Slabtown's Choice: The owners of Portland's unsuspecting garage-rock epicenter—and organizers of its annual music fest—play favorites, gingerly.

By Jay Horton
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FRIDAY

Knights of the New Crusade
the Pity Fucks
The Pity Fucks
Head

SATURDAY

the Flip Tops
the Flip Tops
Livefastdie
8-Foot Tender

SUNDAY

Pure Country Gold
the Nice Boys
Silver Lion's 20/20
Fe Fi Fo Fums
Rock 'n' Roll Adventure Kids
Pierced Arrows
Meth Teeth
The Bender takes place Friday-Sunday, Feb. 1-3, at Slabtown. 6 pm (free matinees at noon, Saturday and Sunday). $10 ($25 for full-weekend wristband). 21+. For full lineup, see Music Calendar LINK or visit myspace.com/slabtownbender.

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