Danny Seim has dedicated himself to a life of music. A resident of Portland, Oregon, he has contributed an array of experimental sounds to the music scene since 1997. Not only is he a member of the band Menomena, he has a solo act, Lackthereof. His most recent Lackthereof release, Your Anchor, was recorded and mixed in his basement. It was put out by Barsuk this past July. Learn more of Portland’s hidden gems in this Stomping Grounds.

What’s your town’s nickname?
There’s several that I’m aware of: “Stumptown”, “Rip City”, “Rose City”, “Little Beirut”
– http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/966872/posts
What’s your nickname for your town?
“The Next Seattle”
– http://localcut.wweek.com/2008/02/26/does-seattles-music-scene-have-a-portland-problem/
Why do you live there?
Because there hasn’t been a MTV “Real World” filmed here (yet).
– http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/2008/01/real_world_casting.php
What is your favorite local attraction (monument, park, etc)?
Voodoo Doughnuts, specifically the “Bacon Maple Bar.”
– http://www.baconunwrapped.com/2007/10/maple-bacon-doughnut.html
What is your favorite local event/festival?
Oregon Leather Pride week, duh.
– http://www.oregonleatherpride.org/

What is the best time of year to be there?
August 1-10 (see above).

Who is your favorite local celebrity/personality?
Courtney Taylor-Taylor, duh.
– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_Taylor-Taylor
Where is the best place to drink and what’s their specialty or happy hour?
Bingo night (1st & 3rd Friday each month) at The American Legion on NE Alberta St.
– http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/312261/
Who has the best jukebox (and what’s in it)?
See above; Boston, Skynyrd, Toby Keith.
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5UurMXcMnw
What is your favorite place to see live music and what was your favorite show there?
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion & Sleater-Kinney at La Luna (R.I.P.), 1997.
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE-ySRotpgU
What is your favorite local band?
The Dandy Warhols, duh.
– http://www.adamscelebs.net/members/singers/ZiaMcCabe.jpg
What is your favorite diner or restaurant and what is their best dish?
Red Robin; The B.L.T.A. Croissant (with side of honey mustard for the “bottomless fries”).
– http://consumerist.com/consumer/complaints/red-robin-spins-bullshit-when-pressed-to-reveal-nutritional-info-229376.php
What is your favorite record store and what was your best find there?
I found a limited edition, hand-printed/assembled LP version of I am the Fun Blame Monster at Ozone Records (R.I.P.) in 2004. Now it’s worth millions. Ozone was the first record store in Portland that let us consign CD’s with them, and then they shut down. Hopefully the two events are unrelated.
– http://localcut.wweek.com/2007/06/23/travel-light-portland-waxes-nostalgic-on-ozone-records-rip/
What is your favorite local shop?
Fat Cobra
– http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Fat+Cobra
What is your favorite local publication (alternative weekly, zine, website or blog)?
Exotic Magazine
– http://www.xmag.com/archives/16-02-aug08/