15th Anniversary Blas-Travaganza Part I: The Nervous!
The Blas-Travaganza was a complete success, and while I have some specific ideas of how I would like to present all the amazing material that we documented over the two days, I just can’t wait to bring you the music that we were excited for on those days. So, first up, here is the complete performance by Portland’s very own, The Nervous!
I love booking shows with my friends bands, not only because I like their music (honestly – there are a lot of friends I didn’t ask to play this event), but also because they are really easy to work with, and a lot of fun! I’ve known these guys for ages, and both Chris and Jesse have been a part of this show dating back to the ’90’s incarnation. As The Nervous, they are no strangers to the show, either, allowing me to interview them prior to any kind of live, public performances, and their Groundhog Day debut show is still in the archive, and will surface at some point in the future. (You can watch the video over here, if you just can’t wait.)
While you’re enjoying some music and whatnot, why not check out our digital compilation, released at this show, and featuring a track by The Nervous? Lost In The Supermarket is a collection of songs recorded by friends of the program, and is available now to stream, and for a small donation, to download as well. Attendees managed to receive free download codes, packaged with a blank CD to use any way they see fit. You can get this per-assembled version from me, or download the entire collection from the link above. The Nervous were really kind enough to donate a track, and I was very happy to include them.
I was really happy to have them kick-off the Blas-Travaganza. Not only are they a lot of fun, but they set a good mood and tone for the weekend, and I was really happy to include them on the bill. As more and more A/V is uncovered and available, I’ll be posting more and more stuff to connect with these recordings. Additionally, these will only be available in their unedited format for a limited time, as I have some sneaky plans for both the video and audio.
But in the meantime, enjoy this fantastic nerd-rock treat. Please: send you photos, videos, and anything else you captured of these guys. All of it will be used in some form or another!
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