Purity Ring @ Roseland Theater 4/24/2013

Canadian electronic/hip-hop duo, Purity Ring, played to a fervent crowd on Tuesday night at the Roseland Theater. Even though the group is relatively new (they formed in 2010) their draw was huge, with lines spiraling in and around the theater well before the band took to the sold-out stage. The theater was transformed into a bass-drenched dance club for the night, with an eruptive pulse propelling movement on the floor and in the balconies. Unlike many Roseland shows, there were signs encouraging photography from the audience, and there wasn’t a typical pit, which allowed front-row access to anyone who pushed their way in.

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What’s Going On: 04/24 – 05/01

1. Palma Violets w/ Guards & Eidolons
Where: Holocene
How Much: $10/$12
When: Thursday, April 25th – 9pm
Why: London-based quartet, Palma Violets, have carved a name for themselves across the pond and it’s only a matter of time before they do the same here in the States. Their sound evokes the similar feeling of urgency you get from a cocktail of Kings of Leon and The Arcade Fire—driving, pulsating, and contagiously raucous.

2. Lil Ass Boom Box Festival
Where: Kelly’s Olympian
How Much: Free!
When: Friday, April 26th – 9pm
Why: An absolutely free mini version of Big Ass Boom Box fest with some of Portland’s finest! Catch Souvenir Driver, The Autonomics, The Century, and Outer Space Heaters. And as if one night of free music wasn’t enough, come back Saturday night with The We Shared Milk, A Happy Death, and Boing!

2b. Infected Mushroom w/ Randy Seidman & Sidestep
Where: Roseland Theater
How Much: $22.50
When: Friday, April 26th – 9pm
Why: The visual experience alone is worth the price of admission. Besides, who doesn’t love a sweaty grinder?

3. White Fang w/ Love Cop & BOOM!
Where: Hawthorne Burgerville
How Much: Free!
When: Sunday, April 28th – 4pm
Why: KPSU’s 2013 Radio Revival and Burger Records presents: White Fang with Love Cop and BOOM! After you come out of your post-brunch food coma, head to Burgerville at their Hawthorne location for an afternoon of burgers and booty shakin! Proceeds of Burgerville sales go to KPSU. Highly recommended!

 

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What’s Going on: 02/27 – 03/06

1. Starfucker w/ Blackbird Blackbird
Where: Roseland Theater
How Much: $18
When: Wednesday, February 27th – 8pm
Why: In support of their latest full-length on Polyvinyl Records, Miracle Mile, Starfucker plays their first show of 2013! Full to the brim of explosive drum beats and layered synth melodies you’ll be shaking your booty to their hook-laden catchy pop tunes all night. Don’t be late, these hometown heroes go on at 9pm sharp!

2. Blues Control w/ Plankton Wat & Fang Moon
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $8
When: Thursday, February 28th – 9pm
Why: The Philadelphia-based duo of Lea Cho and Russ Waterhouse are intriguingly unclassifiable. Although piano-driven, the pair combines new age with Krautrock and classic rock, emphasizing meditative-like noodling and rhythms that roll like hills in a valley. Do yourself a favor and get to this show!

3. Broken Water w/ Older Women, Hugo Berlin & Havania Whaal
Where: Slabtown
How Much: $5
When: Friday, March 1st – 9pm
Why: Olympia’s post-punk grudge rockers, Broken Water, are a damn fine band and one that is even better live! This magical night is rounded out by Portland’s Older Women (who will play a full set of new songs), Hugo Berlin, and Havania Whaal. It’s all ages, it’s rock and roll, and it’s only $5!

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What’s Going On: 01/23 – 01/30


1. Banana Stand Media & ELEVEN PDX Present: Grandparents w/ Still Caves & Paper Brain
Where: Holocene
How Much: $5
When: Thursday, January 24th – 8:30pm
Why:  What could be better than two awesome local music-loving entities come together? Not much. Well, maybe this show and these mind-blowingly awesome bands. Come celebrate the release of Grandparents – Live from the Banana Stand! Teamed up with local favs Paper Brain and Still Caves.

2.  School of Rock: Best of Portland 2
Where: Crystal Ballroom
How Much: $13/$17 – All Ages
When: Friday, January 25th -8pm
Why:  Portland teens play local jams with local heroes! All proceeds go to benefit Music in the Schools and PROWUS Music Scholarships. Music and appearances by: Red Fang, Blind Pilot, Typhoon, Radiation City, Blitzen Trapper, Portugal. The Man, Sons of Huns, Guantanamo Baywatch, Laura Gibson, Wild Ones, and more!

3. The Walkmen w/ Father John Misty
Where: Roseland Theater
How Much: $22/$25 – All Ages
When: Saturday, January 26th – 9pm
Why: At first glance it seems a little pricy when you’re used to shelling out $5-$15 to see bands around town, but big time national touring acts are gonna cost ya. Truly a heck of a deal to get two talented acts–for the price of one! If you haven’t seen the video for Father John Misty’s “Hollywood Forever Cemetery”, you should.

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Orbital @ Roseland Theater 9/28/2012

“There is the theory of the möbius, a twist in the fabric of space where time becomes a loop…” Michael Dorn’s Star Trek character explained it best; Orbital remixed it best – on the very first song of their very first album way back in ‘91. The last time I saw Orbital play it was about ten years ago somewhere in Detroit. I don’t remember much, but the brothers Hartnoll left a hard impression on me, one that made me keep listening to each new album over the years; one that got me so excited to see their show Friday night at the Roseland Theater. They were in town this weekend before their gig headlining at Decibel Festival in Seattle.

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What’s Going On: 09/26 – 10/03

1. Colleen Green w/ Plateaus & Still Caves
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $10
When: Thursday, September 27th – 9pm
Why: It’s pretty damn easy being green, especially if you’re Colleen Green. Lo-fi stoner punk out of West L. A, Miss Green is even more carefree (read: stoned) than the early days of Bethany Cosentino (Best Coast). San Diego’s laid back pop rockers, Plateaus, and Portland’s own Still Caves will surely kill it with their gnarly blown-out garage punk tunes.

2. Tender Loving Empire’s 5th Birthday
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $8/$10
When: Saturday, September 29th – 8pm
Why: Celebrate five years of awesome with Finn Riggins (Boise), AAN, Body Parts (Los Angeles), Hustle and Drone, The Shivas, and The Morals at Tender Loving Empire’s birthday bash and compilation release party. Secrets and surprises await you this Saturday night – photobooth, cake, insulting nametags, and giveaways! Sorry kids, this one’s 21+.

3. Beach House w/ Dustin Wong
Where: Roseland Theater
How Much: $23
When: Sunday, September 30th – 8pm
Why: Although you could park it at Mississippi Studios all weekend, a change of scenery is always good. Plus, do you really want to miss the ethereal melodic vocals of Victoria Legrand? Beach House has a knack for pairing enchanting melancholic lyrics with hazy keys and slide guitar – and it translates just as beautifully live as it does on record.

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Dillon Francis @ Roseland Theater 9/14/2012

I thought that the girls in bikinis had taken their concert wardrobes a little too far when I first showed up at the Roseland Friday night for Dillon Francis. How quickly I retracted my judgement. The night started by purchasing the last ticket and hearing everyone chant “Flossie! Flossie!” coercing Flosstradamus out onto the stage.

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More Going On: Dillon Francis

The Roseland is hosting carefree badass Dillon Francis tonight for a dance party that will be fueled by his happy fusion of moombahton and dubstep. If the mention of dubstep makes you cringe, don’t – this won’t be a Skrillex show. If you haven’t heard of him listen to “Masta Blasta” right now. He’s in with Mad Decent’s Diplo, doesn’t give a fuck or shit and has topped Beatport’s charts. I laughed out loud when I read that he did graffiti under the pseudonym Hymen B. Laster. This sense of humor is what makes him so desirable (or it’s the slicked back Elvis-esque hair)…he just wants to have fun and (literally) sets the stage for you to do so as well. Expect a young, blissed out crowd that is there for one thing only: sexy beats at 110 [per minute] to get sweaty to. Costumes, masks, neon clothing, shades and maybe some glowsticks will be abound. Come prepared.

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What’s Going On: 09/05 – 09/12

1. MFNW 2012
Where: Venues
How Much: Tickets
When: Wednesday, Sept 5th – Sunday, Sept 9th
Why: ‘Tis the season for MFNW, and tough decisions will need to be made. The festivities kick off tonight with: Passion Pit at Crystal Ballroom, Sloan at Doug Fir, Against Me! at Hawthorne Theatre, Superhumanoids at Mississippi Studios, and Red Fang at Roseland Theater. Check out the full schedule! Shameless plug:  ELEVEN PDX sponsored event – Friday, 09/07: Pains of Being Pure at Heart w/ AAN, Daughn Gibson, and Moon Duo at Star Theater. You’ll sleep when you’re dead.

2. Divers w/ Something Fierce & Occult Detective Club
Where: The Know
How Much: $6
When: Friday, September 7th – 8pm
Why: If MFNW just isn’t your thing, check out this solid line-up at The Know. Power-pop fused with garage-punk from Texas – with emphasis on the punk – can be used to adequately describe both Occult Detective Club and Something Fierce, respectively. Divers, on the other hand, is reminiscent of The Boss in his glory days (with just a little punk on the side).

3. Wild Ones w/ Hausu & Sweeping Exits
Where: WTF Bikes
How Much: Free
When: Saturday, September 8th -8pm
Why: Yep, they have shows there! It’s not the first one, but it’s the first one in a while. The show is free and there’s talk of a “surprise guest”. If that doesn’t strike your curiosity, I should have had you at Wild Ones and sealed the deal with Hausu and Sweeping Exits. If you haven’t heard of these bands, I’m guessing you live under a rock. Check ‘em out and check out the show!

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The Used + Dead Sara @ The Roseland Theater 6/11/12

 

Show openers, the charismatic LA-natives Stars in Stereo, started the slow build of excitement throughout the night with their up-tempo pop-rock. Lead vocalist Bec Hollcraft’s voice is clear and commanding—add that to her fiery personality and it makes her just the sort of diva who can really spice things up on stage. The crowd certainly didn’t sound disappointed, the energy in the room instantly spiking high (only really ceasing when SiS played a somewhat awkward rendition of Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer”). (more…)

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