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We just learned that Portland's instrumental rock/pop outfit Talkdemonic is playing Sam Bond's on Saturday, Nov. 1, so it's too late for a write-up in Thursday's print edition, but we thought we'd go ahead and post the band's new video for "Duality of Deathening," off their recent Eyes at Half Mast LP, because Talkdemonic are, like, awesome and stuff. Warning: The video is high-res, so may take awhile to load.

Talkdemonic play with World's Greatest Ghosts and Brass Clouds at 9:30pm Saturday, Nov. 1, at Sam Bond's. 21+. $6.

Video courtesy of Pitchfork.tv

In the introduction to my story on Blind Pilot this week, I mentioned a gig they had at an organic farm 10 miles north of Portland. Yes, it was a birthday bash. And it was my first introduction to the band and its live act. But the thing was, I was there for the birthday, so felt a little strange talking with Blind Pilot while in the back of my mind thinking of story angles and simultaneously reminding myself to just relax and enjoy the evening. Being a scene reporter can get schizophrenic sometimes.

When I finally introduce myself to the dark-haired Israel Nebeker at the farm, his stomach is growling. “Do you know where I could get some food?” he asks. Rule #1 on a bike tour: You need energy, so bring plenty of snacks. Rule #2: Failing that, rely on the kindness of strangers. I offer Nebeker bread and cream cheese, which he wolfs down while other band mates join in.

Nebeker is a seemingly bashful fellow with a sensitive side. He’s not hard to engage in conversation, but he’s not a verbose self-promoter, either. Since they went through the trouble of paying a PR rep and all, I thought I'd arrange for a phone interview later the next week through their PR guy. What follows after the jump is that conversation. Also, to sample Blind Pilot's music ahead of their Sept. 3 gig at Sam Bond's, go to their MySpace page or tune in to Eugene Weekly's Signal:Noise music podcast, episodes 10 and 11.

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As promised, here are some videos you should definitely check out if you're looking for something to do Friday night...

Aussie Volkswagen commercial for new EOS (feat. "Little Waltz" by Basia Bulat")

Music video for "In the Night" by Basia Bulat

Basia Bulat
Leo London (CD release show)
9:30pm
Sam Bond's
21+
$8.