A NIGHT OF AMAZING MUSIC

Sometimes we stumble across a truly great show that others have been waiting years for. Well, ready and willing to admit my near criminal ignorance in not realizing just how great it would be to see Iron and Wine in concert, let’s just say I have learned my lesson! So first, let me back up […]

Boone Howard, Portland at its Indie Best

The last band I wrote about on this blog, Cat Hoch, was a discovery ala Willamette Week’s listing of Portland’s Best Bands of 2016. Nothing particularly core there, although WW is a great mag and clearly onto some excellent tunes. Still checking that list I have really come to enjoy Boone Howard, the former frontman […]

Cat Hoch, A Great Portland Band

Along with an exploding restaurant scene, Portland, Oregon has long been a place that produces great bands. At one point, I was even part of the “Portland band scene,” getting to witness and play with some great ensembles. Yet now I am happily married and the father of two great little kids. Thus, I just […]