LISTEN TO “1:5” HERE (May 16, 2024) – Fierce trailblazing artist CHINCHILLA has released gorgeous new ballad “1:5” (listen here) alongside the announcement of her upcoming EP Flytrap, due to be released June 7th. The new single was produced by CHINCHILLA, written with Jordan Cosmo Lees, and shows the rising artist, renowned for her usual empowering unapologetic sound, in …
PHOENIX, AZ – January 18, 2024 — Calling all baseball enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of baseball alongside Ed Lynch, the ex-Major League Pitcher, General Manager, and lifelong scout. Over four decades, Ed has surfed the waves of this incredible game that unites us all. Join Ed on the thrilling adventure of ‘Surfing Baseball …
Daniel Gill, a publicist for Force Field PR in LA emailed the message below to East Portland Blog. We clicked on his link below and found lots of lovely music there. If you’d like to find some new music, please do likewise, click on that link and listen to Daniel’s musical offerings, and of course, …
There are a many individuals across the world who rely on music and animals to get by every day, and this song is specifically for us. A new single from The Armoires! “Music & Animals” closes out 2023 on a note of optimism and will resonate with anyone who’s ever found solace in a song, a …
Photo credit: Travis Schneider Today, acclaimed New York City-based electronic musician, producer and activist Moby shares the emotional animated official video for downtempo reworking of Cream’s “We’re Going Wrong” with Brie O’Banion out everywhere now via Moby’s label, Always Centered At Night. The “We’re Going Wrong” accompanying animated video sheds light on the harsh realities of animal cruelty and the dark side of the meat and dairy …
The video above is a beautiful tale of crows who are loyal to the human woman who helps to save a young crow in distress. I have seen something very similar happen in my life. Let me tell you the story of my beloved dog Graciella, Gracie for short, and the crows who loved her …
The photo above comes from Paul Metsa‘s Facebook page, where he says, “This photo says it all. This dog, laying next to Gordon Lightfoot’s casket, is named Taurus. He belonged to one of Gordon’s crew members, travelled with the band, and sat right offstage while Gordon performed. He and Gordon forged a deep bond and …
Longtime East Portland Blog favorite, Luna Keller, is thrilled to announce that her new song, “The Philosopher“ will be released on the 9th of March. She celebrated by posting these photos of herself and her cat on socials. If you want to be among the first to hear it and help support the release you …
Today – February 15th – Paris-based three piece Oracle Sisters share brand new single “Hot Summer,” taken from their long awaited debut album Hydranism, due April 7th via US label 22TWENTY. The band also announces an additional run of North American dates alongside their previously announced UK & EU dates. (Full list below). WATCH THE VIDEO FROM ‘HOT SUMMER’’ HERE “Hot …
SixTwoSeven is an alt rock powerhouse from Gig Harbor, WA. “Refuse” and “Days of Our Lives” are their recent releases. You’re gonna love them and the video too. They will be releasing more music in March and over the summer. Their chameleon’s name is Cooper. https://www.facebook.com/SixTwoSeven627/
DAMOYEE [Duh-Moi-Yay] – singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and TikTok creator – has released a stunning melancholic, ethereal new single ‘to the next one,’ which details her heartbreak, while choosing to remain hopelessly romantic and optimistic. This is the third single in the new era of DAMOYEE, whose stunning production skills, prolific musical talents and angelic voice set …
STREAM: “Caterpillar Hill” –YouTube / Spotify / Bandcamp / Soundcloud “I had reached a point with songwriting where I was just sick of guitar pop. Over a long winter my home demos grew more and more abstract, without much melody or structure, turning towards a land of serene experimentation. Then spring came, and with it the smell of earth and daylight. …
News stories come and go, and most of the time only the negative aspects get documented. Subsequently after a horrific news story, people move on quickly, forgetting about the victims’ aftermath. As one of the journalists that helped expose our government-funded torture labs to experiment on beagles (link: PETA Maintains Pressure on NIH To Stop Funding …
What follows is another powerful chapter in my ongoing musical journey. While volunteering my regular Monday evening shift at the local no-kill animal shelter for dogs and cats, C.A.R.E. (Community Animal Rescue Effort), YouTube played two excellent songs in succession which had never previously been heard by my ears and I must tell you about …
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CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA – On Sunday October 23rd, at the Pacific Palms Resort, Fixn’ Fidos’ 2nd annual day of fundraising featured the same winning elements: a golf tournament, a talent show and a late afternoon gala featuring a red carpet and music by Trevan. This year, the event was attended by an even more …
Photo by Patricia Valério on Unsplash Like any other big urban area, Portland has always had to deal with pests – rats and mice especially so. The temperate climate makes it even easier for rats to survive, and thrive, and now, according to WJBQ 97.9, construction is pushing even more of the rodents out into the …
It’s even better than I remember it. POTA: https://youtu.be/Jfku0iyUre4 Here’s an old tribute to the film, written on the occasion of her 30th birthday in 1998. The movie is 54 now– in this plague year of 2022– and counting. Planet of the ApesHits 30:And She’s None the Worse for Wear “I left both earth and …
In this video from The Dodo, Murphy the Golden retriever falls in love with a wild squirrel named Chippy and brought her nuts. His reaction when she came back after having babies was the purest thing ever. From Retrievershub.com – Do Golden Retrievers Kill Squirrels? What If They Catch’em? https://www.instagram.com/thedodo/ View this post on Instagram …
On Friday, January 28, just before 10 am in Oklahoma City, a 2.5 hour trial commenced with Joe Exotic flown in from North Carolina to be resentenced. With an orange jumpsuit that looked too big for his now skinny frame, it was clear Joe had lost lots of weight in prison, looking frail and weak. …
While Joe Exotic’s retrial is happening today, Friday January 28th, in Oklahoma City, which I’ll be attending and reporting on, the latest Season 2 actually ended with the sad images and video clips of wildlife veteran and true tiger king, Tim Stark, from Indiana. That episode highlighted the seizure of his personal property and beloved …
GW Zoo Manager John Reinke is best remembered for being the most level-headed among the literal circus of characters in Tiger King. Therefore, his perspective around the 2nd and 3rd seasons was essential. Once again, critics do not understand Tiger King’s appeal, slamming the new season with a 35 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating. The public …
OKLAHOMA – While many would like to focus on Tiger King’s Joe Exotic’s colorful personality, and some may choose to vilify him due to his most explosive moments, there was no denying that many lives were affected, animals and humans. Namely the loyal and earnest GW Zoo day-to-day manager John Reinke. John and I caught …
WASHINGTON, DC – On December 7, Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) hosted a Congressional Briefing with actress Edie Falco of “Sopranos” and Nurse Jackie fame and PETA neuroscientists (Science Advancement & Outreach) Dr. Katherine Roe and Dr. Emily Trunnell. I also interviewed Roe and Trunnell separately. Currently, there are no cures or adequate treatments for diseases …
Temptation gnaws on your mind like a dog returning to an old bone. One moment you’re distracted and the next there’s that bone again…tickling your brain, telling you lies, perhaps drawing you into danger. Quality temptation is relentless. It’s so good you may as well get on with it so life can move ahead. A …
“When we set out writing ‘Starlight’ Anoushka and I knew exactly what we wanted to make, and it just gently flowed,” says Wyler. “I think it is a song about a woman’s ability to overcome, refusing to get sucked down the toxic drain, and finding her power in doing so.” Written and recorded between London …
Don’t judge a book by its cover! Even in the world of pop music, there can be multiple rhythms, harmonies and complex arrangements beneath sweet accessible melodies. La Battue is all of this: a trio that’s all about experimentation, hidden inside sunny, easy-listening songs. Their second EP, Get Set, Go! is the next step in …
It was just a detail in our itinerary my wife slipped in – when we return from a three-week Mexican vacation, we’ll take five dogs with us. Whaaaat!? Yes, volunteers with Mexican and Canadian rescue groups had taken care of the details; we would just be “flight angels” (mules), chaperones on the aerial leg of …
Pet Tracking Cats are curious, dogs are playful. And you quickly lose sight of them. With a pet tracker, you could locate them again. But how reliable are these devices? Many dog owners like to let Bello and Co. off the leash in the forest and park. Most cats are naturally free-roaming and are therefore out of control. No wonder that …
Buddy the Cat. Male longhair tan and black tabby Maine coon cat with a beautiful heart-shaped face and emerald-green eyes. Any information concerning his whereabouts appreciated. Contact us at BuddyTheCat.com. Please do not chase! As an outdoor cat, Buddy has acquired necessary survival skills. If cornered, he has been known to leap, claws-first, at a …