One of the things I enjoy about burning wood to keep my home warm is the added enjoyment I have watching who and what falls out as I put the wood in the wheelbarrow. When I’m burning mixed conifer, wood-boring beetles seem to be the most abundant insects that fall out of the firewood, and […]
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Picks 6/8-6/15
Friday 10 Beatles Singalong POP TARTS—KPOV is hosting an event that is sure to bring out the Brit in you! With a mix of local bands covering some of the best and not-so-best Beatles songs. Some of the bands bringing to life the tunes of this pop sensation are Corner Gospel Explosion, Truckstop Gravy and […]
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Shining Starr Trivia
Think you’re the authority on Ringo? Test your knowledge
As a member of a minorly important British pop group that got its start over 50 years ago, Richard Starkey went from a Dickensian, impoverished and sickly child banging on biscuit tins with sticks, to Ringo Starr, one of the world’s richest and most infamous drummers. “Before Ringo, drum stars were measured by their soloing […]
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Source Suggests 6/5-6/12
Kathryn Claire Portlander Kathryn Claire’s music sounds almost as Celtic as her name. Playing fiddle and guitar, and singing in a sultry and rounded alto, she mixes classical training with modern singer-songwriter storytelling for an intriguing and mellow blend. The show also happens to be on Claire’s birthday, so expect an especially jig-worthy gig. Thu., […]