Portland band Swords rocked last night for the first time in a year. Get the new album and don't miss them on tour.

Here's the pictures.

On a personal note, thanks for storing my gear for so long. I know you have enough as it is.

In the second installment of bands I thought I'd never get to see we have Shellac. Stood so close I kept cool from the wind coming out of Todd Trainer's kick drum.

Check out all photos, or just my favorite

I figured they were one of those bands I'd just never see. I mean, they've been around since the early 80's. But last night NOMEANSNO put on one of the most amazing shows I've ever seen.

Do not miss these guys. From their performance last night I can't say they're quitting anytime soon, but man they're old. Here's pictures to prove it.

Over the weekend we left Portland to visit my parents in sunny Arizona. No better time to finally get that camera I'd been eyeing, so here's some pictures of the southwest.

Overall I'm really happy with the Canon S410. Great color, small enough, and built like a tank. It's an older model but I actually liked the body better than the newer SD400 style which just seems too itty-bitty.

It's nice to have a camera again. I'm hoping to make this a regular habit and possibly get some Flickr integration happening.