stephen malkmus & the shins’ james mercer play buckman school benefit
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.
