I once found myself sitting at a bar beside Toody Cole and told her that she was my all-time favorite bassist, to which she blushed and said, “Thank you, I’m trying really hard, and I practice a lot.” A telling response from a humble punk veteran who is far too cool to play it cool. […]
Audrey Vann
Audrey writes about music for Seattle and Portland and ensures that EverOut's music calendars list all the shows you should know about. The most memorable event she ever attended was sitting front row at the Jingle Bell Bash in 2005 to watch up-and-coming star Rihanna on her first tour. She lives in Seattle where she enjoys painting, thrifting, and spending time with her 20-pound cat named Whisper.
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Album Review: Becoming Friends With Dean Johnson
Taking the scenic route to his second album I Hope We Can Still Be Friends.
Audrey Vann
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Illuminati Hotties’ Sarah Tudzin on Writing All Rippers, No Filler
The not-so-secret Arthur Russell fan could see herself writing a folk record in the future—a folk record that rips!
[Originally published in our sister publication, The Stranger. -eds] Even if you haven’t heard indie rock luminary Sarah Tudzin’s name, you’ve probably heard her work. She’s an in-demand producer, mixer, audio engineer, and, since 2018, performer under the stage name Illuminati Hotties. But her meteoric rise in the industry started three years ago. In 2021, […]
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EverOut’s 2024 Pride Event Calendar
Don’t miss a minute of fun during this year’s Queer Summer!
[Find the Mercury‘s Queer Guide in print—available in more than 500 spots citywide!—eds.] Community Oaks Park Pride Oaks Park celebrates the Portland queer community with a day of discounted rides, limited-edition treats, pride-themed carnival game prizes, special performances, and more. Did I mention free cake and balloons? You can stop by a vendor fair, play […]
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EverOut’s 2024 Pride Event Calendar
Don’t miss a minute of fun during this year’s Queer Summer!
[Find the Mercury‘s Queer Guide in print—available in more than 500 spots citywide!—eds.] Community Oaks Park Pride Oaks Park celebrates the Portland queer community with a day of discounted rides, limited-edition treats, pride-themed carnival game prizes, special performances, and more. Did I mention free cake and balloons? You can stop by a vendor fair, play […]
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Ticket Alert: Aerosmith, Fuerza Regida, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
Plus, Wanda Sykes and More Event News and Updates for April 11
Aerosmith will walk this way on their Farewell tour and you won’t want to miss a thing! California-based regional Mexican quintet Fuerza Regida have also dropped dates for their Pero No Te Enamores tour. Plus, comedy longtimer Wanda Sykes will bring the laughs on her Please & Thank You tour, but expect more cutting cynicism […]
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Mercury Music Picks: Blonde Redhead, Drew McDowell, Xavi, Kath Bloom
Sleater-Kinney’s Crystal Ballroom show is strangely affordable right now on the resale sites.
Something strange we noticed this afternoon: There’s an abundance of affordable Sleater-Kinney tickets on the resale market right now. And that’s sort of normal when resellers might buy up a large amount of stock so they can turn a profit on a popular group—the Crystal Ballroom show sold out very quickly, as one would expect […]
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Ticket Alert: Twenty One Pilots, The Black Keys, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
Plus, $uicideboy$ and More Event Updates for April 4
Top 40 radio regulars Twenty One Pilots have announced their upcoming Clancy tour to support their upcoming album of the same name, and Ohioan blues rock duo The Black Keys have dropped dates for their International Players tour. Plus, emo rap project $uicideboy$ are bringing their Grey Day tour to Portland alongside Pouya, Haarper, Shakewell, […]
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Ticket Alert: Jhené Aiko, Pat Benatar, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
Plus, Maren Morris and More Event Updates for March 28
Grammy-nominated R&B gem Jhené Aiko has dropped dates for the Magic Hour tour—her first headlining tour in five years. ‘80s rock icon Pat Benatar has also announced a local date with her husband/collaborator Neil Giraldo. Plus, country pop darling Maren Morris is bringing her RSVP Redux tour to Bend this spring. Read on for details […]
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Candid Reflections From Music Pioneer Laurie Anderson on Releasing Rage, Yoko Ono, and Amelia Earhart’s Legacy
Anderson brings her Let X = X tour to Portland with New York jazz ensemble Sexmob handling the horns.
Pioneering electronic musician Laurie Anderson has produced a treasure trove of work throughout her 55-year career. Last week, we took readers through “Five Laurie Anderson Songs That Aren’t “O Superman,” but that barely scratched the surface of her seven major label albums, two full-length films, and the numerous experimental instruments she’s invented—just to name a […]
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Five Laurie Anderson Songs That Aren’t “O Superman”
Laurie Anderson has made an awe-inspiring mountain of music across her 40-year career as an experimental, trailblazing artist. You can attach multiple creative practices to her name, but her most well-known song—thanks to radio play from famed BBC DJ John Peel and an unexpected gen-z resurgence that landed her on the TikTok Billboard Top 50—is […]
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Five Laurie Anderson Songs That Aren’t “O Superman”
There’s more to this trailblazing musician than the TikTok-famous track; let us guide you.
Laurie Anderson has made an awe-inspiring mountain of music across her 40-year career as an experimental, trailblazing artist. You can attach multiple creative practices to her name, but her most well-known song—thanks to radio play from famed BBC DJ John Peel and an unexpected gen-z resurgence that landed her on the TikTok Billboard Top 50—is […]