazine party...pps -- add my specific to promotion and marketing Myspace to your friends:http://www.myspace....

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for October 26th and 27th

Hello Dear Readers,What's up? How you been? I know it has been all but 24 hours since I last posted one of these but whatevs. I need to post again (more shows and all).Saturday, October 25thRotture is having an album release show for the new Glass Candy record, Beatbox (probably more disco than old school hip hop). You...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Friday October 24th

Hello Dear Readers,I have not been to any shows this week. But this weekend might change things. Tons of shows as always. Check out the shows for Friday.Friday, October 24thbuncha good ones:The Doug Fir will get you the most bang for your buck (unless you want free, but I will those later). They are having the CD release...

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Diggedy DUNES EFX

Just a quick reminder I'll be spinning some records (Jib Kidder, Ghostface, Del, Eyedea & Abilities, RUN DMC, MF Doom, etc.) in between acts @ Dunes Friday night for Travis Wiggins CD release.Also super psyched for Dismal City's own Sleepyhead who also has a new record out. I hope he brings some copies for sale, because...

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BITCH tell your rich friends!

"GET OUT YOUR FUCKING CHECK BOOK!"*Wassagoinon:Bitch Magazine, a feminist response to pop culture,is having an art auction to raise moneyto keep their super cool independent publication going!There will be 70 pieces of art for sale and raffles.Cupcakes by Saint Cupcake and beer provided by Captured By Porches.There will also...

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Missing Gear - Please Spread the Word!

Spreading the word. Keep a lookout on craigslist, @ trade-up, guitar centers, etc. homies. This is so not cool.The following via Grey Anne....... It was a weeke​nd of parti​es.​Of parti​es,​ and dropp​ing off peopl​e at place​s.​ And someh​ow,​ an unloc​ked car door.​And, hence​,​ a missi​ng.​.​.​1) Off-​white​/​yello​w Luna...

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Ben Meyercord's Live Music Pi cks for October 20th to 23rd

Hello Dear Readers,I am back in full effect. There are shows that need going to. You want help out our local scene yes? Then go to some of these here shows:Monday, October 20thHere whats the haps.Valentine's is having an awesome performance by Rush-N-Disco, Angela Fail, and Joe Von Appen. I have seen both RND and Joe Von...

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Ben Meyrecord's Live Music Picks for October 19th

Hello Dear Readers,I am back. And I just noticed that I have been back for almost a week. I have already missed quite a few shows. Damn. Anyway today there are some more shows I might miss as well. Or maybe not? Tell you what, why don't you go to one of these shows and find out if I'm there.Sunday, October 19thI got four...

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the next INCUBATOR (a super dope Open Mic at Someday Lounge) set for Tuesday October 14th, 2008

Someday Incubator: Experimental to conventional theatrical and musical performers shall each have their moment to woo the audience and wow the world. The stage is open to vanity and variety, to the ethereal and the edgy. Boldness and brazenness is encouraged to take the stage. Adaptations, permutations, accelerations, and a...

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Octobus Prime/Semester @ Sea

What up homies? How you livin'? Fat like thanksgiving?*Wow. October. I think my favorite month out of the whole 12.. But not just because I read way too much O*G* freedom thought/best thought type cats at such a young age.Scratch that, that's probably a big reason after all. & et al.PS Holla @ Sun RA and Jib Kidder and...

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