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#53 – Author Chat: Kate Kort

In this episode, I chatted with newly-published local author, Kate Kort, about her book Glass and her journey as an author.

Catch her at the Camas Library today, 11/17/2015, at 6:30 pm, for a reading and meet-and-greet.

SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/jonsquaredmedia/the-pdx-beat-episode-53

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You can purchase Glass from Brick Mantel Books, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and other book retailers.

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#52 – Patternist

This episode features my chat with Portland musician, Gabe Mouer (a.k.a. Patternist) about his musical journey and his upcoming single, “Dizzy.”

Visit his website for more information as well as to purchase the album, which you can also preview on Bandcamp.

UPCOMING SHOW: November 16th, 8:00 pm, at Hawthorne Theatre

SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/jonsquaredmedia/the-pdx-beat-episode-52

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Additional music: “Cataracts” by Sweet Nothing

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#51 – Author Chat: Michael Helquist

I recently sat down with author, historian, and activist, Michael Helquist, to discuss his newest book, Marie Equi: Radical Politics and Outlaw Passions.

Michael is a native Portlander but has been based in San Francisco since the early 80’s. His writings have also appeared on the Oregon Historical Quarterly, the American Medical News, Ms. Magazine, the Journal of Homosexuality, The Advocate, and the San Francisco Bay Guardian.

His book on Dr. Marie Equi explores the life of a remarkable person who left her mark in Portland history.

SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/jonsquaredmedia/the-pdx-beat-episode-51

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You can purchase Marie Equi: Radical Politics and Outlaw Passions from Oregon State University Press, Powell’s Books, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and other book retailers.

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#50 – The Noted

John Dwyer and Daniel Work of Portland-based band, The Noted, sat down with me (at a very lively Northwest Portland bar, which shall remain nameless until they decide to finally become a sponsor or whatnot) and chatted with me about their newly-released, sophomore album Not Far Away. The album features eight original tunes, snippets of which are featured in this episode.

Visit their website for more information as well as to purchase the album, which you can also preview on CD Baby.

SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/jonsquaredmedia/the-pdx-beat-episode-50

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Additional music: “Cataracts” by Sweet Nothing

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#49 – The Peculiarium

The Peculiarium celebrates everything that’s weird about Portland and beyond. Listen to my chat with one of this Northwest Portland gem’s co-founders, Mike Wellins.

SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/jonsquaredmedia/the-pdx-beat-episode-49

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#48 – Salvo Idly

Jeremy Hollen and James Alton of Portland-based band, SALVO IDLY, joined me for a chat about their debut album, 81 Days, which is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon Music, CD Baby, and via their website.

Songs featured in this episode include Spiders, Spotlight, You Say, Anomic Asteroid, 81 Days of Warfare, and Real Good With Faces. Catch their show at The Panic Room on September 29th! Visit the website for tickets and show times.

SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/jonsquaredmedia/the-pdx-beat-episode-48

Here’s their video for You Say:

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Additional music: “Cataracts” by Sweet Nothing

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#47 – Mixed Tape .05

This is Volume 05 of our infamous* Mixed Tape, featuring the music of Fringe Class, The Weather Machine, Kool Stuff Katie, Minden, Fog Father, Cat Hoch, Wishyunu, and Chocolate Cool But Rude.

FRINGE CLASS

THE WEATHER MACHINE

KOOL STUFF KATIE

MINDEN

FOG FATHER

CAT HOCH

WISHYUNU

CHOCOLATE COOL BUT RUDE

SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/jonsquaredmedia/the-pdx-beat-episode-47

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* Not really infamous.

#46 – Hidden History of Portland

Portland author and local historian, J.D. Chandler, talks about the City of Roses’ colorful past, his writings (which includes Slabtown Chronicle and Weird Portland), and a few of our city’s most mispronounced street names and areas.

Artist’s representation of J.D. Chandler

SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/jonsquaredmedia/the-pdx-beat-episode-46

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You can purchase Hidden History of Portland Oregon from Powell’s Books, Amazon.com, and other book retailers.

Also, listen to J.D.’s podcast called Murder by Experts.

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#45 – Nomalicious

Sean Wiese chatted with me about his subscription box service, Nomalicious, that’s changing the way consumers access artisan foods from all over the U.S.

Nomalicious

SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/jonsquaredmedia/the-pdx-beat-episode-45

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#44 – Mixed Tape .04

Here is Volume 4 of our infamous* Mixed Tape, featuring the music of Bibliothek, Thanks, Old Wave, LEO, Beach Fire, Gold Casio, Psychomagic, Appendixes, and White Glove.