Events

As Tycho, Scott Hansen blends swirling melodies into vaguely triumphant arcs that crisscross between stuttering beats and vocal samples, creating rolling sonic landscapes that extend into the horizon. Known in the design world as ISO50, the San Francisco-based artist is famed for his warm, textured design style, which serves as a backdrop and mirror for his musical output.

Hansen began releasing music over 10 years ago with The Science of Patterns EP. His first full-length, Sunrise Projector, came out in 2004, and as the critical acclaim continued in 2006 with the release of Past Is Prologue. He eventually met Ghostly and, like everybody else, they simply had to work with him.

It was around 2008 that URBmagazine noted Tycho as one of the Next 100 artists to watch, and Hansen continued to release singles and experiment with more live instrumentation. In 2011, his meticulous process saw the release of Dive, his debut full-length for Ghostly International. Tranquil, nostalgic and melodic, the record established him beyond the realm of IDM and ambient.

Now with Awake, Tychos second Ghostly LP, the project returns as a true three-piece band comprised of Zac Brown (guitar, bass) and Rory O'Connor (live drums). Lengthy touring for Dive brought Tycho to its full potential, and in efforts to capture the energy on the road Hansen invited Brown and O'Connor in to the creative process. Both the sound and artwork of Awake capture Hansens stylistic shift, conjuring a more kintetic and percussive sensory experience.

Jack Daniels Presents Mississippin with local four-piece, Eidolons, that creates sprawling, melodic experimental pop music releasing their brand new album. This all-local bill is a winner.

Come down for happy hour with Theo this Friday and bring some of your favorite records (think tote bag not crate of records) ... because sharing music is fun and the drinks are cheap. 

This week's theme is westside.

Eleven Magazine, Pickathon and Mississippi Studios Present San Diego, CA band that crafts melodic rock songs inspired by the laid back pace of Southern California playing with Seattle-based indie rockers signed with Hardly Art.

An evening of short films profiling people who turn progressive environmental ideas into actions, no matter how large the challenge they face. Films include THE LOST FISH, BACKYARD, BROOKLYN FARMER, GREGG TREINISH – A MOVE SHAKE STORY. Panel discussion and the presentation of the 2014 Portland EcoFilm Festival’s EcoHero Award to Nez Perce elder Elmer Crow, Jr. will follow the films.

Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97212

More ticket info: http://hollywoodtheatre.org/eco-shorts/

More festival info: http://hollywoodtheatre.org/ecofilm  

The Columbia Gorge Festival, in scenic Stevenson, WA, is a unique blend of the best in bluegrass. "Join us for the 2014 event, July 24-27."

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“My brothers and I were surrounded by music growing up,” explains Kamtin Mohager, the shape-shifting singer/multi-instrumentalist behind the Chain Gang of 1974. “Not Beatles albums or anything like that; more like the Persian records our parents played all the time. And when we got older, it was up to us to discover everything.” Born in San Jose and raised in Hawaii, Mohager spent his first 13 years obsessing over inline hockey and the idea of being drafted by the NHL one day. A series of life-changing events were set in motion once Mohager’s family moved to Colorado, however. The first of which involved the final scene from Real Genius—quite possibly Val Kilmer’s finest hour—and its penultimate ‘popcorn song’, a.k.a. “Everybody Rules the World.” “I love ‘80s music, but not typical new-wave stuff,” says Mohager. “Like I’m way into Tears For Fears and Talk Talk, the other side of the spectrum, really.” That’s abundantly clear on White Guts, a record that’s nearly as restless as Chain Gang’s previous collection of early recordings, Fantastic Nostalgic. The way Mohager sees it, his first proper release was “all over the place, from a piano ballad to songs that sound like Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Primal Scream or Justice.” White Guts, on the other hand, funnels three years of instrument-swapping, sample-splicing experience into a lean, focused listen. So while “Stop!” and the rather epic “Hold On” hint at everything from LCD Soundsystem to Talking Heads, they make perfect sense in the context of deep cuts like the synth-flecked “Don’t Walk Away” and bass-guided “Matter of Time,” shimmering power ballads that could have been on the soundtrack of Sixteen Candles or Pretty in Pink.

Twenty-two-piece choral rock band from Dallas, TX making psychedelic tunes that involve a variety of instruments including trumpet, french horn and viola

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Youngest son of famed Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti has steadily been making a name for himself while leading his father's old band. They play in support of their recent third release A Long Way to the Beginning. More info.

Join XRAY, Montel Spinoza and PDX Pop Now! for the official http://pdxpopnow.com/ after party at Bunk Bar from Midnight to 2am. 

Playing all the jams all night long while you top the festival off with a few nightcaps. 

And find out everything you need to know about PDX Pop Now!  Here

$10 advance, $12 day of show // Get tickets
9:30 doors // 10:30 show

More info here: http://www.startheaterportland.com/calendar/

Videos, Stand Up, Music, Raucous Readings, Weird Stuff.

Hosted by Dan Kennedy (Host/Performer with the Moth in NY)

Beth Lisick

Kevin Samsell

Amy Miller

Laura Gibson

Vin Shambry

Arthur Bradford

Mindy Netifee

Andrew Dickson

B. Frayn Masters

and then Deb Leopards

TIckets and more information can be found here: http://portland.strangertickets.com/events/15309816/entertainment-for-people-mainstage-show-with-dan-kennedy

XRAY is proud to sponsor the 2014 PDX Pop Now! It's the festival’s 11th year this July 18-20th. Join XRAY for a free and all ages music festival showcasing an array of genres representative of Portland, Oregon’s thriving and diverse musical talent. The three day event will feature 41 local bands, food carts, and a street fair, carrying on the tradition of being one of the most interactive and inclusive festival experiences.

This year’s festival will feature sets by Alameda, Barra Brown Quintet, Blouse, Brownish Black, The Bugs, Cambrian Explosion, Coma Serfs, The Cry!, The Estranged, Etbonz, Eyelids, Fringe Class, Grandparents, Gulls, Hustle and Drone, IllMacuLate, The Lonesome Billies, Lunch, Old Age, Orquestra Pacifico Tropical, Philip Grass, Portland Cello Project, Psychomagic, Purse Candy, The Resistance, Rio Grands, Sad Horse, Sama Dams, Souvenir Driver, Spellcaster, Stewart Villain, Summer Cannibals, Tezeta Bands, Thanks, Tre Redeau, Usnea, Vikesh Kapoor, Wampire, We Miss The Earth, Wishyunu, Zirakzigil.

More information and updates at  http://pdxpopnow.com/

Yoshida's Sand in the City features fun for all ages with incredible sand sculptures, interactive youth exhibits, live music, entertainment and more!
The excitement begins on Friday, July 18th, when amateur corporate sponsored teams have only six hours to build an elaborate sand sculpture, designed with the help of an architect and sand mentor. The teams will have trained and practiced for more than six weeks in an attempt to win the coveted Golden Shovel award. Competition is fierce on building day!
In addition to the visually stunning sand sculptures, Yoshida's Sand in the City hosts outstanding activities for kids at the Children's Inspiration Village. Families can inter-act with the Kids on the Block puppets, experiment with science and do sand art projects! After enjoying food and drinks, kids can build their own castle in our giant Sand Box, have their face painted, or take in one of our live performances happening all weekend.

New Zealand-based haunting indie folk artist with new release Brightly Painted One.

Nashville-based garage/punk/pop band playing with self-described satanic outlaw country band.

Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack have been playing music together and apart in Baltimore for most of their lives. On stage, they perform with raw energy and sophistication, creating a surprising amount of noise for two people. Their music can be classified as 21st-century folk music, imbued with dense shoegaze guitars, nearly melodic rhythms, and impeccable splashes of electronic color. More info.