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Catching up with Greg Glover

by A. L. Venable

A. L. Venable recently reached out to 94.7 FM DJ Greg Glover to ask him about running a record label (Arena Rock Recording Company) in 2009, the Portland music scene, and his favorite Afghan Whigs album. (It’s Gentlemen.)

03.28.2009 See the rest → 4 comments

Catching up with The Dimes

by A. L. Venable

Huddled around a table at Vendetta in North Portland, Johnny, Pierre, and Jake – 75% of the local band, The Dimes – provided insight on the recording process in general, recording their forthcoming second full-length album, writing songs, the PDX music scene…and Chinese food.

03.14.2009 See the rest → 2 comments

Welcome back, Mississippi Studios!

by A. L. Venable

If you weren’t able to make it to the re-opening of Mississippi Studios on Wednesday night, I have a few photos of some of the bands who took to the new stage. But first, I have to give kudos to the Studio’s business partners Alicia Rose and Jim Brunberg (shown below). The space is simply [...]

03.05.2009 See the rest → 2 comments

Documenting a Rebirth

by A. L. Venable

Documenting the construction or destruction of a building is an interesting process. Both involve a lot of planning, but there’s also an opportunity to be creative. Case in point, Mississippi Studios is in the midst of a huge renovation and expansion project.
As the project moves forward, they are inviting local bands to perform amongst [...]

11.24.2008 See the rest → 2 comments
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