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    Hosannas play last show as quartet

    Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

    It’s a been a year of many changes for one of our favorite local bands, Hosannas, who will be playing their last show as a four piece this friday night at The Artistery. And although the two remaining members Brandon and Richard Laws will continue to play under the moniker, this will be your last […]

    The Rumble Portland

    Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

    It’s not often that a free show goes down at Holocene, so it’s doubly exciting when the band headlining happens to be local lo-fi psychedelic rockers Blood Beach.  Sporting a new lineup with the addition of Total Bros guitarist Ethan Jayne, Blood Beach are one of the few bands we’ve seen that can make a […]

    Paper Hands sparkles in Santa Rosa debut

    Sunday, May 30th, 2010

    The debut of Michael Richardson’s (Benton Falls, The New Trust) new band Paper Hands last night at the Santa Rosa Art Collective was not that of a smooth, finely polished Los Angeles studio band. There were large gaps between songs, a few hesitations, and some parts of the songs could still use some tweaking. But […]

    A few words with Goodriddler

    Monday, May 24th, 2010

    While any casual visitor to Santa Rosa might leave remembering only the Charlie Brown statues that litter the town or the plethora of wine oriented artwork and bars, underneath all the trends is a city brimming with amazing underground musical and artistic talent.
    With a recent tour alongside The Americas just […]

    An Interview with Westfold

    Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

     
    “Conceived in the fires of social injustice, Westfold was born as baby trees that swore revenge on their creator. As they grow their branches, stories and melodies can be heard rustling through the leaves.”
    Mark - vocals/guitar
    Simon - vocals/guitar
    Tony - vocals/bass
    Nick -  drums
    Heather: How did Westfold come together?
    Simon: Mark […]

    Show on Thursday: Blood Beach, Magic Johnson and Mattress

    Monday, May 3rd, 2010

                 

    Tender Loving Empire Moving!

    Saturday, May 1st, 2010

                                             

    Hey Lover and Aristeia show on May Day

    Friday, April 30th, 2010

    Beneath the Hiss of Plastic Tape: An Interview with Will Kapp

    Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

    You may or may not have caught Will Kapp, also known as Truth Syrum, at his Portland debut at Valentines earlier this year…and if you didn’t, odds are that you probably won’t be seeing him, guitar in hand, at local venues in the near future.
    And while some may not have the ability to decode the […]

    Chrome Lotus has many nicknames… none of them good

    Friday, April 16th, 2010

    Santa Rosa’s newest hip nightclub is also the city’s newest rock music venue. Let that marinate for a second.
    That’s right. The same douchebags and bagettes you see on “Jersey Shore” and “Downtown Santa Rosa” are the first thing you see in Chrome Chodus. Pool tables, a big bar, GIANT televisions everywhere, very, very loud top […]

    The Pink House

    Saturday, April 10th, 2010

    Musical Birthday party for Tex Winters.
    Tonight at 8
    27th and Sandy
    Orca team
    Blood Beach
    White fang
    Felisha and Mattey

    Total Bros Thursdays!

    Thursday, March 11th, 2010

    Total Bros play with people we like, at places we like and we like them…and are originally from Santa Rosa, but they are all here now and have been doing it all around the Portland house show circuit for a few years. Total Bros is Wiley and Ethan. Some other projects that Ethan has been involved in are […]

    Blood Beach

    Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

    photograph by Robert Allen Weller
    Interview: Blood Beach
    I met with the members of a cool newly formed band who now call themselves Blood Beach, after they recently received a cease and desist letter from an organization who held the copyright to their previous name, Whale Warrior. The band has four members; Shayne Wright, Camella Weedon, Cody […]

    The Most Awesome Protagonist Returns

    Monday, March 8th, 2010

    I think it’s rather safe to say that anyone who is familiar with the tightly knit music scene of Sonoma County has heard or seen Mikey O’Connor play music at some point over the last ten years. Whether it was playing cheery pop punk with Hot April or Protecting Gheel, or […]

    Boogie Creek Records presents….3/6 @ Backspace

    Saturday, March 6th, 2010

    This is one of the many goings on this weekend in portland.The sun comes out and everybody wants to party. I do not know that much about the band Hullaballoon other than the fact that they are releasing a 45″record today.I am exited about the event mainly because a musical duo called Hey Lover are […]

    “Tonelism” this week in portland , featuring Dntel

    Saturday, February 20th, 2010

    Dublab:Tonalism Headlining
    This all-night ambient happening is crafted by Los Angeles-based web-radio station and creative collective dublab.com. It is an experience inspired by the 1960’s sound-art actions of Marion Zazeela, Lamonte Young, Terry Riley and Yoko Ono. With an array of DJ sets, live performances and visuals, dublab will create an experience for the senses. […]

    Noise Pop 2010 -San Fransisco

    Saturday, February 20th, 2010

    Tonegazer writers and Noise Pop music editor-writer, Annie and Charlie are driving down right now to the week long event  with a day or two stay in our previous hometown/ party town Santa Rosa, CA on the way.  The bay area shows,venues and art all begin on Feb 23 and run through March 1st. I am sure they will have a ton […]

    Stag Bitten - 2/19 at ” Matriphoney “

    Friday, February 19th, 2010

    T.G.I.F. everybody ! I know these guys play all the time,  but they are Just that good.  The  band is Stag bitten ( friends of ours ) and the occasion is a fake matrimony of some sort. If you haven’t already , I suggest that you check’ em out at PC.PDX.com its always a bag of sweaty , […]

    Cutest Show Ever

    Sunday, February 7th, 2010

    In celebration of Valentine’s Day the folks over at Holocene have assembled a line up befitting the holiday with sets by real life Portland couples. Entitled {{{ LOVEWAVE }}} : A Valentine’s Day Experience,  The night will feature collaborative sets from:
    Ana Rodriguez & Ethan Jayne (Magic Johnson/Total Bros)
    Dan Wilson & Brighid Thomas (Sigmund […]

    iPad: iJizzed.

    Thursday, January 28th, 2010

    It’s that time of the month. I’m craving technology like nobody’s business, and it’s a weird craving. I want something with a touch screen, that’s thin and light but with a big, 10 inch screen. What do you mean that doesn’t exist? DO YOU WANT ME TO HURT SOMEONE?
    By now, you’ve probably seen a review […]

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