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King Buffalo, a heavy psych trio featuring vocalist and guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson, shares the bill with L.A. Witch. The Los Angeles trio of Sade Sanchez, Irita Pai, and Ellie English blends reverb-draped rock with a sound that ranges across broader sonic territory on its latest album, DOGGOD, while exploring existential and cosmic themes. This is an all-ages event.

Forging a muscular sound out of contrasting sonic vistas that include pop hooks, theatrical melodies, jazz-influenced chord voicings, rock rhythms, and sludgy guitars, Slothrust ("sloth-rust") offer a unique spin on the angsty sounds of the '90s. Led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Leah Wellbaum, the group's label debut, 2014's Of Course You Do, included a track that was adopted as the theme song to the FX series You're the Worst. They continued to build and expand their sound with ambitious albums like The Pact and 2021's Parallel Timeline as well as the unpredictable EPs I Promise (2023) and Wildcard (2025).

w/ Darkest Hour, Brotality, Ligature Marks Saturday, November 21st, 2026 8:00PM Hawthorne Theatre 21 & Over Only w/ Valid Photo ID No refunds or exchanges. All sales final. If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to...

Experience an unforgettable night of blues-infused rock as Joanne Shaw Taylor and Robert Jon and The Wreck bring their powerhouse performances to the stage. Renowned for her blistering guitar work and soulful vocals, Joanne Shaw Taylor will perform fan favorites from her acclaimed Billboard-charting album Black and Gold alongside new music from her forthcoming release, The Trouble With Love. Joining her are Robert Jon & The Wreck, celebrated for their driving Southern rock sound, rich harmonies, and electrifying live shows, featuring standout songs from their latest album, Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes. Blending blues roots, fiery musicianship, and high-octane rock energy, this dynamic lineup promises a night of incredible live music.

Chipped Nail Polish - Jill started Chipped Nail Polish with just her electric ukulele and a bad manicure. The project came to life in the basements and living rooms of the lively house show scene at the University of Oregon. The friendships formed there traveled up North to Portland where the band now resides.

Inspired by bands like Beach Bunny, Snail Mail, Soccer Mommy, FIDLAR, and Surf Curse, CNP is heavily influenced by the moshy surf punk music of Jill’s teen years, as well as introspective bedroom pop that has captivated her twenties. The result kinda feels like crying in a mosh pit, which is always encouraged at shows.

Mckenna Esteb - Boise, ID based songwriter.

Frecks - “Frecks” is comprised of one twenty-something member named Jayden from Portland, Oregon. Jayden has been writing music since her early teen years and draws inspiration from all aspects of her life. Pulling from concepts of introspection and undying love, she aims to tug on heartstrings with dreamy guitar riffs and haunting melodies.

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DOORS 8:30pm MUSIC 9pm

GET TIX HERE: https://tinyurl.com/ChippedNailPolishAtTheSix

Gram Jam is a celebration of the music of Gram Parsons. A seminal figure at the roots of what is now referred to as Americana. A mix of traditional country, rock n roll, blues and soul. Gram called that mix Cosmic American Music. Gram Parson’s efforts with The International Submarine Band, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and his two solo albums, GP and Grievous Angel were not commercial successes but his songs and style influenced all that came after. The Eagles, Little Feat, Workingman’s Dead by the Grateful Dead, The New Riders of The Purple Sage, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris are just a short list. Cosmic American Music is still alive and well in Portland and many other places around the world.

Shorty and The Mustangs have organized five Gram Jam benefit concerts for the Jeremy Wilson Foundation https://www.thejwf.or since 2016. So why do a sixth now?

In November, Gram Parsons would be turning 80 within two days of Gram Jam VI and will also be inducted into The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame within a few weeks of the show. In addition, Shorty and The Mustangs are celebrating their 30 th Anniversary in 2026. Too many dates have aligned. It’s meant to happen.

A stellar list of local musicians are donating their time and talent to this benefit show. Get your tickets, you don’t want to miss this!

For over two decades, Railroad Earth has captivated audiences with gleefully unpredictable live shows and eloquent and elevated studio output. The group introduced its signature sound on 2001’s The Black Bear Sessions. Between selling out hallowed venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, they’ve been responsible for launching signature festivals Hangtown Music Festival in Placerville, CA and Hillberry: The Harvest Moon Festival in Eureka Springs, AR. Sought after by legends, the John Denver Estate tapped them to put lyrics penned by the late John Denver to music on the 2019 vinyl EP, Railroad Earth: The John Denver Letters. Beyond tallying tens of millions of streams, the collective has earned widespread critical acclaim from David Fricke of Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, Glide Magazine, and NPR, who assured, “Well-versed in rambling around, as you might expect from a band named after a Jack Kerouac poem, the New Jersey-built jam-grass engine Railroad Earth has let no moss grow under its rustic wheels.”

Emo Nite at Holocene presented by Emo Nite LA at Holocene, Portland, Friday, November 6, 2026 · 9PM · 21+ · $23.94. $1 per ticket transaction sponsors Emo Nite Gives A F*ck. Donations are allocated for worthwhile organizations focusing on: ·...

w/ Black Season Witch Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 8:00PM Hawthorne Lounge 21 & Over only with valid photo ID No refunds or exchanges. All sales final. w/ Black Season WitchTuesday, November 17th, 2026 8:00PMHawthorne Lounge21 & Over only with...

Plini brings the An Unnameable Desire North American Tour to Revolution Hall in Portland, joined by Night Verses and Portraits. The Australian instrumental progressive guitarist, composer, and producer is known worldwide for fluid playing, cinematic writing, and a boundary-blurring take on modern instrumental music. His third full-length, An Unnameable Desire, explores heavier and more experimental ideas while keeping the spacious, melodic touch at the heart of his work, and the set mixes new material with favorites from across his catalog. Night Verses, the Fullerton trio of Aric Improta, Nick DePirro, and Reilly Herrera, is recognized for high-intensity performances and inventive songwriting. Early releases like Out Of The Sky introduced a fusion of prog, alt metal, post rock, and ambient electronic elements, and the instrumental album From The Gallery Of Sleep earned wide acclaim. Their latest, Every Sound Has a Color in the Valley of Night, extends that trajectory, bolstered by millions of streams and consistent praise. Portraits rounds out the bill with progressive instrumental sounds. The project features Joshua De LaVictoria and Joseph Anidjar, known online for virtuosic guitar work and endorsements from Abasi Concepts, Iconic Guitars, and Neural DSP. Based between Southern California and Montreal, they wrote, produced, and recorded their debut album BuyHigh over 2021 and 2022, released it in July, and have since drawn attention for distinctive aesthetics and composition. This event is open to all ages.

Johnny Franco and his Real Brother Dom will be performing at Nordstrom on Downtown’s Transit Mall. Walk down any street in Portland, Oregon, and you are sure to encounter a mustachioed Brazilian rock and roll troubadour named Johnny Franco and (his real brother) Dom. Recently moving from São Paulo, the duo has developed a cult following in Portland for their high-energy performance and music. The self-proclaimed Professional Entertainer has sold out his last two headline shows at the Doug Fir in Portland, Oregon.

Laith - Originally from Houston, Texas, Laith is a Portland-based songwriter whose music draws from the Texas country tradition and Northwest psychedelia. His debut album *Lightning* blends outsider country, personal storytelling and rock ’n’ roll.

Richard Tripps - Blending mystical folk, psych rock and indie rock, Richard Tripps makes dreamy, nostalgic music rooted in introspective songwriting. His full-band performances bring an energy reminiscent of The Velvet Underground and The Clean.

Secret Family (Oakland, CA - A collection of longtime friends making Bay Area garage rock with psychedelic and pop influences. Their songs began on old four-track recordings, eventually finding new life as a full band. Their latest album, *Grouse Head Talisman*, arrived in September 2026.

FRIENDS FRIENDS - A surrealist, DIY and ever-optimistic Portland alt-rock five-piece. Their debut EP, *Nobody’s Sorry*, explores themes of self-discovery and acceptance.

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DOORS 8pm MUSIC8:30pm

GET TIX HERE: https://tinyurl.com/SecretTrippsAtTheSIx

$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music

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TULOC

https://tuloc.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/t.u.l.o.c/

Total System Failure

https://muteantsoundsnetlabel.bandcamp.com/album/denigration

https://www.instagram.com/vinniepaternostro/

Takashita

https://takeshita.bandcamp.com/

Our Ichor

https://ourichor.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ourichorismusic/

Over the last decade, SPANISH LOVE SONGS have watched a fiercely loyal community take
shape one cramped club show and one new listener at a time. That momentum has carried the
band to tours with The Wonder Years, Alkaline Trio and Hot Mulligan, along with appearances
at Furnace Fest, 2000trees and the revived Vans Warped Tour, following the release of instant
classics Schmaltz (2018), Brave Faces Everyone (2020) and No Joy (2023). This intimate,
powerful connection with their audience is proof that even in an era defined by isolation, people
are still out there yearning for others to stand beside them in the darkness.

That search continues on FUTURE NAUSEA, the Pure Noise quintet’s fourth LP. Drawing from
the widescreen ambition of heartland rock – the anthemic sweep of records like Born in the
U.S.A., Sam’s Town and Full Moon Fever – shimmering synths, ringing guitars and soaring
choruses define an expansive sound crafted across sessions with producers Chris Walla (Death
Cab for Cutie) and Sarah Tudzin (Illuminati Hotties). Against that backdrop, Dylan Slocum’s
characteristically observational lyricism remains the band’s beating heart: deeply empathetic
and unflinchingly honest as he chronicles political violence, climate anxiety, late-stage
capitalism and the quiet ways these existential crises seep into everyday life – and, just as
critically, how moments of love, companionship and shared resilience become the antidote to an
increasingly uncertain future.

Skeleton Crewe brings together original compositions, reimagined Grateful Dead favorites, and expansive improvisations in a musical journey shaped by traditional Hawaiian influences and psychedelic Americana. The group features Rob Barraco on keyboards and vocals, Barry Sless on pedal steel, electric guitar, and vocals, Stephen Inglis on slack key guitar, electric guitar, and vocals, Pete Sears on bass, and Jay Lane on drums and vocals.

$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ Emotion Entertainment Presents https://linktr.ee/Emotionent444 https://www.instagram.com/emotionent444/ B R Y 4 4 4 N https://linktr.ee/BRY444N...

Portland heavy rock, speed metal and heavy psych with HÖG, Blade and Robots of the Ancient World at The Six Below Midnight.

HÖG - Dark, grimy rock & roll rooted in ’70s heavy rock, with punk and metal running through it. Their debut album BLACKHOLE was recorded entirely on 2-inch tape at Portland’s Arcane Amps.

Blade - Portland heavy metal power trio delivering classic speed metal and traditional metal. Sharp riffs, headbanging rhythms and songs made for raising a fist.

Robots of The Ancient World - Portland heavy psych and stoner rock with desert-rock roots and a dose of doom.

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DOORS 8:30pm MUSIC 9pm

GET TIX HERE: https://tinyurl.com/HOGatTheSix

After spearheading the alt-country movement with Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar pursued his vision with Son Volt, who recorded three landmark albums in the ’90s before the groundbreaking artist put the band on extended hiatus and cut three solo LPs. Missing the free exchange of ideas and the surprises that inevitably occur when a group of simpatico musicians locks in, Farrar assembled a new Son Volt lineup in 2004 and has since released nine albums. The latest album, Sound Signal Serenades, was released as a special 2026 Record Store Day limited edition LP. Jay Farrar’s work often seeks out the ghosts of America's discordant or forgotten past, converses at length with them, and writes songs that stake a claim to a better future.

with Empty Shell Casing Saturday, November 28th, 2026 8:00PM Hawthorne Theatre All Ages | Bar w/ valid photo ID No refunds or exchanges. All sales final. If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. with Empty...

Aterciopelados, Colombia's most influential rock band, is celebrating a landmark year in 2026 with the 30th anniversary of La Pipa de la Paz, the groundbreaking album that transformed Latin American rock and earned the band's first Grammy nomination. Led by Andrea Echeverri and Héctor Buitrago, the duo has spent more than three decades shaping Latin alternative music, earning 4 Latin Grammy Awards, two Grammy nominations (1998 and 2026), and releasing 10 studio albums that have made them one of the most influential bands in the Spanish-speaking world.

The La Pipa de la Paz 30th Anniversary Tour continues across the Americas and Europe, celebrating one of Latin rock's most iconic records. As part of the anniversary, Aterciopelados is releasing a commemorative EP featuring newly reimagined versions of songs from the album. The project launched with "Te Juro Que No," with additional singles and collaborations arriving throughout 2026. This year also marked the band's acclaimed NPR Tiny Desk Concert, which received widespread praise from critics and fans alike, reaffirming Aterciopelados as one of Latin America's most compelling live acts.

$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ Love Hiss https://lovehissband.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lovehissband/ Crime Time https://www.instagram.com/crimetimepdx/ High Five Danger...

$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ Eternal Plastics Limitations https://limitations1.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/limitationsband Glass Curtains...

House of Heavy is a night built for the fans who crave the pit, the riffs, the breakdowns, and the chaos, but are tired of waiting for the next metal tour to hit their city. Bringing the energy of a packed metal show to you all year long: the nu-metal nostalgia, the alt-metal anthems, the metal-core breakdowns. Come scream along, throw down with friends, and lose yourself in the heaviest night out your city has to offer.

Cardinal Bloom is an indie rock band from Salt Lake City, Utah, one of the birth places of the modern Indie Rock genre. Pairing introspective lyrics with energetic, hook-driven arrangements, they've carved out a sound that is both engaging and nostalgic. In 2024, they released their debut full-length album The Only Place I've Ever Known, solidifying their signature style. With ongoing touring and new releases, Cardinal Bloom continues to stand out within the contemporary indie rock scene.

Chasing Ebenezer is a world folk-rock band based in Portland. Influenced by Celtic, African, and Middle Eastern music, their songs make it hard for audiences to sit still. Their tunes are alive with bohemian violin licks, world percussion, and an ever-increasing array of instruments. The band is fronted by husband and wife team Benjamin and Heidi Beth Sadler.

w/ Elijah & Lauren Babic Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 7:00PM Hawthorne Theatre All Ages | Bar w/ valid photo ID No refunds or exchanges. All sales final. If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. w/ Elijah...

Austin B. Sweeny's sound combines the organic acoustic sounds of Mumford & Sons, Sturgill Simpson, and Van Morrison with the electric West Coast sounds that harken back to the Eagles, Pearl Jam, and Jackson Browne. His songwriting is self-referential and extremely personal, yet universal. It touches on themes of growth, freedom, anxiety, addiction, spirituality, and the pure joy of an open highway.

Produce Row café has been the Central Eastside's food and drink hub for almost 60 years. This casual yet sophisticated gastropub features an award-winning, year-round, heated patio, 24 rotating taps, craft cocktails, and elevated comfort food.

What The Dance presents: Dear Diary: An Emo & Pop Punk Night. Portland is for lovers. It’s time to venture down memory boulevard and party to your favorite emo and pop punk hits.

DJ @djsappho will be spinning your favorite emo classics from My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Pierce The Veil, AFI, Panic! At The Disco, Paramore, All Time Low, Green Day, blink-182, Avril Lavigne, Evanescence, and more.

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Agriculture is a Los Angeles–based band channeling ecstatic black metal into something spiritual, grounded, and definitely present. Emerging from the city’s noise scene, the band coalesced into its current form with Dan Meyer, Leah Levinson, Richard Chowenhill, and Kern Haug. Their music fuses the searing intensity of black metal with Zen Buddhist thought, queer history, and devotional songwriting. The result is a sound that resists algorithmic flattening and demands full attention. Their process is rooted in community and persistence: songs are written, dismantled, and rebuilt together. The Spiritual Sound, their new full-length, builds on the radiant extremity of their previous releases and pushes further: music not for escapism, but for confrontation and catharsis. This is not a vibe. It’s a demand.

Under the name Squirrel Flower, Boston-bred singer/songwriter Ella O’Connor Williams writes haunting, melancholic indie rock songs that combine lushly textured electric guitar work with her rich and powerful voice. After a pair of independent releases, she made her label debut in 2020 with I Was Born Swimming. Her follow-up, the disaster-themed Planet (i), appeared a year later. Released in late 2023, Squirrel Flower's next album, Tomorrow's Fire, was more overtly rock-driven with grungy textures and an organic full-band sound. Following 2025's career-spanning Live at the Top Note Theatre, Williams collaborated with Babehoven's Maya Bon on a pair of tracks including 2026's "Wheels," which also included Billie Marten. That same year, she delivered the rugged Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going, her sixth Squirrel Flower album.

The Coffin presents: Portishead + Talking Heads Tribute

Peach Tree Rascals: The Shine4ya Tour at Holocene, Portland, Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 5PM · All Ages · $29.27 – $104.13. Peach Tree Rascals started as best friends. Dominic Pizano, Joseph Barros, and Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, and Issac Pech met...

Babehoven is the Hudson, NY based project of singer-songwriter Maya Bon and collaborator Ryan Albert. Since 2017, the band has carved out a sound that blends melodic indie and folk rock with an occasional nod towards country. Bon serves as the project’s principal songwriter and lyricist, while Albert, a multi-instrumentalist and producer, further shapes the sonic world around her songs. Together, they’ve built a body of work that feels both intimate and expansive.

$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music

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Love Hiss

https://lovehissband.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lovehissband/

Crime Time

https://www.instagram.com/crimetimepdx/

High Five Danger

https://highfivedanger.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/highfivedanger/

King Buffalo is the trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson. Since forming in 2013, the self-proclaimed “heavy psych” band has made its name via 4 Full-lengths, 4EPs, and tours with Clutch, Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats, All Them Witches, The Sword, and Elder.

It all started with John Candy. Some 31 years after the comedian’s death, Jim Ward was watching a documentary about him, and in it Macaulay Culkin—who had starred in a number of films with the late actor—said something that really stuck with the musician. So much so, in fact, that, after months of pondering and overthinking what Sparta’s sixth full-length album would be named, Ward decided that those very words—“cut a silhouette”—should be the title.

“He said that when he met John Candy, he just entered your brain and cut a silhouette,” says Ward. “Like, he just left an impression is the way I see it. And when I heard him say that, I was like ‘Oh! That’s what I want this record to be.’ I want it to leave an impression. At this point in my career, that's what I yearn for. I'm working so hard to make something meaningful to me, and I really want people to get a chance to feel it as well.”

Of course, Ward’s 30-plus year career in music has already cut plenty of silhouettes, first as a vital member of pioneering post-hardcore outfit At The Drive-In, then as the frontman of Sparta. The latter released their first album, Wiretap Scars, in 2002, second record Porcelain in 2004, and third LP, Threes, in 2006. Due to a couple of hiatuses, a fourth album, Trust The River, didn’t arrive until 2020, followed two years later by a self-titled fifth album. But there have also been a handful of solo releases, a collaborative album with poet Bobby Byrd, and an LP and an EP by Sleepercar, Ward’s alternative country project, not to mention successful anniversary tours celebrating those first two Sparta albums. It all adds up to a legacy—and yes, that’s the correct word to use—that has been leaving an indelible impression on people for a long time now.

Shady Pines Radio presents
COVER THE PEOPLE
An Evening of Beck & Ween covers

A portion of proceeds will go towards Blanchet House

Since their inception in 1996, Drive-By Truckers have carved out a unique niche in the music scene with their raw, unflinching storytelling, heavy-hitting guitar riffs, and blend of Alternative and Southern rock. Founded by Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, Drive-By Truckers have released 14 studio albums and played more than 2,500 shows over the last three decades. Notable members include long-time drummer Brad Morgan and current members Jay Gonzalez and Matt Patton, who have helped define the band’s evolving sound.

The band’s work has often reflected the state of American society, particularly through their celebrated trilogy of albums — American Band (ATO, 2016), The Unraveling (ATO, 2020), and The New OK (ATO, 2020) — which marked a bold foray into politically charged and topical songwriting, earning acclaim for its insightful commentary and fearless expression.

In 2022, they released Welcome 2 Club XIII (ATO), an introspective look back at their early days and the realities of adult life and parenting. The band continued revisiting key moments from their past with The Complete Dirty South in 2023 and the deluxe reissue of Southern Rock Opera in 2024, followed by a reissue of American Band that reaffirmed the album’s ongoing cultural resonance. The deep-dive into their own legacy continues with the release of Definitive Decoration Day in November 2025, a comprehensive and expanded edition of their beloved 2003 album that first solidified them as one of America’s great rock storytellers.

As they continue to push boundaries and explore new musical territories, Drive-By Truckers remain a vital and dynamic force in rock music — celebrated for their powerful narratives, unflinching honesty, and unwavering dedication to their craft.

$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ TULOC https://tuloc.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/t.u.l.o.c/ Total System Failure https://muteantsoundsnetlabel.bandcamp.com/album/denigration...

A pop savant who fastidiously avoided easy categorization throughout the course of his career, Todd Rundgren straddled the gap separating a mainstream star from a cult figure. Rundgren had plenty of hits in the 1970s and '80s, many of them becoming enduring contemporary standards, such as the Carole King pastiche "I Saw the Light," the ballads "Hello, It's Me" and "Can We Still Be Friends," plus the goofy novelty "Bang on the Drum All Day." These hits displayed his sharp commercial instincts, impulses he'd wind up subverting and tweaking on such heady '70s LPs as Something/Anything, A Wizard, A True Star, and Todd, records at the core of a discography that attracted a cult audience and stayed faithful for decades. His dedicated following allowed him to pursue a number of different creative avenues, whether it was leading his art-rock-cum-AOR side band Utopia, pioneering music video and computer software, or dabbling in electronic music. Rundgren balanced these explorations with scores of productions for artists as diverse as Badfinger, Meat Loaf, Grand Funk Railroad, the New York Dolls, and XTC. Collaborations remained a key component of his work even in the 21st century: he often toured as part of Ringo Starr's All-Star Band, teamed with electronica artist Lindstrom for Runddans in 2015 and polished off unfinished tunes by the likes of Rivers Cuomo, Neil Finn and Sparks for 2022's Space Force.

w/ Ben Quad & Super Sometimes Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 7:30PM Hawthorne Theatre All Ages | Bar w/ valid photo ID No refunds or exchanges. All sales final. If you need any ADA accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. w/ Ben...

$10 at the door Cash Only, 21+, 7PM Doors/8PM Music __________________________________ NOAlarm https://www.instagram.com/n0alarm/ Star Machine https://www.instagram.com/starmachin3/ Fairweather Fugitive...