[I called Berta Benally shortly after making this post. She said they are now shooting for April. Since there is still so far a lack of interest from the Indian communities around here, they are shooting for Liberty Hall for their concert. I'm sure we can do that for sure. So, all is not lost, but I am still very disappointed. --EJ
PS, visit blackfire.net and buy some of their CD's and stuff]
After a week long journey into learning exactly what Portland area Indians think of the greatest punk band in the world, Blackfire of the Dine, I have failed in getting them a show in this area. Local Indian organizations were not only NOT interested in having them play a concert (even though two of the organizations had them play benefits for them some 3 or 4 years ago), but they weren't interested in having them do any workshops either.
I heard my co-host David talk about how you don't any bi-annual stories of successful Indians in the newspapers. Maybe this could be a reason why? I have no idea. I just know that I am heavy hearted and extremely disappointed I couldn't even get interest from anyone other than the Liberty Hall folks (who couldn't host them on their day in town) who are NOT an Indian organization.
Maybe in a couple of years, but if no one is fucking interested, what's the point.
I think I'll have to save my money for a journey for Shusli, Felicia, and I, to go see them in Europe where they are actually popular.
***sigh***
Well, here are some videos for the 1 or 2 Americans who might be interested and for all you Euro's who read this blog.
Blackfire
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