I headed to the Crystal Ballroom tonight for a rad show. First, I hit up Ringler's, directly underneath the Crystal. I had 2 beers and a delicious bowl--brown rice, zucchini, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, tofu, and hot sauce. It's new on their menu. I was considering taking a picture, but decided against and scarfed it down instead. Yum!
Went upstairs to see Eskimo and Sons, Calvin Johnson, and M. Ward.
Eskimo and Sons played their 2nd to last show. All young kids, and talented. The lead singer sounded like a cross between Violent Femmes and Bright Eyes when he sang, and had a distinctive lisp when he spoke.
Calvin Johnson. Oh My Gosh. I am in love. His voice--beautiful. He opened with this song about cotton and wool and a coffin. The best voice I've heard in ages. Now I know why he's called a living legend. I just need to figure out how to make him mine... to sing me awake in the morning. I'll work on it.
M. Ward. I was crossing my fingers for a guest star I loved, but didn't get any. Beautiful timeless voice. Didn't recognize many songs, and it was a pretty mellow set, but he's just great. Thankful for opportunity to see him.
Met a guy from Portsmouth named Andy. Portsmouth is about an hour and a half south of London. He's on a 2 1/2 week holiday, namely for Musicfest NW. Gave him my card, told him to come in and see me. I'm gonna make a She and Him cd for him.
Okay, here's a picture from last night:
(The 1900's @ Berbatti's)
Didn't take a single picture tonight. I'm sleepy (late night last night. By the way, last night was AWESOME.) Gotta wake up and do it again tomorrow.
I love Portland.
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