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First Name Michael – First two live appearances!

First Name Michael in it’s latest state has now performed live twice. Both times have had good response and overcome some…interesting (to say the least) situations. Jakes, Olympia Washington, March 2, 2008 The first show was Queerfest, at a bar in Olympia Washington. This was a long strange night. The beautiful Miss Kimberly and I [ READ MORE ]

The Colors of Music

I recently have finished up the second set of my Colors Of Music Series. They are currently getting their final touches then it will be off to the East Burn for showings. This series includes: “Roadhouse Blues” – Jim Morrison “A little bit of Green” – Elvis Presley “Purple Haze” – Jimi Hendrix Rock and [ READ MORE ]

First Name Michael

So we are under two weeks until the first Gig. From the little I know we are playing a set somewhere in the line-up of 5 or 6 bands on a sunday night at Jakes on 4th in Olympia, Washington. We had rehearsal last night and we are increasingly tighter every practice. Next week we [ READ MORE ]

Professional Status

This past weekend marked a milestone in my life. I have considered myself an amateur artist now for a few years but this weekend I have reached a goal that allows me to consider myself a professional. I sold my Frank Zappa painting to a woman who is going to make her husband one happy [ READ MORE ]

Portland Artists – Listen up!

There is a guy, nay, cool guy that lives out in fairview right on Blue Lake. I have been buying canvas from him for quite a while now. He hand builds and stretches canvas in his garage and I met him kind of when he was just starting out. His low prices and great canvas [ READ MORE ]

Portland Music and Arts

Been a few since I posted to the empty void. Changed some art around, and closed up some loose ends lately. I finished the Rondeau Records CD cover and other design work. Turned out good, they were satisfied and I made a little cash. Turns it I could make money, but it takes away a [ READ MORE ]