Date : 05 July 2004
Gravity and Henry will play PDX
POP NOW !! Fest in Portland next 11th July 2004.
Featuring more than forty bands chosen by local musicians and fans, the first annual
PDX-POP NOW! festival will showcase the astonishing breadth and depth of Portland's
local music scene.
As the national music press glows over Portland's diverse & experimental music
community, we've decided to celebrate here at home. Who are we? A group of local
musicians, writers, and fans from the PDX-POP mailing list who've coalesced around
the idea of organizing a free local summer festival. Our mission? Celebrate the achievements
of bands who've achieved "success" - while promoting the no-less talented
but often lesser-known bands around town. With the Meow Meow generously donating
its space for two days and three nights worth of shows, PDX-POP NOW! is a local music
event meant for EVERYONE. No matter what age you are, or what type of music you listen
to, our goal is to provide you one place to catch some of Portland's finest, in a
safe & fun atmosphere. And if you're eighteen years old or over, and you haven't
yet registered to vote, we're bringing voter registration volunteers to help get
you involved. Who knows? Maybe next year, you'll start your own music festival! PDX-POP
Now! is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting music made in Portland, Oregon.
Through efforts like the 2004 festival and the soon-to-be-released compilation CD
(with tracks from The Shins, M. Ward, Quasi, The Thermals, The Joggers, Davies vs.
Dresch, and more!), we strive to expand Portland's music audience, and to enhance
the sense of unity and purpose within our community.
This year we launch the first annual PDX-POP Now! Festival -- a free event showcasing
over 40 of Portland's best and upcoming artists. The show will happen over three
days, July 9-11, at the all-ages venue the Meow Meow. Our first annual compilation
CD will be released to coincide with the Festival. This low-priced, double CD contains
36 songs by a wide array of Portland artists. Look for it at your local independent
record store in late June.
We hope you will enjoy this celebration of local music - we've worked hard to bring
it to you. The nation has turned its ear towards Portland, and we hope to help our
diverse musical community make a loud roar! |
