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DEAR DONNA SUMMER, ALL IS FORGIVEN, By Eduard Gomez

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:59:52 +0000

For me and countless others, Donna Summer will always be the Queen of Disco. Her reign was unique and absolute. She exemplified everything good about an era that was known better for its hedonistic ways.

I first heard Donna Summer when she was still in Germany working with her mentor, Giogio Morodor. At that . . . → Read More: DEAR DONNA SUMMER, ALL IS FORGIVEN, By Eduard Gomez

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – Major

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:40:03 +0000

Copenhagen’s The Asteroids Galaxy Tour released their sophomore record, Out Of Frequency, earlier this year on BMG Rights. Brandishing a signature sound that infuses pop with psychedelia, funk, soul, and jazz, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour never fail to produce addictive tunes full of imagination. Having won over audiences globally, the band is now . . . → Read More: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – Major

A Very Fond Farewell to Chuck Brown, The Originator and Eternal Master of D.C. Go-Go! By Tom Kipp

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:31:22 +0000

Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers never really broke Nationwide, though “Bustin’ Loose” (#1 R&B, #34 Pop) briefly snuck into the Billboard Top 40 in early-1979, but he was something on the order of James Brown AND George Clinton for his beloved District of Columbia, and he leaves behind some . . . → Read More: A Very Fond Farewell to Chuck Brown, The Originator and Eternal Master of D.C. Go-Go! By Tom Kipp

Alicia Dara’s 100 Songs in 100 Days – Paul Simon – Further to Fly – Kicks Graceland’s Ass

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:53:36 +0000

“Further to Fly” – Paul Simon. Rhythm of the Saints kicks Graceland‘s ass. You read that right.

– Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days

Donna Summer – (Not the) Last Dance, By Mikhael Mei Williams

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:15:22 +0000

In the days when concert tickets were $12, people slow danced… together, and dames were funky and classy all at the same time, Ms. Donna Summer was queen of them all.

This won’t be the last dance…

– Mikhael Mei Williams

[In the LA Times - Donna Summer dead: Her voice soared . . . → Read More: Donna Summer – (Not the) Last Dance, By Mikhael Mei Williams

Are We Having Fun Yet (Trailer) – Kidd Russell ft. Cisco Adler

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:56:36 +0000

Alicia Dara’s 100 Songs in 100 Days – Eurythmics – This City Never Sleeps

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:45:21 +0000

“This City Never Sleeps”- Eurythmics. This city never sweats, except for the last few days. Temp in my apartment Monday: 92.

– Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days

Alicia Dara’s 100 Songs in 100 Day – Francis and the Lights – Tap the Phone

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:22:31 +0000

“Tap the Phone” – Francis and The Lights. Smooths rough edges and turns up the corners of a shy smile. Flirty + honey-sweet.

– Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days

Summer Meltdown Officially Announces 2012 Line Up

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:04:05 +0000

The Summer Meltdown Music Festival at White Horse Amphitheater announces the following line up to the public May 15.

Working closely with the Wild Buffalo, and new talent buyers, Craig Jewell and Austin Santiago, the Summer Meltdown Music Festival has grown into one of the finest curated and produced boutique music festivals in the . . . → Read More: Summer Meltdown Officially Announces 2012 Line Up

Alicia Dara’s 100 Songs in 100 Days – Santigold – The Riot’s Gone

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:13:37 +0000

“The Riot’s Gone” – Santigold. Sometimes I get burned out on activism and just want the world to work its own shit out.

– Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days

LOVEDRUG @ Someday Lounge and Music Millenium in Portland, High Dive in Seattle and Kimo’s in Richland

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:18:43 +0000

In support of brand new album WILD BLOOD (released March 6, 2012), alternative-rock outfit LOVEDRUG will headline the USA, including a stop at Someday Lounge in Portland, OR on May 16th, 2012. You may also catch Lovedrug playing an in-store at Music Millennium on May 15th at 6pm. The band will also appear at . . . → Read More: LOVEDRUG @ Someday Lounge and Music Millenium in Portland, High Dive in Seattle and Kimo’s in Richland

LA Punks X Fire Things Up for Their 35th Anniversary at Seattle’s Showbox Market, By Holly Homan

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:09:01 +0000

Saturday night May 12, X headlined a show at Seattle’s Showbox Market. I’ve seen X play about half a dozen times over the last several years, not only as X, but also their alter egos, The Knitters. They never disappoint me. I believe X are the only American band from the birth of punk . . . → Read More: LA Punks X Fire Things Up for Their 35th Anniversary at Seattle’s Showbox Market, By Holly Homan

Slack – Bigger Than Breakfast, By Dennis R. White

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:18:04 +0000

East Portland Blog readers will be happy to hear that I have re-released Bigger Than Breakfast the 1988 debut album by PDX band Slack. The band formed at Reed College and went on to do some great work for about three years. The album is produced by Bruce Fowler (Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa) and . . . → Read More: Slack – Bigger Than Breakfast, By Dennis R. White

Albert King – Born Under a Bad Sign, By Dennis R. White

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:43:23 +0000

It still amazes me that the 60s/70s versions of songs like “Bad Sign” by mega-rockstar/cultural theives remain the most popular. No guitar god can capture the punch of a well-written and well arranged song. Apparently they believe their meanderings are more important than horns, keys and soulful back-up singers. Blame this song on the . . . → Read More: Albert King – Born Under a Bad Sign, By Dennis R. White

Alicia Dara’s 100 Songs in 100 Days – Blood Orange – Sutphin Boulevard

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:26:47 +0000

“Sutphin Boulevard” – Blood Orange. Soft, sweet, soulful seduction. Caramel and indigo. I gotta learn more about this guy.

– Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days

Alicia Dara’s 100 Songs in 100 Days – College – A Real Hero

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:31:39 +0000

“A Real Hero” – College. Yes, it reminds us all of the Gosling. Yes, that makes us happy.

– Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days

Jonathan Coulton Announces Tour – Will Perform at Portland’s Aladdin Theater, 6/21 and Seattle’s Showbox Market, 6/22

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:59:06 +0000

Geek rocker and internet phenomenon Jonathan Coulton has developed a cult following, first turning heads with his unconventional themes and inventive approach to distributing music. With a long list of accomplishments that includes having an award-winning song featured in the video game “Portal” and his album Artificial Heart reaching #1 on the Billboard Heatseeker . . . → Read More: Jonathan Coulton Announces Tour – Will Perform at Portland’s Aladdin Theater, 6/21 and Seattle’s Showbox Market, 6/22

Paul Otteson & Anna Vogelzang – Oh Destiny

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:54:55 +0000

For more info, go here.

Alicia Dara’s 100 Songs in 100 Days – Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:23:10 +0000

“Adagio for Strings” – Samuel Barber (Vancouver Symphony). From the soundtrack for Oliver Stone’s “Platoon”. My dad plays on this.

– Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days

Big Head Todd – Sexy And I Know It – Live in Portland, By Anne Seymour Mette

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:58:31 +0000

Saw the Portland tag and thought of you all…

– Anne Seymour Mette