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by Kristina Dawn - February 7, 2017

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR -- As Orange County natives Armors arrived for their very first show in the great Pacific Northwest, fan (and very dear friend) Bree Wescovich could not believe her eyes. "I've been trying for three years to get them to Portland. I just can't believe they're finally

Pop Evil // Live @ The NorVa // 12.9.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar A little over a year ago, we caught our first Pop Evil show at the NorVa. They were the slated openers for Three Days Grace and when I researched the bands pre-concert, I was impressed with their heavy hitting,

Skillet // Live @ The Norva // 10.15.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - October 20, 2016October 20, 2016

Article by Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar From Anthrax's pentagram imagery last week, to Skillet's cross tattoos...a rock journey. Having never seen a Christian rock band before, I didn't know what to expect. Would there be a sermon in the middle of the set? A group

Bear Hands // Live @ The Crystal Ballroom // 9.24.16

by Kristina Dawn - September 29, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR-- With the hundred year old ballroom floor of the infamous Crystal Ballroom rolling like waves under a sold out crowd's feet, 90's Alt Rock inspired band Bear Hands rushed out to the stage (drinks firmly in hand). Val Loper, bass extraordinaire, thanking the crowd

Make America Rock Tour // Live @ The Norva // 9.23.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA – Seven bands have a mission: to Make America Rock again. This huge touring line-up features 12 Stones, Tantric, Crazytown, Alien Ant Farm, Saving Abel, Saliva, and Trapt. Most of these groups are known for hits generated in the

Cage the Elephant // Live @ Gila River Arena // 6.26.16

by Jason Robey - June 30, 2016June 30, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey GLENDALE, AZ -- The Cage the Elephant/Portugal. The Man summer tour came to a close with a high energy show in Glendale this past Sunday night. Chicago rockers, Twin Peaks, kicked the show off with a 30-minute set, made up mostly of songs from their latest album,

The Home Team // Live @ The Analog Cafe // 6.16.16

by Kristina Dawn - June 22, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR-- Sprinting straight from his tour van and onto stage like Usain Bolt in the 2008 Olympic Games, The Home Team welcomed a humble Portland audience to their first show of the tour. Wasting no time at all, the five piece Seattle pop-punk group

The Neighbourhood // Live @ The Roseland Theater // 5.7.16

by Kristina Dawn - May 11, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR— With a travel compact in one hand and a tube of bright red lipstick in the other, The Neighbourhood’s lead singer Jesse Rutherford touched up his colorful lips in preparation to kiss an autographed copy of his new book “&” (a signature move

The 1975 // Live @ The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall // 4.26.16.

by Kristina Dawn - April 30, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Portland, OR -- Drones of pastel haired pop-punk junkies gathered at The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Tuesday night for the show of a lifetime. “The Schnitz,” a nearly century old, 2,700 person venue in the heart of downtown, literally shook from excitement as opening

The Southern Sanctuary Tour // Live @ The Joint, West End Trading Co. // 4.9-10.16

by Tamara Silber - April 14, 2016April 14, 2016

Article and Photos by: Tamara Silber Daytona and Sanford, FL - The Southern Sanctuary Tour had bands traveling and performing in the southern east coast. One of the concerts was hosted in The Joint venue in Daytona, Florida. This day time show featured local central Florida bands as well as some