The National headlines the second MusicfestNW concert on Pioneer Courthouse Square on Sunday. The Walkman and Helio Sequence also appear on Sunday. MusicfestNW is a super event for Portland. That being said, this blog opposes any event held on Pioneer Courthouse Square that charges admission, and fences off the square to the general public. Many people in Portland assume anything held at the square is free, and hop on a MAX train and head downtown to check out whatever’s going on. The square prohibits street musicians from performing if they ask for donations. So, why do they let commercial rock groups hold paid events on the square? Let MusicfestNW and other groups who charge admission fence off Waterfront Park to hold their outdoor events, or, rent PGE Park. Umbrella Man is in complete agreement with this blog policy.
