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    Bands To See This Weekend

    Friday, November 11th, 2011

     

    Forest Park
    November 11, 2011 @ Garfield House

    with Hang The Old Year, U Sco, and Matter
    9:00 pm | All ages | $5 at the door

    Forest Park are a band to watch out for here in Portland.They may be young, but their skills are sound, and you can tell they are only getting started. Playing a mixture of […]

    Portland Profile: Grouper

    Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

     

    Grouper’s Liz Harris, creates a world of ambient noise and eerily beautiful melodies with acoustic guitar in hand and her delicate and somber vocals. Downward strums and subtle electronics, usually in the form of reverb and loop pedals, make Grouper’s songs a patient listen, but one well worth the affect. Headlining the night this Thursday at Mississippi Studios, Liz […]

    SHRED FEST THIS SATURDAY!

    Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

    The very first Shred Fest is going down this Saturday at Troubadour Studios. Celebrating all those ladies out there who really know how to shred, the festival features sets from ten of Portland’s heaviest hitters. Ranging from the shoegaze pop of Forest Park, the dance-able beats of Reporter, and the heavy experimental rock courtesy of Palo Verde, Shred Fest runs […]

    Nurses-Dracula (Review)

    Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

    Dracula, the second full length from Portland psychedelic pop trio Nurses is in every way an extension of its predecessor, 2009’s debut Apple’s Acre. The album is completely intoxicating in its smoky haze of atmospheric electronics and falsettos.  Swelling in melodies and echoing in synths, it’s a blend of catchy pop rhythms, new wave retro instrumentation, and pitch […]

    Shows This Week!

    Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

    This is going to be a short list week, although there are a ton of great shows happening this week I only have time to post a few!
    Thursday 9/15 - 9 PM - Ella St. Social Club
    Your Rival, Elba, Tiger House
    The Seattle quintet, Elba, stop in Portland in support of their latest […]

    MusicfestNW 2011 Wrap Up

    Monday, September 12th, 2011

     This last week/weekend found most of downtown Portland and beyond dominated by the massive musical festival that is the annual MFNW. Set over 5 hot and muggy summer days and dozens of venues around the city, it featured an outdoor stage in Pioneer Court House Square and acts ranging from the local to international. Here’s […]

    Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks-Mirror Traffic (Review)

    Thursday, September 8th, 2011

     For a supposed poster boy of slackers everywhere, Stephen Malkmus is as prolific a songwriter as they come. He’s been fronting the Jicks, his rotating cast of supporting players who currently include Jake Morris, Mike Clark, and Joanna Bolme, for over 10 years, almost as long as he fronted some band in the 90’s called Pavement. His latest album, […]

    Shows This Week!

    Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

    Red Fang
    September 1, 2011 @ Plan B
    with White Orange, Smooth Sailing, and The Chasers

    After a lofty tour on the Rockstar Mayhem Fest, Red Fang return to the small stage this Thursday with a local show at Plan B. Fueled by massive amounts of Pabst (just watch their latest video) and supplying […]

    Goodriddler Portland Bound

    Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

    photo by Adam Smith
    A mainstay of the Sonoma County music scene for several years, Nicholas Wolsch of Goodriddler, will be packing up his instruments and heading out on a European tour before relocating to Portland, Oregon. Go see him off in style this Saturday with his official going away party at The Arlene Francis Center […]

    Radiation City @ The Rumble

    Monday, June 6th, 2011

    The Rumble Portland is back and better than ever with it’s brand new home at East End! Come out and see Portland’s own Radiation City who create atmospheric indie pop and were just signed to Tender Loving Empire!. Did I mention that this show is absolutely free?

    Leviticus Appleton debuts “El MNO” at Rontoms This Sunday

    Saturday, May 14th, 2011

    Leviticus Appleton
    Interview & Photos by: Heather Goetzinger

    I’m here talking with Leviticus Appleton: a singer, songwriter, and poet who will be debuting his new solo project, EL MNO, this Sunday at Rontoms. Currently on local Portland record label, Apes Tapes, Leviticus has many plans in store for Sunday’s show, including zombie dancers, sampled beats, and a […]

    Stumptown Cartoonist Show Thursday

    Monday, April 4th, 2011

    As some of you may have noticed, we here at Tonegazer love Santa Rosa via Portland crossover events, which is why we are particularly excited about the Stumptown Cartoonist Show going down this Thursday night at The Pony Club. Longtime Santa Rosa artist Trevor Alixopulos (he did the flyer art below too!) will be showing […]

    Harlowe & The Great North Woods @ The Rumble Portland

    Monday, February 7th, 2011

    I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the folk stylings of Harlowe & The Great North Woods a few times around town now, and each time the Portland based seven-piece just keeps sounding better. Their music is delicate and filled with varying layers of strings, harmonizing vocals, and a level of genuine emotional delivery that truly […]

    No Joy @ The Rumble PDX

    Monday, November 1st, 2010

    The Rumble is a monthly tour that assembles the best up and coming bands from around the country to unite for a string of shows from San Diego to Seattle, with local bands playing each stop along the way. Heading up the tour tonight is Montreal’s No Joy, who are reviving the […]

    Things We Love - Y La Bamba’s “Juniper”

    Thursday, October 7th, 2010

    Just watched Y La Bamba’s new video for their song “Juniper” and was totally blown away at how subtle and beautiful it is. The visuals really match the tone of the song wonderfully. If you watch this video and want to hear more, they will be playing a live set at Tender Loving Empire tonight […]

    The Rumble Now at Someday Lounge

    Monday, October 4th, 2010

    The Rumble is back and this time at Someday lounge with {{{ SUNSET }}}, WHITE WHITE LIGHTS & DANA FALCONBERRY. Make sure to get there early if you want to see ECHOTONE, a music documentary featuring the bands that will be playing tonight. While the show is free, you can get into the documentary at […]

    Beer, Movie, Music party! ( local favorites ) Thursday 9/16/01 @ the Mission Theatre

    Sunday, September 12th, 2010

     
    Movie is  ‘Breakin (PG, 1984)  @ 11 pm
    Music @ 8 p.m., featuring
    Hornet Leg
    Soft Paws
    Orca Team
    The Golden Hours
    Where : Mission Theatre 1624 N.W. Glisan
    Portland, OR 97208
    When : Thursday, September 16  ,2010  7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. music; 11 p.m. film
    Cost :   FREE! FREE! FREE!

    Mattress with Columboid (NYC ) and friends Monday 9/13/10 @ Valentines

    Friday, September 10th, 2010

     
    Who: Mattress ( Portland ) and Columboid  ( NYC)
    When : Monday, […]

    Liz Harris (Grouper ) plays with Ilyas Ahmed Sunday 9-12-10 Valentines

    Friday, September 10th, 2010

    Might want to get there super early. The show is free.
    Where :  Valentine’s232 SW Ankeny Portland, OR 97204
    When:    Sun. 9/12/10
    Grouper and Ilysa Ahmed video here.

    Westfold @ Fringe Vintage Saturday

    Thursday, August 26th, 2010

    This Saturday night Fringe Vintage will be hosting an intimate show with one of our Portland favorites Westfold, who are set to debut some new songs, alongside the indie rock stylings of Fathers and Sons.  The show is free and starts at 8pm, and for every $1 raffle ticket you buy you get a beer, […]

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