Double shot of TOMTEN: Saturday at Mars Bar and Sunday at Skylark Cafe
Hey young rock and rollers, are you looking for cool summer jams to lower your core temperature from the blood boiling heat? Look no further.…
Rad bands for a great cause: the NFTN 2010 lineup
{photo credit: the lovely Laura Musselman, courtesy of our imaginary flickr pool} Now that we're all done with Sasquatch, it's time to set our sights…
Portland Celtic-Punk early show at Mars Bar Saturday night
Amadan is a Portland whiskey-in-the-jar rock/punk band that has been around for several years, and transcends the usual "Pogues as a genre" style through really…
Justin Timberlake cover night at the Mars Bar on Saturday
I noticed this item on this weekend's show calendar and wanted to mention it here. Because I'm sure my friend Imaginary Stella and I aren't the…
Sit down and pull up a cuppa Tea or a Hot Toddie
This night of live music opened up with Dateless, who played fast punk pop and may be wasted as an opener. While I was eating…
One show not to be missed this weekend: Fish the Cat Records' Toys for Tots Benefit at the Mars Bar
There are lots of great shows this weekend: the Cops all-ages CD release, the Thermals, I could go on. But one show I highly endorse…
Dorkweed: like a side of creamed corn
Have I told all of you how much I love the Cafe Venus/Mars Bar? That place rules. I love me the Mars Mac and Cheese…
Clevergirl
I had an anonymous {or should I say imaginary?} tip off from afar which said {I quote}, "Clevergirl is coming to Seattle. Go to the…
Trespassers William
Trespassers William* is a lucid four piece band from L.A. comprised of Matt Brown on guitar/keys, Jamie Williams on drums, Anna-Lynne Williams on guitar/vocals and…
The Soundtrack of Our Lives, and Cato Salsa Experience
As with any fine evening, my Imaginary Boy in Tow (embracey) and I met up for drinks before heading over to the Graceland. Over our…