Is a musician's paradise, unless you plan on making big bucks. That's
precisely because you can't swing a cat by tail in Portlandia without hitting
2-3 musicians. The music scene is rich and diverse. It's a perfect place
to be, especially if you're looking to collaborate, experiment, etc.
If this is a major factor in your decision, I strongly recommend
Portland over Eugene, or any other place in the NorthWest.
My son is a musician, and moved here from Eugene to go into the music
industry, and now works for CD-Baby (which is based in Portland) handling
their VIP musicians, and is having the time of his life. Busking is widely
allowed, with a few modest guidelines put in place by the city. Most every
week night, there are 3-4 open mics around town.
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