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Shows of the Week: Jonathan Richman’s Still Playing Acoustic to Protect His Ears
What to see and hear this week.
Esperanza Spalding Speaks on Renovating Prismid Sanctuary, the Power of the Number 7, and Valuing Music
The grammy award winning Portland artist is fundraising $777,000 at a time.
After a Controversial Few Years, Former Owners of Bossanova Ballroom Have Taken Over and Rebranded as Nova PDX
“Most importantly is that people know that we are what we used to be.”
Portland Transplant Saoirse Dream Finds Her Own Blend of Maximalist Cyberpop
“I realized how much I felt like I was missing.”
Shows of the Week: Esperanza Spalding Keeps Letting Her Project Be What She Wants
What to see and hear the week of June 11–17.
Shows of the Week: Portlander-via-Alabama Patterson Hood Brings Drive-By Truckers to Revolution Hall
What to see and hear June 4–11.
Friends and Family Remember the Late Michael Dean Damron, Leader of I Can Lick Any Sonofabitch in the House
“He was one of the rawest writers, one of the rawest performers.”
Shows of the Week: Mabe Fratti Picks Up Where Arthur Russell Left Off
What to see and hear May 28–June 3.
Shows of the Week: George Clanton Has Emerged as an Unlikely Gen Z Hero
What to see and hear May 14–21.
Machine Country Finds Their Sound in Noise Violence
“You get a lot more creative liberty with heavier music.”
Lambo Lawson Is Getting His Moment as an Artist
“I just kind of took an underground route for a long time, and now is when I’m emerging as the star.”
Shows of the Week: Friko’s Newest Album Feels Like a Torch-Passing Moment in Indie Rock History
What to see and hear April 30–May 6.