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By now, Portland being famed for it’s ‘indie cred’ is old hat – everyone knows about the smart growth initiatives, all the bike lanes, Portlandia, etc.  One of the most sterling examples of this is Music Fest NW, when bands...

Portland’s vibrant music scene is no secret. Our city boasts such influential bands as Modest Mouse, the Decemberists and the Shins. Artists including Stephen Malkmus, M. Ward and Grammy-winner Esperanza Spalding call the Rose City home, and the late...

It’s been eight years since the first Siren Nation Festival.  Back then it was a massive undertaking for the 10 or so volunteers, including myself, who had come together united in the belief that women artists would benefit from expanded opportunities...

Here is a guide of some Minneapolis (and St Paul) live concerts and events taking place next week: June 8 - June 14. Read More Yann Tiersen So anyway, Jeunet discovered Yann Tiersen through one of his production assistant who was driving him around...