Concert posters

Alex Chilton is a legendary performer. This was my very first concert in Portland. I was glad to get a chance to see him at such a small venue (Berbati's Pan is tiny).

 It's Big Head Todd, in case you can't read it. Fifteen dollars is way too much to pay for a band that usually plays bars. AND Rusted Root chaps my ass.

The second loudest show I've ever attended, It was still a distant second to The Pixies at the old Blue Note in Columbia, Mo. in 1987. That show ruined my ears for life.

Went to see John Doe's band but left when this chick started playing. She bores the hell out of me. 

Went to see the Catherine Wheel out of loyalty to my England days. But there were too many Belly-types at this show. Can you say "frat party?"

Mazzy Star should give at least 25% of their revenues to this band. The Mission founded that whole haunting-enchantress genre.

Bettie Serveert is one of my all-time favorites. These Dutch kids are good. I saw them again when they came to town with Wilco.

The Reverend is A numba' one in my book. This poster is from Columbia, so forgive me.

I'm a big fan of Buffalo Tom. They are a very good live show. I went to this show by myself due to lack of interest. Serves them right.

I've seen the Samples on several occasions and always had a good time. Went to this particular show with the entire crew of friends listed above.

This guy put the "freak" in "freak show." I mean it.

Classic concert at the Roseland (a big place). The Youth made up for the whiny lead singer from Bikini Kill. Hey Cathleen, shut up and rock!

Doris Daze was a workhorse on the Portland music scene. I saw them play at least six times as opening acts. They played even better when they headlined this show with a legendary rock band - Richmond Fontaine. This was without a doubt the highlight of my Portland days.

Didn't go to this particular show (out of town for my brother's wedding), but I caught them a year later when Sleater-Kinney opened for them. Yo La Tengo was boring but the Grrrls brought the house down. I likes SK.

Fat Luv is my buddy's punk band. Saw them at least 10 times, including birthday parties. Always a rowdy time. They used to chuck pint cans of Guinness into the crowd when they played a song by the same name. Other shenanigans shall go unmentioned.

Went to this show with Brian, Shawn and Mary. The two opening bands stole the show.

Didn't go to this show but I thought the poster was cool.