Update: Interview & Photos With Malice: Let Her Entertain You

I went to the Holiday Ale Festival yesterday with the Amplify-Interactive crew. There were a lot of people and a crazy amount of good beers. I had one in particular called Scaldis Noel that was 12%. That was some tasty but rough stuff (C-block didn't fare so well for the experience of having one after 3 or 4 other beers).

Anyway, it is still going on–and you too might see Portland's most famous adult dancer (also model, actress and Rock video essential), Malice, out there.

More info on the Holiday Ale Beer Festival in Pioneer Courthouse Square

Tonight, the Mayor Belmont travels to the distant land of just inside NE Portland. He will be spinning at Beulahland on NE 28th and Davis. That is possibly a mile from Belmont on the North Side of Burnside.

Be sure to catch Pretty Please on his NE tour.

This if from Manny's/DJ Magneto first Friday show at the Goodfoot Lounge in October (the 5th). I didn't know who this guy was, Spinnaface, but recently ran accross his mypsace/website/videos. It is pretty funny stuff and some of the beats/tracks are good as well.

Also, first Friday is coming quickly–which means Magneto (possibly Spinnaface?) will be out at the Goodfoot Lounge. I'll see you there.

More Goodfoot Lounge info on the Pipeline
More DJ Magneto Info on the Pipeline
Spinnaface Videos
Spinnaface Website

Currently, I am at the Goodfoot Lounge on SE 29th and Stark. Jon from Anthem records is on the wheels of steel. The Rock/Music posters (100+) are up and there are a ton people. If you are looking for something to do, this is a great place to be right now.

I've known Monkeytek a long time now and been to a couple of Various shows, one of which was at Branx. It is a fun show for sure with some music that I hadn't heard before but highly enjoyed. I don't know how to describe it, but after the jump there is links to mixes and a description by Renegade magazine.

Oh yeah, and the H.A.S. system is “the system” I've been told.

From Monkeytek:

Various
Bass music for Portland
12/1/07
Dj's: E3-Atlas, pdx * Deville- Leeds,UK * Monkeytek * Ryan Organ
branx
320 se 2nd ave Portland, Or
10pm 21 & up $5

Various is a monthly party showcasing the best in dubstep and jungle music with a healthy dose of dub all featured on the mighty H.A.S. soundsystem. The vibes at Various are always joyful and raucous. The bass is massive.

December 1st marks the 1 year anniversary of Various. Over the past 12 months, Various (hosted by Monkeytek and Ryan Organ) has featured quality sets from E3, Jon A.D., Kyle T.,Dial M, Struggle, The Bassist and Rubik. Our aim is to play and hear excellent bass-heavy music on a huge soundsystem and bring a different vibe to Portland nightlife. Read the rest of this entry »

From the Port website:

 Avant Blog

Matthew Hurst, from “Visualizing the Blogosphere”

Don't miss this art blogging event!

In the November issue of Art in America, PORT's own Jeff Jahn participated in a round table discussion lead by Peter Plagens exploring the world of art blogging. This week, PORT is organizing Avant Blog, a panel discussion to follow up on the article, and expand upon the issues raised in Plagens' conversation.

Hosted by PNCA | Thursday, November 29,7-9pm
1241 NW Johnson St., Swigert Commons | jeff At portlandart.net

News from Performance Works NW
:: Dec. 9 & 16 | Tuning Score Practice with Karen Nelson
:: Studio rental — New rates Jan. 1 2008
:: Yoga class with Linda Austin

News from other Portland artists & groups
:: Dec. 2 | Cake Mixer! Conduit's Annual Winter Benefit
(Linda Austin as MC)
:: Dec. 6-8 | Luciana Proaño's “Chaski”
:: Dec. 15 | ScratchPDX

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:: Dec. 9 & 16 | Tuning Score Practice with Karen Nelson

Hi all,

These are the dates:
Dec. 9,16
Jan. 6,13
12-4pm at PWNW
4625 SE 67th @ Foster Rd.

We've decided to keep diving into the material underneath the tuning scores. Read the rest of this entry »

This looks like it will be a good resource for Portland Musicians. I also like the swipe at Myspace. Again, if you are on the Myspace you should really look into moving to MyFace. Unless, of course, you are a big fan of spam and a loading time that makes this site look like Speedy Gonzales.

Hello there! Two quick questions for you:

1. Do know about the Portland Mercury's Musicians Directory website? 2. Do you know that it's awesome?

Here's the scoop: Bands & DJs can enter their own descriptions, upload photos & Mp3s, promote shows, and keep their fan base growing and up-to-date. It is searchable, easy to use, and FREE.

Once you have a listing, we'll be able to link to your music from Mercury music reviews and the club calendar. Our music writers will be checking the site out regularly as well.

It's like MySpace, only local, easy to navigate, and NOT owned by a right-wing nutjob.

Let us know if you have any questions and also how posting goes.

Rock On!

The Mercury's Portland Music Directory
Local Music Found Here:
www.portlandmercury.com/bands

Local Band (former now) Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein is featured in Slate Magazine…here is the beginning:

Band Sleater-Kinney's guitarist tests out the new video game Rock Band.

By Carrie Brownstein
Posted Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at 3:07 PM ET

The game Rock Band has been haunting me like a bad ring tone. It gets stuck in my head and momentarily effaces all that I love about music. I first learned about it during a short stint at an ad agency in Portland, Ore., where I was asked to come up with a few ideas to help promote the game…Read More at Slate.com

Just got this burger-update email from Portland Hamburgers (written about them here):

Julian:

Here is the last two weeks of updates from Portland Hamburgers. Thanks:

 

Portland Hamburgers keeps up the beef this week:

 

Veggielicious
Between 32nd and 33rd on SE Hawthorne is the foodcart Veggielicious.

Portland Steak & Chophouse

Hamburgler comes out of a food coma

Homemade 11.26.07
Pickles & Ammo has been laid up and got a treat from BleuCrumbles.

New Seasons
The cafeteria at New Seasons is pretty good.

Pause: UPDATED 11.22.07
Burgers, softening up your favorite social lubricant

Dots
SweetHotMustard recently won some raffle prize giftcertificate for Dots

Slow Bar: UPDATED 11.20.07
WhopperChomper and ToastedBun give us their take

 

Burger Skills: Hamburger Slang
Poor Richards

Rogue Ales Public House

Homemade: 11.15.07

Side Door

The Hutch

 

Check out the updates at: Portland Hamburgers

 

Don't forget to snap those hamburger, vegiburger, and veganburger pics, come up with your burger-alias and send it in. It's easy, it's fun, and delicious!