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Portland Cello Project @ Crescent Ballroom

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Guess Where I'm Eating and Win A Prize

Eggs, bacon, French toast sticks, crispy potatoes, an OJ and a crazy apple drink is the only way to start the day when you find yourself on a Monday morning shopping mission for cheap furniture with clean lines and cheap bedding. It may not be gourmet but it wasn't half bad for $1.99. Do you know wh ... More >>

Watch This: The Story of Sushi

The Story of Sushi from Bamboo Sushi on Vimeo. Clear four minutes of your day and hit play on this amazing little video. The Story of Sushi tells a sad tale of the sushi industry and the future of our oceans if we continue on the same commercial fishing path. Created for Portland's Bamboo Sushi, ... More >>

Portlandia's Six Greatest Music Moments

IFC's darling indie cult hit Portlandia returns this Friday at 8 p.m., and we can't get enough of it. (We like to imagine that all the extras wandering in the back are displaced Phoenicians. Come back, guys -- it's cooler here.) Of course, young retirement does sound awesome. Fred Armisen: Remembe ... More >>

Community Kitchen Tool Library Planned in Portland; Let's Start One in Phoenix, Too!

​We couldn't resist sharing this brilliant program in the works in Portland over at The Kitchn. You know how you have wanted to tackle a specific recipe but keep filing it away for another day because you don't want to shell out the dough for a new gadget that might not get used very often? Start ... More >>

Key Losers' Katty Davidson: "Phoenix Is Way Cooler than Portland, In a Lot of Ways."

​Though she didn't start playing music professionally until after she had moved away, Katy Davidson of Key Losers (formerly of Dear Nora) says that Phoenicians seem to be able to sense that she's a native. "It's a cool feeling," she says over the phone from Fun Fun Fun Fest, where she perfor ... More >>

Ling & Louie's Woktoberfest and Easy Homemade Bread in Today's Eater's Digest

theitaliandishblog.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Woktoberfest, Yes That's Right, WoktoberfestBored with the typical Oktoberfest fare? Then switch it up this month at Scottsdale's Ling & Louie's Woktoberfest. The Asian bar & grill ... More >>

Quarter Inch Crown @ Rips Ales and Cocktails

theitaliandishblog.com​Hungry for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?Woktoberfest, Yes That's Right, WoktoberfestBored with the typical Oktoberfest fare? Then switch it up this month at Scottsdale's Ling & Louie's Woktoberfest. The Asian bar & grill ... More >>

Phoenix Food Trucks are Officially on the Map

Roaming Hunger​Good news, Phoenix -- we are officially on the food truck map.Starting Monday, food truck locating app/website Roaming Hunger will add our fine city to its roster. Just log on and find out where your favorite food trucks, including Truckin' Good Food, Sweet Republic and Sh ... More >>

Getting Fixed

Roaming Hunger​Good news, Phoenix -- we are officially on the food truck map.Starting Monday, food truck locating app/website Roaming Hunger will add our fine city to its roster. Just log on and find out where your favorite food trucks, including Truckin' Good Food, Sweet Republic and Sh ... More >>

Red Fang: "Wires"

Yes, this video is just that awesome​I don't always write about music videos, but when I do, you can bet that they are fucking badass. When my attention was directed towards the latest video from Portland grunge/stoner rock band Red Fang for their song "Wires," I was initially skeptical. For one t ... More >>

Portugal. The Man

Yes, this video is just that awesome​I don't always write about music videos, but when I do, you can bet that they are fucking badass. When my attention was directed towards the latest video from Portland grunge/stoner rock band Red Fang for their song "Wires," I was initially skeptical. For one t ... More >>

Revolver Records Named "Record Store of the Week" by Seattle Label Light in the Attic

​Each week on their blog, the folks over at Light in the Attic pick one brick and mortar record store to honor on their blog as their pick of the week. Downtown Phoenix store Revolver Records is featured this week. The label, known for reissues by The Monks, Serge Gainbourg, Karen Dalton, The Free ... More >>

Starfucker @ The Trunk Space

​Each week on their blog, the folks over at Light in the Attic pick one brick and mortar record store to honor on their blog as their pick of the week. Downtown Phoenix store Revolver Records is featured this week. The label, known for reissues by The Monks, Serge Gainbourg, Karen Dalton, The Free ... More >>

Mir German of Miriams Well Talks John Lennon, Portland, and SXSW

Miriams Well​ Portland is a city that's known for its amazing music scene. So much so that it's starting to give Los Angeles and Brooklyn a run for their money as a place bands looking to get discovered relocate. In such a crowded scene it can often times be difficult to stand out amongst the cr ... More >>

Will The Ace Hotel Raise the Bar for the Old Town Dining Scene?

Here's a beautiful fried oyster sandwich that I enjoyed at The Ace Hotel Portland's restaurant, Clyde Common.​Finally, there's hope that Phoenicians will stop bitching and moaning and comparing the Valley to New York or Portland or Palm Springs, places that are invariably superior because they boa ... More >>

AgesandAges, "No Nostalgia"

​Song: AgesandAges, "No Nostalgia"Context: I really, really dig Alright You Restless, the debut from this Portland seven-piece that sort of reminds me of Go Team! meets The Decemberists. This is the first song but the entire record is very, very good. Agesandages - No Nostalgia by mmcizmar

J.D. Stooks, "Move To Portland"

​Song: J.D. Stooks, "Move To Portland"Context: J.d. Stooks, the subject of this week's music feature, says he thinks this song could be a perfect fit for the new show Portlandia. I agree totally. Move To Portland by J.D. Stooks

Ten More Food Fixes Phoenix Needs

Betty made our paleta dream come true.​I got cranky a few months ago, and I made a list. A list of food-related things Phoenix needs. I just looked back on that list, and am delighted to report that we've now got two out of five. Not bad. OK, so we got that fancy-schmancy bowling alle ... More >>

Snail Quail's Single Is a Tribute to Phoenix

Glendale's Snail Quail is part of the same little cybercollective that brought the world Vladee Divacc of Dunkwave fame. The singer, J, tells me he wrote the song after being asked to perform for a local radio show. "I thought that was 'rad' and (due to time constraints) wrote and recorded this s ... More >>

The Beautiful Train Wrecks

Glendale's Snail Quail is part of the same little cybercollective that brought the world Vladee Divacc of Dunkwave fame. The singer, J, tells me he wrote the song after being asked to perform for a local radio show. "I thought that was 'rad' and (due to time constraints) wrote and recorded this s ... More >>

The Beautiful Train Wrecks

Glendale's Snail Quail is part of the same little cybercollective that brought the world Vladee Divacc of Dunkwave fame. The singer, J, tells me he wrote the song after being asked to perform for a local radio show. "I thought that was 'rad' and (due to time constraints) wrote and recorded this s ... More >>

Early Listening: Menomena - Mines

​There was once a time when Menomena was fresh on the Portland indie rock scene. It was 2003 and the band had just self-released their debut album I Am The Fun Blame Monster! to a rather impressive critical acclaim (P4K gave it a 8.7). In true Portland/DIY fashion, the band included a self-assembl ... More >>

Club Candids at Portland's

DJ Hartbreaks taking a break...what a charmer.​We're going to let you in on a little secret: We love Portland's on First Friday. Yes, we've fought the urge to keep the public from learning this little First Friday trick -- it's our job to do what's best for our readers.

Band Together

DJ Hartbreaks taking a break...what a charmer.​We're going to let you in on a little secret: We love Portland's on First Friday. Yes, we've fought the urge to keep the public from learning this little First Friday trick -- it's our job to do what's best for our readers.

MarchFourth Marching Band

DJ Hartbreaks taking a break...what a charmer.​We're going to let you in on a little secret: We love Portland's on First Friday. Yes, we've fought the urge to keep the public from learning this little First Friday trick -- it's our job to do what's best for our readers.

The Slants

DJ Hartbreaks taking a break...what a charmer.​We're going to let you in on a little secret: We love Portland's on First Friday. Yes, we've fought the urge to keep the public from learning this little First Friday trick -- it's our job to do what's best for our readers.

Blues Blast

DJ Hartbreaks taking a break...what a charmer.​We're going to let you in on a little secret: We love Portland's on First Friday. Yes, we've fought the urge to keep the public from learning this little First Friday trick -- it's our job to do what's best for our readers.

Blues and Beyond

DJ Hartbreaks taking a break...what a charmer.​We're going to let you in on a little secret: We love Portland's on First Friday. Yes, we've fought the urge to keep the public from learning this little First Friday trick -- it's our job to do what's best for our readers.

Get [Pot]lucky

Downtown coffeeshops show off their stuff

Secret Supper Club Finally Hits Phoenix

​By-invite-only, underground dinner parties have been all the rage in Los Angeles, Portland, New York, you name it. It's been one of the biggest trends of the year, but strangely hasn't hit the Valley until now. Better late than never, I say. A few different people in town have talked ... More >>

Starfucker At Modified Arts: New Name Coming Soon

Portland quartet Starfucker delighted the Sunday evening crowd at their last show in Phoenix under their current name Portland indie-electro outfit Starfucker are at a crossroads. They'll soon change their name to cope with their more widespread popularity -- no doubt possible with their accessible, ... More >>

Starfucker

Portland quartet Starfucker delighted the Sunday evening crowd at their last show in Phoenix under their current name Portland indie-electro outfit Starfucker are at a crossroads. They'll soon change their name to cope with their more widespread popularity -- no doubt possible with their accessible, ... More >>

Doggass Productions Presents This Friday at the Sail Inn: 4 Bands, 2 Comics and Another Fellow

Yes, a didgeridooist. I see it, too.Yes, as you can see by the poster for the event, that "fellow" is a didgeridooist. It sure does take balls, in this day and age, to put yourself out there and to play that instrument in the hopes of entertaining people. Hell, booking music and comedy is a slippery ... More >>

"Juiciest Buns in Town" at Portland's

It's not very often that I blog while cracking up out loud, but rest assured, I have a little tear in my eye right now. Just got a press release from Portland's announcing the debut of their Metro burger, topped with Fontina, BBQ sauce, and sauteed onions, created "in honor" of the Light Rail. To p ... More >>

Night Train: Roosevelt/Central Avenue (Stop #11)

 Where: Portland's Restaurant & Wine Bar (105 W. Portland St., Phoenix, 602-2795-7480) located directly from where you're standing as you exit the train.  Drink: The Urban Cosmo; a taste sensation for $10. Scene: Upscale living is king in this part of downtown Phoenix, as the neighborhood su ... More >>

Club Candids: Soul Social at Portlands

 Where: Portland's Restaurant & Wine Bar (105 W. Portland St., Phoenix, 602-2795-7480) located directly from where you're standing as you exit the train.  Drink: The Urban Cosmo; a taste sensation for $10. Scene: Upscale living is king in this part of downtown Phoenix, as the neighborhood su ... More >>

Summer Guide: Transplant rejection: Wynter Holden gives up her fling with Portland to return to Phoenix’s waiting arms

 Where: Portland's Restaurant & Wine Bar (105 W. Portland St., Phoenix, 602-2795-7480) located directly from where you're standing as you exit the train.  Drink: The Urban Cosmo; a taste sensation for $10. Scene: Upscale living is king in this part of downtown Phoenix, as the neighborhood su ... More >>

To the Manners Born

We’re living in a society here, people

Get Down! To Brass Tacks

Here's the beat

Danava

Danava
(Kemado Records)

From Ashes Rise

Still en fuego

BEST YOUTH HOSTEL

Metcalf House

Exploding Hearts

Guitar Romantic (Dirtnap)

Lifesavas

Spirit in Stone (Quannum)

Medium Well

Portland's shows promise, especially at lunch

The Wipers' Clean Slate

Greg Sage's legendary postpunk outfit has been comfortable nonexisting in Phoenix for the past 10 years and has a new CD to prove it