What’s Going On: 04/25 – 05/02

1. Finn Riggins (album release) w/ And And And & Grandparents
How Much: $8
Where: Holocene
When: Thursday, April 26th – 8:30pm
Why: With a recent record store day release from Tender Loving Empire (delicious 10” red vinyl) Boise, Idaho’s energetic indie rock trio will continue their celebration this Thursday. Support from two of Portland’s finest: last year’s WW Best New Band (in case you forgot) and a future contender for the title, Grandparents.

2. House of Light w/ Sundaze & The Dead Beat
How Much: $3-$5
Where: Langano Lounge
When: Friday, April 27th – 9pm
Why: Berlin’s underground rockers, House of Light, are headlining this benefit show for Portland up and comers The Dead Beat, who unfortunately fell victim to theft of their equipment. With special guests Sundaze, come out for some killer rock/shoegaze/noise-pop tunes and help raise some dough to replace the recently stolen gear.

3. Discos Humeantes
Where: Valentine’s
 How Much: Free
When: Saturday, April 28th – 9pm
Why: Currently enjoying his second visit to the Rose City this year, Jorge Páez is the man behind the fantastic psych/punk/garage label Discos Humeantes out of Oviedo, Asturias Spain. Last time around, he had all kinds of gems from Brazil to Puerto Rico, and Madrid to New York. Come check it out!

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What’s Going On: 03/28 – 04/04

1. Fine Pets w/ The Dead Beat & Industrial Park
Where: Valentine’s
How Much: Free
When: Wednesday, March 28th–9pm
Why: According to Facebook, the elusive Woody Allen will be there. If that’s not enough to intrigue you, rising from the ashes of Best Supporting Actress comes newly formed Fine Pets. They describe their sound as “waves of prickling treble…warbled screams and distant melodies”. And even wetter behind the ears are newcomers The Dead Beat; an all-girl shoegazy quartet with influences like Black Tambourine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and My Bloody Valentine.

2. YACHT w/ Onuinu & Key Losers
Where: Mississippi Studios
How Much: $11
When: Thursday, March 29th–8pm
Why: ELEVEN PDX and Mississippi Studios present the first in a series of quarterly shows! We’re just a little excited about this adventure we’re embarking on with our friends Mississippi Studios, and what better way to kick off the series than an evening with YACHT! But just don’t show up late for the band you already know and love, come early for the love affair you’re about to start with the electro-pop disco-hop sounds of Onuinu. Key Losers, the new music project from singer/songwriter/guitarist (and only constant member) Katy Davidson, will kick of the night with melody-driven music.

3. Los Vigilantes w/ Therapists, Denizens & Scavengercunt
Where: East End
How Much: $5
When: Saturday, March 31st-9pm
Why: Visiting us all the way from Puerto Rico is gritty garage rock quartet Los Vigilantes! If you’re a fan of Black Lips or Davila 666, this show is the closest you’re gonna get! Therapists will be joining this night of debauchery playing some new tunes for us. Get there early for Scavengercunt and Denizens! Ring in the new month with 4 rad bands for only $5!

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What’s Going On: 02/22 – 02/29

1. KPSU & PSPS Presents: Grandparents w/ Broken Water 
Where: Food For Thought Cafe
How Much: $5/$7
When: Thursday, February 23rd—8pm
Why: One of Portland’s finest up and coming shoegazy psych bands serves up their sound with a side of garage and krautrock. Joining them is Olympia’s Broken Water whose reverb-drenched psychedelic garage jams are second to none. Only $5 for students (with ID) and $7 for non-students. Good times are sure to be had!

2. Quasi w/ Young Prisms & Stay Calm
Where: Mississippi
How Much: $10/$12
When: Friday, February 24th—9pm
Why: This indie rock duo needs no explanation, but you’re really in for a treat with this rad line-up! San Francisco’s Young Prisms are a psych beach-pop five-piece and Stay Calm is the collaboration of Claudia Meza (Explode Into Colors), Zac Pennington (Parenthetical Girls, Xiu Xiu), and Joe Kelly (formerly of Panther and 31 Knots). Get there!

3. Hornet Leg w/ K-Tel ’79 & Hurry Up
Where: Valentine’s
How Much: Free
When: Sunday, February 26th—9pm
Why: If you haven’t seen Hornet Leg, shame on you! But really, Valentine’s is my favorite place to see this primitive rock’n’roll trio. Also on the evening’s roster is K-Tel79’ with members formerly of Best Supporting Actress and Cat Fancy! Continuing in the trio-themed evening is Hurry Up, featuring Westin Glass and Kathy Foster of The Thermals.

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What’s Going On: 10/26 – 11/02

1. Eleven Magazine Presents:
Snow Angel w/ Technicolor Caterpillar and Meyercord
Where: Mt. Tabor Theater
How Much: $8
When: Friday, October 28 – 9pm
Why: Snow Angel is a new duo that features Gabby La La and Pamela Parker. Parker plays keys and sings along with Miss La La on sitar, ukulele, accordion, and vocals. Innocent and meaningful, this pair is ready to perform all new music. In addition to the headlining duo, this show will feature local openers, including the venerable Ben Meyercord (Y La Bamba). Also check out the FREE, all ages in-store performance by Snow Angel at Music Millennium at 6pm. (photo: Jay Blakesberg)

2. Manchester Orchestra w/ White Denim and The Dear Hunter
Where: Wonder Ballroom
How Much: $16.50/$20
When: Saturday, October 29 – 8pm
Why: The Georgia natives are back in town in support of their new concept album, Simple Math. From Southern California, Little Hurricane starts things off with some grimy blues-rock that you won’t want to miss. Rhode Island prog rockers, The Dear Hunter, and Austin’s White Denim are sandwiched (mmm, sandwich) in between for maximum rockability.

3. Hume w/ Grandparents and Duck, Little Brother, Duck!
Where: Valentine’s
How Much: $5
When: Sunday, October 30 – 9pm
Why: What started off as a solo project years ago has morphed into Britton Powell’s ethereal psych pop outfit. Hailing from our nation’s capital, this quartet is in the middle of an intense 2 month U.S. tour with only one day off in some 60+ consecutive shows. Holy crap! Get there early for shoegazy goodness from Grandparents and mathy post-rockers Duck, Little Brother, Duck!

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What’s Going On: 6/8 – 6/15

1. The Builders & The Butchers
- Where: Doug Fir
- How Much: $12 (+21)
- When: Tonight, June 8th & June 9th – 9pm
- Why: The third full-length release out earlier this year, Dead Reckoning, veers little from what’s worked best in the past: staying true to their folk-bluegrass driven roots. Stopping in our neck of the woods before embarking on their summer European tour, The Builders & The Butchers are home for two magical nights at Doug Fir. Catch them tonight with Federale and tomorrow with Kelli Schaefer.

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