Portland Music Month: Haley Johnsen & Presidio – 21+

This venue is a proud partner of Portland Music Month. A portion of your ticket price will be donated to the Echo Fund to support local music creators. Find out more here.Haley JohnsenMeet the enigmatic Haley Johnsen, a musical maverick hailing from the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon. With an uncanny talent for pushing the boundaries of genres, her artistic journey is a uniquely fascinating odyssey. Influenced by iconic voices like Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox, and Bonnie Raitt, her music is a symphony of soaring vocals, thought-provoking lyrics, and an innovative blend of indie-pop and folk rock. Haley’s songs delve into the depths of self-doubt, the wistful beauty of nostalgia, and the resilience required to weather life’s storms. Her genuine songwriting prowess, combined with her electrifying performances, elicit powerful emotional responses. She explains, ‘I want my music to inspire people to overcome challenges, to embrace hope, and to believe in their authentic selves.’ Her stage presence is nothing short of electrifying, imbued with a rare sincerity that’s profoundly endearing. With or without a band, Haley’s shows leave audiences grinning ear to ear and shedding heartfelt tears. Haley’s artistic journey took flight in her early twenties, ignited by her remarkable journey to the top 24 on American Idol Season 11 in 2012. Returning home, she crafted around 200 songs in her parents’ backyard shed over three years, with the most captivating ones finding a home on her debut EP, ‘Through the Blue,’ in 2015. Subsequently, she released her second EP, ‘When You Lit The Sky,’ in 2017, alongside a string of singles, national tours, and formative experiences with her hometown band. In 2019, Haley’s career skyrocketed when, just one day into her inaugural European tour, she was recruited as a bassist and backup vocalist for indie-pop sensation Big Wild. She embraced this opportunity with such fervor that she learned her bass parts while hurtling down the Autobahn. Her time with Big Wild led her to grace renowned festivals such as Lollapalooza, Coachella, Bonnaroo, and perform three sold-out shows at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Fast forward to 2022, and Haley’s full-length album ‘Goner’ emerged. Written and recorded during the height of the pandemic, the album delves into the perpetual tug-of-war between confidence and self-doubt, fear and trust, and the yearning to be fully present with oneself. It’s a masterful fusion of ’80s-inspired synth-pop and poignant ballads, as noted by American Songwriter. Presidio Born in Berlin and now based in Portland, Oregon, Presidio is an intra-psychedelic rock band led by the dynamic songwriting and vocal partnership of Gabriella De La Cruz and Will Zesiger. Their unique sound features ethereal vocal harmonies, powerful dynamics, and mesmerizing guitar arrangements. Inspired by their experiences in psychedelic therapy, Presidio delves into the depths of human experience, seeking to express the ineffable realms that reside within each of us. Their music often explores the transformation of trauma into healing and spiritual growth. The band made a notable debut with their first EP, ‘Telepathy,’ in mid-2020, which amassed over 180,000 streams on Spotify. Presidio has collaborated and performed with various organizations worldwide, including Sofar Sounds, Sound Mind, Stella Artois, Deloitte, Verizon, and more. Currently, the band is in the creative process of writing and recording their follow-up record, with the next single scheduled for release in early 2024.

Club Nowhere presents: Keenan Orr (DC), d’Adhemar (Honcho, PGH), Stormy Roxx – 21+

Club Nowhere returns, featuring: Keenan Orr (DC) d’Adhemar (Honcho, PGH) Local support: Stormy Roxx Hosts: Sissy Ada & Cody James Brody & ChaiClub Nowhere creates spaces for dance, expression, and love by seamlessly merging art and music into a multisensory experience showcasing iconic queer musicians and performers. This is a haven for the freaks, dancers, the curious, the allied—any BODY that can unite on the dance floor.Cultivating a community driven by a profound, uncontainable love for dance music, it features highly acclaimed DJs on Holocene’s custom Danley Sound System. Immersing you in the queer underground, it offers mind-bending dance music, gag-worthy drag performances, and irresistible gogo’s. This integrative convergence of art, music, lasers, and fog holds the expected potential to lose your-self, shirt, keys, and wallet (clothing check available).

Dance Yourself Clean – An Indie dance party – 21+ event

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*EARLY SHOW*This event is All AgesWith Special Guest Mercer Henderson OFFICIAL TICKETS:Etix is the official ticketing source and partner of Holocene.

GLOBAL BASED PRESENTS: QUIERO CUMBIA ft. LA COSECHA INTERNACIONAL (MX) – 21+

A special edition of Queiro Cumbia, bringing those quinceañera vibes to close out 2023 at Holocene. For the first time in the NW, we welcome El Rey de la Banda en Vinilo, desde Tijuana BC: La Cosecha Internacional 🔥 Sounds by: LA COSECHA INTERNACIONAL (MX) BANDA Y CORRIDO SET SUPPORT: SONIDO DEADSTEADY BACKYARDMANGO MUERTITOS $15 ADVANCE / $25 DAY OF SHOW

ONCE IN A LIFETIME: Talking Heads Dance Party – 21+

DJs Ben Tactic & Nathan Detroit head up a Saturday night dance party celebrating the music and influence of the Talking Heads. Expect to hear music from all of The Talking Heads albums, rare remixes, their influences (Fela Kuti) side projects (Tom Tom Club), solo projects (David Byrne), collaborators (Bernie Worrell, Brian Eno) as well as from the many artists indelibly influenced by this legendary group.$10 advance and before 10pm at the door$15 after 10pm at the door

NATALIE JANE – w/ Jessica Baio – ALL AGES

This event is entirely sold out, thank you Portland!Natalie Jane is all about being honest—even when the feelings she’s plunging into are murkyand unsettled. On her Capitol Music Group / 10K Projects debut EP Where Am I?, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter lets her instincts and emotions guide her as she pursues life’s truths. Thelarger-than-life accusation “AVA,” which vibrates with envy from its scream-along opening line—“Who the fuck is Ava?”—helped establish Natalie Jane as a galvanizing force in pop, amassingmore than 730 million TikTok views, landing on the charts in four countries since its release, andinspiring concertgoers who saw her open for Bishop Briggs and Misterwives to get into a frenzywhere they yelled the lyrics at top volume. “Bloody murder in there,” she says of thepandemonium her live sets inspired.Where Am I? signals that no matter where Natalie Jane goes next, she’ll be guided by her deep-seated emotions and formidable voice, which ranges from a sullen whisper to a world-devouringroar. The EP’s 10 tracks—including the crushing relationship post mortem “Seven” and thestirring ballad “Intrusive Thoughts,” which Natalie Jane calls “the sound of a panic attack or amental breakdown”—are already huge streaming hits, receiving placement on playlists like PopSauce and soundtracking hundreds of thousands of TikToks. “It’s a matter of saying thingsexactly how I’m feeling them, and not sugarcoating them,” she says.Take the smoldering “Mentally Cheating,” Natalie Jane’s major-label debut single, where shewrestles with how her desires clash with her existing relationships. “A lot of the time, if you’rementally cheating, it’s frowned upon,” she says. “I understand that—but it’s something that I feeleveryone feels. So I was like, ‘Let me just say it. So many people will be able to relate to it.’ Andthat’s what happened.”NATALIE JANE VIP PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE! THIS INCLUDES: • One (1) GA Ticket • One (1) Photo with Natalie Jane • Access to Group Q&A On Stage • One (1) Merch Item • One (1) Commemorative VIP Laminate • First Access to Merch • Venue First Entry

Arin Ray: Phases Tour – w/ Rosemarie – presented by ENT Legends – ALL AGES

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our show with Arin Ray which was originally scheduled on October 27th, 2023 at Holocene was rescheduled to this date of Sunday March 10th, 2024 at Holocene.All tickets will be honored for this rescheduled date. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ArinRayCamp/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/arinraycamp/?hl=enTwitter – https://twitter.com/ArinRayCamp

VROOM VROOM: A Charli XCX Dance Night ft. DJ sets by Mr. Harry & PLUS – 21+

VROOM VROOM: A Charli XCX Dance Night is BACK again by popular demand!A dance party exploring the music of Charli XCX, her collaborators, producers, and related artists, as well as the hyperpop, PC Music and experimental avant garde dance / pop realms. (Think artists like Shygirl, A.G. Cook, Caroline Poloachek, Kero Kero Bonito, Lady Gaga, Sophie, Doss, Christine and the Queens, Rina Sawayama, Arca, Danny L Harle, Planet 1999, CouCou Chloe, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kelela, FKA Twigs and more!)Come to this party and we’ll love u forever (don’t make us beg for u) 9pm – 1am$10 Limited early bird tickets $12 Advance$15 Day of party

Pleasure Tapes and Holocene present: VHS Ghost, Dead Nettle, House of Warmth – 21+

Pleasure Tapes is a queer focused cassette tape label. They’ve put together a rad night of music with us, featuring:VHS Ghost (PDX) makes spooky tunes 4 u bandcamp: https://vhsghost831.bandcamp.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vhs.ghost__/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vhsghost__ Dead Nettle is shoegaze + noise . currently based in Bend , OR . bandcamp – https://deadnettleband.bandcamp.com/ House of Warmth is a heavy gaze band from Portland, Oregon. We focus on fuzzed-out grungy shoegaze with tendencies towards slowcore and post-hardcore. bandcamp: https://hear-sand.bandcamp.com/. instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofwarmthband

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