upcoming in-store performances & events:

ALL IN-STORE PERFORMANCES ARE AT MUSIC MILLENNIUM 32ND & E

BROOKS ROBERTSON
Friday 1/27 – 6 PM
Brooks Robertson just doesn’t need much more than two thumbs, eight fingers and six strings on a wooden box to carry his listeners away. Hailed by prominent exponents of his instrument like Nokie Edwards, Thom Bresh, John Jorgenson and Mason Williams, the young fingerstyle guitarist embodies the creative vision of a postmodern world: It’s the music that counts. Brooks utilizes his superb technical abilities to play bass, rhythm and melody simultaneously and surpass the borders of conventional genres. He merges hauntingly beautiful compositions, country rhythms and jazzy harmonies with funky licks into his very own art form – sometimes delivered with a punch, sometimes with a smile.

THE BLACK SWANS
Saturday 1/28 – 4 PM
Jerry DeCicca and The Black Swans have been winning hearts with their highly unique and beautiful folk sound since the early 2000s. Critically acclaimed by Pitchfork, Dusted, and many others, The Swans are on the road full-time these days – touring over 200 dates a year. Ladies and gentlemen, this is folk rock from the existential capital of the world.

ONE MODEL NATION – DJ SET with COURTNEY TAYLOR-TAYLOR
Tuesday 1/31 – 6 PM
From The Dandy Warhols’ frontman, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, comes a work of historical fiction set in Berlin 1977 during a fascinating period of political and cultural turmoil. Courtney Taylor-Taylor and Donovan Leitch spent many days and nights both in Los Angeles and Portland creating a fantasy band in their heads. Inspired by Kraftwerk, CAN, David Bowie, Tangerine Dream, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Klaus Nomi, Jobriath, and other esoteric Glam and Kraut Rockers, they got together for three sleepless nights and, along with Jon Fell and Elliott Barnes, created the techno/industrial pop group One Model Nation. Free poster with purchase of the album! (while supplies last/in-store purchases only)

LAURA GIBSON
Thursday 2/2 – 6 PM
Born in the small logging town of Coquille, Oregon, Laura Gibson started as an outsider to Portland’s vibrant indie scene, performing solo acoustic shows in unusual venues like AIDS hospices and kindergartens. Her previous record, Beasts of Seasons, was split into two parts (Communion Songs and Funeral Songs), and its confidence and scope caught the ear of a wider audience. Since its release, Gibson has claimed a very special place in the world of modern folk music among critics, and, more importantly, in the hearts of sincere music lovers.

THE RIVER PROJECT
Friday 2/3 – 6 PM
The River Project, comprised of Jay Kennedy, Garth Ankeny, Patrick Brewer and Mateo Bevington, plays smooth acoustic rock that lends itself nicely to long drives in the desert or along a winding stream searching for elusive trout. They take great care in providing songcraft that is wholistic and unpretentious. Their sum is greater than the individuals. When the band is in full swing, it is clear that The River Project are at peace sharing with listeners their laid back brand of tunes. Their music is steeped in acoustics and dreamlike melodies.