Music scene · Astoria
A historic Columbia River port city where maritime heritage meets Pacific Northwest indie and folk, with a modest downtown scene fed by Portland musicians and waterfront festivals.
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A historic Columbia River port city where maritime heritage meets Pacific Northwest indie and folk, with a modest downtown scene fed by Portland musicians and waterfront festivals.
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Astoria is a historic port city at the mouth of the Columbia River, where music has long mixed maritime heritage with Pacific Northwest indie and folk influences. The small downtown hosts modest performances, but much of the cultural energy arrives from Portland.
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