When Van Pierszalowski isn’t on a commercial fishing vessel off of Kodiak Island in Alaska, he’s playing in his folk band called Port O’Brien in the San Francisco bay area. I downloaded these tracks from their site and I can’t get “I Woke Up Today” out of my friggin’ head. “My Eyes Won’t Shut” is pretty catchy also.
Since moving out here a year ago, I’ve discovered some great local bands and a thriving indie scene. If only I could get out more.
From When the Rain Comes:
Port O’Brien – My Eyes Won’t Shut
From Nowhere to Run:
Port O’Brien – I Woke Up Today
For shits and grins:
Port O’Brien – My Humps (Cover)
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Yeah, I’ve been liking these guys a lot and I was pretty obsessed with “I Woke Up Today” a few weeks ago.
I really like that Van stops while playing “My Humps” and says something like “I can’t do this anymore”.
And there’s definitely a thriving scene out here. My favorites right now include the Dodos (go see these guys live!), the Morning Benders, the Finches, and Beatbeat Whisper. Nedelle, the Ian Fays, the Light Footwork, and Michael Zapruder’s Rain of Frogs, Casiotone for the Painfully Alone are other local acts worth checking out. Then, of course, there are the much high profile people like John Vanderslice, Mark Kozelek, Mark Eitzel/ American Music Club and Kelley Stoltz.
Kozelek is a legend, i agree. I also really dig the Morning Benders and the other benders: http://www.hearya.com/2007/03/23/four-year-bender-lucky.
I agree w/ Zapruder as well. I’ll be checking out the rest this weekend. Appreciate the recommendations, Adrian.
Ah, Port O’Brien is the jam!
Awsome band, I just saw them in concert last night in Eugene OR. WOW. just WOW..
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