The Source Weekly’s full Q&A with Dropkick Murphys drummer, Matt Kelly. Dropkick Murphys 8 pm. Sun., Oct. 5 Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave. $32. Tickets available at bendticket.com Source Weekly: How did you originally get into punk rock? Matt Kelly: I was always interested in it in the ‘80s when I’d see skaters, punks, and skinhead […]
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Interview with Naomi Hooley of Moody Little Sister
Four years ago, Naomi Hooley was sitting in her truck, dejected, scared and on the edge of something great. She had just ended a marriage and made the decision to move the 3,000 miles from Alaska to Portland to pursue her longtime love of music as a full time career. She set her sights on […]
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PICK: Be Calm Honcho
tuesday 8 Be Calm Honcho MUSIC—This group of goofy California rockers make wearing a sequined cape and singing about their home state look easy. Lead by the smoky-voiced and prolific Shannon Harney, the band’s slow-swinging, bluesy, reveby and catchy songs are unmatched in psychedelic twists and west coast vibrations. 9 pm. Volcanic Threatre Pub, 70 SW Century […]
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PICK: Blitzen Trapper
sunday 6 Blitzen Trapper MUSIC—If writing perfectly crafted folk songs was an Olympic sport, Blitzen Trapper’s Eric Earley would have more metals than Michael Phelps. Rocking harder than just about any country act around, Portland’s pride and joy have eight albums of solid gold and put on a live show not to be missed. 5:30 pm. 13899 […]
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PICK: Taarka
thursday 3 Taarka MUSIC—The Colorado grass-fiends known as Taarka sound like a collective of train-riding pranksters trained in classical music by gypsy wolves in the foothills of the Appalachians. Gearing up for Independence Day weekend couldn’t be a more nation criss-crossing hoedown. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr. 9 pm. $5.
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TONIGHT! Possessed by Paul James
Ok Bend, I know it’s a Tuesday and that the weather is beautiful outside BUT YOU CANNOT MISS THIS SHOW. Konrad Wert, also known as Possessed by Paul James is a seasoned Austin songwriter, guitarist, banjo and fiddle player, one-man-band and, by day, a schoolteacher. He isn’t resistant to the musical spirit taking him when […]
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Larry and His Flask Benefit Concert
Local band and hometown heroes Larry and His Flask recently had their van and trailer stolen while they were on a national tour in Cayce, SC. Suck. Major suck. The guys are still on the road trying to finish out their tour with Foxy Shazam with borrowed, donated and replaced equipment, but the situation is far from ideal. However, YOU […]
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The Gold Rust CD Release Party at Palate
Tonight, Palate Coffee Bar (643 NW Colorado Ave., NOW SERVING BEER!) will stay open late to host a live performance from local acoustic duo The Gold Rust. Click HERE to link to the Gold Rust’s full album. Show starts at 7 pm, $5.
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TONIGHT: Howlin’ Brothers at McMenamins
All the way from Nashville, The Howlin’ Brothers will perform their traditional bluesy bluegrass tonight, 7 pm at McMenamins for FREE. Check out their Folk Alley Session below, soft shoe dancing percussion included! Read more about the band here.
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Eddie Spaghetti of the Supersuckers at the Astro Lounge
Don’t miss this show!Eddie Spaghetti hails from the Supersuckers, a rock band who has recorded with a long list of famed artists including Willie Nelson, Steve Earle, Kelley Deal of The Breeders, and Eddie Vedder. Spaghetti’s alt-country rockabilly solo records are a treat and his live performances are excellent. Eddie Spaghetti Sat. 7, 10 pm.Astro […]
