Heading out that way from Minneapolis, MN in mid November. It'd be rad to find some good people out there. Especially the musically inclined.

Added note: If anyone in Portland can hook a man up with some job leads let me know. I'm heading out there the 13th of November and so far haven't had much luck. Yeah, I know the market is rough right now but I tend to think that's only if you're to lazy to keep pushing it. 

 

haha, I wonder what category I'll fall under. Kidding. Thanks for the tips. I'm looking forward to being in a new city. Except the not knowing anyone or anything part but I suppose that'll come along with time.. 

THE SPIDER BABIES said:

Um, THE EAST END  has a killer juke box, and just about all the good garage/wave/ power pop/psych bands play there. Also Slabtown in n.w. part of town. Dantes for bigger shows. Green Noise and  Second Ave. Records for buying tunes. Beware... lots of hipsters, poseurs and wanna be rockers ....everywhere............

OH, sounds awesome. I definitely will! thanks !

Dennis Guthrie said:

I don't think my earlier reply got posted:

Check out The Lovecraft on Grand in the SE.  It's a horror themed bar that plays music ranging from metal to punk to goth [ http://thelovecraftbar.com ].

I am still new in town, so I don't know about other venues.  Check out The Portland Mercury for show listings, and barflymag.com for info on bars and stuff.

hey nicholas, welcome to portland!  check out shows at these places and get info from these records labels and stores...also, come check out shows for the mean jeans, therapists, and freedom club.

http://www.theknowpdx.com/

http://www.eastendpdx.com/calendar.html

http://www.blackwaterpdx.com/home.html

http://www.dirtnaprecs.com/site/

http://www.goner-records.com

 

Um, THE EAST END  has a killer juke box, and just about all the good garage/wave/ power pop/psych bands play there. Also Slabtown in n.w. part of town. Dantes for bigger shows. Green Noise and  Second Ave. Records for buying tunes. Beware... lots of hipsters, poseurs and wanna be rockers ....everywhere............

im in portland too...its hard to find,but there is a decent scene with a couple stand out groups....the shivas,the upside down

I don't think my earlier reply got posted:

Check out The Lovecraft on Grand in the SE.  It's a horror themed bar that plays music ranging from metal to punk to goth [ http://thelovecraftbar.com ].

I am still new in town, so I don't know about other venues.  Check out The Portland Mercury for show listings, and barflymag.com for info on bars and stuff.