At What Point Is It Considered "Obsessed"?

Saw The Dimes twice this past weekend. Two times in less than 24 hours. Once Friday at 9:30PM, then again Saturday at 4:30PM. I'm not ashamed to admit it, though I'm convinced the guys think that I'm stalking them ("Oh hey, it's you... again..."). I've seen them close to a couple dozen times in the last year and they have quickly became my favorite Portland band. The new music they are working on is incredible. Standout tracks for me include "Paul Revere", "Clara Barton", and "Evangeline". I wonder how I can obtain some of the new music. I'm not sure if I can wait until their new album is released, though the guys were nice enough to tide their fans over with an EP in April. Unfortunately, I'm an impatient person and the EP just fueled the fire even more for my need for the new tunes.

The Dimes played at the Doug Fir on Friday night. My favorite Portland band, my favorite Portland venue, double bonus for me. After enjoying a juicy Fir burger (I do mean that literally, and not as the obvious double entendre), I headed to the green room with Gears and Leslie to interview the newest addition to the band, Mr. Ehren Ebbage.


I've been a fan of Ehren's for awhile, since he was the guitarist in Justin King's band. He recently released his debut full-length album, Ten Cent Souvenir. I've really been digging the album the more I listen to it. I recommend checking it out. It's not flashy; it doesn't stand out right away. But it rewards repeated listening. Ehren is an exceptional story-teller in his songs and it's been very cool to get to know this talented musician over the last few months.

Johnny Clay of The Dimes joined us for a new segment that Gears and I refer to as "Hot Artist On Artist Action". You'll have to listen to the interview to get the scoop on that. It is hot action though; that's all I can say. I'll post a link to the interview as soon as it is up on NW Noise.


The Dimes are playing Bridgeport Village's Summer Concert Series on Thursday, July 31st. I was really impressed with the concert series when I checked out Intervision there last Thursday. In addition to being a free show with some of the area's best talent, there's plenty of free sample food and drink to enjoy from the mall's vendors. Show starts at 6:30 and goes until 8:30PM. You know I'll be there. I'll be the guy the band is desperately trying not to make eye contact with.