Avi Buffalo: Doug Fir Review
1 week ago
On the flip side, and opening for Owen Pallett, is Avi Buffalo. This four piece based in LA is fronted by 23 year old Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg who reached mini-indie-fame four years ago with songs like ”What’s in it For?“ Indie darlings, especially at the age of 19, face myriad challenges and often fall short of expectations. But after listening through their sopho…
John Scofield’s Überjam Show Review
1 week ago
John Scofield’s latest project, Überjam, took center stage as part of the Soul’d Out Music Festival at Portland’s Star Theater on Friday night. To those unfamiliar with John Scofield, he may very well be among the greatest living guitarists today (and certainly among the top three contemporary jazz guitarists, along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frissel). His career…
Mike Gordon Drops Bombs Upon Portland!
2 weeks ago
In support of his fourth studio album, Overstep, released a month ago, Mike Gordon set out on a cross-country tour that zig zags across the US. Mike Gordon is the primary songwriter, singer for his band (aside from being a filmmaker and lyricist). He is…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Sets Record Time for Winning Over Crowd
2 weeks ago
Oxford-based Hugo Manuel who goes by the moniker Chad Valley, took to the stage promptly at 9pm. While his 2012 album Young Hunger features many talented vocalists, Hugo Manuel took the vocal reigns himself (along with Pamela, a quirky and infectious backup singer hailing from Texas) and did not fail to impress. Switching seamlessly back and forth between…
Wavves and King Tuff Concert Review
2 weeks ago
About halfway through the show (especially after they announced this was the last stop on their tour), it became increasingly clear they had imbibed in more than a couple adult beverages. Now while this may have impeded most bands from playing a tight set, Wavves pounded through song after song with precision and a looseness that gave way to some hilarious banter about playing Sublime’s “Santaria” and Jimi Hendrix material…
