The threat of ice and snow didn't deter Portlanders from the chance to see Mew in an intimate setting. ...

Morrissey brought his West Coast tour to Portland, a town he hadn't been to in seven years.  This meant the sold out crowd was eagerly anticipating their beloved. ...

Releasing an album consisting strictly of b-sides can be a risky move.  However, anytime Morrissey is thrown into the equation, all bets are off. ...

Portland's creative types came to the über-hip Doug Fir Lounge to show their admiration for Broadcast, one the U.K.'s most unique sounding bands in recent memory. ...

A Place To Bury Strangers let the music speak loud at Doug Fir Lounge. ...

Sweden's Emil Svanängen (best know to his legions of fans as Loney Dear) spent some time with QRO. ...

Day 5 wrapped up with Modest Mouse frontman, Isaac Brock's Glacial Pace Showcase at The Crystal Ballroom. ...

Day Four of Music Fest NW was focused mostly on the youngsters - though one finely-aged vet closed out the night. ...

Music Fest NW's Day Three saw a youngster-friendly early evening show & the reunion of pioneers later on at night. ...