Submerging one’s self in Hundred Waters.
Andrew R Tonry
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Passing the Baton
The Successful Sons of Fela Kuti
Seun Kuti lives up to his father’s immense legacy.
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Pain and Gain
Sharon Van Etten: Sad Songs and Sunshine
Sharon Van Etten’s sad songs and sunshine.
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Funny Abortion Stuff
Michael Ian Black Opens Up… Sort Of
Michael Ian Black opens up… sort of.
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A Social Practice Artist
Dragging an Ox Through Water’s Candlelight Sound
Dragging an Ox Through Water’s plaintive Panic Sentry puts songs first.
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Staying Alive
The Cackling Visions of Ralph Steadman
For No Good Reason and the cackling visions of Ralph Steadman.
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Final Thoughts: Bridgetown Wrap
Jesus. It’d been two years since I last attend Bridgetown and in my absence I forgot what a toll it takes. There are secrets I will take from this weekend to my grave. A day removed, I’m still far from right. My body needs more—more sleep, food, water and respite. How much worse the comics […]
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Shane Torres Kills at the Tanker
After catching Late Night Action with Alison I headed to deep Hawthorne, the Barmuda triangle which, despite a slew of fine new venues, remains to me the spiritual center of the Bridgetown. All my best memories from the fest have come down around 49th, popping between different stages not so much in search of particular […]
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The Long Game
A Seven-Year Check-in with Fest Co-Founder Andy Wood
MERCURY: What’s changed from last year to this one? ANDY WOOD: This year has a higher proportion of people who’ve never performed at the festival, so we’re excited to show off the next generation of comics. We’re of the size that we can afford to have a lot of new faces. [We also have] an […]
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Art for Art’s Sake
Danny Brown’s Conflicted Confessions
The swirling, conflicted, confessional voice of Danny Brown.
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The Stupidest Band on the Planet
White Fang Go Global
The American dreamers of White Fang are going global.
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Chuck Roy Filming Comedy Special Sunday
If you believe this study from the University of Colorado, Portland’s interest in comedy ranks fifth in the nation, just ahead of New York and Los Angeles. Whether you agree with the list or find the reasoning somewhat specious, a bit of my own anecdotal evidence might bolster the case: Out-of-town comics are increasingly coming […]