I went to one of the most unusual but cool venues last night to see Trevor Dunn, (from Mr. Bungle) bassist extraordinaire, at Laughing Horse Books. Maybe 30 people were there, no alcohol, and a pay what you can entrance. The place was like a living room with the book shelves pushed to the back and sides of the room, a couple of table lamps on the floor for mood. He was solo, no amps, and played an unreal 20 minute set. At times it seemed like he was trying to saw his double stand-up bass in half with his bow and at other times it seemed like his instrument was alive and bellowing on it's own. Sometimes he plucked it, sometimes he played it below the bridge or on the tail piece, other times attaching close pins to the strings, and that was just with his right hand. I really liked the opener also, local band U Sco. I will look for them again. Also traveling with Trevor was Travis LaPlante, a very entertaining solo sax player.

Thanks again to Whitey for taking me to the Blazer/Laker game last week. My pal has the greatest season seats and to watch a game from there is unreal. My distain for Blazer fan grew, however, as they are the WORST winners in the universe. The jumbo-tron shots of fat Laker fans stuffing their faces during time outs was particularly bush league. Stay classy Portland and pop off when you actually win something.