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Les Paul Passes Away

I am saddened by the passing of Les Paul — guitar making innovator and player extraordinaire. He was 94 years old. Nothing matches the feeling of plugging his namesake electric guitar into a cranked half stack and crushing out power chords. It feels good in your guts to play a Les Paul. Your stomach rumbles, [...]

08.13.2009 See the rest → 1 comment

Do Wild Critters Live in Your Backyard?

My friend Brian lives on a couple of acres located a few miles outside of Portland. He has a teenage son who knows every nook and cranny of the property. They see all sorts of animal tracks on the various trails that wind through the brush. Father and son thought it would be fun to [...]

Adios to GI Joe’s Sports and Auto Store?

by Motor Jeffries

Oregon Live is reporting that GI Joe’s sports and auto store might be going the way of the dodo bird. I am extremely bummed out by this. I was a little perplexed when they sold the chain in 2007 and dropped “GI” from the name. Whatever, at least they didn’t make major changes to the [...]

04.08.2009 See the rest →

Portland Grieves Loss of Local Musician

by Motor Jeffries

The Portland music community is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of percussionist Dan Baldwin. The talented musician was on his motorcycle when he was hit by an alleged drunk driver. Dan played from the heart and inspired all that saw him. Portland is a small town, and we have lost a loved member [...]

04.07.2009 See the rest →

Four Portland Kid Bands Hold Benefit Concert

by Motor Jeffries

Mark your calendars for April 10th at the Crystal Ballroom. Four Portland kid bands (10-17 years old) will rock out to raise money for charity. The kids were inspired to put together a benefit show after they saw the movie Slumdog Millionaire.
They are great musicians, and it’s refreshing to see the next generation take up [...]

04.07.2009 See the rest →

Benefit for the Bus Project and the Oregon Food Bank

by Motor Jeffries

My band is playing a benefit show this Saturday, March 28th to raise money for the Bus Project and the Oregon Food Bank. The Bus Project seeks to empower Oregon citizens to participate in our democracy and the Oregon Food Bank feeds the hungry. From their press release:
Musical guests: Cap Ducal, Bad Assets (9:00pm), and [...]

03.24.2009 See the rest →

The Band: Wizard Boots Phones Home

by Motor Jeffries

OurPDX darling, Wizard Boots, phones (emails) home from his band road trip — just like ET in that incredibly sentimental scene from the 1982 Steven Spielberg classic. My only complaint is that the bastard has gotten The Warrior stuck in my head. Please comment on this post if you would like OurPDX to call [...]

03.21.2009 See the rest → 1 comment

Ghostwriter and Right On John – Thursday, March 12, 2009 White Eagle Saloon

by Motor Jeffries

Fair readers, I entreat you to venture to Ye Olde White Eagle Saloon this Thursday, March 12th, 2009, to behold a once in a lifetime tourney. Two brave knights shall engage in mortal combat whilst jumping through hoops of fire. For the benefit of Mr. Kite. Right On John and Ghostwriter. Sir John will be [...]

03.10.2009 See the rest →

Take a Kid Fishing

by Motor Jeffries

Springtime is upon us. This time of year I get butterflies in my stomach just thinking about camping and hiking.
When I was little, my dad took me and my sisters fishing. Sometimes it was planned, other times it was spontaneous. I remember a time when we had a picnic next to a small lake. After [...]

03.07.2009 See the rest → 2 comments

Crown Royal Celebrates Oregon’s 150th Birthday

by Motor Jeffries

The famous Crown Royal whiskey purple felt bag embossed with gold thread has taken on a new look to help celebrate Oregon’s Sesquicentennial. I have yet to meet a Canadian that I don’t like. Happy 150th, Oregon.

03.06.2009 See the rest →

The Making of Rain & Blood – Part 2

by Motor Jeffries

This week, I’m doing a two-part series on the making of Thee Headliners‘ new album, Rain & Blood. The record release party is Thursday, March 5th at Rotture. Part 1 was from the viewpoint of the recording engineer. Part 2 is the JT Halmfilst’s perspective on making the record.
Full Disclosure: I only write about what [...]

03.04.2009 See the rest → 1 comment