What’s Going On: 06/12 – 06/19

1. Parquet Courts w/ Naomi Punk  & Blood Beach
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $12
When: Wednesday, June 12th – 9:00pm
Why: Although formed in 2010, this Brooklyn quartet has created a buzz-building frenzy over the last year. The up-and-coming post-punk band was named as a “band to watch” by Rolling Stone in April, and rightfully so. Along for the ride is Olympia/Seattle’s Naomi Punk with noisy guitars and crashing cymbals, and Portland’s own Blood Beach making their first 2013 appearance on stage.

2. PDX Pop Now! Compilation Release Party 2013
Where: Backspace
How Much: $5 – $8
When: Friday, June 14th – 8pm
Why: Oh boy, is it that lovely time of year again already?! Gearing up for their annual summer festival, PDX Pop Now! will celebrate the release of their 2013 compilation with performances by Sapient w/ Sean Flinn and The Royal We, Summer Cannibals, and Wishyunu. $5 gets in you in the door with a digital copy of the release, or for a few bucks more you can grab the double CD for $8.

3. Mount Kimbie w/ Holy Other, Vinyl Williams
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $16
When: Saturday, June 15th – 9pm
Why: Somewhere between hazy and hypnotic, UK Electronic Duo Mount Kimbie are one of those groups that you see live accidentally and then immediately wonder how you’re just now hearing about them for the first time. The fly-under-the-radar-types are breaking those confines and carry a thicker, dancier sound from their new album Cold Spring Fault Less Youth into the cozy downstairs lounge of the ‘Fir. They also bring the opportunity to catch UK tourmates, the up-and-comer Holy Other.

4. Burnt Ones w/ BOOM! & Jollapin Jasper
Where: Bunk Bar
How Much: $5
When: Sunday, June 16th – 9pm
Why: San Francisco psych-pop band, Burnt Ones, have releases on Burger Records, Castle Face Records, and Fuzz City Records (just to name a few)–every single one worthy of multiple listens and your hard-earned dollars. Rounding out the bill are the infectious BOOM! and Jollapin Jasper. Get there early and get ready to dance your face off!

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What’s Going On: 06/05 – 06/12

1. Holocene Turns 10!
Where: Holocene
How Much: Free!
When: Wednesday & Thursday, June 5th & 6th- 8:30pm
Why: Put on your red shoes and let’s dance! Come out and celebrate one of Portland’s premiere venues as they hit a 10 year milestone with two nights of awesome! Tonight with Shy Girls, Magic Mouth, Minden, Adventurous Sleeping (featuring John Bowers of Nurses) and DJs galore! Then get some sleep, hydrate, and come back Thursday for a second helping.

2. Mikal Cronin w/ Shannon and the Clams & Old Light
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $10/$12
When: Thursday, June 6th – 8pm
Why: Mikal Cronin, after his amazing self-titled debut on Trouble In Mind Records, has signed and released his sophomore effort with Merge Records entitled MCII. If we’re lucky, he’ll play a healthy mix of both records. Joining him on tour is the amazing Shannon Shaw with her equally brilliant band, Shannon & The Clams. If Portland knows what’s good for it, this show will definitely sell out!

3. Bear & Moose, Old Age,  A Happy Death,  & The We Shared Milk
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $10
When: Saturday, June 8th – 9pm
Why: As if $10 wasn’t already one heck of a deal for this ripe bunch, that Hamilton will also snag you a copy of Bear & Moose’s second full-length, Inside The Eyewall. Adding to the night’s allure is the triumphant return of A Happy Death, fresh off their national tour and ready to rock your faces off. What’s this? Old Age and The We Shared Milk, too? Well hot damn, Saturday night is lookin all right!

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What’s Going On: 05/22 – 05/29

1. The Kids w/ Mean Jeans & Thee Chemicals
Where: Star Theater
How Much: $12
When: Saturday, May 25th, 9:00pm
Why: Classic punk all the way from Belgium! Formed in 1976 with a twelve-year-old drummer, the trio is noted for their pure energy and tapping into the international punk scene opening up for Iggy Pop and Patti Smith. With Thee Chemicals and Mean Jeans opening, I wouldn’t sit on this one–get your tickets!

2. SUUNS w/ Rose Windows
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $10
When: Sunday, May 26th – 9:00pm
Why: So you didn’t get your tickets in time for Tame Impala, well you’re in luck because this experimental psychedelic group from Montreal is going to knock your socks off. As a personal highlight of Austin Psych Fest this year, SUUNS are a well-oiled machine live and I can only imagine how spot-on their sound will be at Doug Fir. You’re in for a treat.

3. The XX w/ Hundred Waters
Where: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
How Much: $29 – $76
When: Monday, May 27th – 7:30pm
Why: Perhaps tickets are a tad bit spendy, but you know it will be well worth it! You will definitely want to show up early to see Gainesville, Florida’s Hundred Waters.  First, take a listen to their self-titled debut and then get ready for the band’s improvisational tendencies and experimental live renditions that will leave you speechless.

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What’s Going On: 04/17 – 04/24

1. The Moondoggies w/ Mirah & Shenandoah Davis
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $12/$15
When: Friday, April 19th – ppm
Why: Settle in for night of indie-folk Americana from Seattle five-piece, The Moondoggies. The band’s next album, Adios I’m A Ghost, is slated for release this August on Hardly Art. With very special guest, Mirah, you’ll want to snag your tickets soon!

2. The Thermals w/ Wampire & The Woolen Men
Where: Branx
How Much: $12
When: Saturday, April 20th – 9pm
Why: The post-punk power pop band we all know and love! With such a super solid line up, you’re not going to want to miss a minute! If you need a double dose, hit up Music Millennium for an intimate in-store performance from The Thermals at 2pm. All ages!

3. The Men w/ CCR Headcleaner & The Protons
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $12
When: Sunday, April 21st – 9pm
Why: The Men are back at Mississippi Studios, and if you were there you know you’ll be rocking out to their brand of New York noise punk’n'roll tunes. On tour in support of their latest release, New Moon, this Brooklyn  band rips!

3b. Disclosure w/ Danny Corn + Ben Tactic + Funktion One Sound System
Where: Branx
How Much: $15
When: Sunday, April 21st – 9pm
Why: Electronic dance groove, but actually using live instruments? I didn’t know that could happen! (Disclosure did)

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What’s Going On: 04/03 – 04/10

1. The We Shared Milk w/ Aan & Yours
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $7
When: Thursday, April 4th – 9pm
Why: Celebrating the release of their second album, Lame Sunset, The We Shared Milk invite you to an evening of awesome with Aan and Yours. Check out this new track: Gross Deathbeds. If you’re itching for a double dose of the Portland psych-pop trio, hit up Music Millennium for an in-store performance starting at 6pm.

2. Unknown Mortal Orchestra w/ Wampire
Where: Aladdin Theater
How Much: $15/$17
When: Friday, April 5th – 9pm
Why: Don’t let this show slip through your fingers: Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Polyvinyl Records’ latest acquisition, Wampire! UMO relentlessly toured the world in support of their first album, and they’re back for a second serving of madness with the release of their follow-up: II. Get your tickets.

3. Spiritualized w/ TBA
Where: Wonder Ballroom
How Much: $18/$20
When: Tuesday, April 9th – 9pm
Why: In case you missed it last year (and boy did you miss it!), J. Spaceman will again grace Portland with his presence. Sure it’s on a Tuesday, but what else do you have going on? Get your tickets now because this show will sell out. Bring your friends–it will be a psychedelic religious experience! The Spaceman cometh!

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What’s Going On: 03/20 – 03/27

1. Django Django w/ Night Moves
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $15
When: Wednesday, March 20th – 9pm
Why: London-based Django Django have been pretty busy the last three years–working on their freshman album and slowing releasing tracks to tease us all. The fruit of their labor finally came to fruition last year with the release of their self-titled debut. Their catchy pop tunes are smothered in synthy beats and will have you tearing up the dance floor.

2. Mean Jeans w/ Therapists, Youthbitch & Middle Ages
Where: Club 21
How Much: Free!
When: Thursday, March 21st – 9pm
Why: Take a break from all the gloom and doom of this rainy spring weather, and get a much needed dose of Mean Jeans, Therapists, Youthbitch, and Middle Ages! Grab some friends and get yourself to Club 21 for a free night of some of Portland’s finest.

3. The Woolen Men w/ Stay Calm & Sad Horse
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $5
When: Friday, March 22nd – 9pm
Why: Come witness this trifecta of awesome! The Woolen Men celebrate their self-titled debut on Woodsist with compadres Stay Calm and Sad Horse! The 10 song pop-studded record is full of catchy earworm hooks that will linger in your brain for days.

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What’s Going On: 03/13 – 03/20

1. Violet Isle w/ Snowblind Traveler & Just Lions
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $8
When: Wednesday March 13th, 9pm
Why: So that silly sun is gone again and you’re feeling a little low. You grab some friends, head to Mississippi Studios, and dance your pants off to the infectious tunes of Violet Isle. With a night of  their catchy hooks and luscious layers of harmonies you’ll be feeling like a million bucks.

2. The Deli Portland Presents: The Hugs w/ A Happy Death & Bath Party
Where: Mt. Tabor Theater
How Much: $5
When: Friday, March 15th – 8pm
Why: You’re in store for quite a night.The Deli Portland presents a half dozen of some of the latest and greatest–The Hugs, A Happy Death, Father Figure, Mars Water, Mufassa, and Bath Party! And all for the price of five dollars! Heck of a deal if you ask me.

3. Hillstomp w/ The Pynnacles & Paradise
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $10
When: Saturday, March 16th – 9pm
Why: Known for their DIY country blues stomp, this Portland duo will be at the Doug Fir Lounge both Friday and Saturday night so there’s plenty of time to switch your schedule around and make it to one or both! The shows are 21+, so leave the kids at home.

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Native + Caspian @ Doug Fir Lounge 3/6/2013

 

More photos on Flickr.

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What’s Going On: 03/06 – 03/13

1. WL w/ Soft Shadows & Fred Meyer
Where: Slabtown
How Much: $5
When: Wednesday, March 6th, 9pm
Why: WL is Misty Mary (bass, vocals), Stevie Sparks (drums) and Michael Yun (guitar). WL released a single on Death Party records last year (“Impermanent” b/w No Escape). Come check out the blissful grunge flowergaze vibes–you won’t be disappointed.

2. KPSU Presents: Tiger House
Where: The Bing Lounge
How Much: Free!
When: Thursday, March 7th – 8pm
Why: KPSU and College Music Series present: the energetic love pop quartet, Tiger House! It is a FREE all ages show, just be one of the first 150 people to RSVP to becca@binglounge.com. Delicious free beer will be provided by Lagunita’s Brewing Company (21+ of course).

3. Leaves Russell w/ No Kind of Rider and Josh & Mer
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $10/$12
When: Saturday, March 9th – 9pm
Why: Come celebrate the release of Leaves Russell’s first full-length studio album, We Chose The Devil Red. “It’s an album that sets out to explore the complexity of the human shadow, celebrating our simultaneous denial and acceptance of the darkness within each of us,” explains lead singer and lyricist Matthew Russell.


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What’s Going On: 01/30 – 02/06

1. Built To Spill w/ Finn Riggins
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $25
When: Thursday & Friday Jan 31th & Feb 1st – 9pm
Why: Get up close and personal with Boise, Idaho’s tastiest export. Obviously these shows are going to sell out, but maybe with a little bit of luck (read: if you get your lazy butt there early) you might be able to snag a ticket. With two chances to see these indie rock giants–and fellow Idahoans, Finn Riggins–you’re not going to want to miss yours.

2. Bath Party w/ Wire Eyes & Lunar Grave
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When: Friday, February 1st – 8pm
Why: So you couldn’t make it to the Built To Spill show–have no fear, Bath Party is here to save the day (well, night). For a fifth of the price of a BTS ticket you can treat your ears to some psychedelic surf rock and instrumental psych Krautrock (Lunar Grave). You know the drill–if you wanna get down, you’ve got to get there early!

3. Black Prairie w/ Houndstooth
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $15
When: Saturday, February 2nd – 9pm
Why: It’s not news that this experimental bluegrass side project contains several (three to be exact) members of The Decemberists. It may, however, be news to you that the seamless six-piece features Annalisa Tornfelt, who I hear has a knack for blowing people away with her Stroh Violin. It’s an odd Romanian instrument that amplifies the violin with an attached horn, creating a Victrola effect–definitely something to see and hear in person.

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