September 16th-20th, Portland, Oregon held Music Fest NW 2009 at venues across the city. There were too many long lines, too much running around, and some tight photo rules, but it was a great way to spend five night, soaking up as much music as you could:
| Day 5 wrapped up with Modest Mouse frontman, Isaac Brock’s Glacial Pace Showcase at The Crystal Ballroom. Recap > |
 |
| Day Four of Music Fest NW was focused mostly on the youngsters – though one finely-aged vet closed out the night. Recap > |
 |
| Music Fest NW’s Day Three saw a youngster-friendly early evening show & the reunion of pioneers later on at night. Recap > |
 |
| Music Fest NW fully got into gear on Day Two, highlighted by wild tech & dour Scots. Recap > |
 |
| Music Fest NW 2009 kicked off the first of five days of music in downtown Portland with a special opening night party. Recap > |
 |
24 Bands, 467 photos:
Arctic Monkeys – Day Three, Wonder Ballroom
Avi Buffalo – Day Four, Berbati’s Pan
Bobby Bare, Jr. – Day Four
The Brunettes – Day Four, Berbati’s Pan
Fences – Day One, Berbati’s Pan
Black Francis – Day Four, Dante’s
Frightened Rabbit – Day Two, Dante’s
Girl Talk – Day Two, Roseland Theater
The Jealous Sound – Day Three
Damian Jurado – Day One, Berbati’s Pan
The Like – Day Three, Wonder Ballroom
Local Natives – Day Two
Love As Laughter – Day Five, Crystal Ballroom
Mariachi El Bronx – Day Four, Wonder Ballroom
Modest Mouse – Day Five, Crystal Ballroom
The Morning Benders – Day Four, Berbati’s Pan
Portland Cello Project – Day One, Berbati’s Pan
Say Hi – Berbati’s Pan
Will Sheff – Day One, Berbati’s Pan
Sunny Day Real Estate – Day Three
The Twilight Sad – Doug Fir (KEXP Session)
John Vanderslice – Berbati’s Pan
Rocky Votolato – Berbati’s Pan
We Were Promised Jetpacks – Day Two, Doug Fir (KEXP Session)
Best bands: Sunny Day Real Estate, Modest Mouse
Runners-up: Will Sheff, Frightened Rabbit
Best new bands: We Were Promised Jetpacks, The Brunettes
Worst band: Fences
