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Many people have asked “What goes on at Nemo?” or “Who works there?” ….now you can find out. Nemo the cult, the photoshoot. Next stop Vanity Fair’s cover…

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Portland band A Weather came by the Nemo Design studio to talk about their new album, ‘Cove’, which will be released next week on March 4th. It’s coming out on Conor Oberst’s record label, Team Love. A Weather members Aaron, Sarah, Lou, Aaron (2) and Zach talk to me about recording, the hook up with Team Love, how free MP3s can help sell records, their appearances at SXSW next month and how their album is released the day of the Democratic primaries…. You’ll also hear ‘Oh My Stars’ and ‘Spiders, Snakes’ from the new album.

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Special performance by SEA CAVES
Rontoms - 600 E Burnside, Portland, OR 97214
Sunday, February 24 at 9:30PM
FREE!

SPECTRE is helping to get the word out about a fantastic new concert series at Rontoms on E Burnside. Each Sunday, a local band or artist will take the stage for a FREE show. It’s local, it’s free, and it’s all happening in an amazing bar nestled within walking distance of all the buslines– just in case you find yourself stumbling home. What more can you ask for?

Rontoms is a warm-n-cozy bar located in Inner East Burnside. Designed to resemble a sunken, couch-lined living room, the bar’s space is perfect for gathering friends together to enjoy music, cocktails, snacks, and conversation.

Sea Caves - Owls [MP3]

China Forbes, the longtime lead singer of Pink Martini, releases her debut solo album February 26th on Heinz Records.

“On her long awaited solo album, ’78, Forbes dusts off her guitar and returns to her singer-songwriter roots. She recorded the album of strikingly personal songs in her hometown of Portland, Oregon with producer/drummer Gregg Williams (Sheryl Crow, The Wallflowers, Dandy Warhols). Backed by Williams on drums and multi-instrumentalist Eric Earley (Blitzen Trapper) with a cameo by Eric Matthews, Forbes played a variety of instruments, including guitar, piano, bass, harmonium and Wurlitzer.”

China Forbes
“Everybody Needs Somebody” (mp3)
from “‘78″
(Heinz Records)

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Pitchfork reports - Stephen Malkmus and Shins frontman James Mercer will perform at Portland’s Jupiter Hotel on April 11 as a benefit for Buckman School and its Arts Focus programs. Performance artist Andrew Dickson will emcee the event, while a third, as yet unannounced music act will open.

The Buckman Bash is but one part of the 18th annual Buckman Art Show & Sell festival, which runs from April 11-12 at the school. And if this Buckman name keeps ringing bells, this isn’t the first time they’ve treated their young people to the beneficial effects of indie rockers. A swag auction this past spring featured contributions from the Decemberists, Isaac Brock, Mercer and his Shins, and Mr. Malkmus’ Jicks bandmate Janet Weiss.

Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks - Cold Son