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Laura Gibson sang to friendly faces at home in Portland Friday night. Cozy, be-balconied Mississippi Studios played a lovely host.

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Some ire, some fire, and some suggestions; everything you’ve come to expect from the mutiny

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Q-Tip - You
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the family that shoots/writes together…
well done!

by Ian on Fri Feb 10, 2012 at 05.27 pm from the entry: Laura Gibson + Breathe Owl Breathe + Mike Midlo - Mississippi Studios (Portland, OR; Feb. 3, 2012)

P.S. I was at a 21+ venue and everyone there was over the age of 21 right, and everyone I mean EVERYONE in the room was talking really loud and ignoring poor Benoit Pioulard who was pouring his heart and soul out on stage.

by Sophie on Fri Feb 10, 2012 at 04.02 am from the entry: Pros & Cons of Letting Youth Invade Portland's Music Venues

I agree that the safety of children is very important but this article is really biased. It’s written by some boring hipster who just doesn’t want anyone to infringe upon his/her scene. Age has nothing to do with maturity I’ve met plenty of “ripe 21 year olds” that iv’e wanted to kick in the face because they’re so immature. I actually witnessed an of-age guy totally ignoring the music at a show because he was too busy figure drawing that really pissed me off, but I don’t think anyone would’ve kicked him out just because he’s over the age of 21 and therefore possesses all the wisdom of the universe. In regards to the last con well, just take a look at the hipster next to you when your at a show, their most likely not there to support this handworking musician but their to be seen,flaunt the fact that their into the kind of music being played, and to post the event on their blog and show how awesome they are. This to me is a gargantuan disrespect to the musician; they’re being used to prove how alt they are. 
And with all due respect Nicci I don’t really agree that Portland kids are more savvy to good music than the rest of the country. It’s kind of a spit in the face to all of us youngsters blasting great music everywhere else. Portland might be the greenest and prettiest city in the US but were pretty savvy down here in Los Angeles.

by Sophie on Fri Feb 10, 2012 at 03.52 am from the entry: Pros & Cons of Letting Youth Invade Portland's Music Venues

Anthony Mackie should play Sam Cook. He’s developed into a great actor and has the build to play Sam.

by DJ Fredlocks on Wed Feb 8, 2012 at 07.02 pm from the entry: Sam Cooke to get a movie

Please repost the SBD. Thanks!

by wineland on Wed Feb 8, 2012 at 03.22 pm from the entry: Download a Wilco Concert: 10/9/09 (SBD)

thank you sir!

by Steve Benoit on Tue Feb 7, 2012 at 01.23 pm from the entry: Adam Arcuragi and the Lupine Chorale Society - PA's Lounge (Somerville, MA; Feb. 3, 2012)

great photos of a great band!

by pw! on Tue Feb 7, 2012 at 12.49 pm from the entry: Adam Arcuragi and the Lupine Chorale Society - PA's Lounge (Somerville, MA; Feb. 3, 2012)

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