ANR caught my ears as I was shuffling through the many of the unknown acts (to me) that would be part of a showcase. They impressed me so much that they made my Top 5 acts to see down here. Well at The Firehouse, an unofficial showcase, I was able to catch their brief set.
Joe Pug and Dawes Warm Up A Chicago Winter Night
Walking into the Congress Theater on Saturday night, I couldn’t get over the overwhelming feeling that I was walking into a weird high school dance. The venue, though structurally beautiful, isn’t the most graceful. It’s a place where as you walk, you wouldn’t be surprised if you go to lift your foot and it doesn’t
Concert Preview: Joe Pug – Congress Theater – January 28, 2012
Sometimes a musician bursts onto the scene and they take you back in history to a time that was so influential that it’s hard not to make comparisons. Joe Pug is that type of musician. “He’s like a young Bob Dylan” were the first words I wrote about the singer a couple years ago. As
Music Fest NW Lineup!
Portlanders (and anyone who wants to come to Portland), clear your calendars! September 7-11 is Music Fest NorthWest, and it looks incredible this year. Aside from the amazing headliners like Band of Horses and Iron and Wine, MFNW has something for everyone from Portland’s diverse assortment of amazing music. Read on to check out the
Celilo Doesn’t Disappoint at the Doug Fir
Last time I saw Celilo, there was an air of sadness there, and a disjointedness I couldn’t help but take note of. But this time, Saturday night at the Doug Fir? Celilo hummed like a well-oiled machine. They have brought two women into the act, a singer and a violinist, and their sweet sounds round
9 Questions and One Embarrassing Story With The Giving Tree Band
The Giving Tree Band has mastered the art of American indie folk and they show off their big, full sound on their most recent album, The Joke, The Threat & The Obvious. The Illinois band began as brothers and has expanded into an 8-piece folk ensemble that plays classic folk music with a little bit