Time to tear yourself away from all the awesome flicks at the SFIFF and get some exercise. Or at least stand up for a bit. Hit Bottom of the Hill tonight to check out Laura Veirs. Even if you are not a pre-teen Texan girl, or super into snow leopards, you’ll probably dig the music. We first interviewed Laura about a year ago-- although she's not offering a free tattoo this time round, her new stuff is worth the price of admission. Plus, nothing says happy May 5th like a little celebration of Indie rock. Laura answered a few more of our questions—good ideas about what to check out in Portland, and what to expect at the show tonight.

The best fans are....
Pre-teen girls from Texas

Best venue to play
Guinguette pirate in Paris. it's an old pirate ship that sways while you play.

Favorite song to play these days
A new one of mine called "to be held by you". I’ll be recording it for my next record this fall.

You should come see our show because...
We are vivacious and charismatic and super hot. actually, I have an eye-twitch right now but hopefully it will go away before the show.

Name
Laura Veirs

Introduce yourself in one sentence
I like snow leopards.

Age and Occupation
34 -- musician, teacher, recording artist, cat mom

Home Town
Grew up in Colorado, live in Portland (OR) now

How long have you lived in the Portland?
Almost 2 years, I moved from Seattle to try to find a simpler life.

Favorite place to spend time online
nytimes.com, cuteoverload.com, stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com

What I'm currently Reading
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

Favorite mode of transportation
Bike

Best Band or Musician to come out of the Portland area
The Shins

Favorite local hangout
Kennedy school hot pool

Favorite author to come out of the Portland area
Chuck Palahniuk
Place you always tell visitors to check out
Japanese garden, forest park, Alberta arts district

I have found/sold/bought the following on craigslist
piano, compost bin, guitars