The 2011 MusicfestNW iPhone and Android apps are here! Head to either iTunes or the Android Marketplace to download your very own version. You can also get either of them here. This year’s app is hands down the best one we’ve ever had. It features a map of all the venues (know exactly how far [...]
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Whole Foods Market presents the first ever MusicfestNW Motley ‘Cue
It’s time to experience a BBQ like you’ve never imagined with The first ever MuscifestNW Motley ‘Cue presented by Whole Foods Market. This signature BBQ event takes place Wednesday, September 7th from 6pm-9pm at the Wonder Ballroom Annex, 128 Northeast Russell Street Portland, OR. The Motley ‘Cue is the BBQ experience to end all BBQ [...]
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Rock Gallery: MusicfestNW Poster Mart immortalizes your memories
The annual MusicfestNW Poster Show is dead, kaput, muerto. But fear not. Rising from its ashes is the more consumer-friendly MusicfestNW Poster Mart, presented by EMP. Held in the Jupiter Hotel’s courtyard (800 E Burnside St.), the MusicfestNW Poster Mart is open to everyone who wants to peruse the custom-made MFNW show posters and other [...]
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Blitzen Trapper and the science of the unexpected
Blitzen Trapper is consistently impressive, but the ability to impress is pretty much the only consistent thing about the local favorite—the Portland quintet’s sound and subject matter are anything but uniform. Blitzen Trapper churns out everything from jangling Southern-rock tracks about dusty outlaws to intergalactic space jams about break-dancing wizards. Monotony, suffice to say, is [...]
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2011 MusicfestNW commercial
The new commercial is here! The new commercial is here! The new commercial is here! MusicfestNW kicks off in 2 weeks and what better way to start the countdown then with another incredible commercial. Thanks to Aaron James and everyone at Kamp Grizzly for their hard work on this. The music is Nerve Damage! by Unknown [...]
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OFF! at Pitchfork Music Festival
OFF! recently took the stage at Pitchfork’s annual music festival in Chicago. Check out the video below and be sure to catch them at MusicfestNW! Don’t miss OFF! at MusicfestNW on Saturday, Sept. 10th at the Hawthorne Theatre with Poison Idea, Mean Jeans and Purple Rhinestone Eagle. Entry with MusicfestNW wristband or $15 at the [...]
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Rap Rebirth: Shabazz Palaces and the art of avant-garde reinvention
When Ishmael Butler exploded onto the hip-hop scene in the early ’90s with critically acclaimed beatnik-rap outfit Digable Planets, it’s unlikely anyone would have anticipated how prophetic his chosen moniker, Butterfly, would prove to be. The group was heralded for its smart mashup of hip-hop and lounge jazz, finger snaps and all. It spoke to [...]
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Oui Presse and MusicfestNW
Oui Presse and MusicfestNW are teaming up to offer you a great way to start your morning. Stop by Oui Presse, 1740 SE Hawthorne Blvd, from 9:00 am to Noon tomorrow (Wednesday, August 17th) to get a FREE cup of coffee and pick up your FREE copy of the 2011 MusicfestNW compilation album featuring 19 [...]
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The Corin Tucker Band added to MusicfestNW
Just added to this year’s MusicfestNW, The Corin Tucker Band, will take the Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey and opbmusic.org stage at Mississippi Studios on Wednesday, September 7th at 11:00 PM. Best known for her time spent with Sleater Kinney, Corin Tucker’s newest record with The Corin Tucker Band, 1000 Years, marks her return to music [...]
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The Helio Sequence added to MuiscfestNW
The Helio Sequence will now be headlining the Doug Fir on Saturday, September 10th. And And And, Youth and The We Shared Milk will also be performing. Entry with MFNW wristband or $15 at the door. More info to come!