Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Q and A with the Dolls_ Selena Portland

'music and your city'

.Whats the best part about the city you live in?
The absolute best thing about Eugene is how beautiful it is. If I'm having a bad day or feel sort of down all I have to do is walk outside and just look around me. It always cheers me up.

.What was the last concert you went to?
The last concert I went to was the Fall Out Boy concert with Smitty and some other friends! I'm not big on concerts so I think I was a "Debbie Downer" the whole time. haha.What was the first concert you went to? Who went?It was when I was 12 years old and I went with my mom, little brother and some friends and it was.....Wango Tango. No I'm not proud. BUT, Angelina Jolie was there. So that was pretty amazing

.Which Bands/Artists shaped your taste in music?
I can't name any bands or artists in particular honestly. It would have to be all my friends and family that has really shaped my taste in music. Every single one of my friends has such a different opinion and taste in their music choices that just being around all them has shaped what I listed to.

.In your opinion what is the best spot in your city?
Anywhere that is full of trees and beautiful views and lack of people.Favorite season in said city?I've only been here for a little over a month, but I have a feeling I'm going to love the winter here. My first white Christmas =).

What is your favorite venue to hear music in the city?
Ahhh I haven't been to any venues here =( Not yet at least.

Any places you have yet to go to that you want to visit there?
Not any that I know of at the moment. I've a lot of places in the past month.

Top five artists/bands of the moment?
See the thing with me....and it might be one of my problems is I cannot name five artists/bands that would be my favorite at the moment. I just like different kinds of songs/music. I guess I'm pretty indecisive

.Any releases you're excited for?
Not at the moment =)

.Has music shaped your life in anyway?
It probably has. It has definitely helped through some tough times and made things a lot easier for me. So in some ways it has shaped my life.

.Do you play any instruments?
I took piano lessons when I was a kid but stopped shortly after starting. And a couple years ago I started taking guitar lessons but just couldn't find any time to practice. I honestly feel that was one of the biggest mistakes in my life. I really wish I never gave up. I'm definitely going to try again.

.Favorite Portland institution?
hah. Couldn't tell you

.Where do you go to hear or find about new music?
My friends! They always seem to know everything about music...unlike me

.I feel like music has a way of inspiring art in all forms, how has it (if at all) influenced your chosen art form?
(No response)

.What in your opinion is soo Portland ex: jews and retirement homes in florida
Hah something that is soo Eugene?? Anything that has to do with hippies. There's a shit ton over here

.Any artists/bands you wish would shut up?
Probably Lady Gaga...I do like the song paparazzi though.

.Compile a 6 song long playlist of songs that you're feeling at the moment
.Clairty-John Mayer
You're not sorry-Taylor Swift
Chaos-Mute Math
Roll right over-Eye Alaska
She is love-Parachute
Fallin' for you-Colbie Calliat

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