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| 2009-06-26 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
| Schedule at a Glance, part three...The Woods Stage Schedule. It's Friday, feeling like Summer, and seeming like no better post than to tell you what we have in store for The Woods Stage. A favorite of many and nestled deep in the forest, The Woods Stage offers an alternative setting for anyone wanting to just relax in the shade and soak in the sounds. There's lots of great camping all around (much of it new in 2009!), miles of led lights to help light trails at night, and did we tell you that The Woods Stage is Solar Powered?
Here we go again...the old Friday, Saturday, Sunday....
Friday July 31
4:30-5:30pm Pancake Breakfast
6:00-7:00pm Dehlia ... + More
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| 2009-06-25 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
| Schedule at a Glance, part two...Galaxy Barn Stage Schedule. Round two of schedules and this time around we head on over to the Galaxy Barn to see whats cooking in Pickathon's famous indoor venue. There have been many epic shows over the past few years that have had this place rocking.. and there have been many shows that have kept the crowd quiet and on the utter edge..... Well, in 2009 we expect no less. And now for the exclusive viewing of what will become a weekend full of amazing music and memories, Pickathon and Opbmusic.org present, the 2009 Galaxy Barn Schedule...
Friday July 31
4:00-5:00pm Breathe Owl Breathe
5:30-6:30pm Justin ... + More
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| 2009-06-22 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
The Horse Feathers should have your attention.There is much to appreciate when an artist can inhabit the line of absolute unique. There are many who do, and we try to stress that point within each years lineup at Pickathon. A big part of how we are and what we do is the locale of the festival here in the Pacific Northwest. Simply put, we are fortunate. One of such fortunes is a returning favorite from 2007 - Horse Feathers.
Anyway, the main point here today is that this most recent live session posted over at Hearya is yet another example to support the idea that these folks will continue to gain a lot of attention.
Check out the video version of Heathen's Kiss below, and for ... + More
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| 2009-06-18 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
| The Latest from the Freight Hoppers... The Freight Hoppers are true-blue old time revivalists. No other group has amassed as much recognition, or stood the true test of 'old' time. While many others over the past 20 years have come and gone, The Freight Hoppers have managed to keep the spark alive (with some breaks here and there). Frank Lee and David Bass are treasures of knowledge with the old time banjo and fiddle that will be certain to bring down the Barn in a mass of flames. No one out there has ever been able to emulate this pairing..
Today we are pleased to introduce new tunes of theirs via the Pickathon Playlists. Off ... + More
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| 2009-06-11 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
| Pickathon and John Brown Lutherie want YOU to win this guitar... Long-time friends and Pickathon supporters John Brown Lutherie have decided to partner up in 2009 and send one lucky soul home from Pickathon weekend with a brand new, custom, locally built guitar. This will be a raffle, with tickets being available during the weekend of Pickathon only. Winner will be announced on Sunday evening prior to the final set on the Mountain View Stage.
Since this will be a totally custom, Pickathon unique guitar, we will be keeping you updated as the next 8 weeks roll along on the status.
Here are the dirty little details about this beautiful instrument, strait from the makers mouth:
The "Traditional" is the flagship of John ... + More
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| 2009-06-10 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
| Opbmusic.org We thought this being June and all it would be a fine time to begin the introductions to you from our 2009 Sponsors.
A small and concentrated piece of the OPB puzzle, Jeremy Peterson and David Christensen at opbmusic.org have developed a truly unique Northwest voice that we feel will continue to evolve and adapt this idea of music as a regional voice, and the overall diverse scene that is developed. For those that listen to opbmusic.org, way to go, you obviously know what we are talking about. For those that this is something new we suggest you hop on over and give it a try. You may find yourself immersed in new music, with a great deal from the ... + More
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| 2009-06-09 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
Street Teams? Vendors?Here we are, yet another week at the 'ol Pickathon HQ. We have a couple thoughts to get out, in hopes of helping us out come Pickathon Weekend.
1st. Pickathon Coffee Vendors - I am making a call for good Portland based Coffee Vendors. Know any that you favor? Know someone that would be a great fit? Here in Portland folks are used to good, strong, local coffee, 'nuff said. We have a few potential options, however - we just want to make sure we nail this in 2009 and maybe the public can be of assistance...after all, you are the ones working through the early A.M. lines (or not!).
2nd. Pickathon "Meat" Vendors - Another call for folks who do a good job at getting their meat out there for consumption. Ideally, this person would also ... + More
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| 2009-06-04 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
| Why we like the Wiyos.There is usually something funny about a group of musicians that consider Brooklyn, NY their home. With the Wiyos it's a little bit swing, a tad bit vaudeville, a lot of talent, and now a dash of electricity that have brought the band a long way since their inception 5 years ago. Most recent addition (as in the last two years) would be no stranger to Pickathon, Ted Weber (of The Hunger Mountain Boys fame). As you will see from the video, the band can do it all - and when the four of them are together onstage you can see that they have put a lot of time and thought into their show and sound. We get our fair share of the band for multiple sets and workshops on both Friday and Saturday ... + More
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| 2009-06-02 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
60 days and counting...This is the big 60 days and counting ring of the bell. 60 days from now we will all converge upon Pendarvis Farm and make this beautiful 80 acre piece of Oregon our new home. Many of us for all three days of Pickathon, some for the first time. This post goes out to you folks, things just wouldn't be the same without you... So you have purchased your tickets and cleared the dates, now what?
Camping?
1. Tent camping comes with the purchase of a Weekend Ticket to Pickathon. This involves hiking into the forest at Pendarvis Farm and finding a suitable place to pitch a tent. There are many new sites and trails in 2009, so be sure to hike around a bit to see what is available and what could be ... + More
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| 2009-05-29 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
ZzZzzzZ....waking up to the month of June.Instead of taking Memorial Day Weekend, we decided to take Memorial Day Week. Just getting back to the grind and having a few good words for folks out there.
1st. Avett Brothers shows this past weekend were a blast, everyone who went knows what I am talking about.
2nd. Our 2009 Volunteer Application is finally up, to get to it please head on over to the Volunteer Tab in the Info Section, there you will find the link to the application...do it fast as these slots will fill in a hurry.
3rd. We posted a new playlist for all to enjoy - to check this out head over to one of your favorite artists and find the "All Night ... + More
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| 2009-05-21 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
| The Avett Brothers + 5/22-23 Crystal Ballroom = Only 350 Tickets Available! This will be the last big exhale in regards to these shows, the week has finally reached its end and as I sit here and mull over my thoughts I am staring over at a stack of just 350 tickets that remain between both nights for this Friday and Saturday (5/22-23). This means that so far we have seen more than 2,500 tickets leave the nest over the past few months and it has been a real treat to see them off.
Once more, we are also pleased to tell everyone that Jason Webley will be support for both shows...maybe some of you folks remember him from 2007 Pickathon?.. The Drinking Song?... Spinning around with your finger in the air?... any of this ringing a bell?
Anyway, just another reminder here ... + More
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| 2009-05-14 | Posted By: Pickathon | |
Pendarvis Farm Work Party This Weekend, May 16-17It's that time once again my friends, the good 'ol Pendarvis Farm Work Party.
This time for a weekend that is certain to see the weather we have all been waiting for...you can see that forecast here. I will also say that Sunny and 80 is what we are currently looking at. It's much of the same for these work parties if you have been paying attention to the posts of the past.. and you will still need to contact Mr. Elwood (elwood@pickathon.com) if you are interested in coming out, or if you have any questions.
In order to keep the details in order, here is the note sent out from Elwood to the current list of Work ... + More
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