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Recent and upcoming releases

2009-11-10T09:33:00.001-08:00

Here are links to a few records I played on recently and that either have come out or are about to...

Minus 5, Killingsworth

Laura Gibson, Beasts of Seasons

Laura Veirs, July Flame (not out til January unless you buy it at her show)

What do these records have in common? The bass part I played was recorded at Tucker Martine's studio. Fun times.

Recipe on Culinate

2009-06-04T07:44:00.000-07:00

A few years ago, I submitted a recipe to a cookbook of recipes by musicians called I Like Food, Food Tastes Good. The recipe I submitted just showed up on culinate. Other than the unauthorized use of salsa roja in the picture and the fact that they shredded the pork for tacos instead of serving it as tenderloin medallions, I'm tickled.

you wouldn't like me when i'm angry

2009-06-02T13:02:00.000-07:00

Upcoming TV and Radio

2009-05-12T08:09:00.001-07:00

Today is day 2 of Decemberists rehearsal, and while the first show isn't until Tuesday, there are of course some promotional duties to attend to before then. Tune in previews of the tour.

Jay Leno this Thursday, May 14
Morning Become Eclectic Friday, May 15
Craig Ferguson, Monday, May 18

Laura Gibson at the Old Church, Thursday April 2

2009-04-01T13:31:00.000-07:00

I'll be sitting in with Laura Gibson tomorrow at the Old Church. It's her CD release. And it's a potluck. How cool is that?

More info at HUSH

Decemberists Live on NPR

2009-03-15T19:33:00.000-07:00

The Decemberists will be performing our new record in its entirety live on NPR this Thursday in Austin, TX. It's SXSW (South by Southwest) time again.

Shows coming up at Mississippi Studios

2009-02-27T08:07:00.000-08:00

Next week, I'll be playing three shows at Mississippi studios.

Wednesday, March 4, with Rebecca Gates

Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, with Tahoe Jackson and the Portland Cello Project

These shows all have many performers, and I am just playing on a few songs. I'm excited to see the new Mississippi Studios.

decisions decisions...

2009-02-27T08:01:00.000-08:00

From blog pics

It's time to learn how to play the new Decemberists album, so I have a mountain of fuzz pedals from which to choose a few sounds. So far, the Roger Mayer Voodoo Bass is going to be in there for sure for one song. Still deciding about the rest. I am also transcribing one of the basslines that is particularly hard to remember.

Friday show with Tahoe Jackson

2009-02-18T07:32:00.001-08:00

This Friday, I'll be backing up local songbird Tahoe Jackson at Dante's. Headlining is Storm and the Balls. Also appearing are Eric McFadden and Adam McKintosh.

Rocking out with Marjorie

2009-01-30T10:40:00.000-08:00

A few months ago, when I made plans with my grandma to have lunch, she told me to bring my bass so I could accompany her at her Friday lunch concert she sometimes plays in the assisted living unit. Here's a clip with a couple pictures.

RIP Grandpa Query

2008-12-12T11:56:00.001-08:00

RIP Grandpa Bud

New Year's Eve with Two Beers Viers

2008-12-11T11:52:00.000-08:00

Two Beers Veirs’ New Year’s: Friends and Family

A New Years Eve Celebration Featuring:

Two full sets from Two Beers Veirs featuring Laura Veirs, Chris Funk (Decemberists) Annalisa Tournfelt (Builders and Butchers, Bearfoot)

Backed by the 6 O’Clock Shot Get-Along Gang Band featuring John Moen, Jenny Conlee, Nate Query (all members of The Decemberists) and Jon Neufeld (Jackstraw, Kung Pow Chickens)

Opening performances by:
Scott McCaughey (Minus 5, R.E.M.)
Little Sue
Casey Neil
Kevin and Anita Robinson (Blue Giant/Viva Voce)
Ashleigh Flynn
John “Spider” Moen
John McDonald (King Wilkie) and Annalisa Tournfelt

And many surprise guests, all backed by the 6 O’Clock Shot Get-Along Gang.

Laurel Thirst Pub $10.00 cover, 21+ 9:30pm – 1:00am

TICKETS

RIP Odetta

2008-12-03T16:42:00.000-08:00

The New York Times has a great video interview with the late Odetta.

Best Analysis of Palin yet...

2008-09-05T15:18:00.000-07:00

Thanks, Gloria, for making sense...

my other career...

2008-08-13T10:39:00.000-07:00

Black Prairie exists for real now

2008-06-19T10:34:00.000-07:00

After getting together for a few months now to play and write, Black Prairie is now a real band. We picked a name, took a picture in my back yard, and put up a myspace page. So it's official. Check out some pictures of our demo recording sessions.

Recording with Rebecca Gates

2008-06-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

Rebecca Gates was in town, and I was lucky enough to spend a couple days in the Masonic Hall near Jefferson High School recording with her and Ji Tanzer. Check out some pictures.

May Shows

2008-05-07T11:12:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, May 8 at the Crown Room
I'm playing cello with Matt Voth. Bob Dunham, Rich Landar, and Anders Bergstrom will play, too. Anders and Bob and I used to play together at Lincoln High School. This will be the first time I've even played cello only for a whole show.

May 17 at the Wonder Ballroom
I'm playing with Tahoe Jackson, we're opening up for Was Not Was

May 24 in Bend at the Les Schwab Ampitheatre
The Decemberists opening for Death Cab.

Recording with Ray's Vast Basement

2008-05-01T17:20:00.000-07:00

Jon Bernson from Ray's Vast Basement came to the Bass Mint in Portland, OR to put some bass on his new record. Pictures are from Jeff Stuart Saltzman's studio as well as my own bass mint.

Sunday with Shelley Short at the Someday Lounge

2008-04-10T16:25:00.001-07:00

Shelley Short is releasing her new record on Hush, and I'm playing with her this Sunday to celebrate.

The Someday Lounge
Sunday, April 13
9 pm $6
125 SW 5th Ave

Chris Walla Video

2008-01-29T12:14:00.000-08:00

Click here for a better version

2007-12-20T19:01:00.000-08:00

Who knows how long this will be up, but for now, you can see a man jump a car in front of my house at Nike.com. It's the house on the right, and it's about two thirds of the way through the video, right after the Lance Armstrong bit.
UPDATE: I guess it's on youtube, too. Of course.

The Party Project, Everyone's invited

2007-12-20T11:40:00.000-08:00

This weekend, I'm excited to be a part of the latest performance by Tahni Holt of Monster Squad. As part of the Artist in Residence program for the South Waterfront neighborhood, she has created a performance that's hard to explain, but it's a party. Saturday, Dec 22 at 4 pm. Follow link for details. It's free. Dress warm.

The Party Project

New Calendar of Local Gigs

2007-11-27T11:25:00.000-08:00

Now that I am a local Portland musician again, I made a calendar on ical and published it. Hope the link works ok...calendar

It should update automatically, and while it's pretty empty right now, that will change soon I hope.

Next show: Aimee Mann Dec 5 at the Aladdin in Portland

2007-11-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

A few of us Decemberists are going to be doing a couple songs at the upcoming Aimee Mann Christmas show in Portland.