Erik’s Blog

I learned not long after I moved to Portland that a few celebs call the place home. Of course, reader that I am, I immediately thought of Chuck Palahniuk (who may actually live in Seattle by now, what do I know). Little did I know, Portland is fast becoming a mecca for indie musicians. Modest Mouse, The Shins, The Decemberists, Death Cab for Cutie, and a slew of others either have a member or two living in-town or are fully based in Portland. And more are on their way. Qwazy, I tell you.

I wouldn’t know most of these people if I ran into them on the street, but that’s what makes this place so cool: folks can just kinda be here and not make a big deal out of it.

What a cool place to live…