XRAYFM Concert Calendar - 02/20/2026 Latest Episode
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*Only nonprofits and/or things benefitting the wider community (such as something like demonstrations, disaster relief, mutual aid campaigns, etc.) are eligible for PSAs typically, with anything else being up to our discretion and typically done on media trade, paid campaigns, or as an act of good will because we feel strongly about something. All scripts need to be approved by us for our FCC compliance standards--even if a recorded file already exists.
All Ages // 7 pm Doors // Tickets $24
Made up by Elijah Gibbins-Croft, Oey James, and Ian Robles, Foxtide is a byproduct of being bred by the beach and raised by a DIY house show scene. The SoCal three-piece was formed around garage jam sessions and earned their cult following through the intense vitality of their live shows.
First starting to release music in 2019, it was the band's second EP Visons in 2021 that took them from a hometown secret to a band to watch nationally. Moving into the chapter of their next project, Foxtide is abandoning the idea that they need to create "perfect" music, and simply making what they like to listen to. Tinged with the aloofness of early 2000s rock, while experimenting with the formulas of modern pop, all threads are knotted in the authenticity behind Foxtide's unrelenting love for music.
All Ages // 7:30 PM Doors // Tickets $18
Mission Theater presents a recurring silent film experience featuring a silent film classic paired with live music.
The General (1926) is a silent action-comedy starring and directed by Buster Keaton, featuring a Civil War-era engineer, Johnny Gray, who steals back his beloved locomotive, "The General," after Union spies steal it. Through daring, self-performed stunts, Gray rescues his girlfriend, disrupts Union plans, and becomes a hero, utilizing stunning visual gags.
The screening will feature live music by local producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist MLTZR
21+ // 8:00 pm Doors // Tickets $11
Get ready for a fun night of dancing to all your favorite hits and requests from the 1980s!
D80s is Portland's longest-running 80s night, celebrating 21 consecutive years of weekly events. It's the official 80s night for Goonies Weekend in Astoria and hosts special events at select venues throughout Portland and across Oregon.
Fans of 80s alternative music will feel right at home-D80s takes requests seriously while keeping each set fresh and dynamic week after week.
21+ // 7:00 pm Doors // Tickets $8
XRAYFM and Mississippi Studios present Local Love Letters, a monthly series featuring local Portland area artist. This month we've got:
Slender Gems:
Formed in 2018 by longtime DIY musician Jordan LeVeque, whose punk rock bonafides include a stint as the final resident/booker of North Portland standby Fail House, Slender Gems are a murderer’s row of some of the city’s finest musical talents. Equally influenced by the big, opened-tuned chords of 90s slacker-rock and the elegant shredding of 70s AOR, they are at once grandiose and intimate, with LeVeque’s acerbic observations of our spiritually bankrupt world, a resounding clarion call over their guitar pyrotechnics.
NUG:
Nug is a musical group made up of four friends in Portland, OR. Blending and bending the genres of Post Punk, Indie Rock, Shoegaze, Nu-metal, Psych Rock, and probably some other things, Nug has been described we-think-affectionately as “Parquet Courts meets Grateful Dead” and “a jam band for people who hate jam bands” and “really friendly guys making loud music”. Nug’s debut record “Kerfuffle” released in February of 2025 and remains released to this very day. Thanks!
Killmer:
Killmer is a rock band formed by three best friends: Nico Carrera (Guitar/Vocals), Austin Gardner (Drums), and Brett Sparrey (Bass/Vocals). Before forming the band they attended many shows together, such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Wand, White Denim, and Ty Segall, as well as many inspiring performances at Pickathon. These sonic adventures forged Killmer’s sound into a bionic blend of psychedelic rock with soulful blues overtones, teeming with an undercurrent of garage rock and punk. Utilizing both improvisation and songwriting acumen to put on shows that are bombastic, yet intimate, they implement dual lead vocals to trade off within verses or blend lush harmonies, creating vastly unique soundscapes. With an EP (2024’s Lost and Profound) and debut full-length album (2025’s primo!) in their rear-view, Killmer has already started work on their second studio effort - due autumn 2026 - that proves they are on a journey worth following.
21+ // 7:00 pm Doors // Tickets $31
Rusty Cage is the one & only national tribute to Soundgarden. Both Chris Cornell & our lead vocalist hail from Seattle & both received years of vocal coaching from the infamous Maestro himself! Rusty Cage rocks with painstaking attention to vocal detail. Our seasoned musicians have professional associations with Morgan Freeman, Weezer & Screaming Trees.
Pretty Penny is Portland's ultimate tribute to the Stone Temple Pilots. The Stone Temple Pilots produced many hit songs during this decade & was led by their talented & overly ostentatious frontman, Scott Weiland. Pretty Penny's lead vocalist sounds nearly identical to Scott Weiland's tone & timbre with authentic phrasing & vocal dynamics throughout the setlist. In fact, no other STP tribute in the country comes closer, musically, to the original STP sound than Pretty Penny!
All Ages // 6:00 pm Blanket Drop // Free Entry
This year features the freshest line up of the funniest comedians from Portland and around the country, new community sponsors, hilarious hosts, your best buds and plenty of sunshine! Grab a blanket, pack your picnic, and join us for some laughter in the sun! Hosted by Julia Corral and Rachelle Cochran.
Kickstand Comedy is Portland’s home for 🔥 local comedy. Providing mission-based programming and educational outreach that helping Portland connect, learn and laugh together. We run the #1comedy training center in the Pacific Northwest featuring improv, stand up, sketch, physical comedy classes and more!
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Girl Trouble
Northwest garage rock demigods, return to Portland for one evening, Saturday, June 6, 2026 at McMenamin's Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209. Also on the bill are Portland's own The Mistons and Have You Eaten. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM. This event is accessible to audience members of all ages.
The Girl Trouble set at the Mission Theater will rely heavily on songs from their upcoming album As Is [WO5/KLP322], their first in 23 years. As Is features thirteen original songs by the band, recorded in various Tacoma, Washington sonic environments, staying true to their unique brand of Northwest garage rock. The album is a co-release by their own Wig Out! Records and the K label from Olympia, Washington. As Is hits record stores July 10.
The Mistons
Originally intended to be a band made up
of members from the same street, Micah Kassell and Sean Croghan wrote
and recorded together music reflecting their musical north west origins,
infusing punk, garage and rock forms into straightforward and
blistering compositions.
After Kassell's departure to pursue
painting, Croghan picked up long time Portland drummer Dean Miles and
bassist Brandon Smith to fill out the sound and continue on the path of
preserving the sounds that they consider important to our culture and
community.
Their next single is scheduled for a winter release while they are currently recording their next album at Winter Beast Studios.
This year brings its own unique societal challenges, which is why I’m presenting a different kind of Pride Month Kick-Off Party. It'll be the same joy-inducing vibe wrapped in a little different package.
As always, it’s important to create affirming spaces for our LGBTQ community, but this year I also want to emphasize solidarity across marginalized communities and reject the forces trying to divide us.
To explore that idea, I’m looking back to the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, which marked 200 years of the United States and came in the wake of the ousting of an unethical president. It was an attempt to restore national unity through patriotism. Less often discussed are the counter-events organized by disenfranchised communities, including LGBTQ activists, who used the moment to speak out against exclusion from the American dream.
At this June edition of Flame, we’ll gather on the dance floor in that same rebellious spirit, finding inspiration in those who spoke out in 1976 while channeling that energy toward confronting today’s inequities. Most importantly, we’ll celebrate solidarity through music, dancing to records released or recorded in 1976.
Expect rarities, familiar favorites, and/or guilty pleasures from Queen, Betty Wright, ABBA, The Spinners, Millie Jackson, Peter Frampton, Stevie Wonder, Rose Royce, and more.
Dress in threads that invoke the spirit of the event (however you choose to interpret it.)
All Ages // 6:00 pm Blanket Drop // Free Entry
This year features the freshest line up of the funniest comedians from Portland and around the country, new community sponsors, hilarious hosts, your best buds and plenty of sunshine! Grab a blanket, pack your picnic, and join us for some laughter in the sun! Hosted by Julia Corral and Rachelle Cochran.
Kickstand Comedy is Portland’s home for 🔥 local comedy. Providing mission-based programming and educational outreach that helping Portland connect, learn and laugh together. We run the #1comedy training center in the Pacific Northwest featuring improv, stand up, sketch, physical comedy classes and more!
Website:
All Ages // 6:00 pm Blanket Drop // Free Entry
This year features the freshest line up of the funniest comedians from Portland and around the country, new community sponsors, hilarious hosts, your best buds and plenty of sunshine! Grab a blanket, pack your picnic, and join us for some laughter in the sun! Hosted by Julia Corral and Rachelle Cochran.
Kickstand Comedy is Portland’s home for 🔥 local comedy. Providing mission-based programming and educational outreach that helping Portland connect, learn and laugh together. We run the #1comedy training center in the Pacific Northwest featuring improv, stand up, sketch, physical comedy classes and more!
Website:
All Ages // 6:00 pm Blanket Drop // Free Entry
This year features the freshest line up of the funniest comedians from Portland and around the country, new community sponsors, hilarious hosts, your best buds and plenty of sunshine! Grab a blanket, pack your picnic, and join us for some laughter in the sun! Hosted by Julia Corral and Rachelle Cochran.
Kickstand Comedy is Portland’s home for 🔥 local comedy. Providing mission-based programming and educational outreach that helping Portland connect, learn and laugh together. We run the #1comedy training center in the Pacific Northwest featuring improv, stand up, sketch, physical comedy classes and more!
Website:
All Ages // 4 PM Doors // Tickets $62
A benefit for the Menopunks Documentary
Featuring:
Calamity Jane
Berzerk
All Girl Summer Fun Band
GABALANCH featuring Sara Lund & Rachel Blumberg
Puerta Negra
Party Witch
Grrrizzly
DJ Allison Wolfe of Bratmobile
Menopunks of Comedy
+ Secret surprise guests
All Ages // All Weekend
XRAYFM is excited to partner with the Overlook Neighborhood Association for their annual Porchfest in 2026.
Mark your calendars for July 11th & 12th, 2026, as our Overlook neighborhood transforms its streets into a vibrant, decentralized arts venue for the fifth annual Overlook Porchfest.
At its heart, Porchfest is a grassroots celebration where neighbors generously offer their front porches, driveways, and yards as stages for local musicians. For families, it represents an unparalleled opportunity to connect with neighbors and experience live art in a safe, walkable environment.
This year offers a trifecta of community events. The music festival coincides with the beloved Overlook Yard Sale and Free Share weekend, as well as the Mississippi Avenue Street Fair. Residents can spend the day hunting for yard sale treasures and shopping local street fair vendors before spreading a blanket on a neighbor’s lawn to enjoy an open-air concert.
More information, map, schedule and artist applications can be found at www.https://overlookneighborhood.org/events/porchfest/
All Ages // 6:30 pm Doors // Tickets $41-153
Hailing from Philadelphia and now based in the vibrant city of Charleston, SC, alt indie hip-hop duo Little Stranger (Kevin and John Shields, no relation but best friends) have spent years honing their signature sound and perfecting their version of the 'organized chaos' that a Little Stranger live show entails. In an era where genre is increasingly irrelevant, Little Stranger delivers a fresh take on melodic hip-hop garnering comparisons to newer artists like Remi Wolf, Still Woozy, and Marc Rebillet but also the golden age of hip hop running into pop epitomized by early 2000s Timberland, Gorillaz and NERD. Between John's melodic singer-songwriter magnetism, Kevin's in-your-face delivery, and an overall undeniable groove the duo has become known for their unique sound, - garnering millions of streams, playing countless sold-out shows and major festivals like Lollapalooza, Governor's Ball, Hangout Fest, BottleRock, Levitate Music & Arts Festival, and more.
A musical lighthouse, shining a resilient light for everyone that has had to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, Tropidelic has arrived on the national stage. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, a city rich in character and music history, this six-piece performance powerhouse carves their own path with an independent mentality. Front man Roads, explores feelings more than sounds, seeing where the emotional travel can take him, while valuing being comfortable and honest.
Brooklyn-based MC / Producer, Jarv started making music in 2009 and put out his first official release 'Jarvage Vol.1' in 2016. He has since released four full-length projects in his modern yet classic boom-bap style. He has garnered millions of streams and YouTube views and has toured with the likes of RA The Rugged Man, Masta Ace, Little Stranger, Mr. Lif & Akrobatik, Sadat X, Spose, The Palmer Squares and so on.
21+ // 7:00 Doors // Tickets $29
CODA is a Led Zeppelin tribute super group with a cast of (7) world class musicians. This All Star cast come together in recreating the eternal epic sounds of the original studio recordings from the greatest rock & roll band in the world's history with a full 7-piece ensemble of career A-list musicians that deliver the most authentic, transformative audible experience since Led Zeppelin played their last concert in 2007 @ London's O2 Arena.
All Ages // 7:00 pm Doors / Tickets $41
Sondre Lerche has always been a romantic. Whether it be the songs he wrote as a teen for his critically acclaimed 2001 debut, Faces Down, or starring as the love-lorn Christian in the Norwegian stage production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. In 2026, though, his love of, well, love is shot through with a kind of defiance.
The result is Lerche's 11th studio album, Acrobats, an eight-song suite that pingpongs between joy and introspection, loss and love. Recorded across nine studios with a gaggle of creatives, it's a perhaps more sobering followup up 2022's Avatars of Love - although no less brimming with passion. "If there's one theme to this album, I suppose it is finding love in times of great unrest and hopelessness," Lerche says. And that's precious.