Rose City Calls

Rose City Calls,

 my loves.

I get to see
Lebanon Hanover
in
APRIL!!
That's right, all the way from Germany to Portland.
With tickets in hand it was only ceremonial that
I danced my ass off
to this remix about 6 times this morning.
Who needs the gym when you can dance

ok, so shit gets even better....
Fucking Better!!
Soft Kill is on the bill. Say What??!!
Yes baby, Soft Kill.
I like their new song
check it out.

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♥ Ritual Veil ♥
is on the roster too.
These dudes rule.




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Last but not least,
Second Still
will be in the house.

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This is going to be the show of all shows!
Portland in April is so beautiful.
I've been once and let me tell you, its like a Claude Monet painting.  The flowers are poking through all the lush greenery. And the rain smells so good.
See you in April Portland!!

Back to Portland I go

It's been far too long.

I have not been back to Portland since 2014.

I guess it's important to travel to new places.

I got really lucky this time around.

My friend Amy scored a comped trip to Portland,

and she invited me to join her ♥

A week from now, I'll be eating some awesome food and hiking some new spots. 

I wanna find a cool, Dark Wave dance spot too.

I shall boogie to my hearts delight.

If only my fav band(at the momento), which happens to be out of Portland was playing a show. I guess we can't have it all?

 † Soft Kill † 

Here's a newbie

Soft Kill

Finally saw Soft Kill last Tuesday!!

Fuuuck!! 

What a killer show.

The whole set was impressive, but I was more than happy when they closed the show with 

"Whirl" 

All the footage I took was so shitty, it was super dark and loud in there.  My phone just didnt Cut It.  Besides that, Rad Show! Rad Time! Rad Venue

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The venue was at the Starline Social Club in Oakland.

This was my first time seeing a show here. 

You walk in and its this cute loungy, restaurant/bar. They have a mini stage and there was an acoustic band playing. After walking through

towards the back there is a wide art deco staircase that takes you to the top.  OMG! The second floor is so RAD! They little vintage booths, tall windows, a bar, a decent stage and restrooms. Real Neat location. 

 (above: little booths. 2nd floor)

(above: view from stage. 2nd floor)

(above: lounge area near window. 1st floor)

 (above: bar 1st floor)

(above: Entrance)

This is all I ever need

Swimming in a sea of doubt;

and this song reassures me that everything will always be ok.

This is an oldie but goodie from the album, "An Open Door" 2011.

September these dreamboats make their way 

to Oakland to open up 

for The Chameleons.

I will not MISS THIS!!