Modest Mouse and Pixies with Cat Power
Honestly, I don't know why Modest Mouse sits at the top of this bill. I mean, the Issaquah, WA-rockers are great and all, but the Pixies with Cat Power? C'mon! Despite going through some lineup changes over the years, Pixies founding members Black Francis, Joey Santiago, and David Lovering are still going strong, playing all the crowd-pleasing hits that you'd expect from the influential alt-rock band (if you're missing legendary bassist Kim Deal, catch her in Seattle with the Breeders later this fall!) And, an opening set from Cat Power (aka Chan Marshall) will surely make your trek to Troutdale worth it. Marshall has a way of making her concerts feel intimate, no matter how large the venue is.
by Audrey Vann