Putting this list together confirmed two things: time goes by way too fast, and Portland had (and still has) a wide variety of bands coming through our city.
We all knew it was coming. Whispers turned into statements and statements turned into reality this week as the Asylum began its multi-million dollar expansion with some serious demolition. Photos of the rubble have begun to circulate on social media with people having some bittersweet feelings...
There is always a hidden cost for expansion and that is what Portland residents and tourists will pay when the Asylum begins their renovation and expansion in the not-too-distant future. The price will be the now infamous "Greetings From Portland" graffiti wall at the corner of Center and Free streets that has harbored countless Facebook and Instragram photos across the world...
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If you love checking out live music, there's a good chance you've stopped by the Asylum in Portland at least once in the last 20 years. All jokes aside, Portland's Asylum has become an institution for local music, local comedy, goth nights and a friendly sports bar...
If you're a young CYY freak or someone unaware of The Tubes; you should be aware! They were one of the most wacked out, original, unique "alternative" bands before the word really existed.