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The Stamp's halloween night show at the wonder ballroom was an outstanding showcase of the band's talents. They played two sets starting at 10 pm, Hope on the Cello, Sasha played the base, Aubrey sang back up vocals and played the piano, Adrienne played the guitar and sang lead vocals, and Cylus played the drums. They played 5 songs in each set; Unicorns and Kittens, If You're Sad You're Gonna Remain Sad, Pardee, On My Way Back Home, Soulplane, Old Man's Secret, Oh My Brother, Stop to Take a Breath Because Your Name is Kinda Long, Juniper-Berry, and Little Foot. The show had a relaxed, but upbeat vibe and everyone seemed to be having an excellent time dancing. The music was a fusion of tribal drums, acoustic "indie," and dubstep. The Stamps were very present and interactive with the audience throughout the show. They were energetic on stage and authentic in doing so, which consequently made the show really enjoyable. Each member had a unique piece of beautiful tribal jewelry, moccasins, hand made beaded shorts and shirts from stitched together from various garments. For all of the previous reasons the show was a success. The Stamps were originally from Joseph, Oregon and all 5 band members now live in Portland and regularly tour Europe and The United States.

Least Favorite Songs

Wild World By: Cat Stevens

He is a chauvenistic bastard and this song sounds good, but he's a dick.

Satisfaction By: Benny Benassi Album: Single

This is a terrible over played club remix.

Dream Baby By: Cher

This song just drives me crazy.

Wait (The Whisper Song) by Ying Yang Twins Album: United States Of Atlanta

One question, why would you whisper an entire song?

Salt Shaker By: Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz and the Ying Yang Twins Album: Single

Any song that has all of these people is terrible.

5 Borroughs By: Cam'ron Album: The Corrupter Soundtrack

Someone should have informed Cam'ron that this choppy choppy rhyme this is the worst thing he's ever done.

DeJa Vu By: Peter Gunz Album: Make It Reign

"Lex, and i rock a Rolex and i lounge on Lex' and I love Sex." Really...?

Please don't rhyme the same word with the same word.

Trife Livin By: Turf 
Album: Young and Thuggin' 


"When it's hot I'm duckin' them people with my firearm Look I be straight thuggin."

If he's the one with the firearm, why's he duckin'?

Favorite Songs

( In no particular order)

Higher and Higher By: Jackie Wilson Album: “Greatest Hits”

Because Listening to it everyday makes me happy.

Sunshine (Go Away Today) By: Jonathon Edwards Album: "Jonathan Edwards & The Seldom Scene"

This song makes me happy when i'm sad.

Mama Said By: The Shirelles Album: "The Shirelles Sing to Trumpets and Strings"

This song reminds me of my mama and childhood.

They Dykin By: Lil Boosie Album: "Lil Boosie"

I like Lil Boosie because he writes progressive rap song about lesbians.

(Sittin On) the Dock Of The Bay By: Otis Redding Album: “The Dock Of The Bay”

This is my favorite song of all time, I love Otis.

Frankie and Johnnie By: Sam Cooke Album “The Man Who Invented Soul” (Disc Three)

This song is great all around, I like the lyrics and that Frankie is a hardass.

Iko Iko By Dr. John

This song is magical.

You Don’t Know Me By: Ray Charles Album: "Ray Charles Greatest Hits"

Childhood Favorite, one of my first favorite songs, melts me heart and stuff.

Home By: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zero Album: “Up From Being Bellow”

Beautiful summer song, lovey dovey and cute.

Ain’t too Proud To Beg By: The Temptations Album: Gettin' Ready

This song my boyf, sings it to me when i'm grumpy.

What Becomes of The Broken Hearted By: Jimmy Ruffin

This song is classic and I listen to it when I'm feeling melancholic or sad or whenever.

Public Intervention Art

Public Intervention "Library" Photo

Because my camera froze and I had to reformat I lost my original photos, I set up and took another shot. I stuck a white antique chair in a garden across the street and sat there smoking as people passed

Result:

For my public intervention Art piece I did three separate pieces in the styles of Erwin Wurn, The Jan Family, and Improv Everywhere.

My Definition of Intervention Art: Art in which attempts to change the current state in the location it takes place.

Wikipedia's Definition of Intervention Art: An may attempt to make people aware of a condition that they previously had no knowledge of. Since these goals mean that intervention art necessarily addresses and engages with the public, some artists call their work "public interventions."

My first piece I did in the style of The Jan Family by filling up a tub with water and rose petals and braiding mine and Hope's hair together underwater. Originally we were going to put a kiddy pool in Laurelhurst part, however my neighbors pool ended up having a very large crack, making my original plan impossible.

My second intervention was done in the style of Erwin Worm's "One Minute Sculptures" I lined up all the shoes I own walking down the block and watched people's reactions from around the corner. I was pleasantly surprised that nobody tried to snatch up any of my shoes, which lead me to believe it was obvious that it was art.

My third public intervention was in the style of Improv Everywhere. My friend Hope and I choreographed a dance to a Dub step song and preformed it on the Hawthorne Bride. We waited for a boat to come and the bridge to raise, so traffic would be backed up and people would be present for our performance. We brought and boom box and blasted our music while we did our piece.