The Fuzz!

Our most sincere thanks to all who came out and saw us tonight at Pioneer Square. Sadly, we were shut down by Portland's Finest before we had a chance to finish our second set, but the crowds enthusiasm was infectious and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. For those of you who didn't get to see us, do not fret! We will be playing free street shows every Saturday for the next few weeks as we establish ourselves here on this fair city. Keep coming back here to get the time and location for the next All The Apparatus Extravaganza! We love you all!

-ATA

Mardi Gras happenings, Tuesday, Feb. 16

All the Apparatus will be playing two events this lovely Mardi Gras:

First, we will be playing at Thirsty Lion Pub on 2nd and Ash in downtown Portland, from 5:30 to 6:00 pm. Get there early so you don't miss us!

Second, we'll be playing at Irishtown Bar & Grill at 11600 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Washington. We should be playing 30 minute sets from around 7:30 to 9 pm or so.

Lastly, we are planning to come back down to pioneer square and busk the rest of the night away.

A Portland observation

All the Apparatus made front page of The Portland Observer in The last Last Thursday? a story discussing residential concern over the unstructured nature of the Last Thursday street event in the Alberta Arts District.

Photos by Jake Thomas:

 

All the Apparatus on Alberta Street

 

Sherrilyn checking out an artist's wares.

Thank you Portland.

Meet Djinn!

On our very first sojourn into the streets of Portland, we heard this chap masterfully playing his violin on the same street we planned to busk on. We paused for a moment to appreciate his art and moved down the block to our spot. After a few minutes of playing we saw him appear at the edge of the very small and very cold crowd that had gathered to sway back and forth to our barking melodies. With only a moments hesitation he opened up his violin case and joined in with the music. Because his violin sounds so very sweetly and because he is an incredibly cool human being we have asked him to join our little group of revelers, and to our eternal thanks he accepted. When you see us on the street, shake him warmly by the hand. He will look into your eyes and heal your soul from the inside out.

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