Well everybody, today is my birthday, and once again, these jerks have ruined it. Thanks for nothing, assholes.
Ned Lannamann
Ned Lannamann is a writer and editor in Portland, Oregon. He writes about film, music, TV, books, travel, tech, food, drink, outdoors, and other things.
Posted inMusic
Neil Diamond 9/22 Concert Postponed
Unfortunately, this came in too late for our press deadline. From the Oregonian‘s Pop Music blog, posted by Luciana Lopez: Neil Diamond at the Rose Garden Sep 22nd POSTPONED Unforeseen tour production logistics have forced AEG Live to postpone Neil Diamond’s September 22nd concert at Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The rescheduled Portland date is […]
Posted inPortland
Portlanders More Attractive Than Seattleites
In a recent online survey for Travel + Leisure, Portland scored very well in a few areas, beating out other prominent US cities in several “Quality of Life” categories. In fact, Portland is numero uno for environmental awareness, safety, cleanliness, public transportation and pedestrian friendliness, and public parks and access to the outdoors. However, Portland […]
Posted inFeature
The Mercury‘s Back to School Issue: Teen Sex Edition!
Pullout: Back to School 2008
Welcome to the Mercury‘s Back to School Issue: Teen Sex Edition!
Posted inMovies & TV
Murder, Sex, and Movies
The Twisted Trial of Roman Polanski
The fascinating Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired explores the filmmaker’s 1977 trial for having sex with a minor.
Posted inMedia
Facebook Status Updates
It’s a slow, sleepy day here at the Mercury office. After a punishing weekend of MusicfestNW and TBA immediately on top of it, I admit I’m a bit worn out at this point. So, in the interest of exerting as little effort as possible, I’m going to post a few random Facebook friend status updates. […]
Posted inArtsy
Au at TBA’s The Works
Au’s Luke Wyland Au‘s appearance at TBA’s The Works last night was an exciting celebration of music for music’s sake, in front the requisite TBA crowd of art snobs and culture scenesters. Au’s 2008 album Verbs has already garnered heaps of critical acclaim, but to see its multi-part compositions performed live–with a drum corps and […]
Posted inTBA
Pronounced “Ae-You”
Chamber-folk-classical-gospel band Au is more or less unique in my mind, but they can fit into many different categories: rock, folk, indie, experimental, potentially even jazz. And in some ways, it is performance art, and Au’s appearance at TBA’s The Works last night was an exciting celebration of music for music’s sake, in front the […]
Posted inMusic
A Voice of the Past and Future
Death Vessel’s Otherworldly Americana
Death Vessel’s high-voiced Joel Thibodeau is more than a novelty act.
Posted inMusic
Loch Lomond to Open for Decemberists on Fall Tour
The Decemberists have just announced a fall tour of the US in support of their Bridesmaids vinyl single series, and Portland’s own Loch Lomond are slated to be the opening act! This is great news for fans of the chamber-folk ensemble, who are destined for a wider audience after a triumphant summer including appearances at […]