Hello Dear Readers,Last night I got home from work at like 10:30 in the pm. I could not bring myself to see any of the shows despite their inherent awesomeness. Instead I fell asleep watching Robocop. If you have not seen Robocop recently, it is crazy how not real some of the special effects are. Anyway, there are some good looking shows today:Sunday,...
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Saturday, February 27th
Hello Dear Readers,Last night I had a great time at the Woods. Fences were good as they always are. Thanks again to Sam their bass player for letting me borrow his bass. Though to be fair I let him borrow my bass amp. Together we had the bass ends covered. The big event of the night though, was that Y La Bamba signed with Tender Loving Empire. ...
Friday, February 26, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Friday February 26th
Hello Dear Readers,Last night I stayed in. I subsequently probably missed some shows. Such is life. There are a bunch of good shows tonight:Friday, February 26thThe Woods is having a show with Y La Bamba and Fences (Seattle). I play bass and sing in Y La Bamba so I am biased, but I think we are a pretty great band. There are a lot of harmonies and...
Musical Etiquette: The Fine Art of the Myspace Page
Dear Musical Etiquette:
My band has tasked me to get our Myspace page set up and get a million profile views. I've never set up one before but I've been on Myspace for a long time and I know how other bands do it. Is there any advice you can offer me?
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Myspace remain relevant as a great resource for musicians to post and...
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Thursday, February 25th
Hello Dear Readers,Last night I played at Roadside Attraction in Sean Flinn's band. I usually play bass but last night Seth from Oh Captain My Captain and Jen Moon had it covered. Rachel Blumberg was on drums. I always thought she was a great drummer, so that was a treat when Sean asked me to play and she was there behind the kit. Luzelena and I...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Wendesday, February 24th
Hello Dear Readers,Last night I played at The Woods as Part of The Portland Round along with Adrienne from Autopilot and John vecciarelli. I think Rounds in general are weird. There are at least three musicians and they only play one song and then switching off to the next. I made the analogy of the round like having an ipod shuffle with very few artists....
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Nurses On Chat Roulette Tonight!
Nurses... No wait.
NURSES
Have you heard of Chatroulette? It's a random video chat site that connects you to what in all probability is someone masturbating in a Batman mask while listening to Carmina Burana and eating grapes or just some random bored people. Seriously, spend some time on there. It's the Interwebs...
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Tuesday, February 23rd
Hello Dear Readers,Last night I went to the Woods. I must admit I was a little sleepy and the music I heard was very soothing. It was one of those shows where I got in a very zoned out modes, but in a good way. Alina Hardin's voices and guitar playing is very gentle and quite beautiful. This was my first time to see her. I talked to her a little afterwards...
Monday, February 22, 2010
thugs on the beach
Thuggage @ Dirty Dirty Street Records, Saturday Februrary 20th. I like to think I know music but I do know I’m new to the scene. For me the scene means sharing the love of music. As of today, I simply listen a lot but am looking for ways to get outta the house... to experience all this with other folks. ...
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Monday, February 22nd
Hello Dear Readers,Last Night Strange Holiday killed it at Rontoms. Just killed it. I love that band. I pick up hints of Beach House, The Beach Boys, Stereolab or Broadcast and probably others but it doesn't sound like it is ripping anything off. It sounds organic and more importantly, good. I got a copy of their ep which is out (digitally). I cannot...
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Sunday February 21st
Hello Dear Readers,I got back from the little baby Y La Bamba tour this morning at 5 am. It was a lot of fun, but I know I missed writing a bout a ton of shows. Did you guys hear that The Joggers played the freakin' Kenton Club? That is insane. Anyways here are the shows that look good to me tonight. Though there is a chance I might just cath up on sleep...
Friday, February 19, 2010
JESS INTERVIEWS RON NEVISON, PART 1
I think we all have a certain idea of what a bigtime producer is like- Dan Sachoff's portrayal of archvillain Gene Balboa on "Yacht Rock" encapsulates the archetype quite nicely. For the average person, the producer or engineer is not what you think of when you think of rock royalty. We chase the singers and guitarists- and...
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Ben's Live Music Picks for Thursday Feb 18th to Saturday 20th
Hello Dear readers,I know there are a lot of great shows this weekend. But I am out of town with Y La Bamba. If I were you I would check out pc-pdx for your show finding needs.Love, ...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Starting a conversation: Women in the Music Industry
Hi. So here's the deal. I am angry. I can't go into it now. By posting this blog I am hoping to attract people who have an opinion about how women are treated differently than men in the music industry. Point of contention: Portland is a progressive city. Yeah. Not really when it come to women in the music community. I am searching for more women...
PDX Pop NOW 2010 is still accepting songs for the Comp
The people at PDX Pop Now! 2010 wanted me to tell you that they are still accepting songs for the 2010. you can read all about it here. You have until the 28th to submit.Just Sayin'.-BenThis what the artwork looked like last year. I have seen the new art work, but could not steal it and put it on this po...
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Wednesday 17th
Hello Dear Readers,Last night I went to The Woods. I saw Winterhaven for the first time. Apparently I witnessed something of a special show as there were three additional members. Three female members Danielle, Jenny Wayne and Ezza Rose. They really fleshed out the harmonies. They also added additional percussion. It was good. But then my friend...
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