What’s Going On: 05/15 – 05/22

1. The Black Angels w/ Hanni El Khatib & Wall of Death
Where: Wonder Ballroom
How Much: $18
When: Wednesday, May 15th – 8pm
Why: Hot off the heels of performing and curating the 6th Austin Psych Fest, The Black Angels continue on tour in support of their fourth full-length album, Indigo Meadow. You can expect a healthy mix of old and new, swirling psychedelic lights and sounds, and reverbed-drenched guitars. 

2. Steve Adamyk w/ Needles//Pins & Youthbitch
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When: Thursday, May 16th – 8pm
Why: Inspired by 70′s punk, 80′s power pop, and 90′s garage rock, this Ottawa four-piece kicks out the trash-pop jams and they kick ‘em out hard. With Vancouver’s Needles//Pins and Portland’s Youthbitch you can bet your sweet ass you’ll be shimmying and shakin all night long!

3. The Shivas w/ The Beets, Older Women & Awkward Energy
Where: Record Room
How Much: $6
When: Sunday, May 19th – 8pm
Why: It’s a no-brainer, kids! The Shivas have one last show before heading out on a month-long tour with The Dandy Warhols, so come out and show ‘em some love! You won’t want to miss The Beets either! Representing Jackson Heights, NY, the trio features minimalistic drumming, a healthy dose of reverb, and vocals by all three members.

4. Black Moth Super Rainbow w/ The Hood Internet
Where: Hawthorne Theater
How Much: $15/$18
When: Tuesday, May 21st – 7pm
Why: Chicago mash-up royalty The Hood Internet are a phenomenal stand-alone act, but the fact that their set will be followed by Pittsburgh’s synthiest Black Moth Super Rainbow means that you will be transported to another plane of festival-like exuberance, even if it’s only for a few hours.

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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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What’s Going On: 01/02 – 01/09


1. Old Age w/ Fanno Creek, The We Shared Milk & Talkative
Where: East End
How Much: Free
When: Thursday, January 3rd – 9pm
Why: Come out and enjoy a free night of not one, not two, but FOUR rad bands at East End! Featuring Portland’s Talkative, The We Shared Milk, Fanno Creek, and Corvallis/Alsea based Old Age. Sure it’s cold outside, but c’mon and warm up with the rockin’ beats of these Northwest bands.

2. Teenspot w/ Street Nights & Tiger House
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When: Saturday, January 5th – 8:pm
Why: Formed in November of last year, Teenspot comes together with members of The Shaky Hands, Your Rival and Paper Brain. Joining them for a night of free tunes are Street Nights, featuring members of The Joggers, and the dance party animals Tiger House.

3. The Hugs w/ Pheasant
Where: Rontoms
How Much: Free
When: Sunday, January 6th – 9pm
Why: By now you’ve realized you can hit up all of these shows FOR FREE! So no complaining about there not being anything to do or you’re too broke! Keep up with Rontom’s Sunday Sessions on their Tumblr, but check back here for the can’t miss picks like this week’s The Hugs with Pheasant!

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What’s Going On: 12/05 – 12/12

1. Moon Duo w/ Life Coach & DJ E*Rock
Where: Holocene
How Much: $10/$12
When: Thursday, December 6th – 8:30pm
Why: Ripley Johnson (Wooden Shjips) and Sanae Yamada have been burning up the scene with their propulsive beats and compelling acid washed shows for just over two years now. With the recent release of their latest LP, Circles, the duo put out a great video for their single, “Sleepwalker” featuring King Khan!

2. King Tuff w/ White Fang & Mean Jeans
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $10/$12
When: Sunday, December 9th – 9pm
Why: According to SPIN, Vermont garage rocker Kyle Thomas – aka King Tuff – ranks in at #18 of the top 50 albums of 2012. It’s good time rock’n'roll and who better than Mean Jeans and White Fang to get things started?! This show will sell out, so if you don’t want to get tickets beforehand, at least show up early. Check out this sweet video Hannah Lew (Grass Widow) made for “Aloned and Stoned”!

3. Big Eyes w/ The Cry & Hornet Leg
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When:  Tuesday, December 11th – 8pm
Why: Originally from the East Coast, Seattle’s punk’n'roll trio, Big Eyes, has been making quite a buzz around the PNW over the last year, and rightfully so. Lead singer Kate Eldridge has a husky voice reminiscent of Suzi Quatro, and if you don’t know who that is, you need to do your homework. Portland’s The Cry and Hornet Leg warm things up early around 8-8:30. Don’t be late!

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What’s Going On: 11/21 – 11/28

1. Typhoon w/ Laura Gibson & Lost Lander
Where: Crystal Ballroom
How Much: $15/$17
When: Friday, November 23rd – 9pm
Why:  After you shop til you drop, watch football all day, and eat some leftovers grab a nap and head over to Crystal Ballroom for an evening of local entertainment with Kyle Morton and Typhoon, the lovely and talented Laura Gibson, and one of the best emerging bands of 2012, Lost Lander. Even if your team didn’t win, at least your ears won’t be disappointed!

2. The We Shared Milk w/ Fanno Creek, Tiger House & Talkative 
Where: Kelly’s Olympian
How Much: Free
When: Saturday, November 24th – 9pm
Why: Talk a break from all the hustle and bustle and get down to Kelly’s Olympian for this epic night of free-ness. You know these bands, you love these bands, and after keeping a tight budget for all the holiday festivities this one is free! Put on your dancing shoes because The We Shared Milk, Fanno Creek, Tiger House, and Talkative are gonna make you move.

3. Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins
Where: The Know
How Much: $10/$12
When: Sunday, November 25th – 8pm
Why: Yes, that Jonathan Richman! If you need a quick refresher, Richman founded the proto-punk band The Modern Lovers back in the 70s 1970. Since then he’s been doing the solo thing, but his work with the first incarnation of The Modern Lovers was a major influence on punk rock. Get there early if you want to get in, advance tickets are sold out.

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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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What’s Going On 08/15 – 08/22

1. Wymond Miles w/ 1776 & The Woolen Men
Where: Holocene
How Much: $10
When: Wednesday, August 15th – 8:30pm
Why: In support of his second solo effort released this year,  Wymond Miles (lead guitarist for The Fresh & Onlys) makes a stop in Portland. After losing a close friend and some family members in a short span of time, Miles wears his heart on his sleeve throughout Under the Pale Moon. With vocals full of emotion and guitar work to match, you’re in for quite an intimate evening.

2. Still Caves (Tape Release) w/ PinkSlime & Painted Canyons
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When: Thursday, August 16th – 8pm
Why: After a digital release of their EP, Still Caves is having a proper release for Static Lips with a limited edition of 50 numbered tapes! PinkSlime brings the garage-surf punk tunes (high danceability and catchy as heck) and Painted Canyons (members of Palo Verde) plays instrumental cinematic post-rock awesomeness. As always, get there on time and buy the tape before it’s gone forever!

3. Portland vs. Seattle Pop Battle
Where: Backspace
How Much: $5
When: Saturday, August 18th – 9pm
Why:  An all ages tongue-in-cheek knock-down drag-out power pop battle between our beloved Portland and our neighbors to the north. For a mere $5 you can show your loyalty and support for PDX bands Fanno Creek, Pheasant, Talkative take on The Hoot Hoots, Friends and Family, and The Torn ACLS. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell. (Editor’s note: Portland!)

3a. Supreme Cuts w/ Poliça
Where: Wonder Ballroom
How Much: $13/15
When: Saturday, August 18th – 8pm
Why:  Delicate and sculptured, Supreme Cuts are the Chi-town production duo behind fresh new LP Whispers In The Dark. It’s engaging, engulfing and entrancing, all at once — Listen loud in headphones. They will be opening for the genre-bending (think: ElectRo&B / Goth pop) Gayngs spinoff Poliça. Show at 8 — don’t be late!

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What’s Going On: 07/25 – 08/01

1. La Sera w/ Magic Trick & Foxygen
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $8/$10
When: Thursday, July 26th – 9pm
Why: After serving up a second helping of quirky and contagious pop on March’s Sees the Light, Vivian Girls’ bassist, Katy “Kickball Katy” Goodman, is making her mark as a solo artist. When she’s not busy recording albums and touring, Goodman finds time to write a column for Noisey (Vice).

2. Sound + Vision Fest Presents: New Skin for the Old Ceremony
Where: Hollywood Theatre
How Much: $8-$15
When: Thursday, July 26th – Saturday, July 28th
Why: I couldn’t have said it better myself (so I didn’t), straight from the site: “Sound + Vision showcases new or existing collaborations between musicians and filmmakers as a means of exploring how the moving image informs musical performance and vice versa”. I highly suggest checking this out! Preview it here.

3. Still Caves w/ Shiva Trash, Electric Healing Sound & Bath Party
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When: Friday, July 27th – 8pm
Why: If you’re looking for a straight up rock’n'roll good time, this is where you should be Friday night. Surfy garage punk (Shiva Trash) and stripped down garage rock (Electric Healing Sound) from San Diego. As if that wasn’t enticing enough, locals will be dishing out psychedelic surf rock (Bath Party) and garage psych-punk (Still Caves).

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What’s Going On: 06/27 – 07/04


1. Cigarette Bums, PinkSlime & Piss Test
Where: The Know
How Much: $5
When: Wednesday, June 27th – 8pm
Why: Last Wednesdays at The Know! Green Noise Records Night showcases the latest and greatest in punk and garage rock. This month Cigarette Bums (LA) will be playing lo-fi psych punk-pop tunes off their recent release, Holy Smokes!. Buzz builders PinkSlime recently added some sass and tightened up their act with Kaitie Hereford joining in on bass. Still wet behind the ears, PDX trio Piss Test kicks off the night.

2.  Bass Drum of Death, DZ Deathrays, & Ghost Animal
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $10
When: Saturday, June 30th – 9pm
Why: The last time this Oxford, Miss. duo was in town they played a killer show with Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Toro Y Moi (you’re already kicking yourself in the ass, right?), and after a couple tours of Europe and Australian they’re back with their chaotically tight brand of blown-out garage rock. Tourmates, DZ Deathrays punk rock will have you thrashing all over. Get there early for fuzzy and surfy dream-pop jams from Ghost Animal.

3. Erothyme, Halo Refuser, Guda, & Melting Pot Soundsystem
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $5
When: Sunday, July 1st – 8pm
Why: Live N Love Productions, the Doug Fir, and Bacardi presents the “Back To Basics” series – Electro edition. Currently based in Seattle, Erothyme will have you grooving to his trippy electro dance music that might just blow your mind. Portland’s Halo Refuser (Asher Fulero) mixes huge basslines with futuristic outer-spacey beats that might just blow your mind. Start your July off right with a night of rising NW talent and drink specials.

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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.

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