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Shows of the Week: Yasmin Williams Strums Above Trump’s Noise
What to see and hear this week.
The Mountain Goats Ascend to Revolution Hall
Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle discusses musicals, his new album, and why he keeps coming home to Portland.
Portland Singer Rachel Wong Gets “Lit 4 the Holidays”
Wong’s viral performance on KOIN’s “AM Extra” with spirited backup dancer Blex Blalock is easily the morning show’s most-viewed Instagram video of the year.
Shows of the Week: Jens Lekman Wields Schmaltz Like Tarantino’s Violence
What to see and hear this week.
Storm Large Makes Merry
The local legend blows back to the Aladdin Theater for “Storm Large’s Holiday Ordeal.”
Built to Spill Keeps It Indie for the Streaming Age
The Boisean band plays Rev Hall on Thanksgiving weekend.
Yung Bae and Englewood Took the Star Theater Back to the Future
Hundreds of music fans, including venue cat Princess Sarah, appreciated the future funk producers’ energetic sets.
Shows of the Week: Boris Is Zoomers’ Underground Doom Metal Gods
What to see and hear this week.
SoRIAH and Steve Roach Make Ceremonially Theatrical Music
Their joint album “Curandero” melds dreamy synths, Tuvan-inspired throat singing and a preoccupation with mortality.
Herb Alpert Delighted Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
The 90 year old music legend and his touring band let his audience bask in the glow of Alpert’s joyous legacy.
Rob the Universe Travels the Multiverse in “Matryoshka”
Portland rapper to play his sci-fi-inspired trilogy of singles Nov. 7 at The Haven.