Friday, May 16, 2008

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The PA System: Episode 73: The Midnight Society

Posted: May 15, 2008

The Midnight Society is one of the more popular metal bands in the scene right now, playing a blistering mix of hardcore music. This show was taken the all-ages show at The Blvd. with Animosity. When you see TMS on a bill, it’s usually a good sign.

Look for upcoming posts this week on the Soundwave blog - there will be interviews from the local metal scene, including TMS. - Isamu Jordan

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The PA System: Episode 72: Bridget Vogel

Posted: May 8, 2008

Bridget Vogel is back in the local scene after ducking out a bit, finishing up a faith-best program. This episode finds Vogel still standing out as part of the all-female lineup at the Broads Blues and G Strings show: herself, Annie O'Neill, Kristen Marlo, Melody Moore and newcomer Kate Angeles. Vogel was definitely holding down the blues part of the show. Head over to The Hangover to hear Marlo's part of the live set. - Isamu Jordan

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The PA System: Special Edition: Musee Mecanique

Posted: May 1, 2008

One keyboardist plays three synths, lap steel, glockenspiel, sings and whistles; another plays three synths, guitar, and sings; the guitarist sings and plays synths and the saw; the bassist plays synth and drums; and the drummer plays synths, glock and quadricep (he mics the leg for lap-pat percussion).

That captures an evening with Portland’s Musee Mecanique, whose sound has been justly described by hometown media as music-box orchestral folk. Named after the mechanical museum in San Francisco, the band recorded its yet-to-be-released debut full-length album with familiar names from PDX’s experimental folk scene, including players from Nick Jaina and Point Juncture, WA.

But the touring band consists heavily of new recruits, including one player that old B-Side heads may remember - Brian Perez from the now-defunct Tri-Cities phenom Mu Meson, and Matt Berger of Supermonster. Platform Patrick calls Musee one of the best live bands he’s ever seen. Think Man Man on Quaaludes. - Isamu Jordan

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The PA System: Episode 71: Karli Fairbanks

Posted: April 24, 2008

Karli Fairbanks returned from a two week tour: She headlined this show with backup from her brother Zac, tour buddy Breanna Paletta, and local cohorts lap steel assassin Dan Ellis and singer Caroline. Fairbanks and Paletta recorded a special tour EP, which is available for download on Fairbanks’ Myspace (The Fairbanks sibs also backed up Paletta during her set, which you can listen to over at The Hangover). - Isamu Jordan

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The PA System: Special Edition: Velella Velella

Posted: April 17, 2008

Velella Velella kicked off its tour in Spokane, first with a show and then at the podcast showcase of regional hometowners. The band recently released their "Flight Cub" EP and have a full-length album in the works, both released on Hush Records. The funky foursome plays another infectious, freaky deaky dance party. And the new music is blazing. Head over to the Soundwave to see video clip of the show. - Isamu Jordan

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The PA System: Episode 70: Paul Adams

Posted: April 17, 2008

Paul Adams is relatively new to the local singer-songwriter scene. Similar to other local artists, he moved back here from Seattle a couple of years ago. Adams stopped playing music during a stint in the military but picked up writing music again. His acoustic work reflects his alt-country/Americana influences but he also performs in an indie-spacerock band called Onhappy. In this set, Adams played all of his songs on a resonator guitar. - Isamu Jordan

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