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Pynnacles Reunite at Mississippi Studios

12/10/2024 | 0 comments

By BOB HOWARD // The last time the Pynnacles performed together was 5 years ago at the World Famous Kenton Club

Fox No Bones at Al's Den

12/03/2024 | 0 comments

By MIKE PENK // Photos by DEBRA PENK // A full house was treated to a rare solo concert by Sarah Vitort

Heartless Break-in at Artichoke Early Last Wednesday Morning

11/25/2024 | 0 comments

By BOB HOWARD // This shouldn't happen. Whatever god we worship needs to be reminded that for 50 years Artichoke has supported those in need. If their is any god, a super protective force field needs ...

Mann Releases 2nd Track of Next Metal Album

11/19/2024 | 0 comments

By Bob Howard//Portland Bassist Extraordinaire, Lisa Mann, awakens her inner crone to the bone

Just Kick Us While We’re Down: 2nd Avenue Records in Downtown Portland Being Forced to Vacate From Building After 42 Years in Business

11/19/2024 | 0 comments

By TOBIAS WISNER // Given the recent news cycle, it’s hard not to feel like everything cool and decent in this country is either dying or already dead. With the announcement that iconic record store, ...

Music Millenium Celebrates 31 Years of Musical Joy

08/22/2024 | 0 comments

By BOB HOWARD// Music Millenium’s 31st Annual Customer Appreciation BBQ brought a steady stream of appreciative customers

2024 Sisters Folk Festival Presents: A Celebration of the Genre

08/09/2024 | 0 comments

Bob Howard // The magic of Sisters, Oregon comes alive with a festival of music the last weekend of September.

Esperanza Spalding at the Vanport Jazz Festival on 8/03/2024 - Photos

08/05/2024 | 0 comments

By DIANE RUSSELL // Esperanza Spalding graces the Vanport Jazz Festival stage with her unique musical stylings.

Through the Eyes of a Preteen: Punk in Drublic

07/14/2024 | 0 comments

By Sydney and Mike Lewis // Sydney quickly learned that this is a very different festival than what she has experienced in the past. Of course it’s going to be different. It’s punk.

John Waters' Polyester and Hairspray (the original) at the new Tomorrow Theater / Preview and remembrance

01/22/2024 | 0 comments

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

01/01/2024 | 0 comments

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

11/16/2023 | 0 comments

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?

09/15/2023 | 3 comments

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

09/04/2023 | 0 comments

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.

Marti's Music Kitchen: 50th Episode Celebration! Behind the Scenes.

08/01/2023 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // Get ready to raise your forks and turn up the volume because the 50th Episode of Marti's Music Kitchen is here, and it's a celebration you won't want to miss!

Buddy Guy: Waterfront Blues Festival OMN Encore / Buddy (F&*cking) Guy: On the night he tore up the 2011 festival

06/28/2023 | 0 comments

By Alaya Wyndham // Buddy Guy is one of the headliners at the 2023 Waterfront Blues Festival. He tore up the 2011 festival and OMN’s Alaya Wyndham was there to document it. See him close ...

Through the Eyes of a Preteen: Skinny Puppy at the Crystal Ballroom / Photos and video

06/08/2023 | 0 comments

By SYDNEY AND MIKE LEWIS // Sydney's photos of Skinny Puppy at the Crystal and a video with Sydney and Mike.

PODCAST DEBUT: Darka Dusty and Miri Stebivka's "The Light and Limn" / Episode #1: Tom D'Antoni

05/06/2023 | 0 comments

By DARKA DUSTY and MIRI STEBIVKA // Here's a brand new podcast by musician/writer Darka Dusty and photographer Miri Stebivka. combining their talents for conversation and portraiture. They kick off the ...

OMN Rejects Musk's Offer to purchase.

03/31/2023 | 0 comments

Weekend-long negotiations with Musk break down. OMN Editor says, "Thanks but no thanks."

Darcelle passes away at age 92.

03/24/2023 | 0 comments

Walter Cole, best known as Darcelle died of natural causes at age 92. Listen to Darcelle sing "The Rose" with Pink Martini.

News

Pynnacles Reunite at Mississippi Studios

By BOB HOWARD // The last time the Pynnacles performed together was 5 years ago at the World Famous Kenton Club

Fox No Bones at Al's Den

By MIKE PENK // Photos by DEBRA PENK // A full house was treated to a rare solo concert by Sarah Vitort

Heartless Break-in at Artichoke Early Last Wednesday Morning

By BOB HOWARD // This shouldn't happen. Whatever god we worship needs to be reminded that for 50 years Artichoke has supported those in need. If their is any god, a super protective force field needs to beam down from the heavens to secure all sacred spaces that do not deserve to be vandalized.

Mann Releases 2nd Track of Next Metal Album

By Bob Howard//Portland Bassist Extraordinaire, Lisa Mann, awakens her inner crone to the bone

Just Kick Us While We’re Down: 2nd Avenue Records in Downtown Portland Being Forced to Vacate From Building After 42 Years in Business

By TOBIAS WISNER // Given the recent news cycle, it’s hard not to feel like everything cool and decent in this country is either dying or already dead. With the announcement that iconic record store, 2nd Avenue Records, is being forced out of its building with no explanation - have those with power and money tried so hard to revitalize Downtown Portland that they’ve forgotten what makes people want to visit in the first place?

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Art Levine on the Dylan movie / The return of Coffeeshop Conversations

Jan 13, 2025

By TOM D'ANTONI // All hail the rebirth of Coffeeshop Conversations! OMN National Editor Art Levine talks about A Complete Unknown, the Bob Dylan film.

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