Thanks to the bands and Meredyth for all their great work for the benefit show that took place earlier this month at the Hawthorne Theater.  Photos by Annaliese Moyer of Stage Right Photo.

Festival Director Richard Thompson and Ventures guitarist Nokie Edwards work out Vincent (Starry, Starry Night). Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival Rehearsal for Six Strings guitar greats show.   Hosted by Meltdown curator Richard Thompson, guests include country rock pioneer James Burton, who worked with Rick Nelson and Elvis Presley; Nokie Edwards, the groundbreaking picker of The [...]

From the band’s web site: We have a big show planned for June 19th at the Alberta St. Pub. What’s the occasion? Well, we’re raising some money to put the finishing touches on Volume XIII: "White Bed" – our 15th release in 15 years! The night will feature performances by our dearest friends who have [...]

So, I am came to London for the Meltdown Festival. I had a bunch of vague invites from folks involved with it, and I was headed to France later in the month already, so I figured what the heck. So here I am, with no real set plans besides get-whatever-pictures-you-can. The jet lag is eating [...]

Did you have a good weekend? Yes? Good, glad to hear it! Of course, the perfect end to the perfect weekend is some hardcore power metal! If you’d like a rowdy, rockin’ Sunday night, head down to Dunes tonight to see Valkyrie Rodeo, SluAgh and Dead Commuter. FAIR WARNING: This show will seriously rock. No [...]

Yet another great show happening tonight. This one’s at Mississippi Studios and features dirty disco-fabulous Health, experimental rockers Indian Jewelry, synth pop goddess Soft Metals, and don’t-call-me-Hello-Kitty Gold Panda. If you like your music to blow your mind and possibly give you a seizure, this is the show for you. The Deets: Where: Mississippi Studios, [...]

Here is a sneak-peek of the kind of delicious ear candy you’ll hear at tomorrow’s Hawkeye show at the Langano Lounge. Enjoy! Listen to "Sylvia Calling" by Hawkeye 

If you like Hawkeye, it means you are either a complete Marvel comic nerd (represent!) or have great taste in local music. Possibly both. Either way, you don’t want to miss out on the great show tomorrow night at Langano Lounge. Here’s the scoop: Who: Hawkeye and Happy Prescriptions Where: Langano Lounge, 1435 SE Hawthorne, [...]

Not to make an unfair assumption, but I’m guessing you haven’t been to an old-fashioned square dance in a long time. If at all. Right? Well, here’s your chance! Tonight, the Mt. Tabor Theater is hosting its monthly Square Dance Night with local square dance caller Paul Silveria and musical accompaniment Rabbit Foot. If you’ve [...]

Hosannas is playing at Mississippi Studios on June 19 with Finn Riggins and Empty Space Orchestra. KZME has 3 tickets to that show – sign up for our newsletter and you just might win those tickets to this 21 and over show.  Click here!   Song:  Aquamarine [Audio clip: view full post to listen]