So I wandered down to Madrid’s of an evening last night after work for the soft launch of Madrid’s Lounge room. That’s the smaller room up front, where they’ll be featuring a wide-ranging assortment of local bands and, I would imagine, an impeccably curated roster of touring acts, as well. Speaking of local acts, didContinue reading “Portland’s New Music Venue, Madrid’s, Is Launching Its Lounge Space With a Killer Show Tonight”
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Two Can’t-Miss Shows in Portland Tonight
Lots going on tonight for live music, with some pretty good shows at venues all over town, but two stand out, and if I play my cards right I can make both of ‘em. First up, we got Troy Hudson playing with Dan Capaldi over at the Orange Bike Brewery in the Bayside. It’s anContinue reading “Two Can’t-Miss Shows in Portland Tonight”
Rebel Songs, Sea Chanteys, and Working-Class Acoustic Punk at Novel on Friday, March 6
Back in the day, when they ran more detailed event listings in the front of the book, The New Yorker used to publish each week a brief disclaimer atop their Night Life column, where thumbnail descriptions of all the live music shows in town could be found. It read, “Musicians and night-club promoters lead complicatedContinue reading “Rebel Songs, Sea Chanteys, and Working-Class Acoustic Punk at Novel on Friday, March 6”
Local Artists Wicked Stoked To Play Portland’s Back Cove Music Festival
The inaugural Back Cove Music Festival is set to go off this weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3, and the lineup offers a strong slate of headliners, including Jack White, Lord Huron, The Roots, and Thee Sacred Souls, as well as a deep bench of local acts, including the Oshima Brothers, WeakenedContinue reading “Local Artists Wicked Stoked To Play Portland’s Back Cove Music Festival”
World Premiere: Portland’s Own R&B Diva, Angelikah Fahray, Drops A Stunning New Track
Portland’s own Angelikah Fahray is on the verge of something big. Maybe you’ve caught her live at the Space Gallery, or the State Theater, where she’s showcased her powerful vocals in a mesmerizing blend of R&B, pop, and folk. Or maybe you’ve run across her stunning sound on one of the streaming platforms. In relativelyContinue reading “World Premiere: Portland’s Own R&B Diva, Angelikah Fahray, Drops A Stunning New Track”
TPS Pick o’ the Week: Vices Inc, Gum Parker, Get Out of My House, and Plague Dad at the Brass Rail — Friday 1/26 7pm — FREE!
TLDR: If you go to only one show this weekend, it oughta be the Pop-Punk showcase on tap at The Brass Rail Friday night, Jan. 26. The bill is stacked with some of Portland’s best up-and-coming live acts — Vices Inc., Gum Parker, Get Out of My House, and Plague Dad – and it’s FREE!!!Continue reading “TPS Pick o’ the Week: Vices Inc, Gum Parker, Get Out of My House, and Plague Dad at the Brass Rail — Friday 1/26 7pm — FREE!”