James Kemp
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An Interview with Callie and Brian Bauer of Shady Pines Media
James Kemp - Mar 24, 2021
The “beans and rice” of Shady Pines Media open up about its evolution from passion project to humble-yet-respected media house, Covid-19 and starting an online radio station.
A Strange Bird Live In the Hollow with Shady Pines Media [Video Premiere]
James Kemp - Dec 31, 2018
In collaboration with Shady Pines Media, watch the Portland folk artist sing a woeful tune about changing values in society. Then, don't miss her at The Waypost on January 25.
Band of Comerados Live In the Hollow with Shady Pines Media [Video Premiere]
James Kemp - Dec 21, 2018
In collaboration with Shady Pines Media, watch the acoustic four-piece share a warm tale and then catch them at the White Eagle with The Van Rontens on December 28.
In Conversation with Erika Wennerstrom
James Kemp - May 16, 2018
Ahead of her show at Doug Fir Lounge earlier this month, Erika Wennerstrom spoke with James Kemp about her new album and tour.
Related Photo Galleries
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Shane Smith & The Saints, Brass Tacks and The Pine Box Boys at Dante's on April 11, 2019
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April 14, 2019 3:30pm
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Slothrust and Rituals of Mine at Mississippi Studios on April 6, 2019
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April 9, 2019 10:00am
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The Hugs, The Lavender Flu and Kulululu at Doug Fir Lounge on April 5, 2019
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April 8, 2019 4:30pm
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Scott Pemberton and ALO at Wonder Ballroom on March 15, 2019
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March 18, 2019 10:00am
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Foxy Lemon, Bitches of the Sun and Catfish & Sons at Alberta Street Pub on Feb. 16, 2019
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February 21, 2019 12:00pm
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Reverend Horton Heat, The Delta Bombers and Voodoo Glow Skulls at Doug Fir Lounge on Feb. 3, 2019
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February 8, 2019 3:00pm
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Within Sight, Separating The Seas and Spirits at The Spot on Jan. 25, 2019
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January 30, 2019 3:30pm
On January 25, Vancouver, Wash-based hard rock band Within Sight celebrated the release of Hopeless, a magnificent hard rock EP, at The Spot. Hopeless is the band's most complete piece of work to... -
World's Finest, Aniana and Brad Parsons at Wonder Ballroom on Dec. 1, 2018
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December 7, 2018 10:00am
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Scenes from Chali 2na's Art Show at Future Shock on Nov. 10, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
November 13, 2018 1:00pm
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The Devil Makes Three and Erika Wennerstrom at Crystal Ballroom on Nov. 9, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
November 11, 2018 1:00pm
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Thrice, The Bronx and Teenage Wrist at Roseland Theater on Nov. 3, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
November 5, 2018 1:00pm
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Scenes from MusicPortland's Launch Party at Holocene on Sept. 19, 2018
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September 22, 2018 4:00pm
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Sublime with Rome at Ilani on July 29, 2018
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July 30, 2018 3:00pm
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The Kooks and The Hugs at the Roseland Theater on June 2, 2018
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June 6, 2018 9:00am
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Ezra Bell and Motopony at Mississippi Studios on May 26, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
May 30, 2018 12:00pm
Following a band like Motopony is no easy task. The Seattle quintet are full of energy and charisma, and if you ask them to open for you at your album release show, then you must damn well believe... -
Object Heavy and Chance Hayden at the Goodfoot Lounge on May 19, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
May 24, 2018 3:30pm
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Illmaculate & OnlyOne, Mic Capes, Donte Thomas and more at Mississippi Studios on May 20, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
May 23, 2018 12:30pm
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First Look: Part Time Perfect, The Bar Pilots and QSL at The Analog Cafe on May 2, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
May 5, 2018 5:00pm
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Erika Wennerstrom and Josh T. Pearson at Doug Fir Lounge on May 1, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
May 5, 2018 2:30pm
The Doug Fir Lounge hosts several country artists throughout the year, and the beginning of May was no different, when they hosted the incomparable Erika Wennerstrom, who for the last 15 years has... -
Vortex's Birthday + Vinyl Release Party: LEO ISLO, MAITA and Mic Capes at Kelly's Olympian on April 26, 2018
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April 29, 2018 12:00pm
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First Look: Loveless Root, The B.S. of D. and The Bar Pilots at The Analog Cafe on April 5, 2018
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April 8, 2018 10:00am
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Brass Tacks at The Wild Hare Saloon Canby on March 17, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
March 21, 2018 11:20am
When you think of the Pacific Northwest, many think of the tall evergreens and ponderosa pines, rain and natural beauty all around, and even a thriving music scene. Yet, one genre of music that... -
Fozzy at Dante's on March 15, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
March 17, 2018 11:00am
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First Look: Atomic 45, DJ Paradox and The Bar Pilots at The Analog Cafe on March 7, 2018
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March 12, 2018 2:00pm
Here in Portland, First Look does everything right for the local music scene and does it on a consistent basis. Over the last several months the people who bring you First Look have dove right... -
Theory of a Deadman and Spirit Animal at the Wonder Ballroom on Feb. 24, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
February 27, 2018 11:05am
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First Look: Maiah Wynne, DJ Oso Fresh and The Bar Pilots at The Analog Cafe on Feb. 7, 2018
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February 11, 2018 6:00pm
In many communities, local music provides a rich environment for artists to grow, succeed and showcase their talents. One showcase that has taken the local scene by storm is First Look at The... -
Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles of Death Metal at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Jan. 26, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
January 29, 2018 9:00am
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First Look: Austin Randle and The Bar Pilots at Rock Hard PDX on Jan. 3, 2018
Photos by James Kemp
January 7, 2018 1:00pm
The excitement of a much-anticipated album release was palpable at Austin Randle's show at Rock Hard PDX. The Bar Pilots set the stage for an amazing evening, with the first song getting the toes... -
The Brian Setzer Orchestra and The Texas Gentlemen at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Dec. 27, 2017
Photos by James Kemp
December 31, 2017 1:20pm
Christmas came late to Portland this year when rockabilly's own swingin’ Santa Claus came to town. On December 27, Brian Setzer strolled into the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and gave us his gift... -
Poor Man's Whiskey, The Forever Agos, Brass Tacks and Terri Lynn and The Yonder Blue Band at the Hawthorne Theatre on Dec. 15, 2017
Photos by James Kemp
December 19, 2017 3:00pm
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First Look: The B.S. of D., The Glyph, and The Bar Pilots at Rock Hard PDX on Dec. 6, 2017
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December 11, 2017 7:00pm
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World's Finest, Band of Comerados and Scott Pemberton at the Wonder Ballroom on Nov. 25, 2017
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November 28, 2017 3:00pm
Past Show Picks
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May3Friday8pmRival SonsWonder Ballroom
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Apr27Saturday7pmThe 1975Veterans Memorial Coliseum
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Apr11Thursday9pmShane Smith & The SaintsBrass TacksDante's
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Apr8Monday7:30pmP!nkModa Center
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Apr5Friday9pmThe HugsThe Lavender Flu, KulululuDoug Fir Lounge
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Apr5Friday8pmMichael BubléModa Center
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Feb16Saturday9pmFoxy LemonCatfish & SonsAlberta Street Pub
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Feb14Thursday9pmBand of ComeradosLaurelThirst Public House
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Feb8Friday9pmTurkuazObject HeavyWonder Ballroom
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Feb5Tuesday9pmReverend Horton HeatBig Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys, Voodoo Glow SkullsDoug Fir Lounge
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Feb3Sunday9pmReverend Horton HeatBig Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys, Voodoo Glow SkullsDoug Fir Lounge
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Feb2Saturday9pmReverend Horton HeatBig Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys, Voodoo Glow SkullsDoug Fir Lounge
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Dec1Saturday8pmWorld's FinestBrad Parsons, AnianaWonder Ballroom
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Nov10Saturday9pmThe Devil Makes ThreeCrystal Ballroom
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Nov9Friday9pmThe Devil Makes ThreeCrystal Ballroom
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Jul26Jul 26 - 29Element Music FestivalWIN TICKETSPrinceton
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Jun4Monday7:30pmSteely DanThe Doobie BrothersModa Center
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May20Sunday9pmIllmaculateOnlyOne, Mic Capes, Donte ThomasMississippi Studios
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May19Saturday10pmObject HeavyChance HaydenGoodfoot Lounge
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May19Saturday7pmAndrew McMahonHawthorne Theatre
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May5Saturday7pmPapa RoachRoseland Theater
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May2Wednesday8pmPart Time PerfectThe Bar PilotsThe Analog Cafe [CLOSED]
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May1Tuesday9pmErika WennerstromDoug Fir Lounge
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Apr5Thursday8pmLoveless RootThe Bar PilotsThe Analog Cafe [CLOSED]
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Mar29Thursday9pmTerri Lynn DavisBrass Tacks, Falcon HeartLaurelThirst Public House
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Mar18Sunday8pmThe Martin Sexton TrioAladdin Theater
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Mar15Thursday9pmFozzyDante's
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Mar7Wednesday8pmAtomic 45The Bar PilotsThe Analog Cafe [CLOSED]
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Mar1Thursday9pmMickey AvalonDirt NastyDante's
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Feb24Saturday8pmTheory of a DeadmanWonder Ballroom
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Feb16Friday8pmJacob SartoriusAladdin Theater
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Feb7Wednesday9pmHippie SabotogeRoseland Theater
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Jan26Friday8pmQueens of the Stone AgeEagles of Death MetalVeterans Memorial Coliseum
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Dec27Wednesday7:30pmBrian Setzer OrchestraArlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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Dec6Wednesday7pmTiger XRock Hard PDX [CLOSED]
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Dec2Saturday8pmA Perfect CircleThe Beta MachineVeterans Memorial Coliseum
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Dec1Friday9pmThe GrouchDel the Funky Homosapien, DJ AbilitiesStar Theater
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Nov25Saturday8pmWorld's FinestScott PembertonWonder Ballroom
