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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.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Soak Up the Love at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Welch and Rawlings sparked a standing ovation before ever playing a note on June 25.
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.
Executive Director and Co-Founder Meara McLaughlin Steps Down From MusicPortland and MusicOregon
Nearly all funding and programs will be on hold as both nonprofit organizations restructure.
Willamette Week Presents: Sounds of Rose City
Our new monthly series highlighting Portland’s local music scene, hosted by Vinny White.
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 Musician Amos Roddy Contributed Six New Songs to Minecraft’s Latest Update
Roddy has developed a memorable style of minimalist, atmospheric music.
Gong’s Surviving Lineup Staked a Claim on Its Legacy at the White Eagle Saloon
The prog-rock legacy band’s set mostly stuck to music made without its long-dead founders.
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.
Chamber Music Northwest’s Latest Summer Festival Goes Deeper Than Bach to Basics
Echoes of Bach explores the Baroque composer’s legacy over five weeks of concerts.
St. Johns Music Venue The Fixin’ To Is Fixin’ to Become an Arcade
The bar will become a new Portland pinball destination with more than 30 machines.
Shows of the Week: Portlander-via-Alabama Patterson Hood Brings Drive-By Truckers to Revolution Hall
What to see and hear June 4–11.