Hello Dear Readers,Last Night I was doing music related stuff that was not going to shows until almost 11:30 PM. I guess what I am saying is that I talk a big game, but sometimes I do not go out and see the shows. But my heart is always there. Even when the rest of my body isn't. Here are some shows that my heart is interested in attending:Valentine's...
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Monday, June 28th
Hello Dear Readers,I am working on getting a computer. I really am. It is just y'know...hard times right now. Anyway the only days I can currently promise show picks are Mondays and Tuesdays (a good chance on Friday's) other wise I have limited access to computers and what seems like even less chance of getting free Internet from my neighbors. Luckily,...
Saturday, June 26, 2010
PDX Hip-Hop Scene Report Summer 2010 Volume 3
photo: Hives Inquiry Squad"The holy troika goes as follows: you get down with a jam, you get infused with the holy spirit (Tiny Tim said that we are obliged to find out as much as possible about that which we love), and you decide that instead of being one of those creepy cultural keepers-of-the-flame, to become a raging enthusiastic...
Thursday, June 24, 2010
PDX Hip-Hop Scene Report Summer 2010 Volume 2
"Left Coast I don't say West Side. Let's Go, I don't say Let's Ride."-TopeWell, despite the sunshine outside, it was sort of a dark day for Blazers fans. It was announced that General Manager Kevin Pritchard was fired by owner Paul Allen right before the draft. For those music fans out there who don't care about or follow...
PDX Hip-Hop Volume 1.5
http://gravityhits.com/ G_Force & Illmaculate = Genius like GZA....
PDX Hip-Hop Scene Report Summer 2010 Volume 1
picture: Cloudy October. Stolen from his FB photosWhat up kids? It's been a minute, but I was quite inspired by Goldie's recent 2 part interview @ PDX.FM. Please check it and listen to it if you haven't already. She has some very wise words regarding social media, how you can turn a chip on your shoulder into positivity, being...
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Tuesday, June 22nd
Hello Dear Readers,Did you guys see any shows last night? Yes? No? Maybe so? I totally didn't I ended up practicing too late. Oh well. There is always tonight. There is always any night. That is one of the nice thing about living in this beautiful city. There are shows every night. And not just (ahem) crappy shows. Here are the ones that look good to...
Monday, June 21, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Monday, June 21st
Hello Dear Readers,As it turns out, in addition to not having a computer, I have started to form a budding social life. This includes sometimes having a visitor from out of town that will leave you guys with out daily updates. I hope that these last several weeks have not been too rough on you. I am back for a bit now and will do my best to keep on the...
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Music Review : Strangers Family Band Self-Titled EP
I've owed Strangers Family Band this review since - eh, way longer ago than I like to remember. I've been kind of a space cadet what with school, preparing to move, and other non-blog related things. At any rate, Strangers Family Band's self-titled ep (which they offer up for free download, by the way,) contains psychedelic-rock...
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
BLUE GIANT Album Giveaway
Hey, holy crap! I think this might be the first time we've popped a contest on you, so jubilation is mandatory.What could be more romantic than an evening at The Woods with your lovely wife? An evening at The Woods with your lovely wife and Ben Meyercord! At least that is how I got to see Portland's very own The Robinsons,...
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Tuesday, June 15th
Hello Dear Readers,Last night I did not go to any shows. Hopefully you did. I got kinda busy and before you know it it was 11 PM. Crazy. If you saw a show leave a comment. Tell me about it in the comments section. Anyway, there are some shows that peak my interest today. Here they are:Ducketts is having a show with Secret Codes, My Dads, and Lee Corey...
Monday, June 14, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Monday, June 14th
Hello Dear Readers,I have not forgotten you, I swear. Have you forgotten me? I realize it has been some time since we last spoke. Or rather that I spoke to you (the only comments I seem to get lately are spam). Not having a computer kinda cripples my blogging abilities. I have tried blogging from my phone and it BLOWS. Anyway what is the last good show...
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Crappy Indie Music On The Radio
I am going to be on PDX.FM talking about this blog and music stuff.Monday June 14th, 2010 1pm-2pmLove,Gol...
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Wednesday, June 9th
Hello Dear Readers,Last night I had a few things going against me and I did not make it out. I ended up working ten hours yesterday, and did not drink enough water and ended up exhausting myself. On the one hand I am really bummed that I didn't see any of the music, but on the other hand well rested and feeling healthy. I know I know. I should not worry...
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Tuesday, June 8th
Hello Dear Readers,Sometimes I just don't understand. Last night I went to see Padriac Finbar Haggerty Hammond at Ella Street Social Club. I am a huge fan. I apparently am one of the very few fans. I counted myself and another person who came to see the music. Granted it was a last minute show. But come on. The bartender brought in three friends and...
Monday, June 7, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Monday, June 7th
Hello Dear Readers,I had to go away over the weekend due to family concerns. There were several great shows that happened over the weekend. Please feel free to leave me comments as to which shows you went to (assuming they were good, because honestly who cares about bad shows?). Here are some shows that look like they could be good:Ella Street Social...
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Input Jack: Women Solo Musicians
The Plight of Sologirl originally published at Grey Area by Anne Adams - June 6th, 2010:My recent show at Folklife prompts me to also address some more general themes that have emerged not only there, but elsewhere in my performance experience--little psychic obstacles I keep tripping over, on many stages.Let me just say, for...
Friday, June 4, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Liver Music Picks for Friday, June 4th
Hello Dear Readers,Last Night I had a bit of a late practice which left me very tired at 10 last night. Plus for whatever reason (I guess I need the money) I agreed to work at 6 in the morning today. So I guess I am saying that I did not make out to any shows last night. But there are plenty of shows that are happening tonight. Look at all these...
Thursday, June 3, 2010
The Golden Girl Alicia McDaid
RIP Blanche Devereaux.... May you sleep in the arms of the Big Daddy in the sky.Portland, Oregon Artist Alicia McDaid from her photo series "The Baby Sitter"Golden Girls mash up Aerosmith and Lily Allen from Alicia McDaid on Vimeo.The following peice brought me to tears (The Golden Girls + Abortion + Dust In The Wind = Goldie...
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Thursday, June 3rd
Hello Dear Readers,Last night I went to The Ella Street Social Club (what's up Chris) and saw a pretty darn good show. Problems opened the show and actually sounded different than what I recall them sounding like. Then came the always impressive The Sarcastic Dharma Society. I think that this was the best that I had ever seen them (it is a duo comprised...
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Wednesday, June 2nd
Hello Dear Readers,Last night I played at the Knife Shop in AristeiA. I was actually kinda impressed with us considering we have not practiced in about two weeks. The other bands we pretty good too. I was happy that I finally got to see On The Stairs. Nate Clark and his band played a set of all new songs and he recorded the set. Maybe for a possible...
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