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• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Monday, November 30th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last night I had the first AristeiA band practice in a week (an eternity in AristeiA time). Though a bit rusty at first but I know that we are gonna be on tomorrow at Doug Fir (hint hint). Here are the shows that look good to [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 11:57am EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Sunday, November 29th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Okay I will level with you. I didn't tell you about the best show last night. I will be honest I thought it would get too crowded if I let you know about it. I know I know, I am a jerk. But Last night there' [...]
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  Posted: November 29, 2009, 12:14pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Saturday, November 28th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  What happened? I was doing so good. But then last night winter laziness struck. Hard. Which is to say I stayed at home and watched a Netflix. Have you seen Tim Burton's Charlie and The Chocolate Factory? It is weird. Anyway here are some shows that [...]
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  Posted: November 28, 2009, 1:26pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Friday, November 27th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  I hope you had a good Holiday. Did you take some naps? How many Pumpkin Pies did you try? How was the Tofurkey/Turkey? Did you actually go out and see Peaches after that Meal (she was one of the only ones playing last night)?
  
  Friday, [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 12:10pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Wednesday 25th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last night I checked out the Carcrashlander and Rey Villalobos show at Valentines. It was a really good show. The opener was a band called Grandchildren from Phily. They were pretty cool. They had I think five members who all played many instruments. Four of the [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 12:55pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Question of the Week: Thanksgiving Edition

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  If you could have Thanksgiving dinner with any band, which would it be, and why?
  [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 11:50am EST
  by Dr. Something

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Tuesday, November 24th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  No show for me yesterday. But I see some potential for show going in my immediate future. I see...
  
  Tuesday, November 24th
  
  Valentine's is having a show with Carcrashlander, Rey Villalobos, and Grandchildren (Philadelphia). Carcrashlander is a very good band.' [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 1:00pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Monday, November 23rd

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last night I played yet another show I did not write about. This time it was as Meyercord and a potluck. There were some other people who played as well. But one guy in particular caught my ear. He apparently moved here from Nashville and calls [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 2:53pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Album Review : Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun "Heavyweight Champions" EP

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  Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun hail from Atlanta, Georgia. They are a four-piece electro pop band, and their most recent EP, “Heavyweight Champions” was released in October of this year.

  This record is definitely catchy. Nearly every song has me moving a bit and singing along while [...]

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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 5:17pm EST
  by Amber Dawn

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Sunday, Novmber 22nd

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last night I ended up doing two performances. The first doing some backing vocals for Sean Flinn at Press Club. Who I totally did not even mention though I listed the show (I drop the ball sometimes). The other was a house show as Y [...]
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 1:16pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercor's Live Music Picks for Saturday, November 21st

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  I know that lately I have not been going to a lot of shows. But they are always there and I will keep writing about them because, in my heart of hearts, I wish I was at all of them. Music is awesome and shows are [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:35pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Friday, November 20th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Yeah, I still have very little funds. That means if it isn't free, I probably won't be able to make it to the show. However, there are a couple shows that cost some money that I would not mind catching:
  
  Friday, November 20th
  
  [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 1:18pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Thursday, November 19th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  What up? You see any shows last night. Let me know. Comment. I missed shows because I had to drop my friend off at the airport this morning. So I was responsible and didn't go to any shows. Plus I have very little money. Luckily there' [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 4:24pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Question of the Week: Showdown

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  Which one of these videos would win in a fight?
  
  Hooliganship: Adventure(excerpt)?
  
  
  or
  
  VonHummer's Childhood Depression PSA?
  [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:50am EST
  by Dr. Something

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Wednesday November 18th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last Night I saw the Young Widows and Russian Circles. Good lord it was so good. I wish you were there. These shows look good to me.
  
  Wednesday, November 18th
  
  Mississippi Studios is having a having a Paul McCartney tribute with [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 12:53pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Muisc Picks for Tuesday, November 17th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  I will be honest with you folks. yes, there are a few local shows that look interesting today. But the one I will probably attend is not local but I am all about it. Doug Fir is having Russian Circles and Young Widows play a show. [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:04pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Monday, November 16th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last night I finally made it out to a show. I don't want pat myself on the back or anything, but yeah (pats self on the back). It was a tough decision, but I ended up choosing the show over at Rontoms. It was really good.' [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 12:47pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Sunday, November 15th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Whoops! As it turns out sometimes it is better to stay home. I regret nothing except maybe missing Design.Drift.Destination They will play again. But Tonight there are a couple shows tonight that I will for sure make it out to (at least one of them). For [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 9:02pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• I Wanna Context You Up (All Night)

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  No one will argue that context is important. No one! But how important is it exactly, and to what extent is context necessary to fully appreciate a work of art? Let's talk about it, shall we.
  
  It's a constant issue in critical circles and I doubt it will every [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 7:36pm EST
  by Jess Gulbranson

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Saturday, November 14th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  I think I figured out why I haven't been going to shows (I didn't go to a show last night). I have been practicing too late. I have been getting out of practices at around 10:00. That is pretty late to get something started again. I [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 12:33pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Friday 13th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  I missed shows again. Surprise! I think that to get my shit together. There are a lot of shows that I want to see tonight. For example:
  
  Friday, November 13th
  
  Branx is having a show with Best Fwends (Ft. Worth/Austin), Totally [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 12:27pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Thursday, Novemeber 12th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Damn it. I was so close to going to show. I had every intention. But I had a band meeting and it lasted until 10:30 and then I had to take a sick band mate home so she could rest. By that time it was 11:00 [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 1:11pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• portland drummer killed on bike by 2 different drunk drivers

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  I feel sick and terribly sad for Kipp Crawford's family and band mates. I met him at a show. He was really clever, funny and a brilliant drummer. -goldie
  
  
  
  Two drivers accused of striking, killing cyclist in North Portland also accused of DUII
  November 04,' [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 12:12pm EST
  by Goldie Davich

• Palo Verde RULES!

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  photo by Lorenzo Triburgo and Leslie Mowrer
  palo verde is a heavy metal band and they don't sound play out at all!
  This music was a tripadelic surprise. I love when I go to shows and don't know who's on the bill and then fucking end up' [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 12:05am EST
  by Goldie Davich

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks fo Wednesday, November 11th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Did anyone see any shows last night? I didn't. Long practice. Whatevs. I am for sure going to a show tonight. But which one? Here are the ones that look good to me.
  
  Wednesday, November 11th
  
  The Wail is Fancie (Berlin, CA),' [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 12:16pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Question of the Week: Studio & Engineer Recommendations

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  I've been thinking about recording a new project in a studio sometime in the near future, and have been debating whether to work with an engineer I've already recorded with or try somebody (and some place) new. And if I decide to branch out, who should I record with? Amid [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:10am EST
  by Dr. Something

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Tuesday, November 10th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last night practice won over seeing a show again. But it was totally worth it. I would also like to take an opportunity to announce a new band which is actually two bands in one. Nanda Devi + AristeiA = Nandasteia. We had our [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 1:09pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Monday, November 9th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  I missed all of the shows last night. You know my deal. I try to go to shows, but sometimes I fail. Last night I had a Meyercord practice. My friend Perry has a fire place. It was so nice and warm. I didn't ever want' [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 3:33pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Music Video - The Younger Lovers

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  Today I logged into my Myspace and performed the dreaded task of slogging through all the band friend invites.... being a musician and music reviewer myself I feel compelled to actually give every band that offers me an invite a listen, and so I usually put this off until there [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 7:55pm EST
  by Amber Dawn

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Sunday, November 8th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  I had a lot of fun last night at the Sire Nation thing at Someday. Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside was good as they always are. I had never seen Tender Forever before. It was pretty enjoyable. She is one of those people who will [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:58pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• An Interview With The Greatest Music Writer Alive

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  In light of Gulbranson's wonderful interview I thought it wise to seek out my own exclusive interview.
  
  Interviews are fantastic. It gives the reader access to a life that seems distant and brings it right to your face. At best it is a dialogue that enlightens the' [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 10:59am EST
  by Eriq Nelson

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Saturday, November 7th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Yesterday was a busty day for me. I did not have anytime to list what shows I would have recommended. I went to work and then picked up Y La Bamaba and drove straight to a show where we opened up for Horse Feathers in Kennewick, [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 3:38pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• TURN MY HEADPHONES UP!!! Volume 4

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  I'm reviewing four albums in this installment because it's Volume 4. And because I fucking feel like it! Okay?
  
  VOIVOD- "Infini"
  
  If you refer to David Bowie as a 'musical chameleon' you should be punched in the dick. Not because it isn't true, but because it's cliche. Try [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 10:33pm EST
  by Jess Gulbranson

• Call of the Yeti

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  Anything involving 'Yeti' is indie right.
  
  
  
  I LOVE all of the songs that come out of The Mighty Boosh. This one in particular hit home. I identify with Howard and his hippy cult self Parsley. How peaceful he looks when he doesn't need his friends or family![...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 4:20pm EST
  by Goldie Davich

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Thursday, November 5th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  I am so proud of myself. Last night I not only went to a show, I went to TWO (pats self on the back). The first one was the Oregon Ballet/Horse Feathers show at Mississippi. It was beautiful. Horse Feathers make gorgeous string heavy folk music. [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 1:42pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• THIS RULES: Splitting The Atom EP [Massive Attack]

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  Hey guess what everyone? I love Massive Attack and I couldn't love their latest release, Splitting The Atom EP, anymore! THANK GOD! Wouldn't it suck if it sucked?
  
  
  I love you love you love you love you love you love you love you love you [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 4:20am EST
  by Goldie Davich

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Wednesday, November 4th

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last night was pretty fun. Though I don't mean to gripe or anything but, Berbati's is loud. When you walk in by the entrance is a gumball looking machine that dispenses ear plugs for 50 cents. I chuckled to myself as I passed it. Then when [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 11:44am EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• GULBRANSON/NDEGEOCELLO: THE INTERVIEW

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  Have you ever interviewed a 10-time Grammy nominee? Probably not. Well, now I have, and I'm here to tell you that it's not as easy as just walking up to them and saying "Hey, what's up, awesome person!" Since it may not be easy for' [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 10:02pm EST
  by Jess Gulbranson

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Tuesday, November 3rd

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last night AristeiA practice got cancelled because our drummer could not make it. I don't know what to do with my free time, so the remaining members got together at our practice space and played music. It was eerily like a practice but less loud. Anyway,' [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 1:07pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Monday, November 2nd

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last night was a lot of fun for me. I sang with Sean Flinn and then got to see Monarques and Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside. Both bands are really fun. Ex-Captain My Captain Josh Spacek leads Monarques in what to me is very reminiscent [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 11:52am EST
  by Ben Meyercord

• Question of the Week: NaSolAlMo

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  An album: would you like to make one of your own?
  
  The cold, dark month of November has begun. And that means it's time to hole up indoors and write and record some music!
  
  So, the question is: are you doing NaSoAlMo?
  
  (Inter)National' [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 10:28pm EST
  by Dr. Something

• Ben Meyercord's Live Music Picks for Sunday, November 1st

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  Hello Dear Readers,
  
  Last night I was all set to go out and party it up. I was trying to decide where to go and what to do and then....BAM. Laziness hot me fast and hard. I managed to make it over to my friend Adam's house with a [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:19pm EST
  by Ben Meyercord