What’s Going On: 01/25/12-02/01/12
1. Green Noise Records Night!
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When: Wednesday, January 25th—8pm
Why: In case you kids didn’t know, the last Wednesday of every month DJ Ken Dirtnap takes over and features killer bands. This month includes Hornet Leg (members of Psychic Feline, Nucular Aminals, and Hooded Hags), Hey Lover, and Dad & Dad. Music ends by 11—no joke!
2. Seapony w/ Ghost Animal
Where: Holocene
How Much: $7
When: Thursday, January 26th—8:30pm
Why: One of the best things about Seapony’s twee pop sound is how well it translates live—sugary goodness that leaves you with a smile plastered on your face. You’re gonna want to get your butts there early to catch Ghost Animal playing their first show since July!
3. Into The Woods 2nd Anniversary!
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much:
When: Friday, January 27th—9pm
Why: It’s time to celebrate the 2nd year of Portland media powerhouse Into The Woods. These talented and dedicated dudes capture intimate performances of emerging Portland acts. Come help celebrate with Nightmoves, Grandparents, and 1939 Ensemble—with special guests and new video premieres to boot!
This entry was written by , posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:03 pm, filed under Upcoming and tagged 1939 Ensemble, DJ Ken Dirtnap, Eleven Magazine, ELEVEN PDX, Ghost Animal, Grandparents, Green Noise Records, Holocene, Hornet Leg, Mississippi Studios, Nightmoves, PDX Music, Portland Music, Seapony, What's Going On. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Lovers @ Rotture 1/19/12
In a city so vibrantly alight with music culture there is an overwhelming sentimental sense of the universal collective. A unique community, Portlanders stand by Portlanders, and this act was thoroughly demonstrated at Rotture on Thursday January 19 in performances by Lovers, Brittle Bones, and Anaturale as a benefit for Natalie Hunt.
This entry was written by , posted on January 24, 2012 at 1:23 pm, filed under Live and tagged Bex Silver, Boxer, Eleven, Eleven Magazine, ELEVEN PDX, ELEVENPDX, Gabriel Granach, Lovers, PDX Music, Portland, Portland Music, Rotture. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Stephanie at Sundance
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This entry was written by , posted on January 21, 2012 at 5:41 pm, filed under Film and tagged Stephanie Young, Sundance, Sundance Film Festival. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 01/18/12 – 01/25/12
1. West Coast Beard & Mustache Championship
Where: Crystal Ballroom
How Much: $5
When: Saturday, January 21st—9pm
Why: Put Burt Reynolds and ZZ Top to shame with the 2nd annual competition of everything facial hair. Freestyle stachin’ and beard mashin’ galore this Saturday at the Crystal ballroom. I’m sure there is a scientific term for a beard fetish, but I’m scared to google it. Anyhoo, this party is going to be worth growing to.
2. Sons of Huns w/ Belt of Vapor & Wizard Rifle
Where: East End
How Much: $6
When: Saturday, January 21st—9pm
Why: The ferocious guitar and drum styling’s of this rock ‘n’ roll trio never cease to amaze. After killing it last weekend at Big Ass Boombox, these dudes obviously have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. Get your butts there and have a good time!
3. Youth w/ Still Caves & Chairs Missing
Where: Rontoms
How Much: Free!
When: Sunday, January 22nd—9pm
Why: A perfect psych-pop evening with locals Youth and Still Caves. Joining them is San Diego’s Chairs Missing—a tasty psych folk-pop trio with organic textures and sounds galore. The snow will be gone and it’s free! No excuses!
This entry was written by , posted on January 19, 2012 at 10:10 am, filed under Upcoming and tagged Beard, Belt of Vapor, Chairs Missing, Crystal Ballroom, East End, Eleven, ELEVEN PDX, Live Music, McMenamins, Mustache, Portland Music, Rontom's, Sons of Huns, Still Caves, West Coast Beard & Mustache Championship, Wizard Rifle, Youth. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Glass Candy / Chromatics / Desire @ Branx 01/14/12
It’s hard telling when full size cardboard boxes are going to be happily pushed around above the crowd like a beach ball at a local show. But last night at Branx it did happen at Mike Simonetti’s (of the Italians Do It Better label) Sweet Sixteen Party bonanza featuring Portland bred Desire, Chromatics and Glass Candy.
This entry was written by , posted on at 9:59 am, filed under Live and tagged Branx, Chromatics, Desire, Eleven, ELEVEN PDX, Glassy Candy, Italians Do It Better, Kelly Kovl, Live Music, Mike Simonetti's Sweet Sixteen Party, Portland Music, Rotture. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
City and Colour @ The Wonder Ballroom 01/16/12
After an unexpectedly long shift at work, and a cramped Max ride followed by a chilly walk through the neighborhoods of North Portland, not much about my day seemed redeemable. Happy to finally arrive at the Wonder Ballroom, but sadly missing most of opener The Low Anthem’s set (which sounded like it was very enjoyable, from the crowd’s response at the end), the night quickly proved to make up for the average Monday’s lackluster.
This entry was written by , posted on January 18, 2012 at 3:40 pm, filed under Live and tagged 1/16/2012, Acoustic, City and Colour, Dallas Green, ELEVEN PDX, Indie, Kimberly Lawson, Live Music, PDX, Portland Music, Review, Show, The Low Anthem, Wonder Ballroom. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 01/11 – 01/18
1. School of Rock and PDX Pop Now! Present: Best of Portland
Where: Crystal Ballroom
How Much: $14/$20
When: Friday, January 13th—7pm
Why: Local teens playing the best tunes from the best local bands like YACHT, Purple Rhinestone Eagle, and Horse Feathers. Joining the kids on stage will be members of: Typhoon, Radiation City, Menomena, M. Ward, The Thermals, and more! Proceeds go to benefit PDX Pop Now! and PROWUS Music Scholarships!
2. Forest Park Record Release w/ Your Rival & Duck Little Brother Duck
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $5
When: Saturday, January 14th—7pm
Why: The captivating vocals of Maya Kiko Stoner and Katherine Paul should be enticing enough to get you to this anticipated record release. It might be a chilly winter evening, but once the dynamic guitars and slow-building yet powerful drums fall on your ears you’ll have no problem warming up. [If you need more Forest Park, they also play Friday the 13th w/ members of Typhoon and Like A Villain, as well as performances by Aan and Youth]
3. Thee Cormans, Cécilia Und Die Sauerkrauts, Thee Headliners & Chemicals
Where: Kenton Club
How Much: Free!
When: Sunday, January 15th—9pm
Why: Here it is—the first ridiculously awesome show of the year! Five bands, one DJ, and so much dancing you’re gonna be one hot and sweaty mess by the time the night is over. Kicking off at 9:30 w/ French-pop garage group Cécilia Und Die Sauerkrauts and you definitely don’t want to miss LA surf creeps Thee Cormans!
This entry was written by , posted on January 11, 2012 at 1:57 pm, filed under Upcoming and tagged Best of Portland, Cecilia Und Die Sauerkrauts, Crystal Ballroom, Duck Little Brother Duck!, Eleven, ELEVEN PDX, Forest Park, Horse Feathers, Live Music, M. Ward, Menomena, Mississippi Studios, PDX Pop Now, Portland Music, PROWUS, Purple Rhinestone Eagle, Radiation City, School of Rock, The Thermals, Thee Cormans, Thee Headliners & Chemicals, Typhoon, YACHT, Your Rival. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 01/04 – 01/11
1. Hairspray Blues w/ Shut Your Animal Mouth
Where: Ash St. Saloon
How Much: $5
When: Thursday, January 5th—9:30pm
Why: Kyle and Leslie Stabile make up the grimy broken blues duo with a heavy metal edge. With his scorching riffs and her animalistic drumming, the pair definitely takes their music outside the box and gives it one heck of a kick. They play first, so get your butt there on time.
2. Archeology w/ Tango Alpha Tango & Adam Shearer (Weinland)
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $5
When: Friday, January 6th—9pm
Why: Bacardi presents the Back To Basics series—a mere five bucks at the door gets you a night filled with lush arrangements and spot-on harmonies with local indie folk acts Archeology and Tango Alpha Tango. Opening the evening is Adam Shearer of PDX’s supergroup, Weinland.
3. Fundraiser for Ethos Music Center & My Voice Music w/ performances by Fruit of the Legion of Loom, K-Tel ’70, Bombs Away! and DJ HWY 7
Where: Tonic Lounge
How Much: Bring your wallets—it’s for the kids!
When: Sunday, January 8th—7pm
Why: Fancy cocktail party starts promptly at 7pm with DJ HWY 7 spinning tunes and a silent auction throughout the evening (art, music, massages, etc) with proceeds benefitting these two amazing organizations. That’s not all, folks—Tonic Lounge will be donating 10% of food & drink sales for the whole night! For more info: http://www.facebook.com/events/318277158199970/
This entry was written by , posted on January 5, 2012 at 10:12 am, filed under Upcoming and tagged Adam Shearer, Archeology, Ash St. Saloon, Bombs Away!, DJ HWY 7, Doug Fir Lounge, ELEVEN PDX, Ethos Music Center, Fruit of the Legion of Loom, Hairspray Blues, K-Tel '70, Live Music, My Voice Music, Portland Music, Shut Your Animal Mouth, Tango Alpha Tango, Tonic Lounge, Weinland. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.