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Anyone who’s worked in music bought a CD form a record store or even downloaded some tunes off the Internet knows that the state of the music industry is changing and has been for several years.nbsp I think it’s safe to say that most people consider the CD a dead format not to mention terribly eco-unfriendly vinyl is cool but holy cow is it expensive to have pressed.nbsp Personally as someone who receives and sends press kits I think the waste that’s created by these elaborate packages that are more often than not even looked at or listened to is environmentally irresponsible and a major financial risk for bands especially those operating in the world of true indie music.

So how can indie bands get their music out to as many people as possible without spending a fortune on press kits and without creating tremendous environmental waste nbspVoila the Potlatch Presents postcard label was born.nbsp No strangers to publicity we here at Potlatch Presents know there needs to be a connect between the tactile and the digital.nbsp While it’s easy to host MP3 downloads on a website it is incredibly difficult to drive traffic to the places where digital music is hosted.

With our post card label we hope to meld two distinctly separate arenas the record company with the publicity company all the while diminishing the environmental waste created by more conventional approaches to music distribution and publicity.nbsp The concept of the postcard label is simple:nbsp a tactile form of communication that is produced well and also provides the recipient with great indie rock – FOR FREE

So…nbsp That’s the seed we’ve planted we know we’ve a long ways to go and a lot of growth to see before we truly achieve our goal but we hope that you’ll join us along the way and help support new ideas and endeavors that not only introduce the world to great new music but also act responsibly with the environment in mind.

We’re launching the label July 8^th with releases from Housefire and Wishyunu two of Portland’s most promising new bands.nbsp Housefire’s blend of electronic and ambient textures mixed with the propulsive percussion only two drummers can create has garnered the band a local buzz that is seldom seen in bands as fresh and young as this.nbsp Wishyunu has taken a more sedate outsider approach to their music though that doesn’t make them any less exciting.nbsp The space jazz duo has been piquing the ears of some of Portland’s most refined musical minds for some time.

We hope to see all of you on July 8^th at Berbati’s Pan for the dual release of Housefire’s “EP” and Wishyunu’s “A Day No How.”nbsp Joining these wonderful groups will be the excellent Secret Cities from Fargo North Dakota a band who has been tearing up the blogosphere with overwhelmingly positive reviews all of 2010.

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7/8/10 Berabti’s Pan SW 3^rd Ankeny - PDX

Housefire // Secret Cities // Wishyunu

8PM // All Ages // 6 advance 8 day of show

The first and most importantly chronologically speaking is Sound Semantics. Why Because their album "At the Drop of a Hat" is coming out tomorrow at Work/Sound along with a pretty impressive tour afterward. Heres some quick specs on the band: a two piece usually just guitar simple percussion or other noises and two amazingly skilled singers. The style is something that for a lack of over-explanation: has probably been done before Im looking at you Elliot Smith. Thats not to say its not worth listening to as there are some things this band does right: the vocal control of Allie Silverberg is impressive the melodies are unique so unique that sometimes its even hard to see how someone would craft such things. But they do craft such things somehow. The drawbacks to this album was that it was so sparse there is so little happening that if you dont entirely like one quality of it lets say the lyrics or the melodies the guitar parts or the tones of the singers well youre probably not going to like this record. And as neutral as a statement as this is: if it clicks well then it clicks and youre going to listen to the whole thing and love it. If not try picking up Elliot Smith. If you didnt like Elliot Smith then you probably wont want this in your CD player.

Sound Semantic Space: http://www.myspace.com/soundsemantics

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On another plane of musicianship I was able to hear a two song EP from Van Go Lion. This is a two piece in an entirely different realm than Sound Semantics: electropop. Their sound is energetic deep and amazingly produced. It sounds kind of like a top 40s song that I havent yet heard. The energy is there I can almost see or feel it There are moments where this band goes into a state that would make other 90s-pop-revivalist acts ashamed as this EP accomplishes it incredibly well. By God I can see a parallel universe where I am sitting as an eight year old next to my mom in our minivan in 1992 and Im singing along to Van Go Lion as a child before I hit puberty and my mom and I are both so happy. And we are driving back from getting milkshakes together. This band is something I want to hear more from.

Van Go Lion Space: http://www.myspace.com/vangolion

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Wow. If you didnt make it out to this show you really should have. I know a lot of people say that about their show reviews so let me ponder how to explain this to you precisely... should I use a bullet-point list A pros/cons of what else you could have been doing and why this show was so vital A venn diagram

Let me just say three phrases:

1 BERBATIS PAN

2 FREE

3 ALL AGES.

I just hope that the over-agers drank enough to make this kind of event profitable for the venue because THIS is the kind of stuff I want to go to this summer. Maybe Im getting old maybe Im just crabby but the house show scene has lost its glimmer and this brought me back to why I love Portlands music scene.

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PRESCRIPTION PILLS

First time I ever saw this guy play he was by himself wearing a poncho playing entirely un-miced but with a small amp playing drum samples from his iPod. It was most easily defined as folk music speaking from what I could decipher about loss and wasting time. Now-a-days Prescription Pills has a real drummer way better sounding iPod-ized electronic backing and a knack for yelling a-la Spencer Moody too bold of a comment I dont think so. These songs are huge and its amazing the large amount of energy and music that can be made by just this. The songs are no longer folk induced and speak now of the city and of urban nowhereness. They broke their drum kit the lead singer spazzed out on and off the floor. He wore a leather hooded jacket and I was inspired by the overarching abilities of performers to pull off a number of genres at the same time. This is electronic punk at its best and when I heard that Guidance Counselor and Fake Drugs record label "Old Wave" had set their eyes on Prescription Pills to release their upcoming album it made me very very happy.

Photo from PRSCRPTN PILLS myspace

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PARDEE SHORTS

You know what Lets talk about mixing genres. RIGHT NOW. Ive never seen a 100 live band no samples no iPod stuff just keyboards and drums make my brain think so many things in a long time. Since maybe. . . talkdemonic Within an instant this band can go from lounge/classical drumming and keyboard to precise mathy spasms to epic build ups with desperate screams. A number of keyboardists could pull off the same effect here because the music can become so fast and so spastic that it is difficult to track. But after seeing this band live for the third time Ive decided that the precision the energy and the pin-balling of emotions that this band puts into their songs is something highly notable. Keep an eye out for Pardee Shorts for I believe this is their summer to shine.

Photo from Pardee Shorts Myspace

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BRAINSTORM

Another two piece wrapped this show up nicely. With amazingly talented drumming keyboards tuba and guitar thats two instruments per band member mind you these guys are captivating energetic and formidable. Plus the drummer has a wireless/headset mic so that you are dealt a double-whammy by two waves of vocals. There was chanting there was low-pitched tuba drown-outs. Magic wizard carpets riding was all I dreamt of after seeing this band.

Photo from Brainstorms Myspace

so if you e-mail me

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Im leaving Friday the 23rd of April. Im going to need the music in CD form to listen to since I dont have an iPod I know. Please e-mail me with the details on how I can either pick up or how you can drop-off your music.

This video was shot in the fall but took awhile to edit as I wanted to make all the footage work just right- good things take time sometimes Watch as Luz and her neighbor cook and Ben plays with Bamba- the namesake cat. Many jokes oddities and tastiness ensue as Luz makesnbspthe first decidedly "NW" dish in the Cooking with... series. Enjoy

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Magical Quinoa Scramble

• Pumpkin Seeds
• Coconut Oil
• Currants
• Quinoa
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Yams

It has been awhile since the last cooking video... sorry for the delay folks. But were back with a bang- a chilled out bang a la WAMPIRE. Rocky teaches us how to make what he describes as a "good stoner comfort food" and a darn delicious one at that

Eat Yr Heart Out - A Culinary Music Fest

Be sure to come and see the live incarnation of "Cooking with..." at Holocene on April 8th 2010 for 3

If youre a band and you fancy yourself handy in the kitchen you should definitely enter in the "Band Bake Off" competition to be judged by TYPHOONnbspOnce the show happens we will post all the recipes from bands and winners on the Eat Yr Heart Out Website

St. Frankie Lee amp WAMPIRE will both be performing in top form. There will also be a poutine eating contest courtesy ofnbspPotato Championnbspand a live cooking demonstration by Guidance Counselornbspand a food themed DJ set by Broken Window Community Librarynbsp

So bands food wackiness uh yah... you dont want to miss this

Thats actually a St. Frankie Leenbspposter not a Dirty Mittens...

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nbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Zoo Girl Potlatch Presents 1 Year Anniversary from oknowitsfuntime on Vimeo.

This Wednesday we are please to be bringing Bassekou Kouyate amp Ngoni ba to Portland Oregon. nbspBassekou KouyatenbspOne of the worlds most revered folknbspmusiciansnbsphits the west coastnbspplaying venues ranging from The Getty Center in LA and the Winter Olympics to Berbatis Pan in Portland. nbspThis is a rare chance to see a Grammy Award winning living legend. nbsp

Andrew R Tony wrote a fantastic piece on Bassekou and his band in this weeks Mercury. nbspHeres the link if you want to check it out:

It was New Years Day. Hang-overs alcoholic and otherwise were in full effect along with a returning sense that things might not be so different after all this year. Even so a large number of brave souls ventured out including yours truly and Darren with cameras in hand to catchnbsp Quiet Countries Swim Swam Swum and Wow and Flutter.

As Winter returns declaring our last few days to have been a cruel charade tells us no Spring has not yet sprung heres a song from that subdued yet triumphant night.

Special Thanks to Mississippi Studios Nalin and Jeremy for helping us make this video the best it could be.

or Cymbals Eat Guitars Bear in Heaven amp High Places on March 27.

The show that the winners get tickets to will be randomly selected.

Good luck lovelies

March 4th Our Bright Lights Preview from Robin Margolis on Vimeo.

"A Midwinter Nights Dream" from oknowitsfuntime on Vimeo.

The fine minstrels of these two local music companies gather for an eve of merriment and delight this Friday night at the Pan of Berbatis.

XOXO

Plus its at The Parlour which if you havent yet been or met the peeps who work this place youre missing out. The Parlour is quickly becoming one of my favorite all-ages venues in Portland for its honest and intimate environment and staffing.

If youre on the fence about coming to the show tonight we assure you that the prom theme is just a reason we created to get dressed up and dance. Itll be fun youll have fun but be sure to show up early and dress the part. Single No worries there will be plenty of singles at Rontoms tonight so put on your dancing shoes and come on out. Things kick off at 8pm. The live music starts around 9pm.

BILLY GOAT VINTAGE
2407 Ne Alberta St
503.493.5902
www.billygoatvintageclothing.com

Amazing and affordable quality vintage clothing. Easy find the right piece for the right occasion.

ANIMAL TRAFFIC
4000 N Mississippi Ave
503.866.3252
www.facebook.com/animaltraffic

The newest vintage clothing shop in town. Dresses suits and accessories at very affordable prices.

XTABAY VINTAGE
2515 Se Clinton St
503.230.2899
www.xtabayvintage.blogspot.com

For the nicest vintage dress selection in town. Just Stunning

RAYS RAGTIME
1001 Sw Morrison St
503.226.2616
www.raysragtime.com

Great 50’s and 60’s suits for the gentlemen as well as great dresses and accessories for the ladies.

AVANT GARDE
53 Se Stark St
503.283.4184

Amazing stash of rare vintage styles. One of a kind.

HOUSE OF VINTAGE
3315 Se Hawthorne Blvd
503.236.1991
www.houseofvintage.net

Super affordable but must be willing to hunt.

HOLLYWOOD VINTAGE
2757 Ne Pacific St
503.233.1890
www.hollywoodvintage.com

Great mens clothing and selection of hats glasses and other vintage accessories.

RED LIGHT CLOTHING EXCHANGE
3590 Se Hawthorne Blvd
503.963.8888
www.redlightclothingexchange.com

Super cheap Get a dress for 10 if you don’t mind a few imperfections.

Price Chart
- 5 - 20
- 15 - 60
- 60 and up

TIP: 50s or 60s formal wear is highly encouraged and if we hit capacity youre more likely to get through the door if youve dressed the part.

There are a lot of things going on this Valentine’s Day but there’s only one Rock amp Roll Prom and it’s being hosted by Potlatch Presents Come dressed in your finest 50’s and 60’s formal wear to hear rare and unique retro cover sets from Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside Monarques featuring Alan Singley and guests and Brittain Ashford. It’s all going down at Rontom’s this Sunday night

The good folks of Potlatch spent all afternoon this past Sunday making Valentine’s day cards chocked full of love and affection. Check out this adorable and oh so informational video about the event and to sneak a peak at some of the wonderful homemade cards.

Rock - N - Roll Valentines Rontoms from oknowitsfuntime on Vimeo.

When it comes to Jared Mees keep an eye out as we continue to work with one of Portlands cornerstone bands that has supported a community and become well knit into the fabric of what it means to be locally supportive creative and DIY focused see Tender Loving Empire.

ZOO GIRL:

EAT SKULL:

TANGO ALPHA TANGO:

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TYPHOON:

THANKS AGAIN to everyone who came outnbsp And a special thanks goes to Willamette Weeks "Portland Makes Music" series for hosting the event Backspace for being the ultimate space and all the wonderful bands for making this event truly spectacular.nbsp Keep your eyes peeled for some hot video footage from the night...coming soon

Happy New Year and boy is 2010 going to be a busy one. Our video production is ramping up larger than ever and weve got lots coming your way.

For now check out some footage of one of Portlands hometown heroes Nurses. This footage is taken as their first show back in Portland since their nationwide tour with Le Loup.

Thats right. Weve been toiling for three-hundred and sixty-five days to work on Potlatch Presents and with the help of the fine folks from Willamette Weeks Local Cut series "Portland Makes Music" we are throwing a huge all-ages free concert at Backspace on January 2nd 2010.

Keep an eye out here for some updates on where Potlatch is now what weve done in the last year and where we plan to go in 2010. Its a good start my friends a good start indeed.

And right in time we have some special footage from Typhoon at their last show at Berbatis Pan so that you can unleash the New Years post-giddiness this Saturday.

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Worlds Greatest Ghosts at Berbatis Pan from oknowitsfuntime on Vimeo.

Other references:

myspace.com/worldsgreatestghosts

luckymadison.com

berbati.com

Speaking of the new year please join us in celebrating our one-year anniversary at 8pm on Saturday January 2nd at Backspace. Willamette Week Portland Makes Music are presenting the Potlatch Presents One-Year Anniversary Spectacular featuring: Typhoon Y La Bamba Tango Alpha Tango Eat Skull and Zoo Girl. Its an amazing line-up of some of our favorite local bands and best of all ... itll be free and all ages are welcome

Our Bright Lights Pt. II Laughing Horse Books from oknowitsfuntime on Vimeo.

As the second week of December finds us this series is half-way through. Stay tuned for more video-updates and photos

Heres the rest of the series be sure to mark em on your calendar

Dec. 11th The Bear Hug house venue
White Lighter
Grey Anne
Sarcastic Dharma Society
What Can Skulls Tell Us
Sweeping Exits
Glass Teeth
Prescription Pills
7pm / All-Ages / Free
NE 6th amp Alberta

Dec. 19th Laughing Horse Books
Magic Johnson
Total Bros
Sweeping Exits
Forest Park
7pm / All-Ages / Free
12 NE 10th Ave.

Web References:
http://www.myspace.com/swimswamswum

Potlatch Presents is giving away four pairs of tickets to next weeks all ages Nurses and Thermals shows at Berbatis Pan. Sign up for our email list by 1pm Friday December 4th and youll be automatically entered to win a pair of tickets to one of these great all-local all ages bills.

Well randomly select four winners two per show and announce the ticket winners tomorrow afternoon in the premiere issue of our monthly newsletter. Sign up for our mailing list now and tell your friends

Update - Dec. 5th: The giveaway is over and weve notified the winners. Thanks to everyone who entered. You can still purchase tickets to both shows at TicketWeb and keep an eye out for more giveaways from Potlatch Presents via our mailing list Facebook Twitter MySpace and right here

My first day was email recorded so my initial feelings are preserved as they were on that day:

Wednesday October 21.nbsp 11:07 pm

mad love

Liana

Friday October 22 2009.nbsp around 10 am

This is Ray at the Ethiopian restaurant:

Sister Hazel:

Emmanuel Jal:

Depreciation Guild:

The XX:

After the show Dan and I went to the PopGun Booking after party which was raging.nbsp We both got quite toasty and left after...god knows how long.nbsp As we waited for the subway to come and take us home we found ourselves in midst of an awesome subway station concert and dance extravaganza something straight out of a movie lemme tell ya.nbsp I have the photos to prove it

Eesh this is getting to be wordy...I think Ill wrap it up now.

Sunday was spent brunching and shopping with my roommates sister and her husband.nbsp I picked up the best pair of boots of my life.

CMJ NYC = MAD LOVE.

I leave you now with the remainder of the few photos that I took during those 5 days.nbsp I hope they help to compliment the words that I have provided for you to chew on...

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I just wanna give a shout out to everyone who made this spectacular vacation possible:nbsp

Dan and Dean for letting me crash your pad

Ray for showing this random girl around and always making great conversationnbsp

Jake Rosenthal for hanging out with me and being way nice

Tara and Patrick for the lovely brunch and Tara specifically for the wonderful day of shopping

Cooking with bands is back with this dynamite installment starring Portlands very own murder ballad blues folk singing couple St. Frankie Lee

I got a bit emotional editing this video as I used to be in this band and you can hear my cello on the tracks. Im so proud that SFL is putting out their debut album.nbspThis is definitely the highest energy and most drunken cooking video to date Derrick Martin amp Chelsea Cambell are entertainers and they love to entertain The video also features K Sims and Luke from noise band LA Weed. I highly recommend you make this dish as it is deeeliciousnbsp

Apology - St. Frankie Lee
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Vegan Beef Stroganoff

• Corn Starch
• Soy Sauce
• Vegetable Broth
• Tahini
• Garlic
• Seitan
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Sea Salt amp Pepper
• Pasta

Whiskey on the Rocks

• Whiskey
• Rocks
• Glass Jar

Be sure to catch St. Frankie Lee along with Love Trucker and Hallelujah the Hills at Berbatis Pan on Nov 3rd for SFLs debut CD releasenbsp

“TALKBOY TAPES” is an intimate exploratory adventure of interviews audio clips and varied attempts of me trying to convince your dad that I can use his credit card by slowing down the speed of the cassette tape remember Home Alone II. Come get an honest breath of Portlands musical pulse in slow-mo in high-mo and. . . well . . .

regular.

mo.

This week we take a look at Boy Gorilla Records upcoming house-show festival: Mikrofest which will be held at the The Beech House AKA: Camp Rainbow on September 5th 2009. With 22 bands playing over the span of 12 hours this event truly embodies the DIY collective-based all-ages spirit of Portlands MTV yuck-city critically acclaimed music scene. But who cares what they have to say right As Tyler Ferrin says “Fun is a theme of this” not multimedia conglomerates telling us whats cool and whats not. Well that last part is all me not Tyler Ferrin. This interview was recorded honestly and also honestly over a batch of french fries while Tyler was on his break from Potato Champion.

Mikrofest Podcast
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Mikrofests 2009s Line-up:

breakfast mountain

typhoon

black black black

leather tom amp the dirty dudes

deu bird

blast majesty

naomi punk

reporter

brainstorm

jeffrey jerusalem

rib cages

el come home

lazer zeppelin

wampire

phantom

what can skulls tell us

The Last Slice of Butter

Guidance Counselor

Dash

White Hinterland

Good Indians

Live art by Adam Zeek

Photo credit: Mikrofest 2007 by Nilina Mason-Campbell

Full-Disclaimer: Darren Russell Bridenbeck is a member of “What Can Skulls Tell Us” but would have honestly not missed this event no matter what.

We spoke briefly with Patterns the other night about their history as a band best and worst shows and what its like to be a diamond in a turd. They dont have a record out yet were crossing our fingers for a spring release but they were kind enough to give us a quick update. Enjoy the natural backyard setting of the interview complete with simulated traffic.

INTERVIEW WITH PATTERNS
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Patterns play tomorrow September 3 at Berbati’s Pan

8pm 8 all ages

Philip Gaudette

Photo by Anna Ottum

Recorded and produced by Dhani Rosa and Nelson Kempf of Portlands own Congratulations and The Old Believers respectively. “Live . . . FROM HELL” is a semi-regular podcast that examines the local music climate from the perspective of pain suffering and death.

In this episode...

Take time with us to reflect on one of Portlands most intimate show settings: “Folked Up.” The event was created two years ago out of the ashes of a landlord ruling at 11 SE 19^th Ave AKA: Castle Greyskull named after the late “SKELETOR the CAT”. This ruling that stated that “loud” or “drumming-type” music could not be played. In the wake of the news Arya Imig and Darren Bridenbeck planned on hosting a one-day acoustic folk mini-festival at the house. During the event people kept saying “We should do this at MY house” and thus a the mini-festival was born.

Nearly two years later the tenants of 11 SE 19^th Ave were told to vacate on the claim that the bathtub was in danger of falling through the ceiling into the kitchen onto the stove specifically speaking. The best farewell for this house was to host one last Folked Up which was hosted on July 30th 2009.

Castle Greyskull Folked UpVI

This podcast features music by:

Sean Archer

Will Carpenter

The Rainy States

The Shivas

What Can Skulls Tell Us

Ross McCleron

White Lighter

Ghosties

Pocahontas

Air Jordan ft. Bone Arrow

Congratulations

Photo credits: High Scores and Records

In this video Guidance Counselor shows how to make his delicious special gluten free Asparagus Salad and Yam Fries. He also shows us his dream catcher collection and where the magic happens.

Besides enjoying Guidance Counselors bomb ass kitchen wizardry you may also want to catch him opening up for Girl Talk at Music Fest NW

Thursday September 16th Roseland Theater
8 NW 6th Ave
Wristband or 20.00

Asparagus Salad

• Asparagus
• Onion fine chopped
• Rice Wine Vinegar
• Tamari
• Salt amp Pepper
• Dill preferably fresh

Yam Fries

• Yams or Sweet Potatoes
• Salt amp Pepper
• Cinamon
• Olive Oil

These ingredients are not exact and should be done to scale and taste.

Sallie Ford amp The Sound Outside in this case Jeff Munger and Ford Tennis teach us how to make Sallies family recipe of sweet crepes and savory crepes. Jokes and kitchen debauchery ensue.

Aside from a delicious recipe one can learn Fords refrigerator habits Jeffs sausage handling skills and what the hit song "Danger" is really all about.

Check out and purchase Sallie Fords debut EP on their website sallieford.com

Crepe Batter double recipe

• 2 Cups of Flour
• 3 Cups of Milk
• 4 Eggs
• 4 Tablespoons of Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons of Oil
• 1/8 Tablespoon of Salt

Sweet Crepe

• Ground Sausage
• Chopped Mushrooms
• Fresh Basil
• Brie

Sweet Crepes

• Finely Minced Bananas
• Cubed Strawberries
• Whipped Creme

For most musicians creating and developing sounds becomes the only way to make sense of the human experience the only way to find liberation in their souls. Music sounds differently when the band believes in what theyre doing when there is a focus on the means and not just getting to the end. Hawkeye is a band that has made their way to Portland Oregon starting originally in Chicago around 2003 as the solo project of Matthew Strange.  After playing his music in a few different configurations and cities Strange found a home in Portland and friends to play with who really mesh with him and the music. 

Meeting with Mr. Strange writer composer and singer for Hawkeye took me into a conversation about foundations of inspirations and how the process of making music is  something that solidifies yet that at the same time transcends existence.Strange has a love for music in itself as well as the process of creating. “It’s about digging deep inside yourself where you can connect to a place of vulnerability and honesty about life love and existential thoughts.  Music can be a process of synthesizing feelings and emotions so you can give something back to other people”. 

Strange says music is a selfless act an attempt to speak his mind and connect to people while not forgetting to write a really good song.

"I think that life is short  its like a blink of an eye.  I think that a lot of people are living life just so worried about having security when they are old and retire or something like that instead of really thinking about what they are leaving behind and doing that now...today  Being secure in your golden years wont mean s when you die.  What you do here and now is whats important...what you leave behind is important.  Thats all I really want to do is leave something good behind that hopefully inspires another human being or makes their life better.  One thing thats always kept me going in life is the inspiration that Ive gotten from other musicians artists writers thinkers true people and great minds who have gone out on a limb to really give something back to the world against all the odds and despite any consequences."

Hawkeye while having a core of 60s psych/pop draws from many influences as Strange describes as  A mix of lo-fi/hi-fi happiness sadness playfulness revolution dissolusion candy pop garage rock psychedelic brit pop pre-post punk moth funk explosion. A spark of creativity-a fluxus moment a Happening. With songs like Beautiful Mess Sylvia Calling minor bird the listener floats on waves of sound that massages the ears and kicks the brain into thinking about possibilities. 

Djuna Simone

You are welcome henceforth to participate and revisit this whenever you please. We feel your virtual spirit through our virtual spindle fibers. Do please bring a party gift.

We work with Portland youth to train in music business skills. Booking promotion production management marketing we cover it. With this momentum we strive to aid in the creative proliferation of local Portland and NW regional up-and-coming acts. We are spinning our web as a security net for the local musicians in the area and we hope to lend a helpful hand when we can.

Peace love and over-sized hats

Darren