[Editor’s note: On June 3, 2024, rock’n roll great Ian Hunter will celebrate his 85th birthday. As part of East Portland Blog‘s celebration of this momentous occasion, we are presenting again a wondrous, fascinating, and historically fact-packed article by rock journalist extraordinaire and WorleyGig.com provocateur, Gail Worley. Ian Hunter sat for this interview in late …
“The Best Indie Festival in the Country” –Paste “…Pickathon…stay[s] true to an ethos of careful curation and sustainability.” -Rolling Stone “…impressively all-over-the-map lineup.” -Stereogum “sharp and idiosyncratic” –The New York Times Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – (Portland, OR): Pickathon announces the full lineup of bands for the 2024 Festival, coming August 1-4 to Pendarvis Farm …
Photo Credit: Miryam Ramos March 19, 2024: Today, six-time GRAMMY-winning musician, producer, composer, and Blue Note Records President Don Was announced his new group Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Made up of stellar jazz musicians from his hometown, the band features longtime collaborators including Blue Note Records artist Dave McMurray on sax and Eminem’s …
Photo by Holly Homan Last year I attended the Punk Rock Bowling festival in Vegas. As rock festivals go, I found it very well run, the staff very friendly and helpful, the porta potties kept clean, but I thought this would be a one-off. I live in Seattle and it’s an expense to buy plane …
Those of you crowing in your Cease Fire Now! regalia, seething at the Israeli flag and nodding in righteous agreement at Glazer’s speech: A cease-fire proposal agreed to by Israel continues to be rejected by Hamas. This is a good time to ask why. Bear in mind that Israel was brought to this terrible war …
KICKING OFF MAY 30, 2024 TICKETS AND PRE-SHOW VIP PACKAGES NOW ON-SALE Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum selling music artist Ben Folds announces the return of his popular “Paper Airplane Request Tour,” performing solo shows across the US starting May 30, 2024. What initially began years ago as a request for songs as encores will once again be a central element …
Image by Freepik Nurturing your creativity is essential for enhancing both your personal development and professional advancement. It enriches your life with meaningful expressions and propels you toward success and improved well-being. Creativity serves as the cornerstone of innovation, enabling you to approach challenges with unique solutions and originality. In this article courtesy of East …
Paving The Way For Another Decade Of The Premier Indie Music Festival On Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, OR (August 1 – 4, 2024; Limited Tickets On Sale Thurs @ 9 am PST) “The Best Indie Festival in the Country” –Paste “…Pickathon…stay[s] true to an ethos of careful curation and sustainability.”-Rolling Stone “sharp and idiosyncratic” –The New York Times …
This excellent sermon brought tears and chills. It was delivered in East Portland’s friendly and welcoming Sunnyside Seventh Day Adventist Church on February 24, 2024, a day of global heritage cosplay and flag presentation in the church as members celebrated every one of the “nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues” (Rev. 7:9 NKJV) bought and brought …
In an excellent sermon delivered 2/17/2024 at East Portland’s Sunnyside Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Pastor Seth Pierce discusses the propriety of musical instruments and styles in a worship setting and examines which instruments in particular have been perceived as potentially evil and inappropriate for Christians. His conclusions may surprise you.
Photos (courtesy of Pussy Riot) Today, Pussy Riot created an action in front of the Russian Embassy in Berlin. Given the horrific murder of Alexei Navalny, they brought a banner reading “MURDERERS” in Russian and English. They clashed with German police, who forced them to remove their masks, and threatened them with arrest if they did not comply. The action was …
Photo Credit: Guillermo J Lopez IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS THEY RAISED OVER $50K FOR PILAR WHO HAS A HEART CONDITION AND LACKS THE FUNDS TO RETURN TO HER FAMILY IN MEXICO AND RETIRE THIS MARKS JESÚS’S HIS BIGGEST CAMPAIGN TO DATE WATCH ON INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK DONATE HERE Mexican-American sierreño artist DannyLux teamed up with altruistic impact driven creator, Jesús Morales, …
Image: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels The process of songwriting is truly magical. It’s a blend of words and melody that has the power to move us deeply. It’s an art form as ancient as it is modern and it keeps evolving with every melody crafted. If you dream of writing your own songs, it’s crucial to grasp …
Celebrated Oregon songwriters combine talents for Women’s History Month concerts (Portland, Ore.) – Eight performing artists join forces with a great band and hit the road in March and April to bring to seven Pacific Northwest cities their dynamic and joyful concert, She’s Speaking-LIVE: A Celebration of Women Songwriters. “Imagine eight powerhouse women singer-songwriters from a variety of backgrounds and musical …
Comedian Rob Schneider is increasingly speaking about his faith, heralding the importance of forming a foundation in God and forgiving others. “Jesus only lets you stray so much,” Schneider recently told CBN News of his decision to re-embrace the faith he once found as a teenager. “I think, at a certain point, He grabbed me …
Check out this interview with Brian ‘Head’ Welch on his journey from being in his heavy metal band, Korn, to finding Christ and surrendering his life to God. What an amazing testimony. CONNECT WITH US AT: ►Instagram: / lakelandcommunitychurch ►Facebook: / lakelandcommunitychurch ►Twitter: / lakelandcom ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lakelandchurc… ►Website:https://lakeland.church/
Network and learn from hundreds of music industry professionals like agents, record labels, DJs, festival and venue bookers, media, and more! The annual conference is the key business development and showcasing event for the folk music ecosystem with over 2,500 delegates, and 1,500+ private showcases. https://folk.org/programs/conference/2024-official-showcase-artists/ Genres represented include Appalachian, Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Cajun, Global Roots, Hip-Hop, Old-Time, …
Photo Credit: Brent Broza Collection of Neo-Dada Stream of Conscious Visual Poetryby DEVO Co-Founder Published by Blank Industries Pre-Order Here Today, one of the era’s most unique and prolific conceptual artists, composers, and DEVO co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh has announced his new book, APOTROPAIC BEATNIK GRAFFITI. The breathtaking visual journey features a collection of neo-dada stream-of-conscious visual poetry, representing one human’s …
Band: Napalm BeachAlbum: Teen Dream (aka self-titled Napalm Beach)Recorded: Triangle Studios, Seattle, Washington, with engineer Bill Stuber, 1985Remixed, remastered: Seattle, Washington, with producer Jack Endino, 2023Release date: January 25, 2024Label: Skullman Records (self-release)Guitar, vocals – Chris NewmanDrums – Sam HenryBass – Terry Gwartneyall songs written by Chris Newman Originally called The Untouchables, Napalm Beach was …
Tickets Available Starting Wed., Jan. 24th Via Presales; General Onsale Begins Fri., Jan. 26th at 10AM Local Time on LiveNation.com Stream The SET IT OFF Album HERE Today, Offset, the GRAMMY-nominated and highly acclaimed songwriter, recognized as one-third of the multi-platinum rap trio Migos, steps into the spotlight with the revelation of his first ever solo headline run, SET IT OFF …
Performs First Headline Show of the New Year to Sold-Out Crowd at EXIT/IN Last Friday January 23, 2024: Nashville-based singer/songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. has announced his debut headline tour with a run of acoustic dates this spring and summer. Within hours of being on sale, shows in New York City, Birmingham, Louisville and Minneapolis sold out with limited tickets …
Exploring the impact of music on students’ mental health within the context of deep learning unveils a fascinating intersection; for a comprehensive understanding, one might consider seeking the positive assistance of experts to write a case study for me, ensuring a well-researched and insightful examination of this intricate relationship. In recent years, mental health issues …
Los Angeles, CA (January 22, 2024) – Today, three Premio Lo Nuestro nominations were announced for Mexican pop artist Kenia Os under the categories of Breakthrough Female Artist, Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year – Pop for her collaboration with Ha*Ash on “Mi Salida Contigo.” The 36th anniversary of Univision’s first music awards show of the year will take place on Thursday, February 22 …
#1 GLOBAL SPOTIFY CHART#1 GLOBAL APPLE CHART#1 DIGITAL SONG SALES CHART NEW ALBUM eternal sunshine ARRIVING MARCH 8TH LISTEN TO “yes, and?” HERE PRE-ORDER eternal sunshine HERE GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and international superstar, Ariana Grande debuts at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “yes, and?”. The debut marks Ariana Grande’s eighth #1 and twenty-first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Each lead …
MusicCred BETA App now available on the iOS App Store and Google Play. (Nashville, TN – January 22, 2024) MusicCred, the soundbreaking mobile app that aims to revolutionize the connection between artists, venues, and fans, proudly announces its collaboration with rising country sensation Jessie G for her latest music video, “Like My Whiskey.” The video shows the young country songstress booking a …
WITH AN ADDED EUROPEAN SHOW IN THE NETHERLANDS STEELY DAN JOINS AS SPECIAL GUEST “The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds. Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our …
www.everynoise.com is a fantastic music tool, exploring genres via Spotify metadata mining, created by ex-Spotify employee Glenn McDonald. The sheer volume of sub-genres that everything is tagged with within Spotify, that Spotify users cannot see, is staggering. And Glenn was a genre taxonomist and alchemist there. He was laid off in the early December rif. His personal …
PERFORMING CANADIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM AT NHL ALL-STAR SKILLS ‘TO BE EATEN ALIVE’ TICKETS ON SALE HERE R&B vocalist Chxrry22 joins forces with fellow songbird Mariah The Scientist this spring on her highly anticipated “To Be Eaten Alive” tour. Fans and concertgoers will be treated to a range of Chxrry22’s magnetic songs from her recent 7-track project, ‘SIREN’ including sultry singles “Favorite Girl …
“For What It’s Worth” YouTube and SpotifyWebsite When a band has been around for nearly half a century, you don’t necessarily expect their music to carry any particular message beyond “Yep, we’re still alive.” The legendary Martha and the Muffins are a blessed exception: Their jaw-dropping new single shows they’re less concerned with their own survival than with …
1997 AMA Fake Tattoo Stunt Comes Full Circle with “My Stupid Tattoo” Release (Nashville, TN – January 19, 2024) Legendary entertainer and singer Pat Boone, on the heels of his recent Country Jubilee 2LP/2CD album, has released a lighthearted single, “My Stupid Tattoo,” available now here. Written by Damon Leigh (lyrics) and David Siebels (music), also produced by Siebels, the …