A look back at my 2022 touring season

A look back at my 2022 touring season

The Bantam at Crown Point, during the Midweek Gorge group camping trip, 15 Oct 2022. Camera: Ricohflex Dia Film: Kodak Gold 200 As the first real rains of autumn hit the Northwest, and the chances of getting “one last camping trip in” diminish, now is a good time for me to look back and reflect on what my bike touring looked like in 2022. And despite hoping that 2022 could be ever-so-slightly…

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Sonic Youth - Champoeg State Park, Oregon, August 29, 1997

Just two summers after Beck toiled at the bottom of the Lollapalooza 95 bill, he was headlining his own big outdoor shows, with Odelay taking him from one-hit-wonder to genuine (if still genuinely weird) pop star. But Mr. Hansen hadn't forgotten his old friends, Sonic Youth!

To say the least, 1997 was a transitional year for Thurston, Lee, Kim and Steve. To begin with, they took their hard-earned Lolla cash and invested it in their very own recording studio and launched the experimental SYR label, getting back in touch with those avant roots. They also workshopped the material that would become A Thousand Leaves, which, in the bucolic setting of Champoeg State Park, is presented in mostly instrumental form.

It's a cool set, though you have to imagine that most of the attendees waiting for the big Beck show were a little mystified. The triple guitar weave that Sonic Youth were developing was generally mellower and more contemplative than what had come before, calmer waters after the stormy Diamond Sea. It's still spiky, but with a little more exploratory flow: pastoral no wave? Something like that anyway. (For a little extra jamming from this era, check out this excellent Sessions At West 54th broadcast ...)

And hey, you can also check out Beck's set! Personally, it's a little hard to tell exactly how well this stuff holds up in 2023 ... but believe me, it was a lot of fun at the time.

Bandcamp | Merch | Concert Chronology

Always genuinely shocked when people ask me if I have plans for Memorial Day. My plan is to stay out of the way of the motorcyclists that come to camp in Champoeg Park.

Saturday, March 16th, 2024

Laura Ivancie Duo (feat. Mark Bowden) 4:00pm-7:00pm

Address:  Lady Hill Winery 8400 Champoeg Rd NE St. Paul, OR 97137 

Lady Hill Winery boasts excellent wine, friendly staff, and a fascinating history. Allow your heart strings to be pulled into the music as you relax in this beautiful setting.

https://www.ladyhill.com/https://lauraivancie.comhttp://sonicbutter.com

The very special 3rd grade camp trip. Daddy and brother stayed home so Daddy could finish out the last semester of his degree and the two of us headed to Champoeg for a mother son camp trip. Two night of lots of joy, activities, camp fires and spooky stories. I surprised you with haunted lights, glow sticks and your favorite treats. We had a bed picnic and made up spooky stories. So special to spend the weekend with you. You are a kind, creative, and amazing. #june2023

Pioneer Mother's Memorial Cabin - DAR Museum

Pioneer Mother’s Memorial Cabin located in Champoeg State Heritage Area a testament to the cooperative efforts of Oregon Pioneers. When travelling I like informative sites. As deeply rooted Oregon I am prideful of this.

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High water on our hike today (at Champoeg State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmulS_Tv8gg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Had some fun at the park yesterday with the family. It was also Liam's 9th birthday. Can't believe my baby is nine. Liam showed off his dino costume and had a jumbo cupcake. (at Champoeg State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZZgMGrEWp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

From Tuesday’s trip to Champoeg State Park.#champoegstatepark #champoeg #oregon #reflectivewater #scenicview #forest #pacificnorthwest #nature #daytrip #cottonwoods

Golden-crowned Sparrow by gfbrown44 AppleMark https://flic.kr/p/2jhevfr

Bikes and Biking Year in Review: 2022

Bikes and Biking Year in Review: 2022

North Beach, Orcas Island. 5 August 2022 Looks dreamy, but this serene image was hard-earned from a challenging day biking the island. Olympus XA2/Fujicolor 100 Hello, friends. As another year comes to a close, it’s customary for me to look back at the past year and reflect on what’s happened, then ponder what may come in 2023. I’ll be breaking down these “Year in Review” posts into separate…

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2019 november — champoeg, ore.

Hippie Ken and his live-in van

Champoeg State Park

Oregon

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The very special 3rd grade camp trip. Daddy and brother stayed home so Daddy could finish out the last semester of his degree and the two of us headed to Champoeg for a mother son camp trip. Two night of lots of joy, activities, camp fires and spooky stories. #june2023

Bleak // Champoeg State Park, OR