Stormzy
w/ More TBA!
@ Wonder Ballroom
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The 22-year-old South London ambassador, Stormzy, has ignited a new generation of UK rap with his neo-grime flow and his utopian and progressive attitude towards commercial music. He's gained an unprecedented amount of support from his contemporaries including some of the forefathers of the genre such as Wiley, Skepta, Krept & Konan, Lethal Bizzle and Wretch 32.
Stormzy began displaying his ability with a barrage of charismatic freestyles including his infamous #WickedSkengManFreestyle series which to date have gained seven-figure viewings. After generating a huge online presence, he then proved his versatility as a recording artist when he released his first project, The Dreamers Disease, which, after unparalleled support for the visuals for the lead track, Not That Deep, reached the number one spot on the iTunes hip-hop chart prior to its release. Stormzy then went on to create history with his untouchable verse on the Fire In The Booth Cypher where Charlie Sloth claimed "A star was born".
The artist's work rate has lead to a rapid ascent into commercial music, with a number of his tracks being play listed across international radio stations and Zane Lowe naming him as one of the Future 15 artists for 2015. Following this success, Stormzy was also named 3rd in this year's BBC sound of 2015 list and has gone on to win three MOBO award's and a BET Award for International Newcomer Act where he competed against some of the icons of the scene, representing the progression of UK music. In addition, Stormzy broke a world record earlier this year for becoming the first artist to ever chart in the UK top 40 with a freestyle.
Andy Shauf is a storyteller, a singer of heartbreak and regrets, isolation and loneliness, reflecting his prairie surroundings in Regina, Canada. Meticulously written over four years, Shauf's The Bearer of Bad News is a warm and welcoming album, bathed in weathered piano, dampened drums, softly-strummed guitars and clarinet, which lends its unique timbre to frequently brighten – or hauntingly underscore – the songs' darker undercurrents. Fans of Elliott Smith, Nick Drake and Harry Nilsson, take note.
Scattered Clouds is a dark, experimental, post apocalyptic rock group, from Hull, QC. Since the project's inception in 2010 and the release of a self-titled EP on Hull based label E-Tron Records (www.etronrecords.com), Scattered Clouds has evolved from a solo home studio project to a performance act that creates a trance-inducing, orchestral and intense cinematic experience. Blending harsh yet controlled sounds, brooding rhythms, processed vocals, and unsettling analog synthesizer sounds with a strong sense of form and dynamics, Scattered Clouds' music can be described as industrial, dark-wave, post-rock and avant-pop. The First Empire is the group's first full-length release and was released on E-Tron Records April 21, 2015. Scattered Clouds is a three-piece band consisting of vocalist and bassist Philippe Charbonneau, keyboardist Mike Dubue and drummer Jamie Kronick.
$10 / $12, 21+
EXPLODE INTO COLORS = three weird aunts + basement party + drawing and sewing till our hands hurt but we keep on keeping on + lost mix tapes + lots and lots of dramedy. One of us currently plays with Kickball and some of us used to play in Thunder!Thunder!Thunder!, Hornet Leg, and Japanther. One of us sometimes dances with Janet Pants. We also make clothes, pictures of all kinds, videos, teach drums, and classify insects.
The choice of Portrait was a natural one, with both Tinder and Phipps believing he'd be able to contribute almost as much to the record as they would. And so, in mid-August Tinder and Phipps each brought fragments of song ideas into the studio, before deconstructing, re-arranging, and fitting them back together piece by piece -- at times lyrics and melodies were thrown out, brought back from the dead, or improvised on the spot.
This loosely structured approach made the process truly collaborative, with producer Portrait occasionally chipping in ideas for lyrics, arrangements, and instrumentation. The resulting nine tracks are instantly memorable, while defying easy categorization. Says Phipps, "We realized the record began to stray away from having a 'sound' and gradually became a platter with an assortment of sounds. The record showcases a flavor we haven't quite dug into before."
The album's diverse combination of sounds ultimately helped give birth to its title, Curiosity -- a word that invokes the listener's wonder at what will greet their ears next, while also describing the overall curious tone the record possesses.
First single, "The Hearse" serves as the perfect introduction for those unfamiliar with the band -- its opening notes swelling instantly with electronic organs over a driving drum beat. By the time bass and vocals kick in, you're already hooked. Elsewhere, "Orchards" weaves an infectiously breezy melody on the strength of vocal harmonizing, tuneful whistling, and undulating guitar lines. In some cases, Wampire's unique rhythms are best described by the band members, as with "Trains," a Motown-meets-Strokes track that Tinder perfectly summarizes like so: "It's sexy, sounds huge, and by all means should be blamed for future babies."
The album concludes with the equally sensual "Magic Light," a song centered around a dark seductive bass groove that sets the tone for Tinder's come-hither lyrics. It's the kind of track that draws you ever further into the record's beguiling clutches, leaving a lasting impression that remains well after its final notes have faded out.
Hear the album in its entirety followed by DJ sets Chancie Chance & Polyvinyl Records.
Performances by: Mic Crenshaw, Vursatyl, Libretto & More.
Music Provided by: O.G.ONE including a Tribute Mix to the Golden Era of Portland Hip Hop.
Portland Pioneer DJ CHILL will do a tribute to Dj's
A Live Mural painting & B Boys performance
Hosted by StarChile
Food provided by: Stoopid Burger Hana's Authentic New Orleans Snowballs And More & Jazzy's Southern Style Kitchen
All ages, family friendly free event
Call of the Wild - A Camp-Inspired Celebration to Benefit Oregon Wild
Call of the Wild is an event like no other to benefit the work of Oregon Wild, our state’s premier conservation group for over 40 years. This event features casual flannel instead of black ties, campfire circles instead of white tablecloths, and custom local bites galore instead of pre-selected entrees. Guests will enjoy live and silent auctions (stay tuned for a full list of auction items), local food and drink, live music, and more. Be part of the celebration by purchasing your advance ticket. We hope you’ll join us!
Check back frequently for more details on all the silent auction packages, or follow Call of the Wild 2016 on Facebook to stay tuned as we release more details and auction prizes!
Advance tickets are just $50 (the price goes up to $60 at the door so get yours now!)
A camp-inspired night of festivities, Call of the Wild is a chance to see stunning photography from our 12th annual Outdoor Photo Contest, mingle with wilderness and wildlife lovers from across the state, and celebrate everything you love about Oregon. This year’s benefit will feature:
- The unveiling of the winning photographs from our 12th annual Outdoor Photo Contest;
- A live and silent auction featuring framed prints of the Photo Contest finalists, rafting and adventure trips, outdoor gear and apparel, packages for hikers, photographers, climbers, fishing enthusiasts, kayakers, beer lovers, foodies, and more;
- Tasty local food, local wine, and beer from Oregon Brewshed® Alliance partners;
- Wild-crafted cocktails by Merit Badge featuring local spirits;
- Live music from Northwest artists courtesy of Marmoset Music; and
- Our very own trail mix bar, sponsored by Trailhead Credit Union
What's a camp-inspired party without a few tents?!
Consider becoming a Tent Sponsor ($500 for 10 tickets) and you and your guests will receive special perks at the party. Since this isn’t a sit-down dinner event, you won’t be assigned a table, but your group can gather around one of the campfire circles. As a Tent Sponsor, you will be recognized at the event and your guests will receive complimentary camp mugs for the signature wild-crafted cocktail. Sign up for your Tent Sponsorship here.
Join us for the following three debates, co-hosted by XRAY.FM, Dig a Pony and The Bus Project.
Tuesday, October 4th (Vice-President)
Sunday, October 9th (Pres)
Wednesday, October 19th (Pres)
All at Dig a Pony, all FREE and 21+
TOBACCO
the Second Zombie Beatle there to eff up all his prettier inclinations. Like how the sticky coast and thump of "Dimensional Hum" keeps getting derailed by what sounds like a fritzy radio dial, and the stonery dub of "Fantasy Trash Wave" bends and snaps over its slippery breakbeats. "An album of linear songs is just boring at this point," says TOBACCO, and he makes extra good on his promise to innovate ever more crudely with Sweatbox Dynasty's closer. At over six minutes, "Let's Get Worn Away" first plays like eleven more songs spliced together at unpredictable intervals—jock jams collide against rap bumps, synthesizer ether, and shadowy electro-pop. But on repeated listens, madness clearly becomes method, as our anti-hero lulls us into a state of intense, earned peace. This time when he stops, he's got closure, and we're the ones left with an undeniable urge to dig our hands back into that aural gunk once again. Tracklist 01. Human Om 02. Hong 03. Wipeth Out 04. Gods in Heat 05. Home Invasionaries 06. Dimensional Hum 07. Warlock Mary 08. The Madonna 09. Suck Viper 10. Fantasy Trash Wave 11. Memory Girl 12. Let's Get Worn AwayLinkshttp://www.tobaxxo.com/ http://ghostly.com/artists/tobacco https://www.facebook.com/maniacmeat https://twitter.com/maniacmeat
High Tides
Odonis Odonis' latest epic, Post Plague, delivers an unforgettable blend of industrial, electronic and science fiction. OO's post-apocalyptic anthems construct stark soundscapes and saturate them with layer upon layer of industrial grime. They do this with an enhanced sense of melody and willingness to push the boundaries of traditional pop structure.
Dean Tzenos' vocals sit clear and upfront, delivered with a foreboding intensity that matches each song's dystopian reality. Denholm Whale's bass lays demolition charges nimbly sidestepped by Jarod Gibson's futurist rhythms.
On Post Plague, Odonis Odonis delivers a hypnotic pulse that leaves a lasting impression. Post Plague forces us to realize what we are – vulnerable, frantic creatures yearning for authenticity.
The 2nd to last show of Late Night Action will be talking basketball
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Tickets $10 adv / $15 dayof
Lose Yr Mind is a two-day warehouse festival in industrial SE Portland. Music kicks of at 9pm each night. Doors open at 8.
+ FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER +
The Shivas
Beach Fossils
The Woolen Men
Candace
Tickets: https://genero.us/loseyrmind/friday2016
+ SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER +
Shannon and the Clams
Mommy Long Legs
Máscaras
Moon By You
Tickets: https://genero.us/loseyrmind/saturday2016
A percentage of ticket sales will benefit The Jeremy Wilson Foundation, which assists musicians with medical debt.
This event is 21+ / no outside alcohol.
Beer, wine cider and mixed drinks will be available for purchase.
Tip yr bartender.
Tickets are sold nightly and on a sliding scale:
$15 suggested
$20+ DIY hero (Includes screen printed poster)
Lose Yr Mind is proud to only partner with Oregon-based businesses. Support local. Support DIY.
Shout out to our sponsors:
Cascade Record Pressing + Eleven PDX Magazine + Secret Aardvark Trading Company + New Deal Distillery + Gilgamesh Brewing + Union Wine Company + Tender Loving Empire + ATLAS Cider Company + Baby Doll Pizza + Rontoms + Misplaced Screen Printing + Curly Cassettes +XRAY.FM + The Liquor Store
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write feelings to: loseyrmind@gmail.com
xoxo
Art by: Sam Farrell of Curly Cassettes
Nick Jaina will celebrate the release of his newest Fluff & Gravy Records album Brutal Lives with a full-band performance.
Brutal Lives (Fluff and Gravy Records, Sept 2016) is easily Nick Jaina’s most daring album to date. And that is saying a lot when you consider that Nick has made a career out of re-inventing himself. The 14-track album primarily features work that he originally composed for a contemporary dance piece in the summer of 2014. Though the songs were not used, Nick thought the recordings had some value in them, so he refashioned them, adding vocals, choruses and ambient sounds to give them new life.
Stylistically, the album jumps from the indie-pop standout “Make A Life”, to the haunting “Co-Creators”, to the jarring “Saw You On The Train Last Night”. And I swear, “Fell Too Much In Love” would be right at home in a John Hughes film. Due to the unusual provenance of the recordings, almost every instrument was played and recorded by Nick himself. He gave the collection of songs the title that he proposed for the original dance piece, which was also rejected: Vies Brutales, or Brutal Lives.
This is Nick's second release on Fluff & Gravy Records, a follow-up to 2013's Primary Perception. It will be available digitally on September 16, and coupled with a limited-edition printing of an essay that Nick wrote for people who are new to dance, How To Enjoy Dance. 150 copies of the essay will be released in October.
The single, "Make A Life" is now approved for sharing and is downloadable, while the full album will be made available on September 16.
Portland's premiere monthly hip hop showcase is back once again on First Thursday, October 6th at Kelly's Olympian in SW Portland!
We are proud to bring on a new sponsor for The Thesis, one of Portland's best music publications, Vortex Music Magazine. As always, we are also brought to you by We Out Here Magazine, the digital home of NW hip hop.
Each month we strive to present unique line-ups with the very best in hip-hop coming from Portland and tomorrow's headliners.
October 2016 welcomes Donte Thomas of STRAY fresh off his latest release, "Grayscale". Don't miss this homegrown Portlander with a passion for speaking his truth.
The Thesis is also welcoming Mic Mar for the first time. Mic has spent the last few years opening for a who's who list of talent and will bring his aggressive live show to Kelly's on Oct. 6th.
Another talented artist, Nick B will help us kick the night off fresh off a run of highly regarded shows and his single "Moves" featuring past Thesis headliner, Brookfield Duece.
As always, be on the look out for an excellent special unannounced guest as well. This line-up is straight hungry artists. It's sure to be phenomenol.
Only $5 at the door. An RSVP list will be made closer to the show date. 21+ only.
Venue: Coho Theater 2257 NW Raleigh
Show Run: Oct 6th-16th
Schedule: Thurs. 8pm, Fri. 7:30 & 10pm, Sat. 7:30 & 10pm, Sun. 2pm
Tickets: $20 advance/ $25 at door, Tickets available at MercTickets.com
Stellar is 21+ performance - refreshments will be available
STELLAR is a solo performance by Bri Pruett, inspired by years of stand-up, storytelling and a detailed list of names and zodiac signs that she keeps on her phone. STELLAR explores sex, body positivity, surviving trauma, dating online and laughing about it. Her love lessons have been processed into bite-sized wisdoms and set to a Sade-heavy soundtrack.
STELLAR is an intimate night of R&B, surreal surprises, theatrical delight and real talk.
“Pruett is fearless…” -Aaron Scott, Portland Monthly
Bri was voted Best Comedian by Willamette Week's reader poll and Splitsider.com called her a comedian to watch. She's the hardest working woman in Portland, with her regular gigs: Earthquake Hurricane, Late Night Action, Friends with Benedicts, Helium Comedy Club, XRAY.fm and PRI’s LiveWire!
Local sketch powerhouse, Jason Rouse (Live Wire!, Wonderland, SWEAT) brings a touch of pure imagination as director.
A solo show of stories & jokes by Bri Pruett, Directed by Jason Rouse.
Additional Information at: Bripruett.com and facebook.com/bripruettcomedy
PataPDX is pleased to announce INTER/MISSION, a two person exhibition with installation work from Los Angeles-based artist Allison Peck, and videos from Washington D.C.-based artist Rives Wiley. This exhibition was curated by S/PLI/T, a Portland-based curatorial group co-directed by Sam Hopple and Taryn Wiens.
Exhbition Dates: October 6–November 3, 2016
Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 12–4pm and by appointment
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
Rives Wiley (riveswiley.com) makes videos of figures positioned in elaborate built environments that blend the real, surreal,and virtual. Their behaviors walk an uncomfortable line between restraint and repetitive action that recalls the pull and push of social conventions on ourselves.
Allison Peck (allisonpeck.com) intervenes in individual sites, adeptly using languages of material, shape, and color to break down any pretense of a gallery as place-less, as a way to explore notions of space and our positions within it. For this exhibition she will install site-specific work in conversation with the space, the curators, and fellow artist Wiley.
Both Wiley and Peck work with ideas of environment: Wiley creates fictive environments to mirror the influence of our own social and virtual settings, while Peck forces us to confront the immediate environment of the gallery space. Each artist points to our agency, or lack thereof, in the ever- present context of our surroundings.
More info at http://splitprojects.weebly.com/intermission.html
ABOUT THE CURATORS
S/PLI/T produces two-person exhibitions in established and alternative art venues and vacant spaces. By introducing emerging artists with conceptual depth and contemporary concerns to new viewers, S/PLI/T encourages artistic practice at a critical stage while inviting the community to connect around fresh and vital work. S/PLI/T encourages accessibility and cross-disciplinary engagement through interpretive materials, interviews, public events, and a published catalog.
The name S/PLI/T describes a duality that is present in the two-person exhibitions and implies two pieces of a whole. We are interested in the dialogue that can take place in the space(split) between different art practices.
S/PLI/T is co-directed by Sam Hopple and Taryn Wiens and is based in Portland, Oregon.
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All Jane Comedy Festival is top national, local acts slated for Portland’s fest celebrating women in comedy.
This five-day event presents a carefully curated blend of the best up-and-coming and nationally headlining female comedic performers from throughout the United States and Canada. Five-day festival passes ($50–$125) and tickets to individual shows ($15–20) will be on sale at alljanecomedy.org imminently. A full lineup is listed online, and a schedule is forthcoming in September.
Most events will take place at Curious Comedy Theater (5225 NE Martin Luther King Dr.), which produces and sponsors the festival, with a special Sunday night show at Revolution Hall (1300 SE Stark St.).
Performers at this year’s festival include Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite, Arrested Development), Jackie Kashian (The Dork Forest, The Jackie and Laurie Show), Page Hurwitz (Last Comic Standing executive producer), Debra DiGiovanni (Last Comic Standing, Live at Gotham, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival), Dulcé Sloan (CONAN,StandUp NBC winner), Lisa Best (Flophouse, Cheat Day Chowdown), and Maggie Maye (CONAN).
These and many other acclaimed performers arrive from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and all points between to share the stage with Pacific Northwest powerhouses Susan Rice, JoAnn Schinderle, Katie Nguyen, Andie Main, Barbara Holm, Whitney Streed, and All Jane founder and Curious Comedy/All Jane Comedy Fest Artistic Director Stacey Hallal.
About All Jane Comedy Festival
All Jane Comedy Festival (formerly All Jane No Dick) celebrates the unique voices of women in comedy, providing inspiration and increased visibility for the top performers of today and tomorrow. It encourages collaboration and dialogue, and highlights the great diversity of artistic approaches among female comedic performers today. Programming for All Jane 2016 includes stand-up showcases, a live taping of popular podcast The Dork Forest, workshops, and special themed shows.
About Curious Comedy Theater
This year's festival marks the debut of Curious Comedy Theater's renovated space. With the aid of a $172K grant from Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, Curious is now the most technologically advanced independent comedy theater in North America. It is now equipped with state-of-the-art lights, sound, video recording, and live-streaming equipment specifically in place to further the careers of women comedians.
Curious Comedy Theater (curiouscomedy.org) is Portland’s only 501(c)3 nonprofit theater devoted solely to comedy. The mission is to improve the lives of kids, adults, and seniors through the art of comedy. Each Thursday through Sunday, there is a high-quality artistic programming featuring our elite performance ensembles, the Curious Comedy Players and house teams, with additional showcases for new teams and students to gain experience and experiment with new formats and ideas.
There are five levels of classes and a wide range of workshops in Curious Comedy Training Center, corporate improv training, and outreach programs designed to make a positive difference in the world. CCTC founded and annually produce the All JaneComedy Festival (alljanecomedy.org), devoted to inspiring, encouraging, discovering and promoting the quality and diversity of allwomen in comedy. For more info, visit curiouscomedy.org and alljanecomedy.org.
KING
In 2011 KING Independently released their first EP to much acclaim; title track "The Story", "Supernatural", and "Hey" make up the 3-piece introduction to their carefully crafted dream-soul sound. Hours after the release, their EP had traveled far to music lovers and tastemakers alike, making new fans of many.
KING's eclectic sound is relatable yet not simply defined. Though they play with the boundaries of their many influences, throughout each song is the common thread of a certain soulful authenticity. The smooth vibe, intricate production, and harmonic style of their music evolved beautifully in their home studio, a product solely of the three women and a result of their Minneapolis and Los Angeles roots.
Paris produces KING's songs, while Amber and Anita are the primary singers. The three work together on songwriting and arrangements to create their unique sound, garnering such accolades as NPR's Song of the Day and 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing, Billboard's 10 Best R&B Songs of 2014, The Guardian's New Band of the Day and Best Albums of 2013, Metro UK's Singles of the Week, and the 55th GRAMMY Award for 'Move Love', their collaboration with Robert Glasper on his Best R&B Album 'Black Radio'. KING have completed their long-awaited debut album and are excited to invite listeners further into their sonic kingdom; listen to their conversation on NPR's All Things Considered about their music-making process for the upcoming record, scheduled to be released February 5, 2016 on their independent label, KING Creative.
Joey Dosik
Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions has become the must-see video game concert of the year, giving audiences of all ages the chance to experience orchestral arrangements and carefully timed visuals from both recent and classic Pokémon video games. With a few added bonus connections to Pokémon Go, it's a celebration of the franchise's full evolution.
Debates! Debates! Join XRAY.FM, the Bus Project and Dig a Pony to laugh, gasp, point, cheer, or sit back in silence during all four of the 2016 Presidential Debates on the big screen. XRAY DJs will spin records before and after the debates and also during commercial breaks. Dig a Pony will offer drink specials, helping to keep spirits high during what is sure to be a very historic series of debates.
Join us for the following three debates, co-hosted by XRAY.FM, Dig a Pony and The Bus Project.
Tuesday, October 4th (Vice-President)
Sunday, October 9th (Pres)
Wednesday, October 19th (Pres)
All at Dig a Pony, all FREE and 21+