Crystal Stilts @ Mississippi Studios 7/22/2012
Brooklyn-based quintet, Crystal Stilts, paid Portland a visit Sunday night at Mississippi Studios. You should already be kicking yourself for missing out on the post-punk neo-psych awesome that ensued. With heavy-hitters Blood Beach and Nucular Aminals starting the night off, you can go ahead and kick yourself a few more times.
This entry was written by , posted on July 24, 2012 at 11:11 am, filed under ELEVEN, Live and tagged Blood Beach, Brad Hargett, Crystal Stilts, ELEVEN PDX, JB Townsend, Kyle Forester, Live, Mike Herman, Mississippi Studios, Nucular Aminals, PDX Live Music, Portland live music, Wendy Worzalla. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 07/04 – 07/11
1. Lower Dens w/ No Joy & Alan Resnick
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $12
When: Thursday, July 5th – 9pm
Why: Fresh off their European dates in support of the newly released sophomore album, Nootropics, this Baltimore dream-rock group is back in the states to finish off their summer tour. Upon their return, Montreal’s doomy shoegaze/pop four-piece, No Joy, have joined them for the remainder of the dates.
2. Rigsketball Kickoff Party!
Where: Plan B
How Much: Free
When: Friday, July 6th – 7pm
Why: It’s back and promisingly better than ever! Grab some friends and enjoy the weather out on the patio for some basketball starting at 7pm. After you’ve wiped the sweat from your brow and rehydrated with a couple beers, enjoy the tunes of some of Portland’s best kicking off at 8:20pm. Featuring: And And And, The No Tomorrow Boys (7” release, Animal Eyes), Grandparents, Charts, Woolen Men, Old Age, and Mojave Bird.
3. East End’s Third Annual Smashed Block Party!
Where: East End
How Much: $12/day
When: Saturday, July 7th & Sunday, July 8th
Why: You know it’s really summer when the line-up for East End’s Third Annual Smashed Block Party starts buzzing in your ears. Two days of nearly three dozen rad bands–some local, some nearby neighbors, and some from far away. You might want to go ahead and call in sick for Monday because this is going to be one hell of a shindig.
And as if there wasn’t enough happening this weekend, don’t forget about the Waterfront Blues Fest going on July 4th – July 8th. Check out the full schedule and ticket information here.
This entry was written by , posted on July 4, 2012 at 11:11 am, filed under Upcoming and tagged Alan Resnick, And And And, Billions & Billions, Blood Beach, Burning Leather, Charts, Cyclops, Danava, Dent May, Di Di Mau, East End, ELEVEN PDX, Grandparents, Lower Dens, Mississippi Studios, Mojave Bird, Nether Regions, No Joy, Nucular Aminals, Old Age, PinkSlime, Plan B, Portland live music, Problems, Quintron, Red Kross, Rigsketball, Sons of Huns, The Babies, The No Tomorrow Boys, Therapists, Third Annual Smashed Block Party, Waterfront Blues Fest, Woolen Men. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 06/13 – 06/20
1. Eternal Tapestry w/ Blood Beach & Swahili
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When: Thursday, June 14th – 8pm
Why: Eternal Tapestry celebrates their latest full-length, Dawn in 2 Dimensions, with an evening of mind-ripping psychedelic rock! And who better to round the night out than Blood Beach and Swahili playing their own crafted brand of psych goodness. Friendly reminder: shows at The Know start early and end by 11pm–so get your butt there on time!
2. ELEVEN PDX & Mississippi Studios Presents: Unknown Mortal Orchestra w/ Religious Girls & Hustle and Drone
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $11
When: Saturday, June 16th – 8pm
Why: Start your summer off right and with an epic night of music courtesy of ELEVEN PDX & Mississippi Studios. The second quarterly showcase features Portland’s own buzz-building Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Hustle and Drone, and Oakland’s Religious Girls. Purchases tickets here! Bring your dancin’ shoes, Portland–we’re gonna get down.
3. Still Caves w/ Low Times, eetsFeats & Bath Party
Where: East End
How Much: $5
When: Sunday, June 17th – 9pm
Why: As if your weekend wasn’t already awesome enough, you’re gonna want to save some energy for this one–it’s a real head snapper. Bringing their straight up garage rock acts all the way from San Antonio are Low Times and eetsFEATS (both bands share members). Bath Party kicks it off with hip-shaking psychedelic surf rock and Still Caves will set your ears on fire with their blown out garage psych-punk.
This entry was written by , posted on June 13, 2012 at 11:11 am, filed under Upcoming and tagged Bath Party, Blood Beach, East End, Eets Feats, ELEVEN PDX, Eternal Tapestry, Hustle and Drone, Low Times, Mississippi Studios, Portland live music, Quarterly Showcase, Religious Girls, Still Caves, Swahili, The Know, Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 06/06 – 06/13
1. Pheasant w/ Tiger House & Charts
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $5
When: Wednesday, June 6th -9pm
Why: Double EP release party time excellent! Tiger House is ready to put their four-song cassette, Acid Banshee/Camel Party, in the hands of the masses. They will make you dance with their infectious hooks and energetic pop songs filled with urgency. Charts offer up Tease, a deliciously crunchy lo-fi pop’n'roll treat that will satisfy, but still leave you hungry for more.
2. PDX Pop! Now 2012 Compilation Release
Where: Holocene
How Much: $10
When: Thursday, June 7th – 8pm
Why: It’s that time of year again, and I shouldn’t have to twist your arm too hard to cough up $10 for this year’s stellar PDX Pop! Now Compilation. Featuring artists near and far: Grandparents, M. Ward, Y La Bamba, Youthbitch, Sons of Huns, Blood Beach, and thirty-five more of your favorites. The $10 includes a copy of the comp and enjoyable live performances by Sun Angle, Wild Ones, Hollywood Tans, Rose, and DJ Porsche Cayenne.
3. A Place To Bury Strangers w/ This Will Destroy You & Dusted
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $12
When: Sunday, June 10th – 9pm
Why: The New York-based trio, A Place To Bury Strangers, have been making psychedelic shoegazy space rock tunes since 2007. Compared to its predecessors, the latest effort, Worship, has upped the ante. It’s explosive, visceral, and a little dark. Both new and old tunes will sound fantastic at Doug Fir. Grab your ticket now and treat your ears to a night of brutally dynamic and melodic wall of sound.
This entry was written by , posted on June 6, 2012 at 11:11 am, filed under Upcoming and tagged A Place To Bury Strangers, Blood Beach, Charts, DJ Porsche Cayenne, Doug Fir, Dusted, ELEVEN PDX, EP Release, Grandparents, Hollywood Tans, Holocene, M. Ward, MC Rose, Mississippi Studios, PDX Pop Now, Pheasant, Portland live music, Sons of Huns, Sun Angle, This Will Destroy You, Tiger House, Wild Ones, Y La Bamba, Youthbitch. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 02/16 – 02/22
1. Eternal Tapestry w/ Sun Angle & Blood Beach
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: FREE!
When: Thursday, February 16th—9pm
Why: The experimental psychedelic rock group, Eternal Tapestry, brings layers of melodic guitar improvisations alongside free and open-structured songs. Their live shows are nothing short of epic and should not be missed. Get there early for the two amazing openers Sun Angle and Blood Beach! You’re in for a treat.
2. Psychic Feline w/ Footwork & Formica Man
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When: Friday, February 17th—9pm
Why: Although house shows seem to be their natural habitat, you can usually catch this three-piece playing shows in and around Portland. Droning and moaning psych influenced rock’n’roll will definitely have you tapping your feet and nodding to the beat. Be sure to check out Formica Man and Seattle’s Footwork!
3. And And And w/ Aan & The Blimp
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $6/$8
When: Saturday, February 18th—9pm
Why: If you’re looking for a good ol’ fashioned rock’n’roll time, this is the place to be Saturday night. All three of these local wonders will rock your collective socks off—bring a friend, bring your mom, and bring those dancin’ shoes. Bands that can’t be beat with a price to match!
This entry was written by , posted on February 15, 2012 at 11:11 am, filed under Upcoming and tagged Aan, And And And, Blood Beach, Doug Fir, ELEVEN PDX, Eternal Tapestry, Footwork, Formica Man, Live Music, Mississippi Studios, Portland Music, Psychic Feline, Sun Angle, The Blimp, The Know. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 8/24 – 8/31
1. Grass Widow w/ Blood Beach, XDS & Nature
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $12 (21+)
When: Thursday, August 25 – 9pm
Why: If you don’t have a ticket already, there’s a good chance you can still get one at the door, but they will go quickly. Grass Widow is an exceptionally talented trio from San Francisco. It’s easy to stick the post-punk label on them, but these ladies break the rules more often than they follow them. Check them out, go to this show, and thank me later. [Editor's note: I'll thank you now -- they're great!]
This entry was written by , posted on August 25, 2011 at 12:22 pm, filed under Upcoming and tagged And And And, Blood Beach, Death Songs, Doug Fir, Grass Widow, Holocene, Mississippi Studios, Nature, Night Beats, Safe Word, Wooden Shjips, XDS. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
Smmr Bmmr @ Plan B, 8/5 – 8/6
Smmr Bmmr 2011 ; a review by Wendy Worzalla, photos by Brenda Ubhoff
Bubblegum pop tunes from Cowabunga Babez and Peach Kelli Pop made the perfect soundtrack to the breezy, carefree summer night. By the time Apache, Therapists and Blood Beach rocked our collective socks, the crowd was drunk on Viso, Sizzle Pie and PBR.
This entry was written by , posted on August 13, 2011 at 12:27 pm, filed under Live and tagged Apache, Blood Beach, Cecilia Und Die Sauerkrauts, Cowabunga Babez, ELEVEN PDX, Ghost Mom, Guantanamo Baywatch, King Tuff, Mean Jeans, Mikal Cronin, Nadia Buyse, PBR, Peach Kelli Pop, Personal & The Pizzas, Plan B, Shannon and The Clams, Sizzle Pie, SMMR BMMR, The Audacity, The Moonhearts, Therapists. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 8/3 – 8/10
1. PDX Bridge Festival Closing Party
Where: Crystal Ballroom & Lola’s Room
How Much: $10 – All Ages
When: Sunday, August 7th – 6pm
Why: For a measly $10 you get a near baker’s dozen of some of Portland’s finest indie bands. Featuring: Copy, Symmetry/Symmetry, Tango Alpha Tango, The Dimes, Dropa, Mnemonic Sounds, Violet Isle, and Water & Bodies just to name a few. Both venues are all ages, so grab a bunch of friends or a few random strangers and treat yourselves to an evening of great local music.
This entry was written by , posted on August 3, 2011 at 9:54 pm, filed under Upcoming and tagged Audacity, Blood Beach, Cecilia Und Die Sauerkrauts, Christmas Island, Copy, Crystal Ballroom, Dropa, ELEVEN PDX, Ghost Mom, Guantanamo Baywatch, King Tuff, Live Music, McMenamins, Mean Jeans, Mississippi Studios, Mnemonic Sounds, Nucular Aminals, PDX Bridge Festival, Peach Kelli Pop, Personal & The Pizzas, Plan B, Portland Music, Psychic Feline, Sara Jackson-Holman, Serious Business, Shannon & The Clams, Showdeer Presents, SMMR BMMR, Symmetry/Symmetry, Tango Alpha Tango, The Dimes, The Horde and The Harem, The Moonhearts, TRMR, Violet Isle, Wanderlust Circus, Water & Bodies, Youthbitch. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 7/28 – 8/4
1. Ty Segall w/ Audacity
Where: East End
How Much: $11 (21+)
When: Thursday, July 28th – 9pm
Why: There must be something in the Bay area’s water, and at this rate there won’t be any left if we keep seeing this kind of talent emerging. This man is a music-making machine! On the heels of his fourth album, Goodbye Bread, there’s only one thing he does more than record—tour. Make sure to grab your ticket right-this-minute because this show will sell out!
This entry was written by , posted on July 28, 2011 at 11:44 am, filed under Upcoming and tagged Audacity, Blood Beach, Dark Entries, Doug Fir, East End, ELEVEN PDX, Live Music, Portland Music, Radiation City, Tu Fawning, Ty Segall, Wild Ones. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.
What’s Going On: 7/20 – 7/27
1. PDX Pop Now!
Where: Refuge PDX (116 SE Yamhill St)
How Much: FREE!
When: Friday, July 22nd – Sunday, July 24th
Why: Free! All ages! Delicious foodcarts: Koi Fusion, Violetta, The Dog House, Townshend Tea, Fifty Licks Ice Cream, and Sizzle Pie. Oh yeah, and I guess a few bands are playing? One hell of a line-up featuring: And And And, Archers, Blood Beach, Blouse, Guidance Counselor, Karen, Purple & Green, Radiation City, The Reservations, Weinland, the Woolen Men, and more! Kicking off at 6pm on Friday, grab some friends and get your butts there!
This entry was written by , posted on July 20, 2011 at 3:21 pm, filed under Upcoming and tagged Aladdin Theater, And And And, Archers, Blood Beach, Blouse, ELEVEN PDX, Food Carts, Guidance Counselor, Jeremy Messersmith, Karen, Kurt Vile & The Violaters, Live Music, Mississippi Studios, PDX Pop Now, Portland Music, Radiation City, Refuge PDX, Sonic Youth, The Lumineers, Thurston Moore, Weinland. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.