Dean Wareham/Parson Red Heads - Bunk Bar

Dean Wareham - Bunk Bar

Veruca Salt/Echo Friendly - Mississippi Studios

Veruca Salt started their reunion tour with this stop in Portland, with the original lineup of the band appearing together for the first time in 17 years. The crowd loved every note, every beat and every word.

Veruca Salt - Mississippi Studios

I had originally seen this lineup 19 years ago, but so many years have passed that I do not remember much from that show. This time around, I sensed that Louise and Nina were having a ton of fun being back together again. Time, maturity, perspective - all these things help to give an appreciation for the joys of life, such as rocking out to great music.

Thanks to the guy at the door of the venue, who directed a spare ticket for this sold out show my way.

Eagulls/Twin Peaks - Doug Fir Lounge

Eagulls - Doug Fir Lounge