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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 
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Featuring
Chica y los Gatos
Join us in Episode 54 Part 1 where Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore spin new tracks from: Throwback Suburbia, Catfight!, Play>, The Wanteds, Morgan Grace, Eves Dilemma,.
Live in Episode 54 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Rene Musquiz of Chica Y Los Gatos, a new transplant to Portland from Texas brings her fiery jazz and latin influenced folk to our listeners. Her acoustic performance is captivating and technically skilled, showcasing her literate songwriting. Her musical talents and penchant for language are underscored by her background of growing up in a musical household and obtaining an English degree. Hear new, previously unreleased songs as well as a few from the Chica Y Los Gatos CD "Perfect Weather" in this great show!
Scroll down to the Episode 54 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about The bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Chica Y Los Gatos performing "Una Mujer" live from our recording studio.
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MM Newswire 54
The live sequence Part 2 of The MastanMusic Hour is now produced from the cool night club Kelly's Olympian. Read all about it! The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase (Press Release) Our first show featuring The Dry County Crooks, Hillfolk Noir and The Dirty Birds went smashingly Friday July 11th. Starting with Episode 55 Part 2 out Monday July 28th you will hear The Dry County Crooks in true form performing from the club stage with PA, crowd and lights all going. Their high octane set was the bomb. Hillfolk Noir's beautiful folk/blues set will be featured as Episode 56 Part 2 out August 11th and The Dirty Birds crazed rockabilly thump will come out as Episode 57 Part 2 on August 25th.
You can join us for the 2nd MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday August 8th - o8/o8/o8 - and help Jeremy Wilson celebrate his (he can hardly say it) 40th B-day. Jeremy Wilson will debut his new band and will also share the stage with, The Dry County Crooks, Silverhawk, Tony Smiley, Mission 5, Leigh Marble and other surprise guests. The show will help raise money for a surgery Jeremy needs and will be a blast to boot. We hope to see you there!
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The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
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| Throwback Suburbia, Catfight!, Play>, The Wanteds, Morgan Grace, and Eves Dilemma | 
MastanMusic Hour - Episode 54 - Part 1
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Seriously Good Show - July 14, 2008 |
Throwback Suburbia
"Midnight Flight" from the CD
Four Play |
Throwback Suburbia are a power pop band from Portland. They are getting a buzz going and performing around Portland with notable rockers including The Nice Boys and Art Alexakis. Lately, they've been getting some love from local radio and have been selected to appear on an upcoming Posies tribute CD.
Band members:
Jimi Evans: Vocals/Guitar
Paul Bond: Guitar/Vocals
Eric French: Bass/Vocals
Mike Collins: Drums/Vocals
Visit this band on the web at MySpace Band Page for more
info and such.
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Catfight!
"Sheila" from the CD
In Stereo EP |
Catfight!
has a new wave meets 60's garage sort of sound. They've spent the past few years playing clubs up and down Interstate 5 and have this new CD EP , "In Stereo" available now. "In Stereo" was produced by Catfight! and mastered by the ubiquitous Sean Flora.
Band Members:
Bobby Rotten
Christine
Check out more info about these guys MySpace Band Page
website
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Play>
"Today" from the CD
Play> EP |
Play>
have recently emerged as part of the power pop resurgence in Portland.
Recently, they celebrated their CD release with a show at the Doug Fir.
Their main goal is "to rock as hard as possible",
melding diverse influences into their own style. (Photo by J.Q. Photography)
Band members:
TRIS LASS vocals & guitar
COLIN RANNEY lead guitar
CONNOR DOE drums & vocals
BRENDEN MCELDERLY Bass, Vox, Slide Bass
To hear more from this band check out their Myspace page
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The Wanteds
"Ladysmith" from the CD
Failure Looks So Good |
The Wanteds
have just released a new Cd titled "Failure Looks So Good". They rock guitars with purpose.
They also have a well produced, spacey side and call to mind mid 90s alternative with heavy vocal delay effects and melodic bass lines. Check ou tupcoming shows this summer at The Know and The Doug Fir. "Failure looks So Good" comes out this September and will be followed with tour dates TBA. (Photo by: Todd Stephans)
Band members:
Tommy Harrington vocals/guitar
Ryan Mullen bass
Adam Mack drums
Find out more about this band at their MySpace Page.
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Morgan Grace
"Valentine" from the CD
Valentine |
Morgan Grace is one of
Portland's recently celebrated and rocking songwriters. She's been playing music since she was 12. She's rocked with her brother, earned a degree in classical guitar, made some independent records, and won the American Idol sponsored American Underground Songwriting Competition. Summer of 2008 saw the self release of "Valentine", a collection of songs recorded by and featuring Morgan playing all of the instruments. Her current band lineup includes the awesome Sam Henry on drums, and Laura Phillips on the bass. Other players rotate in and out the band as needed.
Band members:
Morgan Grace: Vocals, Guitar
Laura Phillips: Bass & Viola
Sam Henry: Drums
Check out more info about this band at their MySpace Website.
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Eves Dilemma
"Edges" from the CD
The Beating of the Start |
Eves Dilemma
is a folk rock group from Portland. They play the 70's influenced style with ease and authenticity. The release of their new CD "The Beating of the Start" will be celebrated at the Doug Fir Lounge on August 17th.
Band Members:
Heather Torain - Violin/back-up vox
Sam Leach - Lead Vox / Guitar
Josh Harless (aka Cooper)- Drums / Percussion
Tom Finch - Bass
Check this band out at their MySpace page
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| Chica Y Los Gatos | MMHour 53 Part 2
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MastanMusic Hour - Episode 54 Part 2
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| Chica Y Los Gatos |
Live in this Episode 54 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Rene Musquiz of Chica Y Los Gatos comes to Portland by way of Denton, Texas. Hear her play and sing solo acoustic in this episode of the MastanMusic Hour. In the interview segments, she talks about her relocation, the former members of her band and her search for new members in her new locale. We're sure you'll be floored by her amazing voice.
The band:
Renee Musquiz - vocals/acoustic guitar
Find out more about Chica Y Los Gatos at her MySpace webpage
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