CD Release Posters

We spent last night cusomizing Matt's CD release show posters with
spray paint. The results were brilliant. Come out to the Doug Fir on
June 7th.

Matt Sheehy CD Release Show - Saturday, June 7th

This show will be pretty epic. Matt has assembled an all-star band to perform Tigerphobia in its entirety!

The lineup for the show is also pretty phenomenal with The Brothers Young opening and PWRFL Power as seen on TV (from Seattle/NYC/Japan) supporting with his uplifting songs about ghosts, dogs, cats, drugs, relationships and proper chopstick etiquette.

You can buy tickets in advance at the Doug Fir. Do it, be there, don't miss this show.

Musee Mecanique

I really enjoyed all of the bands' sets last night, but I have to say
that I'm a sucker for a tasteful rhythm section. These guys left space
for the wash of guitar and keys, but they also know how to make their
bass and drum parts sing.

Per Se at MP5

Anne is an unshakeable and brilliant performer. As she started her 2nd
song of the set lightening struck near the building, momentarily
cutting power and lights. Everyone was stunned by the huge thunderclap
that immediately followed. Anne smirked and said, "I did that, with my
mind. Yes. Do I have your attention now!?"

Silverhawk at MP5

Sean Flinn with Anne Adams

Sean started the closing night of the 30 Rooms exhibit at Milepost 5
with aplomb. Anne from Per Se sat in on drums.

Come to the 30 Rooms Closing Party

Pregnant? Adopt Me

So, I'm posting fliers for 3 shows today and I accidentally rearranged
some other fliers and this message popped up.

One more for 30 Rooms

Last weekend's opening parties were a blast. I had a great time. I really want to thank all of the bands, djs and especially the people from Smart Tech A/V for making the Indiecon Stage and beer garden more fun than one should have in a chapel. I'm really looking forward to the closing night show with Musee Mecanique, Per Se, Silverhawk, Sean Flinn (of Invisible Rockets) and Prophetnoise. I also have a few other tricks up my sleeve for this show (weather permitting).

If things work out we may have Kaz of PWRFL Power joining us early on in the day for a free show in the courtyard which is a serene all ages space and also a beer garden for those of you over 21. I'd really also like to have the St. Frankie Lee crew back for some acoustic songs out there if they are up for it and then get the DJs spinning in the courtyard once the sun sets and while the bands are playing in the chapel.

I think it'll be magical. That would be my preferred way to spend Saturday evening. Does anyone want to help us move some music gear around early in the day or at the end of the night? There's some free beer in it for you.

Boy Eats Drum Machine at Milepost 5

Y La Bamba at Milepost 5

Indiecon Stage - St. Frankie Lee

30 Rooms at Milepost 5

So, this Friday we are kicking off the 30 Rooms exhibit at Milepost 5. This event will spread 30 artists (30 visions), 9 bands, and countless DJs, dancers, and performance groups over the two buildings that make up the Milepost 5 campus.

I'm in charge of music entertainment on the chapel mainstage (in the Studios building ... it's the brick one). I'm really thrilled to be a part of this event, though it has been tough for me to line up DJs ... I just don't have the connections yet. Anyhow, fortunately I am not in this alone and we've pulled through with a solid lineup all around.

The opening events are FREE this Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 11pm with live music starting at 6pm in the chapel. On Friday, we'll mostly have DJs, plus a live DJ duo called Jellyfish and Bubbles (they rock Transformers: The Movie like nobody's business). On Saturday (June 17th), we have Boy Eats Drum Machine, Y La Bamba, Celilo and St. Frankie Lee.

Then, next week, we'll celebrate the last night of the exhibit on Saturday, June 24th with Musee Mecanique, Per Se, Silverhawk, Invisible Rockets. It will be epic.

You really should do you self a favor and make it to all 3 nights (I mean it's free!!) and be sure to check out the art!

All activities are free and all ages are welcome!

Milepost 5
900 NE 81st Ave
Portland, OR 97213
www.milepostfive.com
503-729-3223

Artists exhibiting work include:
Chuck Bloom, Jennifer Mercede, Ephemeral Temple Ltd, Richard Schemmerer, Anna Todaro, Damon Ayers, Ryan Burns, Dan Ness, John Brodie, Josh Arseneau, Jason Graham, Katie Simpson, Richard Cawley, Jeremy Tucker, Together Gallery, Roxanne Jackson, William Shouse, Chris Haberman, Nikki Kress, Gallery Homeland, Tim Karpinski, Seth Neefus, Mark Warren Jacques, Julia Gfrorer, Todji Kurtzman, Charlie Alan Kraft, Carl Annala, Sarah Cruse, Amy Jorgensen and SD Elliott.

OMG! ONLY 1 MONTHS LEFT TA SWIMSUIT SEESUN!

Nocturnally Yours

I was driving my car the other day and pulled up next to a motorcycle at an intersection. Bikes are cool right? Well this was cooler. This guy was dressed in black head to toe on a black crotch rocket. Here's the kicker: he had a samurai sword holster built into his custom ride ... and it had a samurai sword in it! I was afraid to take a photo at the intersection, but I got this action shot of the swordsman. He also had these crazy gloves with hook claws built in. I think he is a vampire hunter.

More pictures and sounds from the Funky Church

I accidentally posted my friend Dan's entire private photo album. It's out there on the net, but it is in a secret location. He was kind enough to give me the URL, but didn't mean for me to open my big mouth and tell the entire world. Anyway, I've removed the link from the last post and, in its place, posted a few more of the photos from the show. Brittain and I are pretty blurry ... probably because we are such animated performers so I just posted the picture of my back which was taken at one of the rare moments we weren't doing high kicks and stage slides. Dan's recording of Brittain's set is really good for real.

Shows

The shows were so much fun. Big thanks to the venues, bands and audiences who made it more or less the best weekend of 2008 for me. Thanks to Dan Coleman for taking photos and recording the show at the Funky Church. Check out those links to see pics of Matt & Brittain from the Funky Church and to hear Matt's set in it's entirety.

Pet Sounds

Um, it has come to my attention that not everyone knows what a theremin is. Well, I've posted a couple of helpful videos to entice to you buy a theremin (mine is only $350 obo fyi omg). There is a fine line between cats and dogs ... bonus points if you hit play on all of this clips at the same time.

A few days back in Seattle

The last few days were officially my favorite of 2008.

First of all, to my great relief, my train didn't blow up (see my last
post).

I arrived in Seattle in one piece and set off on foot from King Steet
Station toward the Triple Door where I was to meet my friend Will. I
progressed a mere 300 yards before crossing paths with my good friends
Mindy, Kitsy and Yanko. After catching up with them for about 20
minutes I visited Will.

Will did me a huge favor for this trip abd he loaned me his apartment
for 2 days. He gave me the keys to his apartment and a brief rundown
on all important aspects of the place. I took detailed notes.

From there I caught a ride to Ballard with my friend Krista to see
Levi Fuller and Pufferfish at Conor Byrne. Brittain met us at the show
and we made rehearsal plans for Friday.

Friday, the day of our Seattle show, was the first time we've played
together. I always get a little extra nervous when I play with someone
for the first time, so basically I got zero sleep the night before (or
the night before that and even less sleep on the 2 days that
followed). Rehearsals went well and we ditched plans to visit my
friend Tara for haircuts.

Instead we picked up some bagels and headed to Montlake for a CHID
potluck. At the potluck we were asked to play some songs. I was down
for it because I could certainly use the practice. It ended up being a
pretty lucrative move; Brittain sold nearly half of her CDs after her
2-song New York inspired set (A Day at Coney Island and Brooklyn
Lullaby).

I'll probably write more later, but I am in Seattle right now and I
need to hit the road back to Portland for a meeting with the Milepost
5 crew.

CHID Bbq

Train in vain

I missed my train, but the nice folks at Amtrak put me on another
train. I'll probably roll into Seattle around 8. Too late for artwalk
but plenty early to catch my friend Levi Fuller and Pufferfish at
Conor Byrne.

The Amtrakers just got spooked. There was an unattended red suitcase
beeping in another car! Hopefully we'll make it to Portland in one
piece.