Ridley Scott has thrilled and frightened audiences for more than 30 years through a mixture of rich storytelling, diametrically opposed characters, and complex environmentally driven plots that clash in varying degrees of discovery, conflict, destruction and resolve. Prometheus is another fine example of this type of film making, and without going too far into this …
Here’s some vintage video of monks chanting & painstakingly drawing sand mandalas among other things. I got to see a performance like this a few years back when a group of monks was in residence at a health food store for a month painting this huge mandala in public. Then one day, of course, they …
I thought I knew a lot about the Seattle music scene, but working at JetCitystream has introduced me to so many artists that I wasn’t even aware of before now. Brandi Carlile is a name I was familiar with, but honestly I hadn’t even heard a song from her before this one. I’m quickly becoming …
In a week, a month, a year when I’m experiencing some great music, I didn’t realise just how much it would mean to me to realise that Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power, had broken radio silence and is preparing to hit us with a new album ‘Sun’. I’m trying my best to be objective here, …
Here’s how this video is described at the site, “This is one of the most poignant and profound messages our youth can hear today. With a culture obsessed with sex, violence and tolerance, there are more and more obstacles standing in the way of our Savior than ever before. Music, media and cultures can have …
I don’t know if this is a hoax but I have heard of people doing something similar, and I think it’s an awesome idea. I just spent a year tutoring in a kindergarten class, and it’s been fun to watch the changes that have taken place over the course of this year. Not the least …
The Monterey Pop Festival was 45 years ago this weekend! [The trailer for DA Pennebaker’s documentary of the event is below.] In the early 90’s, I was living in Bonn, Germany and went to my local neighborhood theater for a screening of Pennebaker’s (then new) movie “War Room” about the Bill Clinton election campaign. [Trailer …
Yes, East Portland Blog’s friend and contributor, Mike Hughes, was lucky enough to interview rock legend Ian Anderson about his new album, Thick as a Brick Part Two. Mike tells you all about it and offers links on his site.
From: Marc Marshall Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:53 AM To: Bob Burnett; Kipp, Thomas J Subject: Red Crayola remaster I know Tom is familiar with Red Crayola, not so sure if you are Bob, it was/is Mayo Thompson’s band that goes all the way back to 1965/66. The remaster of Parable of Arable Land has both …
He was known as “Gentlemen Jim,” and his sound was “countrypolitan.” He died piloting his own plane in a thunderstorm near Nashville on July 31, 1964. He was at the height of his career at the time he died and these tunes are only two out of his string of hits which also included “Welcome …
I suppose this was inevitable, as the follow-up to my initial missive re: porcelain Prog Rock mugs from the Burning Shed mail-order conglomerate: A FLYING TEAPOT teapot, har har! (Alongside its companion mug.) https://www.burningshed.com/store/rockpots/product/449/3917/ And a ton more muggage, including a few of our own special faves. How’s this for a …
As a fan of unabashed critical HYPERBOLE and Pomo Theory Whoredom in general, I note the following double-shot of HIDEOUS NOISE and High Concept “Rock” coming to our fair town this September: http://showboxonline.com/eventdetail.php?id=36481&src=AEGLIVE_ENEWSSEA061312AEG001 FUCKED UP have the most perfect name for any band in rock history. In two words it bluntly states the truth …
Hip hop lyrical architect (and rapper) Myke Bogan is now a resident of Portland. “Uncle Elroy’s Couch” is his latest single. This brand new video was directed by Portlands own Tim Slusarczyk. On June 13, “Uncle Elroy’s Couch” was featured as an mp3 on www.allhiphop.com. In 24 hours the tune received more “likes” than every …
If your livelihood involves transportation, you cannot help but be concerned when the price of gasoline and diesel go up. Independent owner/operators as well as trucking companies know that their very survival depends on keeping their fuel expenditures down. While the price of oil, and consequentially the price of diesel is beyond the control of …
Do you roll your eyes and wonder how much it’s going to cost you every time your doctor tells you that she wants to draw blood? If so, you aren’t alone. Rather than worry about their health, many people worry about their budget. The next time your doctor wants to draw blood, consider the test …
Whether you want to put gorgeous art or snarky sayings on the T-shirts you sell, you’ll find that there are quite a few things to remember as you get into the T-shirt business. Not only do you have to produce a quality shirt, you also have to get the shirt to your eager buyers. Ideally, …
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For many teenagers, getting a driver’s license is a symbol of maturity and freedom. While it can be an exciting thing for a teenager to receive, it is important that they are mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared to drive on their own. If you have teenagers and you aren’t sure when they should be ready …
The last day of #100songs100days has arrived. Thanks everyone. It’s been a lot of fun. I co-wrote this song with @glencooper in our new project Diamondwolf. Enjoy… – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
Isaiah Thomas, former University of Washington star basketball guard and the only final-pick in the history of the NBA draft to go on to win Rookie of the Month (twice!) and whose lovely father I’ve chatted with while cheering Isaiah on together at summer-league games here in Seattle, is in grave danger of losing me …
Did you ever have a friend who gave up some habit that had gone bad, and then began preaching to everyone else they should do the same? Maybe she gave up eating meat or drinking coffee, or maybe he stopped going to church—or started. Now that they have changed their practice they have become evangelical: …
I saw my friend and rock and roll mentor, Paul Chastain, rock the bass last night at NYC’s City Winery. Joining him were his longtime partner in crime, Rick Menck on drums, as well as Dennis Taylor on guitar, and some singer/songwriter named Matthew Sweet, who, judging by the crowd response, seems to have a …
Buffalo, the latest full length from The Midnight Ghost Train, began like most records do: as ideas ricocheting between singer and guitarist Steve Moss, bassist David Kimmell and drummer Brandon Burghart on Moss’ 500-acre ranch in rural Kansas. But the stage is where these soulful, riff-driven monsters found their shape. “We never are sure about …
In support of their latest release, yellow//gold, The Spring Standards are touring the US with Rhett Miller. The trio has performed on NPR’s Mountain Stage, and their new release garnered praise from the likes of SPIN, PASTE, and CMJ. They’ll be on Conan June 18th! They are making an MP3 available of their tune, “Watch …
Sam Drucker lived in the Portland area (Wilsonville). Full story is here.
“Silver Tongue” – The Volcano Diary. We’re working on songs for our 2nd CD, which are based on myths and legends of the ocean. Today is day 99 of @glencooper and my #100songs100days project. Tomorrow, only on Twitter, we will announce a brand-new music project. WOOT! @celiachavez, backing up Melody Gardot in Europe this summer, …
British singer-songwriter Mika has just released a song with from his upcoming album with a short film to accompany it. Here’s how he describes it: Here’s the first song I wanted you to hear from my new record, The Origin of Love. This is not a single but a song I really love and wanted …
“Wild Horses” – The Sundays. The definitive version of this Rolling Stones song. Seriously. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days