Music Blog Archive: April 2008

Sprung!

April 27, 2008 at 2:15pm (updated November 12, 2008 at 5:32pm) by Jeremy Petersen

Music springs eternal in the area this week, with performances from The Swell Season, DeVotchka, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, Peter Moren, and more. Also new releases from Portishead, Jamie Lidell, and Mudcrutch, among others. Come join the conversation...

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Coachella-less Weekend

April 24, 2008 at 11:56am (updated November 12, 2008 at 5:32pm) by Jeremy Petersen

Coachella-- who needs it? Here's what's in store for your Oregonian musical weekend...

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Let there be video

April 21, 2008 at 11:51pm (updated November 12, 2008 at 5:32pm) by dchristensen

Check out our first video of in-studio performances.. of Thao with the Get Down Stay Down

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Something to Bragg About

April 20, 2008 at 2:11pm (updated November 12, 2008 at 5:32pm) by Jeremy Petersen

Billy Bragg's new one drops this week, plus performances in the area from The Raconteurs, Hot Chip, Mirah, David Dondero, and more. Join the conversation...

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Your Extended Musical Weekend

April 17, 2008 at 10:22am (updated November 12, 2008 at 5:32pm) by Jeremy Petersen

So much action over the next four days calls for an extended weekend! Here's some of what's to come...

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Avett Brothers in Portland

April 16, 2008 at 7:40am (updated November 12, 2008 at 5:32pm) by dchristensen

A few pictures from the show

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Evolution of the Cat

April 13, 2008 at 2:05pm (updated November 12, 2008 at 5:32pm) by Jeremy Petersen

Cat Power plays Portland, plus a look toward upcoming shows this week from Mark Kozelek, Southern Culture on the Skids, Ani DiFranco, Thao, and more. Come join the conversation...

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Talk About A Weather

April 12, 2008 at 2:53pm (updated November 12, 2008 at 5:32pm) by Jeremy Petersen

Much to come on Saturday night's In House, including new music from A Weather, Langhorne Slim, Jim Noir, Colin Meloy, Great Lake Swimmers, and more. Come join the conversation...

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