Sorry for the lateness, boys and girls. It's been a busy day on the NXT Desk. We're also feeling a little sadness over the news that Tim Russert died. Also, R. Kelly was acquitted on his *ahem* charges.
To quote a friend: "I feel weird."
But fear not, we soldier on for you, dear reader. This weekend's got a bounty of fun, and did we mention some words of wisdom from Michael Cera?
FRIDAY
Most likely a one of a kind experience down at Empire Dine and Dance tonight. Fix your mind on this: Samuel James, Blinky McGee's Saw Orchestra (as in, plays, not "cut happy"), Over a Cardboard Sea, and bellydancing. Starts at 9 p.m. and it's $10. But something tells me that might be worth it just to see this circus at work.
I know precious little about Damon and Naomi the melancholy indie delights who are pulling into SPACE Gallery tonight. But they seem to have pedigree that will make hipsters and underground/indie rock lovers flock to this show. Also onboard are Masaki Batoh of Ghost and Helena Espvall of Espers. Doors open at 9 p.m. for the 9:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $8.
SATURDAY
How do you feel about mixing your punk with a little new wavy electro-rock? Eh? Sound nice? Satellite Lot, The Rattlesnakes and Metal Feathers at Geno's tonight starting at 9 p.m. It's a $5 entry.
Matty T, Jason Keith and dance, Dance, DANCE. Club/house/electronic/groove/whateveryouwanttocallit. Solid bet for your dancing needs, and no charge at the door. Starts at 9 p.m.
Rock show! Rock Show! The Cambiata and Sidecar Radio at The Big Easy along with Build a Machine! Starts at 9 p.m., $6 gets you in the door.
Finally, some words of wisdom from a man we could all stand to learn from: Michael Cera. Here the star of "Superbad" and "Arrested Development" outlines what it takes to be successful. Remember, impossible is the opposite of possible.
Justin is a former newspaper intern and has the scar tissue to prove
it. Justin has been a staff writer for the Portland Press Herald/Maine
Sunday Telegram since 2003, and in 2004 began writing a weekly column in the
Monday Magazine.
If he had to pick a label, the column would fall under "youth culture,"
covering everything from high school dance etiquette, dealing with college
debt, the resurgence of Roller Derby and Portland's one-of-a-kind music
scene. This of course has not stopped him from answering letters to Santa
Claus or writing about his experience riding shotgun in a drift car.
Justin is an export from the Midwest. He is a graduate of the University of
Missouri and is originally from Minnesota. He enjoys bacon, cheap beer,
redheads, Burt Reynolds jokes and wondering what the soundtrack to his life
would sound like.
When he grows up he wants to be an international art thief. Or Captain
America.
Until then he'll be bringing you dispatches about "the young people" and
what they do.
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