At the end of last season, the baseball Triple-A Sacramento River Cats changed their major league affiliate from the Oakland A’s to the San Francisco Giants. Naturally, this enhanced their appeal greatly for me, so I paid them a visit. Raley Field, a 10,000-seat ballpark, gets good online reviews, and I rated it just a …
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Color Collage started as a side project for Shane Conerty while living in Asheville, North Carolina playing in a touring band called Now You See Them in late 2010. After NYST was put on hiatus, Conerty relocated back to Brooklyn where he currently resides. The project was initially based on sampling mp3’s of brand new …
It’s a hot Friday night in Seattle and the beginning of the long holiday weekend. Mustard Plug is headlining a show at El Corazon. I’ve been waiting a long time to see Mustard Plug and they didn’t disappoint. Everyone in this band is a showman, but particularly front man/singer Dave Kirchgessner. This guy NEVER stayed …
Tuesday evening in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood the legendary Crocodile Cafe hosted ska masters The Slackers from NYC. This time they were minus two members (Jay Nugent, guitar and Glen Pine, trombone) due to illness or injury, so Jesse Wagner from the Aggrolites saved the day stepping in as a replacement with only one week’s notice. …
Playing raw, trashy blues, Johnny Stewart introduces himself through ‘Flesh, Blood, Skin & Bone’, an electrifying single steeped in the power and fire of traditional blues. Stewart’s distorted vocals rush in accompanied only by weighty foot stomps and handclaps, hinting at the force that follows. Exploding into a raging chorus resplendent with heavy garage rock …
Living the high life in a beautiful sprawling mansion, she wanders through the vacant space weaving between emotional highs and lows. From distraught heartbreak and chaotic anger to hopeful positivity, she tosses out her ex-lovers belongings, and without giving it a second thought, begins to celebrate that feeling of letting go. From the lonely bedroom …
“…Shooting the video was a real challenge, It’s harder than one thinks to be surrounded by so many gorgeous girls…” After his succes in Latin America with his song, “No Te Puedo Olvidar“, Noni is back with a fresh summer music video for the single “Yo Te Veo” (“I see you”). Noni is happy with …
One of the benefits of arriving early at the ballpark is that sometimes you get treated to a little extra entertainment for the price of your ticket. Yesterday was Madison Bumgarner’s between-starts throwing day. There weren’t many fans in the park yet, but most of those who were crowded near the Giants bullpen to see …
Lately, the San Francisco Giants have followed their usual script of good pitching and weak hitting, as illustrated by the last three starts by Madison Bumgarner, losses by scores of 2-0, 1-0, and 3-2. They are doing much better in the standings than they should, mostly because they have owned the NL West-leading Los Angeles …
My favorite photo from our Washington, D.C. experience today was of a reflection. We caught this shadow on the back of the Lincoln memorial at sunset, as a dad was proudly taking a picture of his son, who had just graduated from college. The dad asked the son to take off his robe but to …
This is simply the greatest song of all time… Quirky Norwegian vocalist and DJ, Mariann Rosa brings her own unique blend of colourful style and sound to the UK this summer with the release of her new Sci-Fi Pop single, ‘Banjo For My Bitches’, released 6th July via Popjoy records. Former Judge on Norway’s version …
It’s Friday night in Seattle and there’s a lot going on. I chose to attend the 2015 Psychobilly Brawl. I don’t think I’ve missed the annual Psychobilly Brawl since 2007. This year’s brawl was brought to us by Zorchradio, the psychobilly program which airs on Thursday nights from seven to ten p.m. on realpunkradio.com Headlining …
Ken Stringfellow produces this track and Clem Burke of Blondie plays drums. Stringfellow, an all-around great guy and friend of East Portland Blog, said of this artist, “I enjoyed working with her. She really rose to the occasion, wrote a TON of songs…and her enthusiasm was always up. She was happy to pushed, too.” Marisa …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HGuS3uUJP0 The reggae hits just keep on coming from comedian Eddie Murphy… The King of Comedy meets the King of Dancehall? Yes, you read that correctly. Eddie Murphy‘s latest foray into reggae is a collaboration with Beenie Man, entitled “Wonna Deez Nights.” Where Eddie’s “Red Light” and “Oh Jah Jah” were ruminative, roots-y tunes colored …
Tuesday June 16 was a day to remember. It marked the beginning of summer vacation for this Seattle teacher and also marked the illustrious return of UK Subs, one of the few original punk bands still recording and touring today. This was a show NOT to be missed. Founding member, front man, and mean harmonica …
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Twin Within consists of Steve McKay and Alex Samaras. McKay mainly known as the percussive force behind Bruce Peninsula, collaborator of Timber Timbre, and songwriting partner of Allie X. Samaras’s background is in Tuvan throat singing and working in countless vocal ensembles, usually merging classic pop with classical sensibilities, in a uniquely modern way. Together …
Perth band Edie Green are ready to spread their gooey brand of indie rock to ears across Australia via their new EP New Heavy. Their sonic melting pot is a result of uninhibited jam sessions comprising of jazz trained drummer Tyler, glam-rock/funk guitarist Conor, metal-minded bassist Elliot and folk/neo-soul singer Sophie. Together they produce an …
Sad news arrived from Seattle today. Supersuckers were a favorite live band of mine in the 90s. The first concert I saw in Seattle in 1992 or 3 was Supersuckers with the Del Lagunas (Gas Huffer playing surf music). I wound up seeing them at least ten times over the years and enjoyed every show. …
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I love this new tune from Rochester, New York band Roses & Revolutions. This track will appear on their upcoming EP Torch, due out July 14. I can’t wait. Should be awesome. Roses & Revolutions are Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt. Give this exquisite track a chance and you’ll love it too… (July 10 – …
On first glance, the above title requires a suspension of disbelief. Though the San Francisco Giants endured a longer journey in the wilderness than the Golden State Warriors, the Warriors were an even less likely prospect to arrive in the promised land. The Giants at least teased their fans occasionally with the possibility of a …
These “Aching” woods are lovely, moody, dark and deep, And I have moody promises to keep, And moody miles to go before I sleep… Just leave all your preconceptions behind and listen…
Check out “Manning Hill,” a sick and philthy video by aspiring Canadian geniuses Chastity where sounds and images work together like a Great White Northern suburban message for the ages. Chastity’s singer Brandon Williams explains how he found the perfect director for the video, “I met the director, Justin Singer, at bible camp a few years ago, …
Another Saturday night in Seattle and I have the esteemed privilege of seeing our very own Hollowpoints play the new Funhouse location with some phenomenal supporting acts to boot. The band just preceding The Hollowpoints were so wild I almost saw sparks fly off the stage. Besides being really adorable, this punk rock quartet churned …