Music - May 26, 2009
Gig roundup: Decemberists roll into the Riverside
If you notice that the guy on your volleyball team or the girl in the next cubicle is smiling a lot this week or has a spring in his/her step, you may want to ask the following question: Are you going to see The Decemberists? The pride of Portland visits town for a sold-out show Friday night at the Riverside Theater and the anticipation is growing for fans -- particularly those who witnessed the band's previous visits at The Pabst.
Tags: decemberists, riverside theater, yeah yeah yeahs, spinal tap, will phalen, third eye blind, de la buena, the delta routine, club garibaldi, cactus club

Music - March 4, 2009
Up & Under's band battle sets the stage for summer
If a battle of the bands conjures up painful images of your high school's talent show, it's time for an update. When the stakes are raised, so are the standards and the annual showcase hosted by the Up and Under Pub knows how to pull some serious acts: the grand prize winner earns a prime spot at this year's Summerfest.
Tags: up and under pub, battle of the bands, summerfest, the delta routine, roy henning, tim brodersen, Fat J and the Pinners

Music - Jan. 18, 2008
The Delta Routine paradox
The Delta Routine takes pieces of the past -- a bit of the Rolling Stones, a hint of The Who -- and transforms their inspiration into a more modern take on the rawness of the gritty genre.
Tags: the delta routine, up and under pub, nick amadeus, lewis gatford, kyle ciske, mike hoffmann, donna, violent femmes, the verve pipe, independent music awards