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Rockin’ fundraiser brings in the bucks for a local nonprofit.

Posted by: John Chandler on May 19, 2009 at 09:42AM Speech Bubble 5 Comments

Coco Cobra & the Killers blast the house with a roaring version of the Sonics’ tune “Cinderella.”

Photo by Della Slowik

Just a quick round of applause for all the bands that played Nuggets Tribute Night at Slabtown last Saturday night. Fans of three-chord garage rock shimmied to the likes of Coco Cobra & the Killers (pictured), featuring the incomparable Viva Las Vegas, the Foxgloves, Beyond Veronica, Purple Owsley, the Strange Effects, and the Welfare State—whose version of the Paul Revere & the Raiders hit “Just Like Me” brought the house down. The event raised $1,000 for Ethos Music Center in North Portland, a nonprofit that seeks to promote music and music-based education for youth in underserved communities. Organizer Sam Soule and the staff at Slabtown also deserve bear hugs for a smoothly run evening and for keeping the musicians hydrated with a veritable ocean of Pabst.

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By Jack on May 19, 2009 at 1:51PM: Thanks for the pics of Viva Las Vegas --a good time was had by all @ slabtown
By Jenny on May 21, 2009 at 11:45AM: Lovin’ the support for Ethos too!
By Greg Odell on Jun 02, 2009 at 12:55PM: Sweet…John Chandler is bringing back the show “review” Kurt Schulz said were a thing of the past, in favor of “previews”. Keep up the good work John.
By raquetball jesus on Jun 04, 2009 at 12:55AM: How much does Pabst marketing associate Debbi Svoboda pay you?
By JC on Jun 05, 2009 at 5:06PM: Nothing. I’m just a hobbyist.

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In his twenty-plus years as a roving journalist and his forty-plus years as a native Oregonian, Portland Monthly web editor John Chandler has developed an appreciation for a properly stirred cocktail, all manner of beer, smoky single malt scotch, and the odd moment of clarity. “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamed of in your philosophy,” is his pet quote, and he’ll break it out whether the occasion calls for it or not. Rock ‘n’ roll snob, film geek, and cultural kibitzer, Chandler can usually be found perched on a local bar stool muttering to himself about “the good old days” when he was always on the @#$%&!* guest list. Approach with caution.

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Bar Pilot navigates from dingy dive bars to ritzy schmooze-and-booze affairs to brain-melting rock shows, and points of interest in between. Chandler will do his utmost to jot down keen observations, hopefully inspire a few barroom arguments, and guide his readers through another night on the rocks.

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