Wednesday was a relatively low key day, with everything building towards the Alcest/Enslaved show that evening at the Hawthorne Theater. A couple of stops at the antique stores and an Everyday Music in northeast Portland (quick geography lesson about Portland: north and south are divided by Burnside St. while east and west are divided by the Willamette River) before food and a stop at the Fred Meyer across from Hawthorne Theater. The show got started about 7, with Olympia, WA band Christian Mistress starting things with a fairly straight-forward rock vibe that is at odds with the rest of the lineup for the evening, but is also really good. Junius was next to hit the stage, and while their music is more reminiscent of newer Katatonia, the vocals are just simply too hard to get into, as it seems to undo a lot of good that the music provides. Alcest were making their first appearance in North America, and they were everything that was advertised. A strong set made them the highlight of the evening. I only stayed for a part of the Enslaved set, as a friend of mine was still not feeling too well, so after a few songs, we left for base, but not before getting one more beer.
The trips back to Kansas City always seem to bring some sadness, no matter where I make the return. The morning ride to the airport via the Rail was a peaceful as advertised, and it offers a nice scenic ride through the city. Then, there's the airport, where no matter what, there's a sense that the temporary peace will vanish once back home. Maybe it's the staleness of Kansas City...
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