Archive for the ‘News/Miscellany’ Category

Yacht: Best New Music!

Posted on August 13th, 2009 by by Amy

We are really excited to see that the ever-fickle Pitchfork staff has reviewed  Yacht’s newest album, ‘See Mystery Lights’ and given it an 8.5, putting it into the ‘Best New Music’ category. Nicely done! Read the review here.
Want to check out Yacht in PDX? You’ll get a chance on 8/25 at Holocene where Yacht will [...]

Viva la Portland! Viva la Pix!

Posted on July 6th, 2009 by by Julian

 
Once again, Pix Patisserie’s North Portland location will be celebrating Bastille Day in fantastic style.  Benefitting the Oregon food bank, this year’s event features – The Mini Médoc Marathon Fun Run, a Tour de Portland Gastronomical Bicycle Scavenger Hunt, the Waiter Race, an Iron Chef Competition, Bartender Throwdow, Grape Stomp, and bands, bands, bands all night [...]

The Thermals go to the Stock Exchange?

Posted on July 6th, 2009 by by PortlandDave

New VIVA VOCE Video Goes Live!

Posted on June 17th, 2009 by by admin

Directed by the amazing Alicia Rose.
Watch the all-new video for OCTAVIO from Viva Voce’s brand-new record ‘Rose City’

VIVA VOCE “OCTAVIO” from What Rabbit on Vimeo.

Brewhaha Wheel of Misfortune Forum @ Backspace

Posted on June 2nd, 2009 by by Caitlin

“Knowledge is power” y’all, so head down to Backspace tomorrow night for Brewhaha’s latest forum to get yourself informed about health reform legislation.  If you’re a part-time worker, uninsured,

The monthly Brewhaha forum is presented by the Oregon Bus project, a local non-partisan group that engages citizens in the political process.
With a twist on [...]

Show Preview: The Wooden Birds

Posted on June 1st, 2009 by by Caitlin

Join SPECTRE in welcoming The Wooden Birds to Doug Fir Lounge this Wednesday!  The latest project from Andrew Kenny (of American Analog Set fame) will be joined by Other Lives, from Stillwater, Oklahoma.
The Wooden Birds is the newest musical endeavor from the AmAnSet front man.  The vocal- and percussion-heavy band is a collaboration between [...]

Act Like You Know

Posted on May 21st, 2009 by by Julian

Lets play a little game of word association.  When you hear the word ‘DJ’ what comes to mind?  Ask that to anyone who doesn’t live under a rock and most likely the two most common answers that come up around going to be Bobbito Garcia and Rich Medina and we’ve got ‘em both here in [...]

Weekend Film Festival Wants Braaaaaaaaains

Posted on May 12th, 2009 by by Caitlin

While Fox News might be convincing the world that swine flu is the next destroyer of worlds, here at SPECTRE, we know what to really panic about: ZOMBIE UPRISING.

SPECTRE Flickr update!

Posted on May 12th, 2009 by by Caitlin

The SPECTRE Flickr page has been updated! Eventually, we’ll post some pics straight to the blog, once we get this “only-blog-admins-can-post-pictures” thing. Until then, click on the links to take you to photos from our latest events!

FIRST THURSDAY @ THE SPECTRE OFFICE!!

Posted on May 5th, 2009 by by Julian

It’s that time again!
We’re pleased to present the latest installment in our First Thursday series.

This week (5/7!), check out an exclusive showing of art from Jake Gillespie and Nicolas Columbo. As if that weren’t enough, DIRTY MITTENS will be celebrating the birthday of singer Chelsea (a former SPECTRE intern) here…with a free performance!

Swing by between [...]