Live Review – Page 33 – Lollipop Magazine

Black Rose Garden – at the Kirkland Cafe – Review

June 1, 1995

Energetic, powerful, and sexy, this is a vocalist to keep a couple of eyes on. Generally guitar-driven pop rock, but the diversity keeps them exciting.

Lenny – with Our Lady Peace at the Middle East Cafe – Review

May 1, 1995

With their Clash-like compositions, manic drummer, and tight, stack-laden stage power, Lenny is a definite must-see in the local scene.

Helium – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

Helium was the buzz band of the night. Guitarist Mary Timony, dolled up in silver sequined skirt and pink leotards, was the undisputed queen of this rock prom.

The Goo Goo Dolls – at the Paradise – Review

May 1, 1995

On stage, The Goo Goo Dolls were energetic and funny, but they played to a room full of smiling college kids and young girls.

Everclear – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

The evening kicked off at the Pearl Street club as Portland, Oregon’s Everclear, struck the first loud chord at 7:30 PM.

Doc Hopper – with Weston, Youth Brigade at the Middle East Cafe – Review

May 1, 1995

Playing melodic punk reminiscent of NOFX, only not as fast, they had their moments and, in time, their brand of punk madness will surely win the world over.

Dirt Merchants – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

Another female-fueled outfit, Dirt Merchants, continued the loud theme at Pearl Street, adding some brooding vocals by singer/guitarist Maria Christopher.

Dirt Merchants – at T.T. the Bears – Review

May 1, 1995

The Dirt Merchants performed for and mingled with a room chock-full of supporters at T.T. the Bears.

Cows – with Slughog, Chokebore at Local 186 – Review

May 1, 1995

Ah, now THIS is what rock ‘n’ roll should be. They play a great brand of schizophrenic sludge-punk of which I am particularly fond.

Chokebore – with Slughog, Cows at Local 186 – Review

May 1, 1995

This band floats somewhere between the rather similar genres of pop, punk, and noise. To their credit, they had a lot of energy.