21+ // Doors 8 PM // Show 9 PM
XRAYFM and the Doug Fir Lounge present Bijoux Cone on Wednesday September 27th.
Bijoux Cone (Formerly Bryson Cone) is a musician, producer and multimedia artist based out of Portland OR. Her music explores themes of love, loss and identity paired with lush melodramatic synth pop and disco synth grooves. A transgender woman, her music celebrates and defends queer perspective. Bijoux Cone performs and tours actively as both solo artist, as well as with a full backing band.Bijoux Cone's debut album "Magnetism" was released February 19, 2020 on LA based label Cleopatra Records. Her forthcoming sophomore album is pending release September via local Portland label Literal Gold Records.
Bijoux's live band includes/has included members such as Hannah Blilieh (The Gossip, Chromatics), Bambi Browning (Reptaliens, Blouse), Ben Steinmetz (Kyle Craft), Thomas Mabus (Reptaliens, Wampire), Chris Hoganson (Fur Coats, Wampire) and Cat Hoch (Blackwater Holylight).
21+ // Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM
XRAYFM and the Doug Fir Lounge are hosting CHAI on Monday, September 25th.
CHAI is a revolutionary four-piece, made up of miracle twins Mana and Kana, and the impeccable rhythm section of Yuuki and Yuna. Combining their powerhouse musical prowess with “pinkish punk” sensibilities, CHAI has managed to create a huge splash in the music scene in their homeland, Japan, and abroad. CHAI is gearing up with their new label to release even more new music into the world.
FREE! // All Ages
This is all about fun, no agendas just vibes with the XRAY crew! Music Medieval (Sun 7-8AM) and VCR TV (Fri midnight-1AM) will be on the decks, and you're invited to join the community at one of our favorite places in town!
All Ages | Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
TICKETS: $25 Advance GA, $30 Day-Of-Show GA
The Alberta Abbey is a non-profit venue nurturing the arts in NE Portland by providing affordable studio and performance spaces and diverse programming for the community.
LOCARNO is the Latin project of JUNO Award winning musician, Tom Landa. Like him, the music is equal parts Mexican and Canadian. Tom was born and raised in Mexico City, and moved to Canada in his teens. In the mid nineties he formed the Folk Roots band, The Paperboys, who have been touring worldwide for over 20 years. Tom has always dabbled in Latin music, and in 2005 decided to immerse himself more into genre, and started working on material for an album. In 2006 he was awarded a Canada Council Grant to study traditional Mexican Music in Veracruz, Mexico. Tom spent his days learning the jarana (an 8 string guitar), and learning songs from the Son Jarocho repertoire. Upon his return to Canada, Tom started working on what would be Locarno’s debut CD.
In 2009 Tom decided it was high time to make the album he had been threatening to make. He joined forces with producer Joby Baker (Alex Cuba, Adonis Puentes, Cowboy Junkies) and trumpeter Miguelito Valdes (Omara Portoundo, Afro Cuban All Stars) who helped bring the album to life. In 2010 Locarno released ‘Una Mas Y Ya Nos Vamos’ The music is a mix of Son Jarocho inspired folk tunes with Afro-Cuban rhythms. The album went on to be nominated for a WCMA and garnered rave reviews.
Since then the band has honed in on their sound and incorporated more of their influences such as music from Columbia, African Sukous, Mexican Marimba Music, Venezuelan Joropo and Brazilian Forro Music. Perhaps where the band shines the most is in the live shows which features Tom Landa on jaranas and guitars, Kalissa Landa on violin, Robin Layne on marimba, congas and timbales, Pedro Mota on guitar an vocals, Aaron McKinney on bass, Liam MacDonald on drums, congas and pandero, Mark D’Angelo on trumpet and Nick La Rivere on trombone.
All Ages | TICKETS: $20 - General Admission Online, $25 - General Admission Door
The Alberta Abbey is a non-profit venue nurturing the arts in NE Portland by providing affordable studio and performance spaces and diverse programming for the community.
Two legendary bands come together on one stage for a spectacular night of entertainment you won't forget. Join the holiday celebration & showcase of Latin dance music from Salsa to Cumbia, Bachata to Bolero, Latin jazz & much more! Host MC DJ Osvaldo will keep the party going with all the top international hits we all love to dance to! Experience incredible authentic food vendors plus sponsor cocktails specials as you dance the night away in this new historic community music and arts venue in the heart of the City.
Food Cuisine Includes:
- Southern Grill - BBQ Grilled Chicken & Smoked Cajun Pulled Pork
- Cuban, Mexican, Peruvian, Tex Mex & More!
Artist Lineup:
- Son De Cuba is a sextet created in August 2015 by musicians from Mexico and Cuba. They play different kinds of genres such as Salsa, Timba, Son, Merengue, Boleros, Cumbia, Bachata, Latin Jazz, etc. They are based in Portland, Oregon. Since five of the band members are Cubans, they have roots in Latin, African, and Jazz rhythms. They blend this vast knowledge of different beats together in classic and modern latin songs, exuding energy, happiness, and encouraging you to dance. With only six performers, they have a full sound and will draw a crowd with our energy and love for our music. Dancing is encouraged, they may even join you!
- Pura Vida Orquesta is an 8-10 piece Latin band based out of the Pacific Northwest, Portland, OR. The band plays Salsa, Timba, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Latin Jazz, Merengue, Bachata, and Latin Funk. Led by Saxophonist and Vocalist Gabriel (Paquito) Martinez from Costa Rica, Pura Vida Orquesta has been a mainstay in the Portland Latin Music Scene and includes amazing musicians from diverse backgrounds.
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TICKETS | $50 General Admission, All Ages
Doors 7:15PM, Show 8PM
Directed and Performed by Sam Green
Composed and Performed by JD Samson, with Michael O’Neill
32 Sounds is an immersive documentary and profound sensory experience from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green (The Weather Underground, A Thousand Thoughts) featuring original music by JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN) that explores the elemental phenomenon of sound. The film is a meditation on the power of sound to bend time, cross borders, and profoundly shape our perception of the world around us. The film will be presented in its “live cinema” form, featuring live narration by Sam Green and live original music by JD Samson.
32 Sounds weaves together a series of 32 vignettes, each about a specific audio recording that hits an emotional, political or conceptual note. These notes reflect a broad range of sonic and cultural experiences for a meditation on the ephemeral nature of sound, its relationship with time and perception, and importantly, the subtle yet radical politics that arise from being present in one’s body.
32 Sounds will provide headphones for every audience member to create an incredible binaural sound mix and add a new, deeply immersive element to the live documentary form.
TICKETS | $50 General Admission, All Ages
Doors 7:15PM, Show 8PM
Directed and Performed by Sam Green
Composed and Performed by JD Samson, with Michael O’Neill
32 Sounds is an immersive documentary and profound sensory experience from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sam Green (The Weather Underground, A Thousand Thoughts) featuring original music by JD Samson (Le Tigre, MEN) that explores the elemental phenomenon of sound. The film is a meditation on the power of sound to bend time, cross borders, and profoundly shape our perception of the world around us. The film will be presented in its “live cinema” form, featuring live narration by Sam Green and live original music by JD Samson.
32 Sounds weaves together a series of 32 vignettes, each about a specific audio recording that hits an emotional, political or conceptual note. These notes reflect a broad range of sonic and cultural experiences for a meditation on the ephemeral nature of sound, its relationship with time and perception, and importantly, the subtle yet radical politics that arise from being present in one’s body.
32 Sounds will provide headphones for every audience member to create an incredible binaural sound mix and add a new, deeply immersive element to the live documentary form.
Presented by XRAY.FM, McMenamins, Nanotear, & The Portland Mercury!
21+ | $39 Advance, $49 Balcony | TICKETS
Doors 3pm, Show 4:20pm
FREE | All Ages
Get ready to kick off the ultimate summer party every Wednesday starting July 12th from 6-9PM!
Join Human Access Project, BikeLoud, and Lloyd EcoDistrict at Duckworth Dock, a hidden gem nestled just steps away from the Burnside Bridge and Oregon Convention Center in Lloyd’s backyard. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. With lifeguards on duty, we’ll keep everyone safe while you cool down.
Get ready to amp up the party vibes with live tunes from Bike DJ PopCartPDX. This event series is all about bringing Portlanders together and celebrating our precious natural spaces. Leave your cars behind as the dock is only accessible by foot or wheels, creating a car-free oasis in the middle of the city. Convenient bike racks and swim ladders are available onsite, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors, embrace sustainable transportation, and have a blast. Join us at Duckworth Dock for a summer series that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and immersed in the beauty of our city. Mark your calendars and get ready to make unforgettable memories every Wednesday this summer.
Doors at 7:30, Show at 8:30
All Ages | $20 advance, $25 Day-of-Show | TICKETS
The Alberta Abbey is a non-profit venue nurturing the arts in NE Portland by providing affordable studio and performance spaces and diverse programming for the community.
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ORQUESTRA PACIFICO TROPICAL
Orquestra Pacifico Tropical is comprised of 11 homies who get together to share their boundless love and respect for the genre of Cumbia and what that means to them, living in the city of Portland, Oregon. Reconstructing & reimagining those gorgeous archaic jungle rhythms that span from México to Peru and to Colombia, the ensemble brings an onslaught to any stage across the nation with their own reinterpretation of this magnificent sound
PSYCHOTROPIKA
The Portland-based husband and wife duo, Psychotropika, ignites dance floors with electronic beats and mesmerizing visuals. With stylistic influence of Tropical Bass, Tribal Trap, and Psychedelic Cumbia, Psychotropika merges ancestral sounds with heavy bass lines and futuristic soundscapes. Their live performances are elevated through curated video projection, where archival footage collides with intricate patterns in hypnotic repetitions. The duo, Cris Osorio, and Rio Collier, first crossed paths in Bolivia in 2015 and have since performed in the USA, Latin America, and Asia. Their most recent release Q’Bacilon is out now on all streaming platforms.
ESPINA LETAL
Native to the Pacific NW with family descending from Sonora, Mexico, Carolina Arvizu better known as Espina Letal meaning “Lethal Thorn” is a DJ, mixed media artist, small business owner, and founder of Nunca Siempre, a local event production highlighting focus on BIPOC & Queer artists making connections up and down the west coast giving space, honor and representation for all people of Latin America, Mexico, and Chicano Cultures coming from 20 years in the punk & metal scene with curated cumbia punk DJ nights and mercados/markets to hip hop, psyche rock, lowrider culture, drag shows with perreo to curated art shows. They say a rose grown from concrete can use her thorns for more, and this young woman has been making an impact bringing many elements of not only chicano/latin culture but a true diverse collection, giving a sense of home and heart to so many BIPOC all around through a lifelong passion of music and art.
58 Bands, 5 Stages, 1 Full Day of Punk Rock Debauchery
Locations:
- Bar of the Gods - 4801 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Space Room - 4800 SE Hawthorne Blvd,
- Quarterworld (All Ages Stage) - 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Tanker - 4825 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Trough - 4815 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- $20 for All Day Wristband (21+ Only)
- $10 for Quarterworld (All Ages Stage) Only
- Happy Hour: $15 wristband available between 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tickets are first come, first served day of the event. They will be available for purchase in person at the block party.
More Information can be found here.
Doors at 7:30, Show at 8:30 | All Ages
TICKETS | $25 advance GA, $28 Day-of-Show GA, $30 Reserved Seating, $50 VIP w/ Prefixe Meal Day-of-Show
The Alberta Abbey is a non-profit venue nurturing the arts in NE Portland by providing affordable studio and performance spaces and diverse programming for the community.
Saxophonist Eldon T Jones will be joined by the original members of the N Touch band for a play-it-back concert in the old neighborhood! N Touch was one of Portland’s most beloved groove jazz bands that propelled these musicians to where they are today. For the first time since their 2018 reunion concert, they will take the stage to perform a spectacular show!
Eldon T Jones – saxophoneAnthony Jones – drumsChristopher V. Turner – keyboardPatrick Cooper – pianoDavid Allen – guitarDarius Fentress – percussion
Vocalists Linda Tellis-Kennedy and Ruby Jones and N Touch brothers from past and present Matthew Minnieweather (keys), Ben Jones (bass), Torry Ward (bass), and other special guests will also perform.
R&B/Soul duo The Manny x LANE Show will open the special night of music.
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Featuring a special performance by the stunning Lylac!
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Seating available indoors or street side.
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
FREE | All Ages
Get ready to kick off the ultimate summer party every Wednesday starting July 12th from 6-9PM!
Join Human Access Project, BikeLoud, and Lloyd EcoDistrict at Duckworth Dock, a hidden gem nestled just steps away from the Burnside Bridge and Oregon Convention Center in Lloyd’s backyard. This is your chance to dive into the best swimming hole in central city Portland, right on the Eastbank Esplanade. With lifeguards on duty, we’ll keep everyone safe while you cool down.
Get ready to amp up the party vibes with live tunes from Bike DJ PopCartPDX. This event series is all about bringing Portlanders together and celebrating our precious natural spaces. Leave your cars behind as the dock is only accessible by foot or wheels, creating a car-free oasis in the middle of the city. Convenient bike racks and swim ladders are available onsite, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with your neighbors, embrace sustainable transportation, and have a blast. Join us at Duckworth Dock for a summer series that will leave you refreshed, inspired, and immersed in the beauty of our city. Mark your calendars and get ready to make unforgettable memories every Wednesday this summer.
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Featuring special performances by both Drag Raptress Slutashia AND Jenna DeMeco!
Featuring some extra yummy cocktail specials, trivia, and tacos too! Plus, the entire XRAY Staff will be forming our own team to flex our trivia might this night. This crew of radio nerds with far too much niche random knowledge will surely be crushing the competition, but c’mon over and see if you can beat us, we don’t bite!
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Seating available indoors, outdoors on the covered and heated patio, or street side.
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Featuring a special performance by the stunning Lylac!
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Seating available indoors or outdoors on wraparound patio (much of which is covered and heated).
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Great food, full bar, and trivia hosted by the amazing Amanda-Jean!
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
FREE to play! // Raising funds for XRAY.FM
Featuring an exceptional drag performance from the one and only Valerie DeVille with trivia by Beau & Yensi!!
Join Untapped Trivia & the XRAY crew for a good old fashioned trivia night with prizes for the top 3 teams! Seating available indoors or in the large patio garage (outdoors and covered).
Untapped Trivia has been voted Best Trivia in Portland for both 2022 & 2023! Find out more about them and each of the venues they work with on Instagram @untappedtrivia and at untappedtrivia.com.
All Ages | Doors 5pm, Show 6pm | $20 Advance, $25 Door | TICKETS
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop~
Hosted by DJ Klyph (Welcome to the Neighborhood Sat 8-10pm on XRAY)
Music by DJ O.G. One (formerly of The Groove Theory Mix Show & In These Streetz on XRAY)
A Hip Hop showcase based in Portland Oregon, providing a platform for artist in an environment designed to help grow the culture. Mic Check began as the vision of emcee and promoter STARCHILE in 2016, and quickly grew into a monthly event where you could find some one the best emcees on the stage or in the audience. The original team of STAR (R.I.P.) as host, Trox as resident DJ, René Lopez and photographer and DJ Klyph behind the scene helping as curator built an event that continues to represent the culture in PDX.
In 2023, Mic Check PDX celebrates it's 7 year anniversary while also celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. This event also kicks off Portland Hip Hop week!
All Ages | No Cover | 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Event: 7-10PM | Broadcast: 8-10PM
Experience LIVE radio in person (and on air!) with a standout XRAY show: Welcome to the Neighborhood with DJ Klyph! The live broadcast will serve as a pre-event to Mic Check PDX's 7th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday August 20th which will launch 2023's Portland Hip Hop Week from August 20th to 26th!
Broadcast Features:
- Prize Giveaways
- WTTN Live Verses
- Special Guests
- Artist Meet & Greet
