Reminder–Nov 18: Launch of MastanMusic label, party at Doug Fir: Tony Smiley, Silverhawk, and The Dry County Crooks

From earlier post:

October 23rd, 2007 — Julian Chadwick | Edit

Just got this…good show and hey, free MP3s!

MASTANMUSIC LAUNCHES LABEL, HOSTS LABEL SHOWCASE AND PARTY AT DOUG FIR LOUNGE; SHOW SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH

Portland music veteran and MastanMusic label head, Jeremy Wilson will host a label launch party and showcase the MastanMusic Label line-up on one bill, November 18th at Doug Fir Lounge. Doors are at 8pm, show at 9pm. Cover is $6.00 and is 21+. The bands being showcased are Tony Smiley, Silverhawk, and Dry County Crooks, each offering up their own distinct brand of rock.

This show is in collaboration with the Doug Fir Lounge’s popular “Log Love Showcase” series.

Headliner Tony Smiley gives a phenomenal one man show, mixing up dance beats, guitar histrionics, and eclectic song-writing instincts comparable to David Bowie or Beck….MP3s and more after the jump

Nov 18: Launch of MastanMusic label, party at Doug Fir: Tony Smiley, Silverhawk, and The Dry County Crooks

Just got this…good show and hey, free MP3s!

MASTANMUSIC LAUNCHES LABEL, HOSTS LABEL SHOWCASE AND PARTY AT DOUG FIR LOUNGE; SHOW SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH

Portland music veteran and MastanMusic label head, Jeremy Wilson will host a label launch party and showcase the MastanMusic Label line-up on one bill, November 18th at Doug Fir Lounge. Doors are at 8pm, show at 9pm. Cover is $6.00 and is 21+. The bands being showcased are Tony Smiley, Silverhawk, and Dry County Crooks, each offering up their own distinct brand of rock.

This show is in collaboration with the Doug Fir Lounge’s popular “Log Love Showcase” series.

Headliner Tony Smiley gives a phenomenal one man show, mixing up dance beats, guitar histrionics, and eclectic song-writing instincts comparable to David Bowie or Beck….MP3s and more after the jump

Tri-Met: Burnside Bridge reopens

Nice! No more 20 and 19 bus diversions for JC!

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October 16, 2007

Burnside Bridge reopens

The Burnside Bridge reopened Tuesday, October 16, following a month-long closure to replace two counterweight hinges on the lift span.  The bridge reopens with a single traffic lane in each direction and sidewalks open on both sides.

The bridge is in the final phase of a two-year project to replace the lift span deck and complete mechanical repairs to the lift span.  The $9 million project is scheduled to be completed at the end of this year.

Multnomah County maintains the Burnside Bridge, five other Willamette River bridges, and more than 300 miles of roads.

Google Street View has come to PDX

From Enigma over at NetNinja

It would appear that Google’s Street View has finally come to Portland. They must have come by on a weekend or really early in the morning, as my car is in the driveway.

I am big fan of google, and they just made my own StreetsPDX more interesting as I can now add more info and not take 200,00 shots….and the iGoogle plus Firefox add-on–yeah, that’s good stuff

Update: I see that in addition to the email he sent me, he also posted up more info at Livejournal:

Oct 7: FREE Stuff from AroundTheSunBlog (Harry Potter at Bagdad, Powell’s, Greek Festival)

From Amy at AroundTheSunBlog (go over there for more good stuff):

Sunday, October 7

• All ages are invited to the Bagdad Theater for a free showing of Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix at 2:00 pm. Kids will get free popcorn. For more information, visit the Bagdad website.

• The Greek Festival is happening all weekend at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Folk dancing, food, children’s activities, and cooking demonstrations. 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday; noon to 8:00 pm on Sunday.

The Holy Website (goholytrinity.org)

• Felicia Luna Lemus, Chris Abani and Joe Meno will be at Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, 7:30 pm. For more information, visit the Powell’s website.

• More Portland/Pipeline information on Harry Potter
• More Portland/Pipeline information on the Greek Festival (Oct 5, 6, 7: Go Holy Trinity! Greek Festival Starts Today)
• More Portland/Pipeline information on Bagdad Theater
• More Portland/Pipeline information on Powell’s City of Books
• More Portland/Pipeline information on Books (events/sales going on right now and throughout October)
• More Portland/Pipeline information on Hawthorne
• More Portland/Pipeline information on Burnside

Pictures of the Harry Potter Line at Powell’s on SE Hawthorne/across from the Bagdad Theater in July after the “More Jump”

Sept 30: The Hive at Plan B: Another Message for Dave Mathews perhaps?

The Hive is at PLAN B tonight. This show, plus Heidi at the B-Side tonight means you never have to leave the B-Triangle (as Mr. Jeff coined it).

This is from their orignal show there

Sunday: The Hive Has a Message for Dave Matthews

September 1st, 2007 — Julian Chadwick

 

The Hive makes its big move to Plan B (formerly Acme) tomorrow. It should be interesting and you can read more about the Hive show at this earlier post (And The Lord Said, On Day Seven, I Will See Hive at Plan B Bar)

I asked Ms. Chris if she thought Dave Matthews was a musical genius or a musical prodigy–I mean come on–Dave Matthews* is changing people’s lives! Her response follows:

I’m sooo not a fan. I think he starts and ends every song very well, I actually like those parts, but the bridge is my kryptonite. So I’m being diplomatic and not siding either way. Better to just stay silent. Now if you asked about the Clash or Depeche Mode or The Guess Who. I could give you my opinion.

Thanks,

MS!!! Chris

HIVE
Plan B (formerly ACME)

Portland, OR 97214

(Corner of SE 8th & SE Main)

Every Sunday 9pm-2am

21+ $3 cover

www.darkhive.com

www.myspace.com/darkhive

hivepdx@gmail.com

*Reference Quota: Never, ever, ever, eva bet with Dave Matthews. It’s easier to play Joseph Hachem in Poker…

Sept 30: Daily Stank Image Bank: Is it Christmas at the B-Side? Heidi is Bar-tending!

*Edit: I originally had the day as Oct 1st, but it is tonight, Sept 30!*

I love Tanya and Joel…I was there the first night the B-Side opened (and only broke one table and chair), and I was there looking for it the night before it opened (thanks for that text-message BC).

BUT…Heidi is bar tending at the B-Side tonight (Tanya’s on vacations- lucky!). Yes, that Heidi, The one from Meat, and formerly of the BOG (Bar of Gods).

When I first moved to Portland, I met up with the mayor the second evening. He wasn’t the M.O.B yet, as he was living off Hawthorne (South of Hawthorne and north of 39th=dirty laundry= mayoral recall).

Anyway, he (and some others) took me up to the Bar of Gods where we drank many $2 special beers and dropped about $50 to get past level 4 or 5 of Archanoid table-top (where did it go?!).

That is where I met Hiede. So, Heidi is my first Portland bartender, and she was top of the game before moving onto MEAT. Now, I don’t have a pet, but I’ve been to MEAT, see MEAT hoodies everywhere, and friends who have gone their swear by it–plus, ummm, it’s called MEAT!

From Meat’s Website:

meat proudly supports and supplies the raw food diet for dogs and cats. Haven’t heard or tried the raw diet before? We will walk you through each step of the way to help integrate raw meat into your pet’s diet.

Meat
2250 E. Burnside
Portland, Or 97214
503-236-6971
fax 503-236-8039
mon-fri 11-6pm sat 11-5pm sun 12-5pm

*Picture of Heidi from Motokitty with Motokitty Bag*

From B-Side’s Myspace Page:

About me: Beer,Whiskey,Pinball, 632 e. burnside PDX, OR,97214
Who I’d like to meet: People who like to drink beer,whiskey & play pinball

Oct 5-7: Lovecraft, Writers, and Booksales; Oh My!

Looking for some inexpensive fun next weekend? Here’s your to-do list.

Friday, Oct 5: Attend the HP Lovecraft Film Festival at the Hollywood Theater. If you try to keep Portland weird, then this is your scene. In the early 20th century, Lovecraft wrote a series of strange and horrific stories that influenced writers like Stephen King, Neil Gaiman and Michael Chabon. The Festival presents a variety of professional and amateur Lovecraftian films on three screens. Get there at seven for the Cthulhu blessing. If you want to try before you buy, read At the Mountains of Madness or Cthulhu 2000, a collection of stories inspired by Lovecraft. The Festival runs Friday through Sunday night.

Saturday, Oct 6: Attend the Friends of the Library Book Sale at 3016 SE Division (the former Wild Oats.) This sale features tens of thousands of books for as little as a dollar. These aren’t crummy cast-offs either, these books are donated by your book-loving Portland neighbors, so the selection is excellent. You might want to give yourself a limit on how much you can buy. Mine is the amount I can comfortably carry. Sale starts on Friday for members ($30 at the door) and is free for all starting Saturday.

Sunday, Oct 7: Head to Burnside Powells at 7:30PM to see three small-press book authors from Akashic books. Chris Abani (Song For Night,) Joe Meno (Tender as Hellfire,) and Felicia Luna Lemus ( Like Son,) will read from their books and take questions. Akashic’s mission is the “reverse gentrification of literature,” and the subject matter, which includes Nigerian child soldiers, alienated youth and gender identity, reflects it. Here’s your chance to meet some new authors.

Click here for more Portland Book Information here on PDX PIPELINE

Oct 3: the aliens get a hot chip remix [MP3]

The Aliens, former members of the Beta Band, have a lovely remix of their track Robot Man by Hot Chip. They play Doug Fir on October 3rd.

From their website - Armed with a bottomless bag of psychedelically inclined rock and acid dipped electronics, The Aliens bring a freedom of spirit and a certainty of intent that immediately sets them out from the current crop of guitar slingers. Inspired by Sergio Leone and Serge Gainsbourg, Brian Eno and Brian Wilson, Larry David and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, their songs in the key of Fife reference the past whilst belonging resolutely to the future. These Aliens have history - between them they have been behind some of the most enthralling British music of the last decade. John Maclean and Robin Jones were members of the Beta Band. Gordon Anderson was a founding Beta Band member who went on to record two albums under the Lone Pigeon moniker.

The Aliens - Robot Man (Hot Chip Remix) [MP3]

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Chopsticks Mus(Stache) Fest is Coming…Start Growing

From Chopsticks:

“It’s that time of year again kids and it’s almost time for the annual…

Chopsticks II Stache Bash.

The 9th Annual Stache Bash will be held on Saturday, September 8th. Please save the date and start growing your stache (or making arrangements to purchase one).“

Yeah, you should get on it quickly if you are going to catch up with the M.O.B. by September 8th.