While trying to pass the slow hours in the newsroom as most folk have already gone on holiday, I've put together some things to do this Saturday July Fourth:

Up early enough to catch the traditional hot dog eating at Nathan's Coney Island< I will try and stay cool enough through the afternoon.

(PS - if you know where to find Nathan's or Hebrew Nationals in...

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There's word of an MJ moonwalk Pioneer Square at 5 - FAIL

Also - I am sure Gregarious will be spinning plenty at The Fez Ballroom for Shut up and Dance - 316 SW 11th 9 PM

Sat. night - 8 PM
O'Brien's Pub
2020 ne Cornell Rd.
Hillsboro, Or. 97123

Michael Jackson Karaoke Tribute
Love him or Hate him...
Celebrate his music-YOUR way!!

>> Continue reading: MJ tributes in PDX post HERE

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Couple of Portland fest lineups now posted -
PDX Pop Now is at Rotture in SE starting the weekend of July 24 - (320 SE 2nd Ave)

And it's not til fall, don't mek me think about rain yet, dangit, but the Willamette Week Music Fest NW is always a good time - Sunny Day Real Estate (who just >> Continue reading: Music and ... more music!

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NW garage rock loses guitar master - Ventures Bob Bogle died Sunday:

From the Ventures' site
"It is with profound sadness and grief that we must inform Ventures' fans all over the world that Bob Bogle passed away on Sunday, June 14. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family at this terrible time, especially his beloved wife, Yumi, who has been the light of his life for so many years...

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Hello Beaverton! Welcome to the 90s!

OK, so I'm giving a bit of guff to Billy Corgan of (the re-ressurrected) Smashing Pumpkins - but a young Beaverton drummer got kind of a cool chance at the big time.

Corgan held tryouts this srpring and has just announced 19-year-old Mike Byrne as the new drummer.

He played in bands Moses and Smell the Roses.

You can see him playing at Beaverton Guitar Center's drumoff >> Continue reading: Big break for Beaverton drummer (Smashing Pumpkins)

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Hanna Montana's cluster of a tour mess could soon help you get better access to tickets.

That's because the Oregon House and Senate have now both passed HB 2673 - dubbed the "Hannah Montana" bill - that prohibits the use of software programs (known as "bots") that manipulate online ticket sales.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Sara Gelser, D-Corvallis and Philomath, and Rep. Scott Bruun, R-West Linn.

It's just one more o...

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Not a lot of time to blog this week - sorry folks, we been having lots of news.
Still - with all this sun you gotta check out the Rose Festival

Since I know everyone will be in front of the grill - polish up the recipes for Henry's Summer Ale contest

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A couple kind of dogs will be around this weekend.
There will be the kind represented by Nathans and Hebrew National that I will be grilling. There will be the dogs running around in the yard as I keep a close eye on the other dogs.
Then there are the EXTREME kind.
Yes, the Extreme Dock Dogs return for your greatest entertainment value at the Multnomah County Fair at O...

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After you spend your cash on cotton candy and Gravitron at the opening of the Key Bank Rose Fest Waterfront Village - Burlesque is back.
Portland's Girlpartiespdx is putting on the old time burlesque 'Tease Time' this weekend at Crush 1400 SE Morrison.
The art of the subtle.
9 PM $7

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After enjoying the sunshine all weekend - on Sunday the Mission Theater is hosting Portland Opera singers - as they do Tom Waits.

The opera stars will be singing with Michael Papillo Lucky #13 in what they say will be the heavenly "honey and smoke" voices. It sounds pretty cool.

Although the preview says there will be "not a raspy growl" among them - not sure if that's ...

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