Suzanne Kraft & Jack J (of Pender Street Steppers) – w/ DJs Jason Urick & Austin Tretwold – 21+

Jack J (Jack Jutson) of Mood Hut and Pender Street Steppers fame and Suzanne Kraft (real name Diego Herrera) will tour the west coast of North America in late June and early July. Last year, Jack J expanded the scope of his artistry with Opening The Door, an album encompassing bittersweet and chilled pop rock, dub, ambient recalling ’80s John Martyn, Arthur Russell, all the good stuff. A unique record in Jack’s catalogue, Opening The Door represented new terrain for a beloved artist, known for underground hits like “Thirstin'” as well as DJ and studio exploits as one-half of Pender Street Steppers and a core member of the Mood Hut collective. Now, he’ll perform the new songs live with a three-piece band for the first time. Suzanne Kraft has been on a parallel path over the past few years, following the release of his 2021 full-length About You, a record of exquisite shoegaze/dream pop songs adding to a nuanced discography spanning from avant garde minimalism to club bangers. This new, guitar-driven direction flourished on a 2022 nationwide tour with Cut Copy, as well as a live appearance at Dekmantel in Amsterdam. Now a seasoned live unit including guitarist John Jones (AV Moves, Geo Rip), bassist Scott Gilmore (a solo artist in his own right with released on International Feel and Crammed Discs) and drummer Colin Blanton (Brin, George Clanton), the band is out on the road again in support of a new 7-inch, Sometimes, with more recordings on the way. Jack J and Suzanne Kraft are old friends, with a shared background in west coast experimental dance music, DJing and, now, song-based forms. The tour will start in the Pacific Northwest, bookended by live shows and DJ sets in Jack’s hometown Vancouver as well as Herrera’s hometown in LA. Herrera and Jutson have shared similar music philosophies over the years, a live tour being a natural step for two vital, like minded artists.with local support from DJs Jason Urick & Austin Tretwold (Incidental Music / Galaxy My Dear)!

POP AND PUPPETRY #8!: The Apricots, Dakota Theim, Spooky Boys with live puppet show accompaniment! – 21+

Holocene presents…. POP + PUPPETRY #8 AN IMMERSIVE ONE-NIGHT, THREE-BAND LIVE CONCERT THAT DARES ASK THE QUESTION: BUT WHAT IF THERE WERE PUPPETS? The Apricots w/ PDX Puppet Collective Dakota Theim w/ puppeteers: Kelly Campbell, Liz Ghiz, Doug Dean, and Kaila Searl Spooky Boys w/ puppeteers: Allie Menzimer, Jeff Desautels, and Matthew Hopkins Holocene and Bogmonster Events present the 8th edition of POP + PUPPETRY, an interdisciplinary extravaganza for the eyes and ears! 3 puppeteer teams of diverse styles will be paired with 3 inventive Portland-based pop/rock groups. Each puppeteer will present an original puppet show created especially for this event and synced to the band’s music. The results should be dazzling, and help to elevate the experience of both artistic mediums when combined.

ARCY DRIVE

with special guests hey, nothingThis event is All Ages Click HERE to stay up-to-date on all Holocene Covid policies + information. OFFICIAL TICKETS:Etix is the official ticketing source and partner of Holocene.

Home Is Where – w/ Awakebutstillinbed, Your Arms Are My Cocoon – presented by Mammoth NW – All Ages

Florida band Home Is Where’s I Became Birds is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about fifth wave emo albums of the year, and it’s one of the most unique too. Dedicated “to anyone & everyone who has struggled / is struggling with their gender identity,” I Became Birds is only six songs long, but it feels complete, and it covers more musical ground in its brief running time than albums that are four times its length. Each song flows right into the next, as the album moves seamlessly between Neutral Milk Hotel style chamber folk, Dylan-esque harmonica-fueled folk, TWIABP-y post-rock, raw ‘90s-style screamo, driving Midwest-style emo-punk, and more, and it sometimes does two or three of those things at once. Tying everything together is vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Brandon Macdonald, whose unique, emotive voice and conversational yet contemplative lyrics add even more depth to these songs, and make for rewarding repeated listens.

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

New Here (EP release show!) w/ Heaven Skate, Simple Shapes – 21+

NEW HERE – CELEBRATING THEIR EP RELEASE TONIGHT!: A queer and sincere pop punk band with quick-witted, gut-punch lyrics. A fresh take on early 2000’s emo, New Here songs celebrate feminine rage and queer joy.HEAVEN SKATE:Heaven Skate is a Skate / Punk / Country outfit from Portland Oregon that specializes in turning it up and having a good time. Tunes to line dance and get rowdy too. SIMPLE SHAPES ‘Kinda moody, kinda groovy’ Portland-based indie rock outfit Simple Shapes walk the line between a revival of classic late 90s/early 2000s indie rock and modern pop-rock production.

BRAT-WORST: An ‘All-Male’ DJ night + live drag king performances presented by Hussycrew and Bass in the Bassment- 21+

Featuring:Longstocking Cat Wolf c0smic j0ke Mienne Are you as tired of all-female DJ lineups as we are? Then come on out to this bonafide sausage fest: BRAT-WORST, a celebration of all-male DJ dance parties! Hussycrew and Bass in the Bassment aim to please with an all-star PNW lineup of DJs who won’t let their music be described as having “feminine energy”: You’ve never seen a cast of ALL-MALE, ALL-BEARDED, ALL-TSHIRTED DJs quite like THIS – for one night only! 😉 ** This evening truly is a party for your butts, eyes, and ears as we’ll also be hosting skilled and sexy Drag Kings. Bring your tippin’ dollahs and be ready to WOOO! Drag King performances by: Lark | Phallus Johnson | Baba Jan Gender bending is encouraged but not required! Come wiggle with us and celebrate Pride Month. 🙂 Friends bringing a donation from the Raphael House wish list get a free prize at the door!! https://raphaelhouse.com/item-donation/**yes, it’s satire ;)Our lovely DJs will be in drag for the evening$15 advance and before 11pm at the door$20 after 11pm at door

KLUB NOCTURNO (80s/ Rock en Espanol / Cumbia / Post-Punk dance party): ROCKERO NIGHT – 21+

Presenting the Portland debut of Klub Nocturno: the one and only Rockero Night!A heavy mix of 80s/ Rock en Espanol / Cumbia / Post-Punk

GLOBAL BASED PRESENTS: QUIERO ROCK! w/ SPYDAT.E.K, GITANOS, MUERTITOS – 21+

You a rocker foo? A night dedicated to our inner Rockerx, expect all your favorite Rock in Español bangers + classics all night featuring the return of Global Based legend, SPYDAT.E.K! Don’t forget to invite your Mom, Dad, Tios & Tias, this night is a tribute to the music we all grew up listening to 🤘🏽 Sounds by: SpydaT.E.K (3 HOUR SET) Support: Gitanøs Muertitos $15 ADVANCE TIX – $25 DAY OF SHOW CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND HOLOCENE

Emo Nite at Holocene presented by Emo Nite LA – 21+ event

ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS FOR SALE AT THE DOOR WHEN WE OPEN AT 9PM NIGHT OF SHOW.$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Living The Dream Foundation

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