It’s hard for me to recall the very first time I heard The Sadies, possibly 5 or so years ago, and I admit that I was unsure at that moment what to think. Not quite connecting with the surf guitar that seemed to be a staple in their sound, it took me a while to […]

…to be Joe Pug. Finding new videos out there on the internets is a real treat when mulling over ideas and topics for the daily post here at Pickathon HQ, it’s no easy task I must say… This gem came by way of the early morning surf around I like to call “research time”. Friends, […]

Thanks so much to everyone who purchased their weekend tickets at the special Pre-Sale Weekend price. That batch of tickets went much faster than expected, as did the RV Parking passes…. But have no fear our Early Bird Weekend Tickets are here… Car Camping is currently sitting at around 50% remaining and we will expect […]

As simple descriptions cannot due proper justice, I leave it at just that – Alela Diane. One of the many artists out there that call Portland home, Alela is like the whispering wind that comes out of the hills every so often… We are lucky to share the same zip code and really couldn’t be […]

In an earlier post about these upcoming Avett Brothers May 22 and 23 dates at the Crystal Ballroom I had mentioned that there would be Hotel Info to follow for those that are coming from out of town, and would prefer the easy 2 block walk between destinations…so here it is: The Mark Spencer Hotel, […]