Pandora coming to PDX March 6 and 7

Just noticed this on the company blog for Pandora - a way cool music streaming service, where you give it examples of music you like, and it streams you a customized playlist of stuff you'll also like. Very slick.

Anyway, the guys from Pandora are coming to Portland:

I'm very excited to announce our trip next week to our friendly neighbors to the North. I'll be heading up to Portland, Oregon for a couple days of musical exploration and conversation - March 6th - 7th. The main event of the trip is a 'town hall' get together at Music Millenium (801 NW 23rd Avenue) on Tuesday evening at 6pm to talk radio and digital music. Terry Currier, the longtime owner has generously agreed to host us at this indie music mecca. I'll be joined by Rick Emerson, a much beloved local radio personality, active blogger, and longtime music industry commentator for a provocative discussion on 'radio in the digital age.' Peter Carlin, journalist for the Oregonian, and a thoughtful writer on media will moderate, incite and lead what will
hopefully be a lively and informative conversation about the impact of the digital revolution on the modern music industry, with a particular focus on radio.

It should be great discussion. I hope you'll come by to join the conversation.

Check it out if you're interested. Sounds like there needs to be some podcast representation there in the discussion, especially right here in our own backyard

EDIT: Looks like the Pandora folks have added some more stops to the itinerary:

We have couple other events planned as well, including a meetup at Mississippi Pizza (3552 N Mississippi Avenue) on Monday evening at 6:30pm. After this I'll be heading over to Goodfoot Pub then possibly Ash Street Saloon to check out the local talent at their weekly open mics. Company is welcome. The more the merrier.

Last time I headed up I5, there were six of us packed in a van with the PA system and more music equipment that we should have been able to fit. This time I'm heading out with a laptop, boxes of T-shirts and caps, and empty bags that I hope to fill with a wonderful and eclectic collection of local recordings. I'm hoping to come away with a better understanding of the local music scene, and with armfuls of great new music for our musician analysts to sink their teeth into.