Great Music for a Wonderful Cause: Hit Machine Concert and Art Show 06/28

Thursday, June 28th

Hit Machine 

Concert and Art show Benefit

For Dinner & A Movie

Village Baptist Church

330 SW Murray Blvd.

Beaverton, OR 97005

Show: 6:30PM

Cover: FREE! though donations are greatly appreciated.

Fun for the Whole Family!

Start your weekend off a little early, with some great music for a wonderful cause. Portland’s unstoppable Hit Machine will be playing two sets of some of the best music of the last three decades. From AC/DC to Prince, this fun and energetic band will be bringing their unforgettable  performance in support of Dinner & A Movie a local non-profit that works with impoverished families and homeless youth. Known for their dynamic stage show Hit Machine is the answer to a normally boring Thursday night. There’s no cover but donations will be greatly appreciated. Their first set starts at 6:30PM which gives you just enough time to get out of your work duds and into your dancing shoes.

Also featured will be art by local artists. There will be silent auction, coffee bar and deserts with proceeds benefiting Dinner & A Movie and their work changing lives of struggling families and youth. Come have some fun and feel good about it. 

Tuesday Double Feature: Tom Stormy Trio feat.Rhythm Sophie "Finders Keepers" & The Hellfreaks "Boogie Man"

This weeks Tuesday Double Feature salutes the Outsider in us all. So whether you identify yourself with Sodapop or Ponyboy there's a kind of rockabilly in the world to suit anyone's  taste. In this case, here's two unique flavors from Budapest, Hungry just to wet your whistle.

Tom Stormy Trio feat. Rhythm Sophie - "Finders Keepers"



This swaying rockabilly of the Tom Stormy Trio is what might be considered a more traditional example of the genera. Joined by the beautiful vocals of Rhythm Sophie their songs will transport you back to the 1950's when Elvis and Sandra Dee ruled the world.  


The Hellfreaks - "Boogie Man"



This Psychobilly outfit mixes elements of Creepshow with the burlesque stage performance of Big John Bate's. With their last album released in 2010, we can only hope there's another one just around the corner.

Quick Pick: Friday, June 15th

Friday, June 15th
Rockabilly Rally Jam
(Go Ballistic / The Back Alley Barbers/ The Koozies/ The Hardcount)
Tiger Bar
317 NW Broadway
Show: 9PM
Cover: $7
21 & Over

Hollow bodied Gretsch guitars, pompadours, Lucky Strikes in rolled up sleeves and tattooed rockabilly girls dressed to the 9's. These are some of my favorite things. Which makes this show at Tiger Bar that much more appealing. Celebrating Portland International Raceway's Rose Cup, this evening is going to be filled with the speedway rock'n'roll that gets the blood going and makes you feel bad in all the right ways.
On the bill is some to the best dragster rock and psycho-billy the northwest has to offer. Headlining the show is the maddening guitar speed of Portland's own Go Ballistic. Full throttled and out to thrill this band is going to run you over with 2 tons of pure power.
Just as amazing is the supporting acts of the evening.  Serenading the crowd will be the soulful strut of Salem's The Back Alley Barbers with the haunting vocals and sexuality of Queen Pirate and the solid sound of her motley crew.While Seattle's The Hardcount's mix of one part Bon Scott, two parts Johnny Cash is going to shock and amaze. Though, I have to admit, the band I'm most excited to see is The Koozies. Very likely one of the best bands to see live these boys form Eugene are all about the fun and Tuan plays the Mandolin like it's a Gibson Les Paul and he's Jimmy Page.
So do yourself a favor.  Start your weekend off right and make your way down to the Tiger Bar. Like a race track wreck, you might feel it in the morning but it's going to be one thrilling ride.

Coolest Muisc Video You'll See All Day: Shake The Baron "Crazy Align"

Unfortunately I wasn't able to get this weeks Tuesday Double Feature together in time. But never fear, to make it up to you I give you this sweet jewel of a video. I have to say this is the best music video I've seen in years. So enjoy and I'll make sure next week the Tuesday Double Feature will return.

Shake The Baron - "Crazy Align"

Quick Pick: Saturday June 9th

 

Saturday, June 9th
Truck Stop Darlin' (CD Release Show!)
River Giant
Star Theater
13 NW Sixth Ave
Doors: 8PM/ Show: 9PM
Adv.:$5
21 & Over

Filled with heartbreak, bourbon, and the open road, the sound of the Truckstop Darlin's is an earthy country-rock too sweet to deny. Perpetuated upon the high-desert gravel voice of John Phelan, their music is the embodiment of the Northwest. It's rural honesty is a potent thing that finds fans in anyone that likes callused hands, hard work and good salt of the earth people. This is the music of mill hands working the green chain, of Eastern Oregon cattle ranchers and those of us city dwellers who seem to breath a little easier once the glare of the urban lights have faded in the rear view mirror.
Celebrating the success of their Kickstarter campaign and the release of their sophomore album Hope and the Heart it Breaks, this show at the Star Theater should be big enough to mark this awesome event.  Shearing the stage is the Neil Youngian styled organic rock of Seattle's River Giant. An awesome band of their own with a blue collar sound that will wonderfully compliment the Darlin's  There's no doubt this is where you need to be Saturday night. So whether you're already down town for the Rose Festival  or need a good fix of awesome music this it the show for you.        

Tuesday Double Feature: Eric Hutchinson "Watching You Watch Him" & Dragonette "Let It Go"

To the living room Lindy-hoppers, the shower Skankers, and sidewalk Swingers this Tuesday Double Feature is for you. If you're a closet dancer enslaved by any good rhythm, than this is a pass to set yourself free.

Eric Hutchinson - "Watching You Watch Him"

With moves like this, no wonder he's watching.


Having played the Hawthorn Theater just last week, Eric Hutchinson is busy rapping up his latest tour in support of the new album Moving Up Living Down. 


Dragonette - "Let It Go"

Who needs Prozac when you have dancing.



Let It Go is the latest single from Canada's Dragonette, is due a new album and will be touring the US later this year with September show in our in both California and Washington. There's still time, so hopefully we'll see them add a Portland show.  

Tuesday Double Feature: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour "Major" & IAMDYNAMITE "Stereo"

This weeks Tuesday Double Feature is all about getting the blood pumping so get out from behind that desk and dance.

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour - "Major"

A little retro-funk to get your groove on.


The unique sound of The Asteroids Galaxy Tour is an intriguing mix of funk, soul, psychedelic, jazz and rock. Having blown onto the forefront with use of their songs in international ad campaigns this Copenhagen band is building some great momentum. With the release of their sophomore album Out Of Frequency earlier this year they continue their climb into our collective consciousness.

IAMDYNAMITE - "Stereo"

High energy garage rock fun. 



The powerful grittiness of Garage rock duo IAMDYNAMITE has honed their skills in over the last year and a half in their hometown of Detroit. A fitting place to harness their bold beats and thick guitar sound. With the release of their upcoming LP SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC on June 5th, we can hope that their touring will bring us to our neck of the woods.