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Harlowe & The Great North Woods @ The Rumble Portland
By Annie | February 7, 2011
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the folk stylings of Harlowe & The Great North Woods a few times around town now, and each time the Portland based seven-piece just keeps sounding better. Their music is delicate and filled with varying layers of strings, harmonizing vocals, and a level of genuine emotional delivery that truly sets them apart amid the sea of indie folk acts that dwell here in the Northwest. It is for this reason, that I was so excited to learn that not only was The Rumble returning from it’s two month hiatus, but that such local favorites would be taking the stage for this free event on Tuesday. Joined by local indie pop acts Pigeons and LA’s Letting Up Despite Great Faults, tomorrow night is going to be a diverse night of noteworthy up and coming artists.
For more event information visit The Rumble event page here.
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Goodriddler… Godriddler? New Album Rocks Either Way
By nick g | December 1, 2010
This guy with glasses will hit you so hard you’ll be seeing double for a week.
When I applied my download card to get Goodriddler’s new vinyl release into my computer, the songs were labeled as Godriddler. This was appropriate, as the four songs on the EP make one question everything, from time signatures to existential existence.
The Strength of Weak Ties, released Saturday at a gigantic show, these four songs flow together well, painting a picture of Nick Wolch’s grandmother, to whom the album is dedicated along with his mother. Pictures of her adorn the cover of the 45RPM 12″ sleeve. But the music doesn’t evoke feelings of a grandmother - well, at least none I know.
Odd time signatures on a powerfully played drumset and vintage electric pianos drive these songs, with vocal layers and ukelele providing ear candy. Four songs aren’t enough for fans of the Riddler, who released a full-length album, Tickling the Tail of the Tiger last year. It got some play on NPR’s All Songs Considered, and might have been responsible for some babies gettin’ made as well (we could blame the candlelight, but it’s always the music in the end). This album lacks the chillology Buddha bar feel of the first record, instead packing an intense open-handed slap into four songs of pure feeling.
It might be too real for some people to handle. The emotion dripping profusely as Bruce Springsteen’s sweat after a four hour show from this record is intimidating and, at times, uncomfortable. But that’s the point. Behind all the technological gadgetry and fun sounds and interesting drumming and cryptic lyrics is Wolch at his most vulnerable. Even without the fancy recording techniques the songs are solid, even scary if you’re not prepared.
So be ready.
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HUGE show: Velvet Teen, Goodriddler, Odd Bird + 11 others
By nick g | November 29, 2010
Low Five, featuring Nick, AKA Goodriddler on drums.
The Velvet Teen’s Matthew Izen plays the brick wall, an ancient English instrument.
Odd Bird, featuring Ashley Allred and Judah Nagler. That’s an autoharp, in case my photographic genius didn’t already show that.
Golden Roil, featuring members of Not to Reason Why, blend beautiful harmonies with sparse instrumentation.
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No Joy @ The Rumble PDX
By TG | November 1, 2010
The Rumble is a monthly tour that assembles the best up and coming bands from around the country to unite for a string of shows from San Diego to Seattle, with local bands playing each stop along the way. Heading up the tour tonight is Montreal’s No Joy, who are reviving the shoegaze genre, complete with driving, fuzzed out guitars and washed out vocals aplenty. Opening the night is La Sera, the side project of Vivian Girls Katy Goodman, making for all the more reason to get there early for this free show.
La Sera - Never Come Around from Brady Hall on Vimeo.
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Things We Love - Y La Bamba’s “Juniper”
By Annie | October 7, 2010
Just watched Y La Bamba’s new video for their song “Juniper” and was totally blown away at how subtle and beautiful it is. The visuals really match the tone of the song wonderfully. If you watch this video and want to hear more, they will be playing a live set at Tender Loving Empire tonight at 8pm. Enjoy:
Y La Bamba - Juniper from Tangible Worldwide on Vimeo.
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The Rumble Now at Someday Lounge
By TG | October 4, 2010
The Rumble is back and this time at Someday lounge with {{{ SUNSET }}}, WHITE WHITE LIGHTS & DANA FALCONBERRY. Make sure to get there early if you want to see ECHOTONE, a music documentary featuring the bands that will be playing tonight. While the show is free, you can get into the documentary at a discounted price if you RSVP right here.
Hope to see you all there at this newly updated night of up and coming bands.
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Tonight Oniunuat Backspace Sat 9/24/10
By H-Dawg | September 25, 2010
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Beer, Movie, Music party! ( local favorites ) Thursday 9/16/01 @ the Mission Theatre
By H-Dawg | September 12, 2010
Movie is ‘Breakin (PG, 1984) @ 11 pm
Music @ 8 p.m., featuring
Hornet Leg
Soft Paws
Orca Team
The Golden Hours
Where : Mission Theatre 1624 N.W. Glisan
Portland, OR 97208
When : Thursday, September 16 ,2010 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. music; 11 p.m. film
Cost : FREE! FREE! FREE!
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Mattress with Columboid (NYC ) and friends Monday 9/13/10 @ Valentines
By H-Dawg | September 10, 2010
Who: Mattress ( Portland ) and Columboid ( NYC)
When : Monday, September 13, 2010 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Where : Valentines 232 SW Ankeny Portland OR 97204
Hey, it also looks like Mattress is also going down to Santa Rosa on Sept 15, 2010, place TBA ( help ) They are great , seen them to many times to count. Singer is Rex Marshall who also is The Reservations and got one of Santa Rosa’s own Ethan Jayne who is involved in several side projects including Blood Beach who just got back from that CA tour themselves last week.
Watch Mattress video here.
Watch Columboid video here.
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Liz Harris (Grouper ) plays with Ilyas Ahmed Sunday 9-12-10 Valentines
By H-Dawg | September 10, 2010
Might want to get there super early. The show is free.
Where : Valentine’s232 SW Ankeny Portland, OR 97204
When: Sun. 9/12/10Grouper and Ilysa Ahmed video here.
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The Rumble Tonight!
By TG | September 7, 2010
The Rumble returns to Portland tonight featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. who were recently named one of the top 50 new bands of 2010 by Stereogum! To top it off, Norman and local Portlanders ONUINU will be rounding out the bill with a special appearance by DJ Liz B. This show is free as always and starts at 9pm! Hope to see you out there supporting this great event, besides, what better way to get shelter from the rain out there then with a free show at Holocene with rad new music?
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Westfold @ Fringe Vintage Saturday
By TG | August 26, 2010
This Saturday night Fringe Vintage will be hosting an intimate show with one of our Portland favorites Westfold, who are set to debut some new songs, alongside the indie rock stylings of Fathers and Sons. The show is free and starts at 8pm, and for every $1 raffle ticket you buy you get a beer, it’s kind of a win win situation if you know what I mean.
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Blood Beach Kick Off Tour
By Annie | August 19, 2010
Tonight is your last chance to catch Blood Beach here in Portland before they hit the road tomorrow for a two week tour down south. Not only will they be providing some sweet lo-fi jams for the evening but the quintet will also be unveiling all of their newly printed (and super rad) merch. Blood Beach will be playing tonight at Laughing Horse Books alongside XDS, Naomi Pun, and Masters & Johnson, with a whole slew of California dates to follow:
| Aug 20 2010 | 8:00P |
FIVEPOINTS ARTHOUSE w/ Clouds, Parergon San Francisco, CA
| Aug 21 2010 | 3:00P |
FIRST CHURCH OF THE BUZZARD: Haiti Benefit with Grass Widow, No Babies, Shannon & the Clams and A Lot More. Oakland, CA
| Aug 22 2010 | 8:00P |
ARLENE FRANCIS (NBFA Collective) w/ Low Five, That Ghost, The Highlands Santa Rosa, CA
| Aug 23 2010 | 8:00P |
PEHRSPACE w/ The Real Noriegas, White Fang, Sexhair Los Angeles, CA
| Aug 24 2010 | 9:00P |
Tin Can Ale House San Diego, CA
| Aug 25 2010 | 8:00P |
SHOW CAVE w/ Narwhal Party & More LOS ANGELES, CA
| Aug 26 2010 | 8:00P |
CALIFORNIA NEED HELPS Anywhere, CA
| Aug 27 2010 | 8:00P |
THE HUB w/ DADFAG, Le Corde Sacramento, California
For more information check out Blood Beach right here.
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Love It
By TG | August 5, 2010
Wednesday! This show is featuring the two phenomenal Bay Area bands the Slow Moving Lions and The Most Awesome Protagonist. Headlining the night is Harlowe and the Great North Woods who create beautiful and haunting folk rock.
Click here to read our interview with The Most Awesome Protagonist frontman Mikey O’Connor.
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The Rumble Returns
By TG | August 2, 2010
The Rumble, the monthly showcase featuring a culmination of local and touring independent bands is back in Portland tomorrow featuring California natives Rumspringa and AB & The Sea along with local favorites Nucular Aminals and DJ Skin So Soft rounding out the night. The show is absolutely free and pretty much going to be amazing. Come out and party with us!
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Hadley Hill full-length released soon
By admin | July 23, 2010
Yes, Hadley Hill is (finally) finished recording and mixing its first full-length album. It’s currently being mastered and will be released in the fall. “Fall” is also the tentative title of the album from the Sonoma County indie-rock quarter, which began over two years ago and has evolved its style to a new genre, dubbed “sadrock.”
The music ranges from emotional, moody, evocative ballads to catchy dance-rock tunes. The lyrics, however, remain constantly tinged with darkness, keeping a feeling of underlying melancholy throughout the music. The singer, Bryan Haven, expresses his life experiences through the songs, which range from about 2 minutes to over 7. They aren’t all about depressing moments, however most are about pivotal, life-defining moments; the kind of moments from which many great songs are made.
The band will be playing locally in the Bay Area to support the album’s release. Look for Hadley Hill to brighten up the otherwise sleepy town of Rohnert Park (They have shows there? I guess so) August 14, 2 p.m. at an outside event near the RP library. It’s dubbed “Family Fun Day.” Strange combination, to be sure.
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Friday Night at The Woods
By Annie | July 13, 2010
Our friends Westfold have been playing some great new songs around town in the past two weeks, pretty much more experimentation, added screaming, and overall just sounding really tight as a band. You can hear it all this Friday when they play The Woods, show starts at 8pm.
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What Laura Says Give Away!
By TG | July 6, 2010
photo by: Jeff Ambrose
We are excited to announce our first give away contest provided by the good folks over at Future Sounds. To celebrate The Rumble event taking place at Holocene tonight, we will be giving away a What Laura Says prize pack which will include a poster, t-shirt, and copy of their phenomenal new release Bloom Cheek. All you have to do to enter is submit a question for What Laura Says in the comments section of this post by the end of the day Friday. The band will then look over the comments and choose one clever question to answer, it’s that easy! So start brainstorming what you’d love to ask What Laura Says and good luck! And if you need some inspiration, head on over to the free Rumble event at Holocene tonight!
THE RUMBLE PORTLAND w/ WHAT LAURA SAYS, SWIM SWAM SWUM & WAX FINGERS @ Holocene 9pm, Free!
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The Flying Skulls at the Hop Monk July 8th
By Erik | July 4, 2010
I am way out of touch with my people in the Santa Rosa area. I guess that’s why I haven’t heard of “The Best Dance Event in the North Bay” 2 years running (Bohemian). If that alone’s not enough to convince you to check out this event then maybe this year’s ”rag-time hobo theme” will peak your oscillator? San Francisco-based Flying Skulls produce their own beats, mix them live, as well as scratch and rap over them. (So we’ll forgive them if they can’t spell Sebastopol–right?) These are the beats your parents warned you about!
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The Rumble Portland Returns July 6th!
By TG | July 2, 2010
The Rumble is back this month with a very exciting show taking place once again at Holocene for free! This time around The Rumble will be featuring What Laura Says, Swim Swam Swum, and Wax Fingers, backed by the electronic pop beats of Portland’s own DJ Skin So Soft. If you have yet to hear What Laura Says, seriously please take this moment to listen to a few tracks right here, this Arizona based quintet offers beautifully layered vocal harmonies amid a backdrop of haunting and dynamic folk pop. Giving some local support for the evening will be the lo-fi punk pop stylings of Swim Swam Swum in addition to the more experimental and ambient sounds of Wax Fingers. I can easily say that this is a fantastic line up and guaranteed to be a phenomenal show, I think one of the things that makes The Rumble events so successful is their knack for showcasing some truly original and unique emerging talent, and this event is no different. So do yourself a favor and go to this show, support these great bands, and check back for more news on future Rumble events here in Portland!
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