The Growlers w/ Allah-Las @ Mississippi Studios 02/01/12

 

There must be something magical in the waters of Southern California because the area keeps churning out psychedelic wonders that seem to be from another place in time. Perhaps it’s the sunny disposition, but whatever it is keep it comin’! The Growlers and Allah-Las are currently touring down to SXSW where both bands will play a showcase for management group Danny Rose, and lucky for us that included a stop at Mississippi Studios Thursday night.

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What’s Going On: 02/29 – 03/07

  1. The Growlers w/ Allah-Las & The Reservations
    Where: Mississippi Studios
    How Much: $10/$12
    When: Thursday, March 1st—9pm
    Why: A healthy mix of surf, psych, and pop—The Growlers are four-piece formed in Long Beach in 2006. With a new album slated for release this year (rumor has it The Black Keys own Dan Auerbach will produce it), there’ll surely be some new tunes in the mix. Don’t be late—both openers are top notch!
  2. NOBUNNY w/ Mean Jeans, Guantanamo Baywatch & Boom!
    Where: East End
    How Much: $11
    When: Saturday, March 3rd—9pm
    Why: NOBUNNY does slop pop punk’n’roll better. Often performing in tighty whities and always in a bunny mask, the live shows are second to none with infectious hooks and raw energy. There’s really nothing like it—plus you’ve got three badass openers! What more could you want?
  3. Cloud Nothings w/ Mr. Dream & Hausu
    Where: Holocene
    How Much: $10
    When: Monday, March 5th—9pm
    Why: This pop-punk foursome started off with Dylan Baldi recording lo-fi tracks in his parents’ basement which spread around the internet grabbing the attention of New York concert promoter. Baldi dropped out of college, put together a band, and hasn’t looked back. Reminiscent of Guided By Voices, Brooklyn rockers Mr. Dream might just steal the show.

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What’s Going On: 11/02 – 11/09


1. Tender Loving Empire Compilation Release Party!
Where: Holocene
How Much: $8
When: Thursday, November 3 – 8:30pm
Why: Radiation City, Brainstorm, Finn Riggins, E*Rock, Adventures! With Might are the talented musicians featured in the fourth edition of Tender Loving Empire’s annual compilation of local music. Get there early and receive a FREE hand silk-screen copy of the comp!

2. The Reservations w/ Nucular Aminals and Hooded Hags
Where: East End
How Much: $5
When: Friday, November 4 – 9pm
Why: You know him as the dark and crooning baritone frontman of The Reservations and Mattress–Rex Marshall. So why not help this dapper young gentleman age gracefully while rocking out to some of Portland’s finest rock’n’roll? 
It’s surely to be one heck of an evening.

3. Real Estate w/ Big Troubles
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $12/$14
When: Sunday, November 6 – 9pm
Why: Psych surf-pop group Real Estate visits the West coast in support of their second full-length, Days. Representing Ridgewood, New Jersey (now based in Brooklyn), they bring friends and neighbors, Big Troubles, a fuzzy pop quartet that also hails from the garden state.

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What’s Going On: 7/13 – 7/20


1.  Into The Woods Quarterly
Where:  Holocene
How Much:  $5
When:  Thursday, July 14th – 8:30pm
Why:  Portland’s favorite music media documentary crew brings us The Quarterly featuring Feelings (formerly Guidance Counselor), The Reservations, Pigeons, Radiation City, and new videos by Comedy is OK.  It’s a sneak peak at what’s been buzzing in our ears and what’s to come.  Don’t miss out!

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What’s Going On: 7/6 – 7/13

1. Soft Tags CD Release w/ Massive Moth & The Reservations
Where: Doug Fir
How Much: $8 (+21)
When: Wednesday, July 6th – 9pm
Why: This is the release show for the highly anticipated third full-length record, Suit of Lights. The lo-fi folk/psych group is truly a DIY collective–recording, mixing, and manufacturing their own work using mostly analog gear. Their recent EP, Seafoam Green, ran them a whopping $1.72. Get there early to catch friends Massive Moth and The Reservations!

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What’s Going On: 6/15 – 6/22

1.  Times New Viking w/ And And And

- Where:  Bunk Bar
- How Much:  $10 (+21)
- When:  Thursday, June 16th – 9pm
- Why:  DIY trio hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Times New Viking brings us ridiculously addictive hooks, clever lyrics, and just the right kiss-off attitude.  Jumping from Matador Records to an even bigger indie label, Merge, they released their fifth album, Dancer Equired earlier this year.

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