John Waters' Polyester and Hairspray (the original) at the new Tomorrow Theater / Preview and remembrance
By TOM D'ANTONI // Two of John Waters' best loved films play the former Oregon Theater on Friday, March 26. Here's the story of my involvement with both movies in the previous century.
Les McCann passes away at 88 / Read the OMN Q&A from September 2010
By TOM D'ANTONI // Les McCann, the great composer, pianist died on Friday December 29, 2023 in Los Angeles from pneumonia at age 88. Here is my Q&A with him from 2010.
1905 Closes / Portland loses one fine Jazz Club
After months of financial struggle owner Aaron Barnes has pulled the plug on the 1905 club.
MusicPortland Community Forum: Live Nation Venue Coming to Portland?
BOB HOWARD // On Monday, September 11, MusicPortland held a community forum on the proposed development of a new 3500 seat music venue to be operated by Live Nation. It has a spawned a very large controversy.
Portland Music Mural Unveiling
By BOB HOWARD // Sixty years since the Kingsmen released "Louie Louie," The Portland Music Mural pays tribute to the music that has shaped the city's identity and its contribution to the world.