Day 2: Portland, Oregon (con’t)
I decided to fast today. I hadn’t eaten at all and the hunger had come and gone, and there was a show I wanted to see at the Doug Fir. I don’t know why I wanted to see it, but for some reason I opted out of eating, in favor of seeing this show.
Upon entering, I found out why I wasn’t supposed to miss this for a plate of pasta. There was an Amoeba Music show, and it was featuring some stellar singer/songwriters.
- Quincy Colemanhad finished up her set as I arrived. Country-tinged rhythms and she utilizes the nearly patented Dwight Yoakam toe twist move.
- Brandi Shearer and her band took the stage next. Chris Bruce was on Guitar and he has mastered tone like few else, I told him so in the stair well. Nice guy, humble in spite of his glowing talent. The drums were tight, but, I was having such a good time I failed to do my job and get his full name. Ramey? something, sorry man.
- Kate Walsh, from Brighton, UK closed the night. Smooth and nearly flawless performance, and impeccable songwriting. Nice little ‘lovey-dovey’s and Heart-Breakers.
Brandi Shearer Live Sample from Monday’s Gig
Tags: Amoeba Music, Brandi Shearer, Doug Fir Lounge, Kate Walsh, live music, portland, Public Transit Tour
Portland is a trip! No one but you could bring it to us, from this point of view. Loved the tour of the Japanese Gardens…particularly your medidation picture. Had me cracking up! Only you, Brother.
Keep these posts coming. I’m checking the computer frequently throughout the day. Have baby on my lap and drool on the keyboard, but she likes the pictures!
You definitely need to travel more frequently. It’s my vacation away from vacation.
Stay safe…we miss you.