Not only do Central Oregon musicians just generally kick ass, but they also tend to be nice and open to the idea of letting you hear their music — even if you’re not ready to track ’em down at a show or buy their album. In that spirit, here are two tracks apiece from Coyo and Shireen Amini, the local artists whose lastest CD releases we reviewed in this week’s Sound Check. Read on for the goods.
The Blender
Video & photos: Back Door Slam & Smokin’ Trainwreck
Back Door Slam’s Davy Knowles, cold workin’ it.Much like Costco and Burger King, the Blender Shakycam Alliance always brings you more of what you want — bonus photos and video clips of your favorite hometown and worldwide artists rockin’ and/or rollin’ local venues. Use them to torture yourself for missing the show, or to reinforce the sweet memories if you did make it in person. Either way, you win. Everyone knows sweet memories and torture are equally awesome.
Read on for the goods. This week we bring you video and photos of Back Door Slam — plus photos of Smokin’ Trainwreck — from their January 7 performances at the Domino Room.
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Oh yeah…vids & pics: Bill Keale, CPC and Problem Stick
Sorry for inconveniencing and/or enraging those of you who expected a prompt posting of the photos and videos mentioned in this week’s Sound Check. You see, we have a very good excuse: We forgot to do it. Four-day holiday weekends’ll do that sometimes, gawd bless’m. Anyway, read on for the footages of Bill Keale, Concave Perception Chamber and Problem Stick at the Summit Saloon & Stage.

