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Portland’s own queen of hip-hop, Sontiago is often joined by her partner-in-rhyme (sorry, couldn’t help it), Dilly Dilly. The two share the 3:40pm slot at this Saturday’s Tower Of Song Fest. I’ve gotta say, this was a really fun shoot… Photos by Bryan Bruchman, interviews by Will Ethridge.
What was the most unusual place you’ve ever played music in? Describe your favorite sound not made by a musical instrument. What do you think happens when you get too far from your house? For more info on the Tower Of Song Festival on Saturday, May 23 in Congress Square, visit their info page. One of the central players in the Tower Of Song scene, Johnny Fountain plays host to the events, including Saturday’s festival, using his apartment as the venue from which the music is amplified throughout the streets of Portland. Along with his band, The Manes, Fountain lands in the penultimate slot on the festival, playing at 6pm. Photos by Bryan Bruchman, interviews by Will Ethridge.
What was the most unusual place you’ve ever played music in? Have you ever written a song inspired by a dream? What was the song about? What do you think happens when you get too far from your house? For more info on the Tower Of Song Festival on Saturday, May 23 in Congress Square, visit their info page. Photos by Bryan Bruchman, interviews by Will Ethridge.
What was the most unusual place you’ve ever played music in? What is the most mysterious album you own? Here’s one that’s sure to stump almost everyone! Come down to the booth and grab a copy of this mix CD, and listen to these two tracks. The first person to guess who the performer is will win a copy of our new album! Send your replies to our myspace page: www.myspace.com/sailingoveracardboardsea. Both of these songs were recorded in 1968 (the dates denote the year of composition). Good luck! 4. Mame (1966) Describe your favorite sound not made by a musical instrument. Have you ever written a song inspired by a dream? What do you think happens when you get too far from your house? For more info on the Tower Of Song Festival on Saturday, May 23 in Congress Square, visit their info page. In an effort to help spread the word about the Tower Of Song Festival happening this Saturday, May 23rd, this is an introduction to the artists who will be performing above the corner of Congress and High throughout the day. Photos by Bryan Bruchman, interviews by Will Ethridge. The first performer of the festival will be Jesse Pilgrim. He kicks things off at noon. What is the most mysterious album you own? Describe your favorite sound not made by a musical instrument. Have you ever written a song inspired by a dream? What was the song about? For more info on the Tower Of Song Festival, visit their info page. Did you catch the first of our new contributor Biscuit Wakefield’s chocolate chip cookie reviews? HillyTown aint just music, after all.
review by Biscuit Wakefield North Star Music Cafe This hefty cookie is no lightweight snack: measuring just over four inches across, it stands up to dunking in cold milk, hot coffee, or both. The thick, chewy interior is pleasant, though the edges wobble on the line between crisp and dry. Flavorwise it falls flat, with one-dimensional sweetness that cries out for salt or brown sugar or both. The chip-to-dough ratio is perfect, but the chocolate itself is unremarkable and has a vaguely chalky finish. Nut haters take note: the walnut pieces are assertive (and a bit bitter), but they’re large and easily pried out, if you feel like doing a little cookie surgery. (For the record, several of North Star’s other cookie offerings – particularly the apple crisp, vegan thumbprint, and molasses-ginger variations – get higher marks in all departments. But for our purposes, we’re focusing on the CCC.) The North Star is located at 225 Congress Street in Portland. Look for the next cookie review here next week! A week ago, Swedish band The Sounds tore through Portland, treating Port City Music Hall like the biggest arena in the world. Their show may have been a bit over the top, but hey, it sure looked and sounded great!
Check out the full photo gallery from the show (which also included openers Hey Champ and local DJ duo H++L) right here. ps. No big roundup this time. Check out the show calendar for all yr rock show needs. Also, consider the Food + Farm events at SPACE. The 48 Hour Music Fest documentary will be shown at Nickelodeon cinema with two showings on Thursday, June 4th, followed by a special concert the next night at Geno’s, featuring some of the bands from the project. More on that and all other things Portland and music (and chocolate chip cookies – you’ll see…) in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
View the full gallery of photos from their preparation in the parking lot of the Arm Factory to the third stop on their tour, in Monument Square. Check out the MENSK blog for more photos and videos.
Photos from the Boyfriends, Inc. show at Bubba’s last week are now online. |
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