Last week we watched another chapter in life come to a close for songwriting legend Billy Joe Shaver. With no shortage of experiences that have made him the man he is today, at 70 still writing, recording, and performing live. Just reading his bio and a quick wikipedia search will fill you in on everything […]

As the story goes… Out of town bands return to Portland together for the first time, creating a wild frenzy topped off with an amazing sold-out show. Well, that’s the prediction at least… Here we are just one week away from what could end up being one of the best $10 shows you will ever […]

Here’s a new lineup mix that can help you during these rainy days as of late. This is the Sunday Morning Mix and it’s certainly one for lazy days and good company during a typical Northwest Spring drizzle. Pickathon friend and photographer Tim LaBarge put time to good use when coming up with the majority […]

Here’s a new(ish) video from New Jersey band Roadside Graves off their recently released EP You Won’t Be Happy With Me, out now on Autumn Tone Records. We’ll let the next seven minutes of video tell the rest of this story. Here’s to April…

A sort of Portland, Ore. based acoustic melting pot, the band Black Prairie has come a long way in the past six months. Playing their first shows at 2010 Noise Pop!, garnishing attention at this years SXSW, signing to Sugar Hill, and now finally – for those that are still unsure what this band is […]