Portland is once again in the midst of MusicfestNW, the three-day celebration of music that turns downtown into a block party with more than 160 national, regional and local rock, folk and hip-hop acts, playing at 17 venues.
The Oregonian- Richard Shirk- Friday, September 08, 2006

... with a stronger batch of buzz-worthy visiting acts, as well as an impressive sampling of the vibrant local music scene... the festival has finally matched -- and surpassed -- the artistic weight and street-level excitement of its predecessor, North by Northwest.
The Oregonian- Marty Hughley- Monday, September 11, 2006

While the rivalry between the Mercury and the Willamette Week has been downright Hatfield vs. McCoy in the past, I'm ready to lay the gauntlet down in the name of good music... as it (MFNW) hijacks our fair city for three nights of ear-ringing action.
Portland Mercury- Ezra Ace Caraeff