Independent Influence: North hits Portland's indie high notes

Portland, Oregon conjures up some significant indie thoughts. It’s one of the cities where independence is not just valued, but a way of life.
Portland was chronicled, cartoonishly in large measure, by the sketch comedy show Portlandia. Both a blessing (exposure) and a curse (yes, some of the quirks do exist), this city places a premium on creativity in just about every facet of life, no matter how weird it might be.
Nowhere is that more evident than in the music scene. About ten years ago