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Vampire Weekend Leaned into Their New Jam-Band Aesthetics at Their Edgefield Show

Formerly buzzy indie bands face a tough decision as they enter their later years: pander to the youth and adapt to their surroundings, or double down on what made them relevant in the first place and become a legacy act. Vampire Weekend has chosen the former. But their sold-out show at McMenamins Edgefield on Sept. 28 demonstrated they’re going about it in an unconventional way.

The Most Important Things That Happened in Portland Culture This Week, From Best to Worst

Won’t somebody please give Nicolas Cage his pig back?

The National Were in Full Dad-Rock Dionysus Mode at Their Edgefield Show

Anderson Paak’s Portland Show Ushered in Summer

The 6 Greatest Themed Bars to Open in Portland in 2018

A man with a machete can really put a damper on a clown show.

Watch Portland Stoner Metal Icons Red Fang Play Golf Together, Yell Lots of Expletives

Last December, Portland stoner metal icons Red Fang released a bottle with Teutonic Wines. Apparently, they also play golf together, too.

Slayer’s Farewell Tour Was a Celebration that Cemented the Band’s Legacy

The thrash titans blasted through a megalithic headlining set that began with the title track from its most recent album Repentless, and proceeded to annihilate its back catalog with precision, all the way back to “Black Magic” from their 1983 debut Show No Mercy. Pyrotechnic blasts punctuated each riff, with sustained flames heating up “Hell Awaits” late in the set.

Princess Nokia, Blade Runner and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland Aug. 22-28

MFNW’s parking lot party, the nanny on drugs, and other events we’re excited about this week.

Halsey a Mermaid Parade and 12 Other Things to Do and See in Portland July 25-31

Beers on the waterfront, mermaids on parade, Dave Chapelle on a roof and other events we’re excited about this week.

The Avett Brothers’ Portland Concert Was Canceled After a Man Brought a Gun into the Venue

According to a statement on the band’s website, a man set off a metal detector when entering the venue. Security staff suspected that the man was carrying a gun and informed him that the venue does not allow firearms. The man responded that he was an out-of-state police officer. When security staff asked the man to wait for a manager, he walked off into the crowd.

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