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One More Heads Up: Malkmus and Mercer Go It Alone at the Buckman Bash

James Mercer of the Shins plays solo
Question: How much would you pay to see Stephen Malkmus sing "Trigger Cut?" And how much would you pay when you know your hard earned cash goes to a good cause? And with James Mercer singing sans the Shins? The price tag ($50) is a little steep, but this Friday, April 11 Malkmus and the Shins’ James Mercer will team together to perform rare solo sets to benefit Buckman Elementary School, a local-arts based haven for creative tykes. Besides Mr. Malkmus and Mr. Mercer, the Buckman Bash features a live auction with donated artwork from a host of Portland luminaries, [...]