So...Frank Black lives in Portland

...and apparently hangs out with a bunch of way-too-cool kids. Here they are playing "Where Is My Mind?" at Berbati's while you were off doing some stupid shite that's not nearly as cool as watching Frank Black light things up at freaking Berbati's, for god's sakes.

Portland School of Rock Pixies show w/ Frank Black from mark lewman on Vimeo.

Many thanks Pampelmoose!

The lovely Laura Gibson

You should check out the interview with Laura Gibson in today's issue of the Vanguard. Not only is Ms. Gibson insightful and interesting but there are some excellent revelations about her academic endeavors as well.

In the mean time here are a few videos of Portland's foremost chanteuse:

With Colin Meloy:


All on her lonesome:


and on top of construction equipment (thanks to Live from the Wreckage!):