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The "Making of..." our nu video for "Bagtown"!

June 28, 2017 Valerie Day

Seven months ago we had a video shoot with the band for the song "Bagtown"
Over the winter, our son Malcolm Smith has been working on the miniature Bagtown set - which is ALMOST complete. Next we'll put it in the hands of animator/director Mike Wellins and his talented assistant Jasper Thun who will take our green screen selves and actually put us INSIDE the town. Mike is also the proprietor of Portland's FreakyButTrue Peculiarium (something you must see if you ever make it to the city!)

No date for completion yet. The cool part is, BAGTOWN LIVES! Check out the video above that we made in our studio to get a behind the scenes glimpse into the "Making of..."


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View fullsize Welcome to your summer. Yes, it's finally here! And it's the 46th anniversary of the very first NuShooz gig. [Colonel Summer's Park, Portland, Oregon, June 21st, 1979.] What a different world that was; pre-internet, no smartphones or smart toasters,
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In this month's newsletter: Join us for analog recording stories, celebrate a Hall of Fame induction, and watch Nu Shooz fans dance worldwide! Plus, holiday gift ideas for '80s musi
View fullsize We have exciting news to share! Our friend and Nu Shooz bassist, Gary Fountaine, will be inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame this Saturday, October 12, 2024. 

This prestigious honor recognizes Gary's significant contributions to the Oregon m
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One of our favorite things about performing live is how audiences respond to our music. "I Can't Wait," in particular, resonates with people from all walks of life. The moment those first iconic bass notes ring out, t

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