Catch him live at SPACE Gallery in December . . . → Read More: Wesley Hartley’s Quiver…]]> Wesley Hartley, of Dead End Armory (who are, I believe, on hiatus), has quietly released a free, 10-song solo acoustic album through his art website. The album, Quiver Spoked Largely Eyed, can be downloaded (one track at a time unless you upgrade your account) from here.

Catch him live at SPACE Gallery in December opening for AA Bondy or at the Dog and Pony Show DVD release show!

I’m a big fan of free music, especially when a cool venue gets creative and finds fun new ways to use their space for something a little different (in August I’ll be putting my money where my mouth is when it comes to this idea, more on that in the coming weeks). In . . . → Read More: Port City Music Hall Front Lounge Series]]>

I’m a big fan of free music, especially when a cool venue gets creative and finds fun new ways to use their space for something a little different (in August I’ll be putting my money where my mouth is when it comes to this idea, more on that in the coming weeks). In the spirit of getting people in the door and providing entertainment on off-nights, Port City Music Hall has started a Front Lounge Music Series, featuring acoustic music and DJ nights. Admission to all of these typically 8pm to 1am events is free, though they remain 21+, like all events at the venue.

Read on for the full initial schedule…

Thursday, June 4
All the Real Girls, unplugged
Peter Donovan and Elijah Ocean play live, acoustic

Wednesday, June 10
Mark Curdo
Arena Rock w/Mark Curdo of WCYY

Thursday, June 11
DJ Graymatter
Soul/hip-hop

Wednesday, June 17
Jacob Johnson, unplugged
Live solo Neo-acoustic folk/funk from South Carolina.

Thursday, June 18
Selector Moldy
dubstep

Wednesday, June 24
Prince Dubplate
reggae

Tuesday, June 30 (6 pm)
Portland Music Foundation mixer
Open to the public – come mingle with musicians, people working in the Portland music community, and all interested persons