CRIMEWAVE: A DARKWAVE PARTY – 21+

What the Dance presents CRIMEWAVE: A DARKWAVE PARTY Portland! Dive into the shadows and lose yourself to CRIMEWAVE – a night of your favorite gothwave, darkwave, new wave, post-punk, and industrial music  Dress to impress and dance into the darkness at:  Holocene  Thursday, August 28  9pm  21+ DJs @sanrosada @djsappho & @dj_susan_saranwrap will be spinning music from the likes of Depeche Mode, The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Marenux, Molchat Doma, Boy Harsher, Crystal Castles, and more!  Your ticket awaits at WhatTheDance.com 

Acoustic Minds (Album Release Show!), Camp Crush, Shy Honey – 21+

Acoustic Minds:Moody, bass-driven soul/pop with an undeniable edge. Portland natives Jenni and Amanda Price—twin sisters with an unbreakable musical bond—create a sound that’s equal parts timeless and distinctly their own. From the moment they open their mouths, you’re hooked. Their vocals are rich and soaring, effortlessly blending harmonies that feel both raw and ethereal. With songwriting that taps into the deepest parts of the human experience, their music resonates long after the last note. Joined by longtime collaborators Aaron Altemose and Josh Lorenzen, the band has spent over 15 years fine-tuning their signature sound—one that blends elements of soul, pop, rock, and edm into something that’s unpredictable yet undeniable. The production is layered with rich textures and sonic surprises that keep you coming back for more. Their music is more than just melodies—it’s an emotional journey. Each track is heart-wrenching and soul-stirring, urging you to feel, to think, and to act. It’s the kind of music that doesn’t just soundtrack your life—it challenges it. With a powerful presence and a sound that defies easy categorization, Jenni, Amanda, Aaron, and Josh have crafted a collection of songs that are impossible to ignore. www.theammusic.com — Shy Honey is an electro pop band out of Portland, OR formed by lead singer and local Portland songwriter, Anna Gilbert. Shy Honey’s music features epic, reverberant guitars and moody keys with a “prom night” desperation. The music is upbeat, dark and dance worthy with a subtle nod to the sounds that defined music of the 80s and 90s. Gilbert’s honey-dripped vocals float over synthy pop keys and catchy guitar riffs. Both modern and retro, catchy and experimental, Shy Honey is putting a spin on electro pop in a fresh way. The band played their debut show at Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, OR and two days later, they were asked to open for a People’s Choice Award nominated podcast, “Off the Vine” hosted by Kaitlyn Bristowe (former Bachelorette) at a sold out Aladdin Theater. Their singles can be heard on TV shows on CBS and AppleTV – as well as local Portland radio stations. — Camp Crush is a synth-pop duo based in Portland, OR, one that pays homage to both nostalgic New Wave and current day synth infused pop. Formed in 2017 by singer/songwriter/ keyboardist Jen Deale and drummer Chris Spicer, the husband-and-wife band launched onto the northwest music scene with their vocal-forward synth-rich pop tunes and dynamic live performance. Happy Mag describes them best: “The duo glide through a cinematic brand of indie-pop that is completely endearing and damn-near mesmerizing.”  

SATISFACTION (2010-2017 EDM bangers All Night Long!) – 21+

Get ready to transport yourself back to the glory days of EDM with SATISFACTION!  Playing the biggest and most iconic bangers from 2010-2017, from artists like Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Afrojack, Avicii, and more. You’ll dance the night away to unforgettable hits like “Levels,” “Titanium,” “Don’t You Worry Child,” and “Summer”!  This is the party you won’t want to miss, so grab your tickets now and get ready to relive the unforgettable moments of EDM’s golden era!   Good vibes only!  Fun / neon attire is encouraged!  Song requests are welcome on Instagram! From the creators of Sorry For Party Rocking  Featuring the music of…David Guetta • Avicii • Calvin Harris • ZEDD • Tiesto • Swedish House Mafia • DJ Snake • Afrojack • Nicky Romero • Martin Garrix • Deadmau5 • A-Trak • Dillon Francis • Oliver Heldens • Steve Aoki • Above & Beyond • Dada Life • Skrillex • Galantis • Hardwell • NERVO • Laidback Luke • Bingo Players • and many more!

Brìghde Chaimbeul w/ Marisa Anderson – 21+

Brìghde Chaimbeul is a leading purveyor of celtic experimentalism and a master of theScottish smallpipes – the bellows-blown, mellower and more emotive cousin to the famousHighland bagpipes – and she’s taken them to the global stage. A native Gaelic speaker fromthe Isle of Skye, Brìghde roots her music in her language and culture. She rose toprominence as a prodigy of traditional music, but has since begun a journey to take thesmallpipes into uncharted territory. She has devised a completely unique way of arrangingfor pipe music that emphasises the rich textural drones of the instrument; the constancy ofsound that creates a trance-like atmosphere, played with enticing virtuosic liquidity.She draws inspiration from the world of interconnected piping traditions, and her most recentalbum brings in influence from ambient, avant garde and electronic music. One can talkabout Brìghde’s awards (BBC Young Folk Award; BBC Horizons Award; SAY Awardnominee) and her wide array of collaborators (Caroline Polachek; Colin Stetson; Gruff Rhys;Aidan O’Rourke…) but after it all, her music speaks for itself.Haunting, entrancing, breathtaking, beautiful – this open-eared, understatedly virtuosicperformer is transforming and creating new definitions for Scottish folk in the 21st century.    with support from Marisa Anderson

MOOD RING: A LORDE DANCE PARTY – 21+

What the Dance presents: MOOD RING: A LORDE DANCE PARTY Portland, let’s go to perfect places!    The party of the year:   Holocene  Wednesday, August 6  9pm  21+   Dance on the lit up floor to Lorde’s new album, VIRGIN, and other hits from HAIM, Charli xcx, Addison Rae, Florence & The Machine, Lana Del Rey, King Princess, Tove Lo, Troye Sivan, Phoebe Bridgers & more!  DJ set by @djsappho  Well, baby, what was that? @thedanceparties 

Mind’s Eye & Hot Flash Heat Wave – w/ Roe Kapara – All Ages!

Mind’s Eye are in the midst of a career-making year, including their first US headline tour (sold out shows in Orange County, San Diego, Phoenix, and LA @ El Rey), support tours with late night drive home and Hockey Dad, and nearing 70 million global streams. Over the course of the past two years, the high-energy quintet have developed a rampantly loyal and perpetually growing fanbase, depicted beautifully here in the band’s recent TikTok. Hailing from the backyards and skateparks of the Bay Area indie scene, Mind’s Eye blends elements of SoCal indie, surf, and alt rock to create their signature sound. Jangly guitar riffs, melodic bass lines, and lyrics that reflect on love and heartbreak are all staples of the band’s style. Following the success of their breakout single “Wasted Affairs,” they debuted their full-length studio album Long Nights and Wasted Affairs, and the record’s fresh sounds and more experimental production made the band a staple in the SoCal indie scene. San Francisco band Hot Flash Heat Wave rose to prominence in the Bay Area music scene in 2015 with the release of their debut album Neapolitan. Their versatile sound, at times reminiscent of dreamy psychedelia, power pop, and post-punk, demonstrates a dynamic range of songwriting prowess centered around consistently infectious, sun-soaked melodies and guitar hooks. Hot Flash Heat Wave is Adam Abildgaard, Nick Duffy, and Ted Davis. The trio hails from Davis, California, where they met in high school through a shared interest in music. Maintaining a DIY ethos instilled by their teenage roots in the Davis/Sacramento punk scene, the group still creates most of their artwork and merchandise themselves. Continuing their habit of self-reinvention, the band has garnered growing attention with the early 2019 release of a short-but-sweet EP, titled Mood Ring, and a self-made music video for its leading single ‘Glo Ride’.   An ambitious blending of genres, the EP is a divergence from anything we’ve heard from the group to date, diving deep into themes of introspection and emotional turmoil while still managing a flavor that is uniquely theirs.

BO STALOCH – The Garden Tour

With support Emma Ogier   This event is ALL AGESOFFICIAL TICKETS:ETIX is the official ticketing source and partner of Holocene.  ** DELIVERY DELAY ** Your tickets will be sent to your mobile device (3) days before the performance date. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Additional orders exceeding the ticket limit may be canceled without notice.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.

Marielle Kraft – Early Show – All Ages!

When you hear Marielle Kraft’s music or experience her candid live shows, you feel as though you already know her. The indie pop singer/songwriter, now based in Nashville, displays craftsmanship beyond her years, following suit to artists like Colbie Caillat, Maisie Peters, and Taylor Swift. Self-taught, the Rhode Island native began playing guitar at 16 and soon writing songs that strike chords with listeners everywhere. Her gift for storytelling is evident through her use of salient detail, raw emotion, and poignant word choice to describe moments “exactly as they feel.” In spring 2018, she was crowned Grand Champion of the Mid-Atlantic Singer-Songwriter Competition, and the following June she delivered a Tedx Talk at Firefly 2018, discussing the importance of honesty rooted in her songwriting process. Marielle Kraft’s debut studio EP, “The Deep End” landed on July 12th, 2019, featuring fan-favorite tracks like “Toothbrush” and “Better Without You”. Kraft’s first effort is, as described by The Music Mermaid, “song after song of mini pop addictions.” In February 2020, Kraft co-released an “anthemic” and “heart-filled” single with Joshua Howard entitled “In It Together”, which quickly gained support across platforms as an anthem of connection amidst a chapter of isolation during quarantine.  Marielle Kraft regularly plays at venues across the United States, sharing stages with names like Mt. Joy, GIRLI, and Amber Liu. She presents her live shows as a seamless narrative: evocative yet encouraging, deeply reflective yet refreshing. The raw authenticity with which Marielle invites listeners into her story cultivates a relationship with them beyond the song, as she is known to “bring together a room full of strangers.” Her “winning personality,” “genuine connection”,” and “gift for story telling” on stage have fueled the ever-growing crowds at each of her shows. In 2021, Marielle Kraft released 4 singles, each of which found major traction on TikTok before becoming studio produced releases. “Everyone But Me” (February 19th), “We Were Never Friends” (March 24th), and “Second Coffee” (July 19th) feature a more developed sound than seen from Marielle before, while her collaboration with Charlie Brennan called “Sidelines” (October 29th) landed on Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” and Apple Music’s “Breaking Singer/Songwriter” playlists. Kraft’s sophomore EP “Heartspace” released on September 30th, 2022 followed by two powerhouse pop singles “Owe My Ex” and “10x Better,” which fueled a nearly sold-out headlining tour across the United States. October 27th, 2023 brought the latest offering from Kraft—an evolved EP of 4 songs, tied together as the concept project called “GOOD.” Co-produced with Nashville’s Quinn Redmond [Stephen Day, Emma Klein], GOOD marks an exciting new chapter for Kraft as she stretches her reach to opposite coasts and wider corners of the internet. Since leaving her full-time teaching career to pursue a life committed to creating music, Marielle Kraft has spent the last two years crafting a debut album that has promise to cement the burgeoning artist as a mainstay in the indie pop scene, setting her on pace for an even bigger 2025.

Candi Pop – A bubblegum pop dance party – 21+ event

Candi Pop – A Bubblegum Pop Dance Party littered with all of your guilty pleasures. Lollipops, Rainbows, Unicorns… and Oh yeah, Girl Power!2nd Fridays bi-monthly alternating with Dance Yourself Clean Playing Bubblegum Pop Music by:SPICE GIRLS | JUSTIN BIEBER | KATY PERRY | JONAS BROTHERS | DUA LIPA | HARRY STYLES | BRITNEY SPEARS | OLIVIA RODRIGO | TAYLOR SWIFT | MILEY CYRUS | NSYNC | GWEN STEFANI | ONE DIRECTION | DOJA CAT | WHITNEY HOUSTON | DESTINYS CHILD | HANSON | BEYONCÉ | CHRISTINA AGUILERA | JESSICA SIMPSON | JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE | KE$HA | LADY GAGA | MANDY MOORE | S CLUB 7 | MARIAH CAREY | TLC | SHAWN MENDES | HILARY DUFF | SELENA GOMEZ | MADONNA | CARLY RAE JEPSEN | THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS | AARON CARTER | NELLY FURTADO | THE BLACK EYED PEAS | ARIANA GRANDE | MAROON 5 | BRUNO MARS | LIZZO | CHARLIE PUTH | FERGIE | J-LO, and many more. A Lights & Music Collective Event

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