Montezuma’s Revenge Given the historical low bar, e.g., Tony Quinn, I think Chester Slome represented a worthy candidate to enter North Park’s Hall of Fame. So I thought creatively, knowing that Chester currently lives in assisted living. He subscribes to the New York Times and works the crossword puzzle each day. Cognitively, he is well. …
I am the Goldfish In this echo chamber atmosphere The truth is hard to hear I don’t hear anything I am a goldfish my dear Left then right and up and down Around this tank I swim I’ve named the rocks and bubbles My reflection is my friend While I swim What you can’t see …
She was a legend before her 30th birthday, revolutionizing and modernizing an art. She was America’s ballet ambassador, for decades… and generations before the haunting “Killers Of The Flower Moon” re-introduced the Osage people to the public consciousness, Maria Tallchief was the Osage’s de facto ambassador to the world. In life and in death, Tallchief …
No one should be surprised by the results of our recent national election. Since WWII, former vice presidents usually lose presidential elections, or lose more often than they win, particularly when they run right after serving as vice president. The elder George Bush is the only former vice president to win his first presidential election …
A special Gogol Bordello film screening & show is coming to Aladdin Theatre in Portland, OR on November 12. In addition to the movie, Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz and Sergey Ryabtsev will be hosting a Q&A session and spirited live performance following the film screening of Scream of My Blood – a fascinating intimate portrait …
Pexels Life can be challenging at times and take a lot out of you. It’s important that you manage your time well and put your needs first. You want to make sure you’re taking good care of yourself daily to keep a smile on your face. Be glad to know there are many actions you …
Photo Credit The September 11, 2024, business section of the New York Times bore the front-page headline: “Only One Supermarket Is Left.” Here is an update on an EPB feature about Phil Knight’s money. The money spawned 1803 Fund . The first paragraph within this sparse homepage declared: 1803 Fund seeks to grow shared prosperity, …
I have known Noah Ernst for a decade and have come to respect him for his honesty, effectiveness, and sharp mind. He will make an excellent public servant in the Portland City Council. We can all count on him to improve our city in every way. He is ready and willing to provide “outcome-driven leadership” …
UNPRECEDENTED NEW ANTHOLOGY COLLECTS REVOLUTIONARY DANCE MUSIC FROM THE FORMER USSR FIRST SONG, “TANTSUYUSHCHIY OSTROV (DANCING ISLAND)” BY ANGELINA PETROSOVA, PREMIERES TODAY – LISTEN SYNTHESIZING THE SILK ROADS ARRIVES DIGITALLY AND ON BANDCAMP VIA OSTINATO RECORDS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 30; VINYL OUT SEPTEMBER 20 Ostinato Records is proud to announce Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik …
Photo Credit: Guerrera PR PILAR, WHO HAS A HEART CONDITION , WILL BE ABLE TO RETIRE AND RETURN TO HER FAMILY IN MEXICO Mexican-American sierreño artist DannyLux teamed up with altruistic impact-driven creator, Jesús Morales, on Valentine’s Day of this year to participate in one of the creator’s celebrated street vendor buyout campaigns. This random act of kindness by Jesús and DannyLux led …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Don McLean, who is no stranger to making headlines, released his latest album, ‘American Boys,’ last week, appeared at The White House State Dinner for President Ruto of Kenya, and won a Silver Telly award for his Don McLean: American Troubadour documentary, which aired on RFD-TV. “This has been a busy week! I am …
NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 15, 2024) – Cleo Childs releases her debut spoken word project, “Moving With,” available today via all major streaming platforms.The project is a collection of 14 spoken word poems set to music that chronicle the loss of her mother to Alzheimer’s, one of the cruelest medical issues a family could endure. Cleo Childs’ “Moving …
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE GREAT ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME SINGERLEADS OPPOSITION TO MARRIOTT ESTATE-APPROVED PROJECT GROWING LIST OF SUPPORTERS INCLUDES:SMALL FACES’ KENNEY JONES AND HUMBLE PIE’S PETER FRAMPTON & JERRY SHIRLEY,ROBERT PLANT, DAVID GILMOUR, PAUL WELLER, PAUL RODGERS, JOE BROWN, BRYAN ADAMS, MATT SORUM, GLENN HUGHES, GARY KEMP, BOB HARRIS, AND MORE The …
TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG: THE 2 TONE RECORDS STORY –RUDE BOYS, RACISM AND THE SOUNDTRACK OF A GENERATIONBY DANIEL RACHEL WITH INTRODUCTIONBY PAULINE BLACK (THE SELECTER) CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW BOOK CHRONICLES REMARKABLE HISTORY OF CROSS-CULTURAL BRITISH YOUTH MOVEMENT AND SUCH BANDS AS THE SPECIALS, THE SELECTER, MADNESS, AND THE BEAT BEST-SELLING AUTHOR DANIEL RACHELSET FOR …
Violence comes in many forms and affects millions of women and girls around the world every year. Worldwide, 736 million women – almost one in three – have experienced violence at least once in their lives. All over the world, young women and men are fighting to change this pattern. They are speaking out against …
An Ideal For Living Cover Art, credit: Joan LeMay Pre-Order Available Here First Book To Highlight The Format Features Contributions By Nearly 50 Music-Industry Veterans Including Britt Daniel (Spoon), Molly Neuman (Bratmobile), Chris Slusarenko (Guided By Voices, Eyelids), And Many More Today, author and veteran music writer and editor Corey duBrowa announces his first book, An Ideal For Living – A Celebration of …
Kids probably shouldn’t see this because of brief mentions of sex and violence. But if you’re over 14, this is fantastic: In South Central LA, two best friends get in over their heads with the criminal underworld while on a mission to buy illegal fireworks on the day after 4th of July. Directed by Steven …
From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Gospel Hall of Fame, and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winners’ First African Tour Featuring hits “Let’s Do It Again,” Respect Yourself,” “Touch A Hand, Make A Friend,” and more April 1, 2024: Omnivore Recordings has announced a new live record from The Staple Singers, Africa 80, which …
Directed by Alexis Bloom and Svetlana ZillThe words of Anita Pallenberg read by Scarlett Johansson Directed by Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill, CATCHING FIRE: THE STORY OF ANITA PALLENBERG is a vital portrait of the charismatic and fierce rock ‘n’ roller, actress, muse, and mother who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s after achance encounter with the Rolling Stones. Scarlett Johansson voices Anita (based …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
“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 …
“This song was inspired by my engagement with the philosopher Walter Benjamin, who defined fascism as the aestheticization of politics, and who in response thought we needed to politicize art. He committed suicide shortly before being captured by the Nazis. I don’t normally make political art but I think the proto-fascist currents which have been bubbling up …