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Lunchtime Laugh: Snuggie-wearing Beyonce parody is YouTube gold
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December 26, 2012, 12:00PM
Today's Lunchtime Laugh features a young boy dancing and lip synching to Beyonce's "Countdown" in a Snuggie. Full story »
Punk shows pause for no holiday
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December 26, 2012, 10:00AM
Toys That Kill is just one of several underground, not-holiday-themed shows happening in Portland the weekend between Christmas and New Year's Eve, when most of the industry's big touring acts stay home. Full story »
Success and performances come at breakneck pace for Radiation City
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December 25, 2012, 2:00PM
Things happen fast for Radiation City. For a band that's only been together for two years, they've already notched an impressive list of accomplishments. Full story »
Lee Dorman, Iron Butterfly bassist, dies at age 70
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December 21, 2012, 5:08PM
Lee Dorman was found dead Friday morning in Orange County. Full story »
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Now let's apologize to the Maya
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December 21, 2012, 3:33PM
We've had our fun. Now let's tell the Maya we're sorry and move on. Full story »
Weinland and the Satin Chaps share their theories for New Year's Eve
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December 21, 2012, 6:00AM
There's a little pressure playing the New Year's Eve gig. Weinland and the Satin Chaps tell us how you do it. Full story »
Portland's apocalypse parties let you pick your poison
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December 20, 2012, 4:00PM
On some level, Portland music fans will choose their entertainment for Friday night as if it's their last. Full story »
Amigo/Amiga label celebrates quiet, family vibe
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December 20, 2012, 3:00PM
Amigo/Amiga made the surprising move earlier in the year of releasing an EP by local hip-hop artist Tope. Full story »
Upcoming: Shows to benefit kids, Clackamas Town Center victims, and PDX Pop Now!
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December 20, 2012, 1:17PM
Three shows this weekend that will entertain and do a little good. Full story »
Watch: Yo La Tengo's long, rainy Portland day at Overlook Park
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December 20, 2012, 12:47PM
If you missed Saturday's weather around here, Yo La Tengo offers you a time lapse version. It's the video for "Ohm." Full story »
Halle Berry, Chaka Khan, Lisa Leslie earn 2013 BET Honors
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December 20, 2012, 10:20AM
The network will also honor music executive Clarence Avant and religious leader T.D. Jakes at the Jan. 12 event in Washington, D.C. Full story »
Stuff that makes us smile: Dean Martin and Rudy the red-beaked reindeer
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December 19, 2012, 3:39PM
Dean Martin's goofy version of Rudolph, and the greatest album cover of 1959. It had to be. Full story »
Jenni Rivera memorial filled with songs, fans
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December 19, 2012, 11:48AM
The life of Jenni Rivera was celebrated Wednesday in song, as passionate fans chanted "Jen-ni! Jen-ni!" at the singer's memorial service billed as a "celestial graduation" by her family. Full story »
Backspace needs a hand saving Backspace
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December 19, 2012, 11:27AM
Backspace got behind on some bills, and has turned to IndieGoGo to try and raise $10,000 by the end of the year. Full story »
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