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Upper Playground PDX

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About Me

We are the little sister to Fifty24SF and Upper Playground in the big BA. We opened in August 2006 and it has been one wild ride since then.
The group consists of:
Jason on lead vocals and drums (think Phil Collins)
Stephen as the turntablist
Bishop on bass
Brad on guitar
Katie on the 808
Kai Aitchson is the band photographer
We will be performing at 23 NW 5th @ Couch
Monday-Sat 11-8
Sun. 12-6
Artists that have shown in our gallery since Aug 2006 include:
Sam Flores, David Choe, Saber, Jeremy Fish, Ricky Powellx Phil Frost, Basco,
Herbert Baglione, Thesis, Alex Pardee, Estevan Oriol, Cody Hudson, Sasu, Kami,
Faile, Jesse Reno, Corey Smith, Ashley Montague, Dan Ness, Olivia Edith,
Klutch, Brad Simon, Oddball Studios, Justin Goreman, Caleb Freese, Legal Bee Productions,
Lyla Emery Reno, Joseph Cross, London Police, Galo, and more to come.
NEXT SHOW OPENS FEB 7th:
ALL THE WAY FROM CHILE, BASCO!

My Interests

Keep'n it real

I'd like to meet:

Your Mom.

BLOGS TO SCOPE:
FIFTH AND COUCH!!!!
Upper Playground Blog and Artist Blogs
Ricky Powell

Music:

Millions of Dead Cops

Movies:

The Run Up: Dithers: Albert Reyes' Give: The toughest Line: Teenagers from Uranus: Tats Cru Documentary: World War 1,2,&3: Quality of Life: Piece By Piece: Graffit Verite: Dirty Handz: Write and Unite: Indecline: Style Wars: Forbidden Rebels

Television:

Ewoks: The Battle for Endor while drinking a nice warn mug of mushroom tea

Books:

Maya Hayuk, Just Good Vibes
Backyard Shakedown Photography Book
Usugrow, Love Hate from JP
Tomokazu Matsuyama, Found Modern Library
Up Till Now
The Early Bird, the Art and Design of Morning Breath
Blaine Fontana, Sedimental Promises
Robert Abeyta, Jr., Compliments of...
Upper Playground Vol. 1
Jeremy Fish, I'm With Stupid
Mike Giant, The Skull Press Compendium
Albert Reyes, Don't Give Up
Saber, Mad Society

Heroes:

Mom

My Blog

BASCO!!! "Dolores, Las Lagrimas Y Las Rosas"

Upper Playground In Association With FIFTY 24PDX Gallery Presents "Dolores"FIFTY 24PDX Gallery presents "Dolores, Las Lagrimas Y Las Rosas", an exhibit of new paintings and works on paper from Chilean...
Posted by Upper Playground PDX on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:50:00 PST

Mike Maxwell Fifty24 PDX Gallery

Here it is for all to see, Mr. Maxwell's Memories for Memoirs...
Posted by Upper Playground PDX on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:15:00 PST

Ignite Whats Next Day by Day

Footage courtesy of Dragonetti from the Upper Playground BlogDay 1: Day 2: Day 3: Day 4: Day 5: Day 6: Day 7: Day 8: ...
Posted by Upper Playground PDX on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:44:00 PST

Ignite Whats Next on Wed. Sept. 19th!!

Sprarks presents:Ignite What's Next TourPortland, OR - Upper Playground Portland is proud to host the Portland stop on the "Ignite What's Next" Art Tour, sponsored by Sparks, Upper Playground, and Jux...
Posted by Upper Playground PDX on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:21:00 PST

Music Fest NW kicks off with Aesop Rock

Thursday, Sept.6th: Roseland Theater 8 NW 6th Ave (Map) 503-224-2038 Wristband or $18.00 advance from TicketsWest11pm Aesop Rock10pm Blue Scholars9pm Sand Peoplemusicfestnw.com..> ...
Posted by Upper Playground PDX on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:20:00 PST

Free Tickets to DJ NU-MARK Tonight only!!

Well, the bulletins are down right now, so the first person to reply to this blog will receive a pair of free tickets to tonight's show at Holocene featuring:DJ Nu-Mark of Jurassic 5WickedB-LitandNico...
Posted by Upper Playground PDX on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 06:33:00 PST

Sprockettes Invade The Bay Area!!!

The Sprockettes are an all girl minibike dance team here in Portland.  We helped them out on their 2007 claedar this year.  They just turned three years old last month, and have come a long ...
Posted by Upper Playground PDX on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 06:03:00 PST

Las luces sagradas han llegada!

Upper Playground PORTLAND23 NW 5th @ Couchm-s 11-8sun 12-6...
Posted by Upper Playground PDX on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:38:00 PST

Wookie Sighting at Fifth and Couch (represent!)

He had some bodyguards so we couldn't get closer. I wanted him to sign my shirt by Sara Snow....
Posted by Upper Playground PDX on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:39:00 PST

Upper Playground is American Idol Approved!

Eliott Yamin came into the store the other day to drop some fat cash on our fresh threads.  ...
Posted by Upper Playground PDX on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:28:00 PST