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The Need
There are at least two bands called The Need. 1. Started in the late 1990s, and broke up in 2000 formed by Rachel Carns and Radio Sloan as a "queercore band". 2. Originated in Brisbane, Australia by Bradley Stokes, Pharos Roche, and Steven Leslie in March, 2012. (Alternative Rock) 1. The Need was a queercore band that originated in Olympia, Washington in the late 1990s. It was formed by Rachel Carns (drums and vocals) and Radio Sloan (guitar and bass guitar); both were veterans of other indie rock bands. Read more about The Need on Last.fm.
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    PC-PDX
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    The OLCC and the Future of -ALL AGES- Shows.

    IMPORTANT OLCC INFO!. Support the OLCC’s plans to allow music venues to admit people under 21 by writing an email before Friday, March 7, 2008.. Visit PDX POP NOW! and find everything you need to support this issue and make a difference. pc-pdx's summary: Remember the OLCC letter witting campaign from last fall and the possibility of opening up some of the venues to be able to serve the All Ages music community?. Well it failed with a vote of 3-2 against accepting the amendments that would allow for such a change.

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    StumpClub
    Feb 14 2008 2
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    StumpClub : Help open a new All Ages venue!

    We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating easy access to music.. Music is an important mode of expression for many people, including those who are underage.. Venues that consistently put on all-ages events are in short supply.. We strongly believe that this needs to change.

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    Nate Groadie / SubPop
    Mar 26 2008 0
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    The Return of the Sub Pop Scholarship

    Sub Pop Records in Seattle, WA is offering a grand total of $13,000 worth of college scholarship money to three eligible high school seniors.. There are three scholarships-one for $6,000 and two for $3,500 each.. To apply for these scholarships you must be a resident of Washington or Oregon, and a graduating senior on your way to full-time enrollment at an accredited university or college.. We are looking for an applicant who is involved and/or interested in music and/or the creative arts in some way.

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    pc-pdx
    Jul 28 2008 0
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    PDX gets independent + local FM radio.

    press release from KZME: KZME 91.1 FM is coming!!! It will be the first non-commercial radio station in the Portland metro area dedicated to airing local music.. Our intent is to be broadcasting and streaming in 2009 and we need to build our music library; fill it with incredible music from the Northwest.. If you are interested in submitting your music, please mail a CD with bio, to the following address: Dennise M.. Kowalczyk Director of Organizational Advancement MetroEast Community Media KZME 91.1 FM 829 NE 8th Street Gresham, OR 97030 P 503.667.8848 ext. 335 http://www.metroeast.org dennise@metroeast.org

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    Arya Imig
    Aug 22 2008 3
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    Final Edition of The Newspapers

    One year and three days after releasing their debut E.P. and two months after releasing their second, NEWSPAPERS have announced that their last show will be this Saturday at Neverland Ranch on SE 49 and Powell.. I first met Billy Webb on March 10, 2007 at the Pink House in S.E. --- a show I had set up with Narwhal vs.. Narwhal, Hurah Hurah and Eskimo & Sons.. It was the day everybody met everybody.

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    lollyrae / pc-pdx
    Aug 28 2008 5
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    Great Benefit show - your band needed!

    A benefit concert scheduled at Liberty Hall, August 30th at 8 pm is without a solid confirmation of a band...change of plans caused previous volunteers to have to change their plans unexpectedly!. We're in need of anyone who would like to drag out their sound equip and lend some time to a worthy benefit for Luke Dorf and Liberty Hall.. Please contact me right away if you're interested in volunteering some time and energy to this fund raiser! - Lollyrae [pc-pdx update] Tiger House + Westfold are playing along with Rob Taxpayer doing an acoustic set. a few more bands are still needed!. A benefit event for the Luke Dorf healing community and Liberty Hall.

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    Eric of White Fang
    Oct 13 2008 2
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    pc-pdx
    Nov 18 2008 1
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    Weekend With the So So Glos

    I hope you caught The So So Glos this last weekend because it was -amazing-! I have to say without a doubt, that Saturday's show at The Coop was the most incredable show i've ever seen.. Two of my favorite bands, The Taxpayers and the So So Glos just killed it.. It was great because i've never been worried about The Taxpayers being able to keep up with any of the other bands...somebody needed to give those boys a challenge!. I could definately tell there was a strong fire in Rob Taxpayers eyes to bring it after that incredable SSG set.

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    pc-pdx
    Dec 11 2008 1
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    Help save the last remaining Non-profit, feminist bookstore in the country!

    Dear friends,In Other Words, like so many of our fellow bookstores, has fallen upon incredibly hard financial times.. With the decline in our current economy, we have experienced severely decreased revenue.. If we are unable to raise $11,000 by the end of December, In Other Words will have to close its doors.We desperately need your help.. We are confident that if everyone who cares about In Other Words makes a contribution, large or small, we will meet our goal.

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    Cary Clarke
    Jan 07 2009 0
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    Submit Your Music to PDX Pop Now! 2009

    PDX Pop Now!. Accepting Submissions for 2009 Compilationhttp://pdxpopnow.com/releases/1/submissions/newListen up, Portland-area musicians, because we’re ready to listen to you.. We've just opened submissions for PDX Pop Now! 2009, our sixth double-disc compilation of Portland music.. All genres, styles, aesthetics and sensibilities are welcome.For those interested in submitting music for consideration, the process is now easier than ever.

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    photojq
    Feb 19 2009 0
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    PDX Pop Now seeking submissions for photo book

    Hey Portland rock photographers,We here at PDX Pop Now are starting a project to publish a photography book covering the first five years of the festival, and we need your help!. If you have ever shot the festival or any related events, please consider digging through your archives and sending us your best work.. Submission guidelines and details can be found on our home page, and please direct any questions or comments to pdxpop.book(at)gmail.com.. Thank you in advance for your hard work!

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    Mar 01 2009 5
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    The End of The Hush - Shutdown!

    last night the inevitable happened, 5 cops, 1 olcc rep, and 2 fire marshals stopped the show and let us know that we were to have no more shows until we have a permit.. Here's the reason we don't have one to begin with: due to the fact that the performance hall is three stories up we would be given a capacity of LESS THAN 49 INCLUDING PERFORMERS AND STAFF.That's not a lot of people. you can see why it was not appealing for us to go legit.so now I have a hand full of shows that I need your help in placing.I've contacted the artistery, the wail, backspace, disjecta and worksound about taking some bills, is there anywhere i've left out?all in all, I want to continue to work with the music community in making it the raddest it can be, there are so many amazing bands in portland right now and we have all been doing our part in supporting that. lets keep working together in harnessing that, whether it be attending a show, spreading the word about a band you really like and buying their albums, throwing sweaty house shows for new up and coming bands, or simply telling someone their art is awesome and worth appreciating, every little bit helps.& thank you all for sharing the excitement with me about the bands and shows HUSH has had.. See you around.<3 Rockyp.s.- anyone know of any good warehouses for rent?. HUSH the sequel maybe?

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    surrealistfish76
    Mar 24 2009 2
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    No.Fest Invite to Bands, Artists, music lovers...

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    milesmouthguard
    Apr 12 2009 1
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    Hindsite: A Show Journal and Scene Report

    Jesse Michaels, Mike Park, Dateless, The Damage Done, Destroy Nate AllenMarch 17th @ GRNSTR House in SeattleWe found out a few days before this amazing show that we had some family from Bolivia flying through Seattle.. Tessa suggested I try to find a show.. The Damage Done were kind enough to let us open last minute.. The GRNSTR House was small and pretty well packed before things got started.

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    pc-pdx
    Apr 28 2009 43
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    House Shows vs. The Almighty Dollar : Where Do You Stand?

    There's been a mighty discussion on the Show-Guide recently regarding house shows and the almighty dollar-dollar-bill-ya'll.. It's been interesting watching this hot topic unfurl.We haven't chimed in too much but rather let this one unfold on it's own and it's still going four days after the first post.. We've gone ahead and pulled out all the Shoutbox commentary and posted it in order in hopes to carry on this topic and to bring in the RSS readers into the conversation.For your annoyance or reading pleasure (it will vary for you post-by-post): 4/24/2009 12:34:48 PMjuvenile: fuck house shows that charge money;we are the brokest city foolz 4/24/2009 12:38:24 PMpc-pdx: Everybody else is broke too, like touring bands that are traveling around the country spending gas money and eating fooods.. You should never be turned away for lack of funds - but please remember that we need to support those touring bands so scrounge all you can! 4/24/2009 1:52:00 PMfuck that: fuck houses that dont give all the money to bands. unless a window gets broke. or its a benefit. your punk dollars go to punk bands to get to the next punk show. ask your mom for a bigger allowance, or start drinking cheaper beer.;fucking lackasses. 4/24/2009 3:04:00 PMNathan Backous: People that do house shows don't charge money because its fun or to make profit, they do it so they can pass the money on to the touring bands that have to fill their tanks with gas (gas stations don't donate it). If you like seeing bands, be prepared to trade some cash for it.

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    cowchampion
    Jul 02 2009 6
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    Naked Shows!

    Yes, naked shows!. There are AMAZING shows coming up that are completely naked, nude.. By "naked" I am referring to the fact that these shows DO NOT have a home right now or need to be moved.. They are venueless/houseless, which is a goddamned shame.What shows, you ask?

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    pc-pdx
    Jul 04 2009 23
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    The Coop Ducks Out, Come Say Goodbye!

    The Coop is dead.. After a 17 month run as The Coop, the space moves on and the shows at 3535 N Lombard will cease.. The future of the house is up in the air but according the the Landlord, the house will go in another direction and will not be again leased for the community space that the Lombard house has been running for the last 2 -1/2 years.. The shows will stop at the 3535, but the house may again see old tennants as John Brainard is back in town to possibly open up a coffee shop or hostel... (?)The last show will probably be the Resistance Fest Northwest day #4 show on Sunday, July 12th.

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    pc-pdx
    Jul 10 2009 1
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    Robogeisha: The Best Shit Ever!

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    artforspastics
    Aug 26 2009 1
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    House Show Rules #2: Bringing Common Sense

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    Laughing Horse Bookstore
    Jan 13 2010 0
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    Laughing Horse Sleeping Bag Fundraiser Festival!

    Laughing Horse Sleeping Bag Fundraiser Festival! |Four nights of musical entertainment, Thursday Jan 21st through Friday Jan 24th starting each night at 8PM featuring the following: |Al Bradbury |David Rovics |Felecia and the Dinosaur |Grandparents |Grey Anne |The Hand that Bleeds |Hepsi |Leviticus Appleton |Lindsey Walker |Mama Sunshine |Nun Chuksky |Riot Cop |Whale Warrior |With special guests from New Orleans |Count James |Peppermint Pony --Check out the Laughing Horse show schedule.History:In November we had a small fund raiser to buy sleeping bags for the homeless.. We generated $100 and bought three military intermediate grade bags rated to 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit at a discount from Andy & Bax and donated them to the "Red Door" at the Down Town Chapel.. Everyone thought the fund raiser went well so we decided to do it again.. In December we had another fund raiser and generated $200 and bought and donated six of the same sleeping bags.

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    pdx pop now!
    Feb 04 2010 5
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    It's PDX POP NOW! Time, Submit Your Tracks Now

    Hey musicians!. PDX Pop Now! is accepting submissions to our 2010 PDX Pop Now! compilation.. Musicians interested in submitting music for consideration for inclusion on the compilation can make a submission online through an mp3 upload.. The submission form can be filled out online, though it will need to be printed, signed and mailed to PDX Pop Now! to complete the submission.

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    pc-pdx
    Feb 26 2010 2
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    All-Ages Movement Project Needs Your Help

    February 26, 2010 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE ALL-AGES MOVEMENT PROJECT FALLS TO 11 th PLACE IN PEPSI REFRESH PROJECT, IN DANGER OF LOSING $50,000 GRANT COMPETITION WITH 3 DAYS OF VOTING REMAINING.. SOS!. Mayday!. Calling all supporters of all-ages music in every town!

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    pc-pdx
    Jul 02 2010 1
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    Final weekend of the old PC-PDX!

    hi all,It's been a long time coming... almost an embarrassingly long time.I started talking about it around this time last year.. The earliest date that i can recall where i said we'd launch was to be New Years day, some of you may been able to nail it on a earlier date than that.ALL said and done, here in internet ink,THE NEW VERSION OF THE SHOW-GUIDE WILL LAUNCH OVER THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND!It's looking pretty great, i'm not going to lie - we're very excited to get the new version published and have you guys use it!WHAT'S NEW:Maps and Membership and more!SPEED:The current version in the past few weeks/months has often been slow, sometimes just gone non-responsive (ouch!). The site has been almost completely recoded - it's all 99% fresh to be able to handle to ~15 page views the site is averaging EVERY SECOND.Membership Features!If you happened to have signed up for the current implementation of Membership on pc-pdx, i'm sure you're deeply disappointed.. RURL SORR about that!. Subscribe and Track your Bands/Artists + places:Be alerted, even emailed when your subscriptions have new shows.Save shows to a custom list.Show Tags! -"being able to tag shows by genre would be pretty sweet so people into particular kinds of music could search for shows that way -name"this is the most requested feature of all time and it's finally here.

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    pc-pdx
    Jul 06 2010 29
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    The New Version Is Here!

    WOW, It's finally happened.. The new site is here: Learn It, Live It, Love It?You can wander about and figure out what's new and what does what.I guess im' just starting this as the pace to post your commentary and concern etc.EVERYTHING is 100% fresh.There are bound to be some bugs and issues.. Please post anything you find here- let me know so i can fix it for you!Also, sound off on the membership features.-need something else in there?. Concerned about privacy and people seeing your saved shows?. Do you like cheese as much as i?I hope everybody diggs on the new site, it's been years in the making.

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    pc-pdx
    Dec 02 2010 18
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    What Are the Three things You Would Change About the Show-Guide?

    It's gloomy portland winter time now which means more time doing inside projects.. Project like updating the Show Guide.I know the guide isn't perfect - that there are a few things that should work better, there are a few things that need to be put into place to make membership better.So-What are your top things you want to see.. I'm dead serious the things you guys post are the only way that things change or get built 'round here so ask/post on what you want to see.Please leave a comment with a few updates you would like to see happen.. For example, we just got this in an email and are working on it (what do you think?)"As for the calendar, i was thinking you could add a big (big enough to fit some words) calendar with show info on it so you can get a more visual representation of your music plans for the month. like in each day box it'd have who's playing and where and when and how much, like a monthly planner kind of thing."The show-guide is about community and we want your feedback as a community on what is going to make the guide better for you.

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    mstrix
    Jan 15 2011 0
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    LOTL: Pacific NW Underground needs music.

    I have started doing a show on Radio23's Cascade Community Radio called Land of the Lost: Pacific Northwest Underground and I am seeking some good Pacific NW music to play.. Any genre is ok from punk to folk to spoken word to hiphop... I'll play stuff I like (fortunately I have eclectic taste). Send your high quality MP3s (no less than 192 kbps) to lotlpdx (at) skullmanrecords.com.. It's like a big mixtape, streams on Wednesday nights & will be archived as well.. Attach up to 3 MP3s per mail & write if you have questions or comments or whatever.... x 3rika

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    pc-pdx
    Apr 12 2011 17
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    Our Tech - the past, present and future of pc-pdx

    "Anyone know what CMS this site is based off of?"This site is 100% custom freshness!It started in 2007 as a hardcoded mess - i literally updated the show listings by hand every night at midnight to remove the old shows.Jan 1st 2008 saw version #2 where we actually got a database and pc-pdx started becoming a real website, the wiki format that it is today - rather than a static mess.~July 2009 came version #3, the Red + Black version where the site really started to take off.. The site started to become more user friendly - we had some hits and misses with features..(membership like features were a HUGE failure) It started getting really slow and cumbersome towards the end of its run because i learned to code along with this site and it hasn't always been the highest preforming, scalable implementation.July 5th 2010 - this current version breached the septic internet womb and came into fruition.. A lot of cool new features were added but now that it's so many months later, i see a lot of places for improvement.. You guys might have seen the "Ohhh shit!

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    Bad Times
    May 06 2011 27
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    Bad Times' Best New Bands of 2011

    The Willamette Week recently put out their annual “Best New Bands” issue, which featured a hodgepodge of Portland’s most power-washed music.. As a friend of mine said, seeing that list makes me feel like I don’t care about local music.. Perhaps we truly are “underground.” Below is my obligatory response list, accumulated from attending numerous house shows and parties.. I have to say Drunk Dad gets props for having one of the rowdiest followings in town, while Sexhair is probably the purist Portland punk band since Moral Panic broke up.This year started out rather rough so something needs to be said for the houses that hosted shows.

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    danikordani
    May 16 2011 13
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    Mix it up, Fuck it up II

    Now accepting submissions for the next Mix it up, Fuck it up!. Portland Show Guide Benefit Mixtape.. The last tape raised much needed cash to help keep this show guide alive and breathing, and also created a snap shot in time for our DIY scene here in Portland.. Submit your bands music by emailing THREE HIGH QUALITY MP3 FILES to dkordani@gmail.com.

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    May 17 2011 5
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    PDX Pop Now! Unveils Compilation Track List And Release Show

    Portland music fans will be pleased to find out that PDX Pop Now! has announced the track listing for the eighth installment of their much heralded compilation.. The 2-disc set is stacked with 41 tracks from some of Portland OR's finest musicians.. O Bruxo, Blue Skies For Black Hearts, Swahili, Lost Lander, along with DJ papi chulo and DJ GIGANTE, have been tapped to perform and provide music between bands at this year's CD Release Benefit which will be held June 2nd at Holocene (1001 SE Morrison St.). The cover is $10 and that will include a copy of the 2011 PDX Pop Now!. Compilation CD.

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    Jul 31 2011 4
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    Transient in head on collision - needs your help in getting home and for medical bills!

    On their way to Savannah, Georgia yesterday, Transient was in a head on collision when an SUV flew over the medium and landed on them.. Krysta had to be airlifted to the hospital.. We are all relieved that they are alive and doing ok.. Krysta had to have surgery on her wrist and her hip put back into place.

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    Aug 12 2011 0
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    Transient Benefit Shows!

    In case you missed the post directly below this one, awesome PDX band (but you know that already) Transient got roughed up and needs some community love.. Check out the benefit shows and toss em some scratchon their way to savannah, georgia on tour, transient was in a head on collision when an suv flew over the median and landed on them. krysta had to be airlifted to the hospital and had to have surgery on her wrist plus her hip put back into place. the van has been totaled and they need help with medical and other bills. there will also be a raffle for some seriously awesome prizes.Sunday, 8/14/2011 @ RottureAtriarchWizard RifleDavis HookerSluaghOrder Of The GashChasmaSaturday, 8/27/2011 @ Plan BElitestBasment AnimalSpectral TombsAtrocity ExhibitionHeavy VoodooTransient updates + donations here

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    Aug 31 2011 5
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    Support the Guide - play this benefit show(s?)!

    We have rad people hosting a benefit show for us and we need your awesome band to play.. It's a bit of a departure for us in that it's a 21+ show and we've never done anything not all-ages.. These people are rad though and approached us with the idea and the Show-Guide is in no position to deny awesome people giving this operation some love.SOIf your band can draw a few people out to a bar on Friday, September 30th - please comment or email and let's hang out!. September is the time where we have to pony up the majority of the ~$1200 it will take to keep us afloat for another year.Thanks to everybody for your support - 21+, mark your calendars!.ALL AGES: somebody throw a house party for us!

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    Feb 03 2012 2
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    Gathering of the Goof Punx - The worlds best DIY festival is coming at you!

    What's the Gathering of the Goof Punx?. Only the finest DIY Festival in the world, and it's happening right here in Portland, Oregon April 5th-8th.. Forget about the corporate shwill of South by Southwest, Musicfest NW, and all other such bullshit - the Gathering of the Goofpunx is a homemade, not-for-profit fest, celebrating DIY culture and music.. Event organizers have a parade planned, a punk rock spelling bee, the world's biggest game of knockout (you know, that schoolyard basketball game!), and a whole shit ton of amazing DIY bands that have never had their music used in a Gap commercial or Navy advertisement.After paying the venues and giving the touring bands some gas money, all proceeds are going to local charities and non-profits.

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    drose
    Apr 24 2012 1
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    The Know Presents: MEMORIAL WEEK (because a day is not enough)

    So…there are many music “festivals” and whatnot during Memorial Day weekend (and a boat-load of bands that hit the road in relation to said festivals/with the on-set of spring). as result, we have cleverly/effectively ridden on the coat-tails of these festivals/tours and are proud to present the most awesome 7 consecutive-days of music (without resorting to festival “test of endurance”/”epic” line-ups…i.e. 10+ bands on a single-day), which we have deemed:The Know’s MEMORIAL WEEK (because a day is not enough) SHOW SERIESalso, of important note (READ): several of the shows listed will require us to monitor the capacity of our venue/bar area (for everyone’s sake), and we’ll be using the same style of “restricted-entry” that was employed over our 7th Anniversary-Week for the Tragedy/From Ashes Rise/Bi-Marks show. if you are not familiar with how this worked, the amendments to our standard cover/entry to our shows are listed below:- remove our cover-charge “cap” (of $5) in favor of an appropriate alternative…somewhere in the range of $7-10- we close our bar at 7pm and clear out extraneous furniture and what-have-you to create more standing-room/viewing ability for the presumably larger crowd.- we re-open at 8pm and charge entry/stamp hands at our front entrance (instead of the curtained entrance to the venue area…our venue is adjacent to our bar-room/separated by a wall and curtain. the curtain remains open during these shows). the stamps allow for attendees come-and-go out of our space for a smoke/phone call/etc and then be re-admitted to the show.- our front door-person will be running a ‘counter’ and will restrict entry once our capacity is reached. at this point we’ll revert to a one-in/one-out system that is up to the discretion of our front door staff.- we often do not allow drinks at our side-walk tables during “special scenarios,” as we must keep the sidewalk passable for pedestrian traffic/only have the space to allow the anticipated number of smokers at our tables without causing disruption for passer-by. this is also up to the discretion of our front door staff (who are unbelievably amiable/looking out for the best interest of the show…so please work with them).- we’ll run a video-feed of the performances to our barroom tv’s so that people can still see the show in the event that they want leave the venue area (ex – they’re tired from standing/feeling too cramped/need another drink/etc)long and short is…during “special scenarios” we try to maximize the level of comfort and stage visibility for the show-goers/provide greater compensation to the performer(s) while also being particularly sensitive/not causing disruption to our neighborhood. our barroom and venue area will be utilized as ”one room” for the duration of the show (versus being separate entities). i.e. regular patrons/curious passerby/etc are not admitted to any part of our establishment during the show run-time without paying the cover…this allows for the greatest number of people who actually want to see the show/are invested in the bands/music to attend!

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    Dec 17 2012 1
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    SAVE BACKSPACE! throw down for a bad ass ALL-AGES venue.

    we jacked the following from http://www.indiegogo.com/savebackspace and suggest that you go there and make a donation or, if you personally can't, tell a friend who can afford to make a donation and save one of portlands last ALL-AGES music venues and all-around baddass space!Backspace is in Trouble.Regardless of the role Backspace plays, and that Backspace would like to continue to give to the people of Portland, we have basically been told by the landlord that if we can't come up with $10,000, by the 1st of January, that we will be thrown out.. This means we would no longer be able to play a pivotal role in being a community space for the people of Portland.. We wouldn't be able to house benefits for local non-profits.. We wouldn't be able to give bands an all-ages venue to play in.

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    This benefit comp is how we stay alive. All $$ from this tape go to keeping this AD-FREE site up and running DIY style. Bop on over to useless-state's website to get yo self a copy!!!

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    Joey Molinaro @lovecraft bar, the [May 26, 2013] » Here is the facebook event: ¤ www.facebook.com/events/268653326614104/
    -5/24/2013 4:11:12 PM
    arctic flowers @doug fir [Jun 08, 2013] » Hey this is stan from arctic flowers.its a 4pm matinee show.Ceremony ends by 7:30.yes both shows are on june 8th.
    -5/24/2013 2:18:17 PM
    drose @doug fir [Jun 08, 2013] » this is a matinee...it's really happening at Doug Fir to my understanding - PRIOR to their regularly scheduled night-time show. it's weird tho for sure!
    -5/24/2013 12:54:00 PM
    Gandalf666 @university place hotel - columbia falls ballroom [May 31, 2013] » Gonna get funk-nasty!
    -5/24/2013 11:48:33 AM
    Samantha @star theater [May 25, 2013] » The Kids are not playing-- they got stopped and turned away in Amsterdam. However, I heard that the show is still on with the other bands-- so double check the cancellation!
    -5/23/2013 2:05:16 PM
    show-bot! @doug fir [Jun 08, 2013] » I don't believe this is Doug Fir...anybody? ¤ ¤ http://www.ceremonyhc.com/shows/ says it is DougFir, but DougFir has (Bear & Moose | Old Age | A Happy Death | The We Shared Milk) listed for that night. ¤ HEADS UP!
    -5/23/2013 12:35:23 PM
    alleywaykid @star theater [May 25, 2013] » Show is cancelled, anyone know why?
    -5/23/2013 12:29:52 PM
    peter @dream's outer space [Jun 08, 2013] » Dream's Outer Space will be hosting our second house-warming show! featuring... ¤ ¤ My Parade (dance punk from Seattle) ¤ http://myparade.bandcamp.com/ ¤ ¤ Breathing Light (romantic punk from Chicago) ¤ http://breathinglight.bandcamp.com/ ¤ ¤ Older Women…read the full comment
    -5/21/2013 9:01:07 PM
    @alhambra theatre [May 21, 2013] » abadawn will ficking kull you.
    -5/20/2013 8:48:07 PM
    danikordani @_undisclosed - Respect It [May 18, 2013] » Email dkordani@gmail.com for address.
    -5/16/2013 1:06:09 PM
    gorgeguts @laughing horse books [May 26, 2013] » this is so awesome! makes me forget DGR even exists . . . .
    -5/15/2013 10:24:19 AM
    hotstuff @slabtown [May 14, 2013] » I think it's Flight 19 and not Life Form for this show.
    -5/14/2013 8:49:47 AM
    show-bot! @slabtown [May 13, 2013] » updated (anybody can correct info at any time, it's a wiki!), thanks.
    -5/13/2013 1:46:02 PM
    hotstuff @slabtown [May 13, 2013] » This show is actually +21, not all ages.
    -5/13/2013 1:05:01 PM
    show-bot! @know, the [Jun 08, 2013] » GITS!
    -5/13/2013 10:26:32 AM
    show-bot! @red and black cafe [May 11, 2013] » What's up with the listings for RnB this date? ¤ The info we have still says X-Vandals . Is that originally part of the show but have since canceled? Is the x-vandals a separate show altogether? We split the postings from x-vandals @7pm and the other show (King Uno Giggle) @9pm. ¤ Please help us…read the full comment
    -5/10/2013 12:46:08 PM
    milesmouthguard @red and black cafe [May 10, 2013] » This show is all-ages (and kid friendly). Come out @ 7 if you want to Destroy Nate Allen before they move to KC. Foot Village has 4 drummers! Red and Black will be shaking tonight.
    -5/10/2013 10:40:30 AM
    show-bot! @red and black cafe [May 11, 2013] » What's up with the listings for RnB this date? ¤ The info we have still says X-Vandals . Is that originally part of the show but have since canceled? Is the x-vandals a separate show altogether? We split the postings from x-vandals @7pm and the other show (King Uno Giggle) @9pm. ¤ Please help us…read the full comment
    -5/9/2013 10:16:12 AM
    we shared milk @alhambra theatre [May 09, 2013] » Hey under-21 peeps! Our show Thursday at Alhambra is all-ages! We won't have another AA gig for a long time!
    -5/7/2013 6:12:58 PM
    ryan remains Trades are welcome for the upright bass, as well. I am looking for Sennheiser 421's and/or a matching pair of AKG 414's.
    -5/6/2013 6:33:24 PM
    ryan remains Anyone looking for an Upright Bass? 3/4 Palatino, used - adjustable bridge w/ some rock and roll "art" on the body. Comes w/ bow, hard case, and Fishman BP100 Pickup - all for $800. I'll throw in a stand and bag for free. If you just want the bass and bow - $650. Hard case/pickup $100 each by themselves. Or make me a reasonable offer. whatremainsak (at) gmail (dot) com - thanks!
    -5/6/2013 6:10:04 PM
    peter @dream's outer space [May 31, 2013] » Dream's Outer Space is having our first housewarming show! with... ¤ ¤ Julie Byrne, all the way from chicago! http://teenriver.bandcamp.com/album/julie-byrne ¤ ¤ Katherine Paul of Teeath, Forest Park, and Genders! ¤ http://forestpark.bandcamp.com/ ¤ ¤ Fabi, with Nsayi…read the full comment
    -5/4/2013 1:58:54 PM
    Jingjongbingbong @star theater [May 28, 2013] » Night nurse all day
    -5/2/2013 11:04:05 PM
    jingjongbingbong @star theater [May 28, 2013] » night nurse?
    -5/2/2013 12:14:20 PM
    jingjongbingbong @branx [May 11, 2013] » night nurse?
    -5/2/2013 12:14:04 PM
    show-bot! sorry for the blip, doing some quick updates.
    -5/2/2013 11:54:05 AM
    Chris @rotture [May 16, 2013] » https://www.facebook.com/events/495281503871227
    -5/2/2013 11:46:46 AM
    John Hill Melodic Hardcore bands HRBRS and Missive are looking for a show on July 20th on their summer tour. Any help would be deftly appreciated. Email missivehc@gmail.com, we love house shows! Lets hang out!
    -5/1/2013 9:43:09 PM
    Chris @rotture [May 24, 2013] » https://www.facebook.com/events/134969090028043/
    -5/1/2013 4:42:40 PM
    Chris @branx [May 04, 2013] » https://www.facebook.com/events/148906271944688/
    -4/30/2013 5:38:53 PM
    Chris @branx [May 03, 2013] » https://www.facebook.com/events/141764196005195
    -4/30/2013 5:38:03 PM
    torontohussein @slabtown [Apr 27, 2013] » why is our name so big on this flyer? ha. ridiculous.
    -4/25/2013 12:59:33 AM
    milesmouthguard @slabtown [Apr 24, 2013] » Every Goof Punk in town should come to Slabtown tonight for @Bobby Joe Ebola, No More Parachutes & I Am Nate Allen.
    -4/24/2013 12:38:38 PM
    Chris @rotture [Apr 26, 2013] » https://www.facebook.com/events/155704687929520
    -4/23/2013 3:17:31 PM
    UYD for life @keller auditorium [Apr 20, 2013] » Every kiss begins with Kay.ay.ayy.
    -4/20/2013 8:53:05 AM
    Chris @branx [Apr 27, 2013] » https://www.facebook.com/events/555570964465891/
    -4/17/2013 2:32:50 PM
    Chris @rotture [Apr 27, 2013] » https://www.facebook.com/events/555570964465891/
    -4/17/2013 2:28:14 PM
    drose @know, the [May 04, 2013] » s'all booked up already mason...sorry! definitely make sure you're there tho. final band added was yet another off-shoot of UNWOUND!!!
    -4/17/2013 12:02:33 PM
    xo. @food for thought cafe [Apr 18, 2013] » facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/597488696945780/?fref=ts
    -4/15/2013 10:21:21 PM
    Mason Flippin @doug fir [May 04, 2013] » Need another band on the bill?
    -4/15/2013 11:19:11 AM
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