Portland Music Festival

MusicfestNW officially starts tonight at 6pm with the Motley ‘Cue presented by Whole Foods Market (have you gotten your VIP wristband yet? It’s the only way in!), but until then you’ll just have to enjoy one last video from the most famous women of MusicfestNW. Have you herd of a screamer?

MusicfestNW – Screamer from MusicfestNW on Vimeo.

I don’t think we’ll ever get enough of them! I really hope I see some of them at the “Boothole Surfers” show.

MusicfestNW – Boothole Sufers from MusicfestNW on Vimeo.

Many of you have been asking about where the festival Will Call table is going to be. You’ll find all of the information below. Also, if you are interested in purchasing a wristband during the festival please see below! Internet sales for wristbands stop Thursday, Sept. 8th at 3:00pm. Then the only place to purchase a wristband will be at the will call table, Willamette Week or any other TicketsWest outlet.

WILL CALL -

Wristband Will Call – If you chose to pick up your MusicfestNW wristband via Will Call during the festival then you can get it at the following times and places:

9/7 and 9/8 – Crystal Ballroom – 4pm-10pm
9/9 – Pioneer Courthouse Square – 3pm-9:30pm
9/10 and 9/11 – Pioneer Courthouse Square – 2pm-9:30pm

You must pick your wristband up here before attending any MusicfestNW shows.

Purchasing wristbands during MusicfestNW: To purchase a wristband during MusicfestNW  head to the Will Call table (see times/places above, credit cards only accepted). You may also purchase them at any TicketsWest retail location. Starting on. Willamette Week will continue to sell wristbands between 9am and 5pm through Friday, September 9th.

Individual Ticket Will Call – If you selected to receive your INDIVIDUAL TICKET via Will Call then you will pick it up at that respective venue on the night of the show (for example you purchased a ticket to see Blind Pilot. Pick that ticket up on Saturday, 9/10 at the Crystal Ballroom).

If you ordered a wristband and have a ticket that says:
“MusicfestNW 2011 Wristband redeem in advance at either WW office – 2220 NW Quimby ST… OR DURING MFNW AT A MFNW VENUE”  then please take this ticket to any MusicfestNW venue and exchange it for a wristband.

Questions - email dwinters@wweek.com

In honor of MusicfestNW this week we’re bring our favorite ladies back. Aaron James and Kamp Grizzly have but together 3 more videos featuring everyone’s favorite stars, the Ladies from the 2011 MusicfestNW commercial. Check back on Tuesday and Wednesday for the rest of the videos. Shows start on Wednesday. Better get your wristbands while you still can!

MusicfestNW – Indian Rock from MusicfestNW on Vimeo.

MusicfestNW wristbands are for sale with reduced service fees at Willamette Week, 2220 NW Quimby St., from 9am-5pm Tuesday – Friday. Can’t make it to WW? Get your wristband at TicketsWest or any TicketsWest outlet.

Dr. Martens and MusicfestNW are teaming up this year for the Three 4 Free series at the Dr. Martens store (10 NW 10th Ave.) in downtown Portland. Swing by each day (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) for an intimate performance by some of MusicfestNW’s favorite artists.

Thursday, 9/8 -
4:00 p.m. – DJ Hannuka Miracle
5:00 p.m. – Typhoon

Friday, 9/9 -
4:00 p.m. – DJ Safi
5:00 p.m. – Ted Leo

Saturday, 9/10 -
4:00 p.m. – DJ Rev Shines
5:00 p.m. – Dam Funk

These shows are FREE and open to the public so they are sure to fill up quickly. Get there early for your chance to catch some of the best music MFNW has to offer in such a unique setting!

KEXP and MusicfestNW are once again partnering for a series of all ages daytime shows at the Doug Fir during MusicfestNW. These shows are brought to you by EMP. See the full lineup below. As always, there will be a couple of surprises! Thanks to everyone involved for helping to make this happen.

KEXP will be broadcasting LIVE from the Doug Fir during MFNW. These LIVE in-studio sessions are free, all ages, and open to the public. We’d love to have you come on down. No sign up necessary. Space is limited, so first come, first served.

Thursday, September 8th
10:30AM — Little Dragon
12:30PM — Unknown Mortal Orchestra
02:30PM — Sebadoh
04:30PM — Blind Pilot

Friday, September 9th
10:30AM — The Horrors
12:30PM — Dan Mangan
02:30PM — Typhoon
04:30PM — Rhett Miller

Saturday, September 10th
12:00PM — The Antlers
01:30PM — Explosions in the Sky
03:00PM — Avi Buffalo
04:30PM — The Moondoggies

The Helio Sequence will now be headlining the Doug Fir on Saturday, September 10th. And And And, Youth and The We Shared Milk will also be performing. Entry with MFNW wristband or $15 at the door. More info to come!