Every first Tuesday from 9PM-1AM join XRAY.FM DJs spinning records live at one of the coziest bars in Portland, Beech Street Parlor! For a full schedule of events visit Beech Street Parlor here.
You can dance, you can dine, you can drag, you can disco, having the time of your (after)life!
As everyone knows Cher’s new album of ABBA covers comes out on Friday September 28th and what better way to celebrate than with a CHER VS ABBA DRAG DISCO!!! Get down at the NecroNancy Disco at Chapel Hill aka Studio 69. It’s time to do the hustle, do the electric slide, and take your booty to funky town! Show up in your best disco dubs and live your fantasy. Disco all night, drag show at (gimmie gimme a man after) midnight. Performances will be all Cher, all ABBA, and all Cher covering ABBA. This is historic event and you do not want to miss this one!
Performances by:
Faun Dae
Wolfgang X
Miss Inanna
Harlow Quinzel
Diva Dott
& more to announce soon!
Disco DJ Buckmaster all night long!
$10 cover / $8 in Disco Lewkz! / 21+ only
Friday September 28th
XRAY.fm Presents : Rotations
<>Disco<>House<>Jazz<>Funk<>Soul
Quidity
Zsa Zsa
Cee White
Roane
More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/859932231063463/
Doors 7pm each night / 21+ / $15+ / www.loseyrmind.com
LOSE YR MIND Fest is entering its fifth year and they got a new warehouse to celebrate! Join us for two nights of vinyl DJs, food trucks, projections, local products + live sets from:
+ Friday September 28 +
Jacuzzi Boys
Mean Jeans
The Savage Family Band
Jenny Don't And The Spurs
WEEED
STAR CLUB
Buy Fri tix here: http://bit.ly/LYM18FRI
+ Saturday September 29 +
L.A. WITCH
jo passed
Sugar Candy Mountain
Kyle Craft
Cat Hoch
Kulululu
MELT
Buy Sat tix here: http://bit.ly/LYM18SAT
LYM is proud to be an independent music festival that supports local and national artists while only partnering with Oregon-based companies. The goal is to cultivate community in an alternative venue setting while showcasing some of our favorite bands. ♥
The QUARTERLY event brings you some of the best hip-hop in the region. With an additional hour featuring beat sets from some of the region's best producers, the open mic segment and live remixes from resident DJs Trox and O.G. One., the Hip Hop Showcase is happening the last Thursday of the quarter at White Eagle, with Live performances, drink specials and good vibes!
Make sure you hit www.miccheckpdx.com
THURSDAY September 27TH:
Special Guests...
MIC CAPES
FOUNTAINE
COVI
Beat Set by: CEE GOODS
Hosted by: DJ Klyph
Music by: Trox & DJ O.G. One
Dooors @ 8pm, Show starts at 9pm...
21 and over, Tickets: $8 @ the Door
Event Features:
• On Saturday Sept 22 from 3-8pm come enjoy music, theatre, food, drink, dancing, raffle prizes from local businesses and vendor& fitness fair.
• On Sunday Sept 23 from 6am-11am join us for our USATF Sanctioned and Certified Chip Timed 5k, 10k and 15K Races through the beautiful neighborhoods of the Soul District.
o All run participants will receive I AM We wrist bands, a grill cheese sandwich courtesy of Tillamook Cheese and Dave’s Killer Bread and ice cold brew from Widmer Bros ( 21 and older).
o Winners from each race in age and gender category will receive medals, prize packages, and bragging rights until next year.
o Other post-race features include music, raffle prizes from local businesses, vendor village and great community networking.
Benefiting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Funds raised through the MLK Dream Run will benefit the Soul District Fellows Youth Entrepreneur Career Leadership Program designed to help emerging entrepreneurs (ages 16-24) improve and expand skills that come from operating successful businesses. Our Fellows are able to leverage these skills to secure opportunities for better employment and pathways to higher education. Each year, in collaboration with the generous support of Multnomah County’s Summer Works program, approximately 20-30 interns are employed to help put the MLK Dream Run together. Simultaneously their work plan helps both connect them with the business community while leaving a sustainable and positive impact in the community.
Over the past year the Soul District Fellows program has expanded to include the Green Lighting Black Lives Matter Youth Media Project which recruits and trains next generation youth entrepreneurs, ages 14-26, in the usage and purposeful application of cutting edge video technology, film and video production equipment and seeks to inspire and empower them to bring their unique perspectives in telling the stories of their community of Portland, Oregon. Through controlling the narratives, they learn how to control the outcomes and experience the business confidence that come with you increase feelings of capability, significance and influence
For examples of their work go to our YouTube channel Green Lighting Black Lives Matter Youth Media Project
This Year’s MOTTO: I AM WE
This Year’s THEME: Generational Health Generational Wealth
This Year’s Colors: Blue, Gold, Black- symbolizing generational health and generational wealth. We will be encouraging the community to walk and run as family and friend units that span generations.
Join TLE & Family as we celebrate the opening of our new store in Bridgeport Village! Festivities all day, including:
10am: Deluxe gift bags for the first 50 shoppers!
12pm-5pm: DJ Dijon + XRAY.FM
12pm-close: Spin & Win!
2pm-5pm: Tastings from our friends Gigantic Brewing Company + Portland Cider Co.
Free prizes for kids all day
Join TLE at Bridgeport Village for a day of fun and celebration!
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Blesst Chest will be performing a live buffet of songs from their new release "Casual Corner" out on XRAY Records w/ friends Hot Victory opening.
blesstchest.bandcamp.com/
hothotvictory.bandcamp.com/
21+ / $7
Presented by The Portland Mercury and XRAY FM, Mexicadelia // PDX is the Portland iteration of a fast growing genre-be-damned festival from Guadalajara, Mexico. The three-day festival is a music-driven cultural exchange celebrating the thriving & creative music scenes of Guadalajara, Mexico and Portland, Oregon, hosted at three of Portland’s favorite venues -- Dig A Pony, Rontoms, and Mississippi Studios.
Presented by XRAY.FM, Pueblo Viejo Tequila, Mezcal Los Javis, Friends of Noise, and Portland Mercury.
Emceed by Portland’s own Papi Fimbres (OPT, Mascaras, Sávila) MEXICADELIA // PDX will showcase bands from both communities. All of the shows will be FREE or LOW COST with donations and general proceeds going to local immigrant rights advocacy group, Pueblo Unido PDX
MEXICADELIA // PDX will also be releasing a compilation cassette tape including all of the bands involved with the festival with a portion of the proceeds going to that same benefit. Usa tus orejas para levantarlas!
Saturday Sept 15th @ Dig A Pony // 5pm to 9pm // Free, All Ages
The Shivas (PDX)
Mortemart (MX)
Wet Dream (PDX)
Uay (MX)
Seance Crasher (PDX)
Sunday Sept 16 @ Rontoms // 5-11pm // Free
Orquestra Pacifico Tropical (PDX)
Lemat (MX)
Plastic Cactus (PDX)
Mexicadelia Super Group (MX)
Federale (PDX)
Night Heron (PDX)
Monday Sept 17 @ Mississippi Studios // 9pm to 12am // $5
Tribe Mars (PDX)
Neptuna (MX)
Mindhala (MX)
Instagram: @mexicadelia.pdx
¡Únete sin fronteras y reúnete con amigos, comida, bebidas y música en tres de los lugares favoritos de Portland!
Unite across borders and rally around friends, food, drink, and music at three of Portland’s favorite venues!
Downtown Portland, OR Campus for University of Oregon:
In the Shirley Pape Forum- 3rd floor
70 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97209
Free, open to the public & disability affirmative!
Food & Refreshments Provided!
XRAY.FM DJ playing music
Join like minded alternative/community/independent radio and podcast peeps for some great company, discussion and build up to the next Grassroots Radio Conference 2018 happening in October 5-7th at Portland State University. Get updates on the conference and there will also be music and speakers TBA.
Co-sponsored by @University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, KBOO Community Radio, XRAY.FM, Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media & Education Group
Save the date for the Grassroots Radio Conference 2018, Oct. 5th-7th, hosted by KBOO Community Radio in Portland, OR. "The Future is Community Radio" Community radio broadcasters, producers and supporters will gather this October to learn, share skills and ideas, and celebrate this vibrant medium together. Full-power stations, LPFMs, college radio, internet radio, podcasters and producers are all invited and welcome.
Every first Tuesday from 9PM-1AM join XRAY.FM DJs spinning records live at one of the coziest bars in Portland, Beech Street Parlor! For a full schedule of events visit Beech Street Parlor here.
2018 Annual Portland Hip Hop Day. (FREE TO THE PUBLIC)
Celebrating PDX Hip Hop Culture and the people that help keep Portland Hip Hop thriving. This years theme is "Legend's" The Future of Now & Then.
With the passing of Idris "STARCHILE" O'Ferral, key founder of PDX Hip Hop Day, we will be celebrating his Life and contribution to the Portland Hip Hop scene as well as honoring and recognizing a host of other key Hip Hop pillars.
There will be live performances by artist, djs, and more...
(PSA.. The artists performing are only a portion of the diversity in Portlands Hip Hop community and not the total of Portland's best).
This years line-up includes:
Cool Nutz
Lifesavs
Libretto
Mic Crenshaw
Mic Capes
Rasheed Jamaal
Wynne
Jae Lava
Brookfield Duece
Mikey Vegaz
FliboiMoe
Mighty
Destro
Bocha
Serge Severe
EPP
Mooky
Yung Mil
Karma Rivera
Andre Waymond
Stryk 9
StyleZ
G.E.R.O.
Fontaine
Mixmasta KD
The Mighty Juggernaut
Mello Cee
Rev Shines
DJ Fatboy
DJ Myrie
and also recognition and awards to PDX Legends that aren't on the bill, but will be in attendance. Although this is a family friendly event, inclusive of all positive energy for the culture of Hip Hop, DISCLAIMER!!! Artist may use some explicit language as part of their Hip Hop music expression.
21+ / 9PM / $10
Live ensemble funk and electronic psych jams rub shoulders on this rad local iine-up, with R&B / hip-hop / jazz and other soulful jams spun by DJ Shi Shi (Shira of Everyday Mixtapes)!
Tribe Mars
https://tribemars.bandcamp.com/
Tribe Mars is an emerging soulR&B/hip-hop act based in Portland, OR. Keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, three different vocalists and saxaphone create this bands’ fresh yet slightly nostalgic sound. The culmination of diverse musical backgrounds of all the members has resulted in a unique, raw, old school meets new school, West coast meets East coast vibe that’ll be sure to have you groovin’
Hosannas
https://freshselects.bandcamp.com/album/picture-him-protecting-you
Hosannas are a psychedelic dance outfit based in Portland, Oregon. Brothers Brandon and Richard Laws have been writing and performing music together, across a wealth of genres and under a variety of monikers, for over a decade. They have toured all over the world with indie rock acts such as Romana Falls and Aan, but now start their own project. Their work as Hosannas is the sound of two intimate musical collaborators braiding together their musical fascinations, into a single odd and splendid textile. Hosannas' debut album Picture Him Protecting You, due out 7.12 can be described in the duo’s own words, “I’m not looking for a cure for my loneliness - maybe just some good medicine.”
The 5th Anniversary Montavilla Jazz Festival will take place August 18th and 19th at Portland Metro Arts. Experience local artists pioneering new frontiers in jazz. The festival will feature several of Portland’s top artists, including headliner Randy Porter with vocalist Nancy King, Nicole Glover Quartet; Dmitri Matheny and Darrell Grant; Farnell Newton; and James Miley with the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble. The festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All revenue goes towards local artists, operations and the Montavilla Schools Music Fund.
For more information, visit MontavillaJazzFest.com.
- Randy Porter Trio with Nancy King–Portland jazz master Randy Porter performs music from his Grammy-nominated album Porter Plays Porter, featuring Nancy King, and new music created for this MJF 2018 set.
- Nicole Glover Quartet–This New York City rising star and Portland hometown hero returns to perform an energetic acoustic set with Portland jazz masters.
- Dmitri Matheny and Darrell Grant–Longtime duo partners Dmitri Matheny and Darrell Grant lead an all-star quartet in a performance of new chamber jazz works.
- Farnell Newton | Evolution–Revitalizing jazz, funk, and soul with a new twist, Farnell Newton has been stirring up a ton of noise in the Northwest music scene.
- PJCE feat. James Miley | Watershed Suite–In a new suite, renowned composer James Miley honors Oregon’s diverse waterways, from the mighty Columbia to the serenity of Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge.
- Tim Willcox | Superjazzers–Tim Willcox’s saxophone sings and, at times, broods passionately and inventively in the vein of Jan Garbarek, as well as modern master Rick Margitza.
- George Colligan | Other Barry–Downbeat Poll-winning pianist and Portland State professor George Colligan leads a powerhouse fusion trio and unleashes a new release on PJCE Records.
- Christopher Brown | Art of the Dialog–The busiest jazz group in Portland performs for the first time at Montavilla Jazz Festival, presenting a set that explores the dialogue between artist and audience.
- Creative Music Guild | Sound Foundry–One of Portland’s most adventurous musical organizations hosts an improvised set with top-flight instrumentalists.
- Alan Jones | Social Music–Alan Jones’s Social Music aims to create a refreshing atmosphere of relaxed comradery, with music that is accessible and engaging for audiences.
- Ryan Meagher’s Evil Twin–Acclaimed for his compositional acumen, Ryan Meagher and his double trio spontaneously compose a set and celebrate their newest release.
- Shao Way Wu | Salting–Portland bassist Shao Way Wu’s collaborative project, Salting, features Randy Porter, and Jason Palmer, performing new compositions that examine the role of truth in today’s society.
The Heatwave is coming!
Join us at White Owl Social Club for XRAY.FM's mini music fest with bands and DJs from Sunday to sundown. Featuring an XRAY-curated record fair with vinyl offerings from your favorite local shops and stores, slushies and summer drink specials, burgers and grub, and an XRAY pop-up photobooth!
With performances from:
Chanti Darling DJ Set
Natasha Kmeto
House of Ada Performance
Just Pretend
Miss Rayon
Plastic Cactus
And And And
+ more to come!
Doors open at 2:00pm // Record fair till 8:00pm // Live music till 11:00pm
21+ // Free entry // $5-10 suggested donation
See you on Sunday, August 12!
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The Stumptown Improv Festival returns August 9th through the 11th at the Artist Rep Theater. Celebrating its 5th year with almost 20 live performances with 17 improv groups from New York, LA, Vancouver BC and beyond. More information, lineups, tickets, and improv workshops can be found at stumptownimprov.com.
Join us for the 20th Annual Pickathon at the beautiful Pendarvis Farm, August 3-5, 2018.
Six Unique Venues + Camping + Top Food & Drink
Tickets now on sale at: https://pickathon.com/tickets
Kids 12 and under are Free, Teens are half price when coming for the weekend.
This is the big one, folks! A landmark year as we celebrate 20 years of Pickathon in what will surely be one of the most memorable experiences of the year 💖 TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST AND VERY LIMITED!
Lineup (each artist performing on multiple days during the weekend): Broken Social Scene, Shakey Graves, Phosphorescent, Built to Spill, I'm With Her, Shovels and Rope, Sheer Mag, Rising Appalachia Music, Blind Boys of Alabama, Jamila Woods, Daniel Norgren, Tinariwen, dakhabrakha, Colter Wall, Ezra Furman, Jen Cloher, Orkesta Mendoza, Sierra Hull, Shinyribs, The Weather Station, The War and Treaty, Low Cut Connie, Karl Blau, Kikagaku Moyo / 幾何学模様, Bedouine, John Craigie, Haley Heynderickx, Hailu Mergia, Lonnie Holley, Michael Nau, Phil Cook, Sam Amidon, Sera Cahoone, Valley Queen, Paul Cauthen, Marisa Anderson music, Danny Barnes, Charley Crockett, Circuit des Yeux, Revel In Dimes, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Joshua Hedley, The Dead Tongues, Mapache + many more!
Led by guitarist/vocalist Jessica Boudreaux, the Cannibals initially cut their teeth on the local Portland circuit, sharing the stage and receiving encouragement from peers including The Thermals. Along the way, they released a pair of fantastic full-lengths -- 2013’s No Makeup and 2015’s Show Us Your Mind — on their own label, New Moss Records. Show Us Your Mind appeared on NPR’s Sound Opinions Best of list in 2015. The band has since spent an unhealthy amount of time on the road, earning accolades and adding plenty of fresh converts to their highly-charged, no frills attack.
It seemed only logical that when the band decided to sign to a label, they chose Kill Rock Stars, which has a long history of putting out fearless, female-led bands like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney. Their most recent release, Full Of It, is the band’s defining statement to date. Recorded with producer Chris Woodhouse (Thee Oh Sees, Wild Flag), the LP is one of those massive leaps forward that every band hopes to achieve at least once in their career. Aided by rhythm guitarist Marc Swart, drummer Devon Shirley and bassist Jenny Logan, the 11 songs spark that perfect mix of snotty attitude, unbounded energy, and window rattling volume. NBC selected the track "I Wanna Believe" for their new series, Good Girls, airing in 2018.
Since the band's formation they've had the opportunity to play with some their musical heroes, including: Guided By Voices, Mudhoney, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, and The War on Drugs. They've toured the country with The Thermals and CHVRCHES as well as playing some major festivals including Sasquatch, Project Pabst and Riot Fest.
The Portland Zine Symposium is an organization that hosts a yearly free conference and zine social exploring facets of independent publishing and DIY culture. The Symposium will have free workshops and panels and will feature over 120 tablers over the weekend. For more information go to www.portlandzinesymposium.org
The Symposium will be free to attend and open to the public. Hours are 11am-6pm for both days.
PZS 2018
July 28 & 29, 2018
@ Wattles Boys and Girls Club
9330 SE Harold St. Portland, OR 97226
11am-6pm SAT & SUN
Free