Portland Music Month: Ghost Feet, Twingle, Darkswoon – 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.Ghost Feet Tying together threads across multiple genres, Ghost Feet weaves themselves into a unique cloth cut from dark wave, psych rock, and trip hop inspirations—creating a distinctively textured shoegaze sound that wraps the listener in its sonic fabric, first tucking you in and then tearing you back out. Ghost Feet’s collaborative writing style is rooted in its first life as duo Rachel Dubuc and Nuri Erdal, guitarists and audio engineers who wrote both their initial release Wires and Cords (EP, Dropping Gems, 2011) and their first full-length album Together Alone (Dropping Gems, 2015) remotely—trading Ableton tracks back and forth while living in Olympia, WA and Portland, OR. After taking a break to focus on individual projects, they revived the band in 2019—adding new complexity in this incarnation with Jessie Branch, whose dynamic vocals add an emotional depth that pulls each song into sharper focus. This layering of individual writing into a final cohesive piece lets the three leave their own signature at each level, stacking those elements into a sound larger than the sum of its parts. Their rhythmic waves draw you out to sea and then wash over you in a tsunami of lyrical impact, as Branch’s graceful vocals flutter past your ears, packing an unexpected weight on arrival. It also allows the band to continue to write while living in both cities. Now performing as a five-piece with the addition of bassist Ryan Scott, and Benjamin Tyler on drums—Ghost Feet has put out two singles in this latest incarnation, with a third to be released on the upcoming PDX Pop Now! 2023 compilation.Twingle “Twingle, an art rock ensemble that includes songwriter Anna Sabatino (vocals, guitar, piano), Alex Radakovich (drums), Eric Sabatino (bass), Jessica Sylvia (backup vocals, percussion) and Nathan Weber (guitar, piano, synth and backup vocals), enjoys surprising listeners with their unique sound, which blends the unexpected with the familiar. “The line between traditional and untraditional is where I like to live, experiment and push in my songwriting,” Anna Sabatino says. Currently, the band is looking forward to releasing their debut album, Future Caviar.”- Willamette Week, Best New Bands 2023 Darkswoon Darkswoon is a Portland-based trio that has carved out a unique blend of styles. Recently described as one of the strongest darkwave artists in Portland (Robert Ham, Willamette Week), their music isn’t boxed into one genre, drawing from elemental post-punk roots, atmospheric guitars that croon along with ethereal vocals bordering on dream pop and shoegaze. Layers of beats, vintage synth sounds, and melodically driven bass add to the original style, while paying homage to old-school goth and electronic basics. The emotionally charged, potent sound of Darkswoon was founded by composer Jana Cushman (vocals, guitar) in 2014 as a solo project, and later completed with the addition of Rachel Ellis (beats, synths) and Norah Lynn (bass) in 2017. Their sophomore release, ‘Bloom Decay’ (2022, Icy Cold Records), represents an evolution of Darkswoon’s sound, emerging after the challenges of a global pandemic with a body of work that has been praised by some as one of the best albums of 2022 (Stereo Embers’, Last Rites’).

Portland Music Month: Chipped Nail Polish, Jakki & the Pink Smudge, Katy & the Null Sets – 21+

This event was rescheduled from Sunday Jan 14th due to inclement weather, over to this new date of January 28th. All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored at this new one.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.Chipped Nail Polish Chipped Nail Polish started with an electric ukulele and a bad manicure. Jill Sullivan, the mastermind behind it all, began the project several years ago while in college at the University of Oregon. She immersed herself fully into the DIY music scene there and emerged with an EP, titled “B,” as well as a community of like minded musicians. Now, based in Portland, Chipped Nail Polish consists of a full band – an evolving amalgamation of friends Sullivan met in the Oregon music scene. The ethos of the band is built on community and friendship, with live shows involving audience participation amid silly jokes and tender moments. The sound of Chipped Nail Polish is a unique blend of surf punk influence from Sullivan’s teen years combined with the bedroom indie pop band influences of her adult years. The songs’ coming-of-age lyrics navigate relationships, personal growth and impulse haircuts. Chipped Nail Polish released their second EP, “Bottom Feeder,” on January 27th 2023. Jakki & the Pink Smudge Jakki and the Pink Smudge, lovingly referred to as “Smudge,” gets its charming name from the inevitable smudging of Jakki’s lipstick while performing. The band’s multifacetedness has cultivated a strong presence in the Portland, Los Angeles, and Houston music scenes, playing alongside artists such as Mavi, The Aquadolls, and Never Ending Fall. With every smear, Jakki and The Pink Smudge continues to complement a wide range of musicians while bringing their own distinctive, moving, and peachy sound. Smudge has always been known for its ever-evolving backup band for live performances. These ensembles have been comprised of musicians hand-picked from various bands within the local music scene of each show’s location. The practice of adapting their set with each unique combination of artists has allowed their music to evolve constantly, fostering a spirit of creativity and playfulness. However, for the first time in Smudge history, we now have a permanent backing band containing Calleb Ballard (guitar), Oliver Lester (bass), and Charlie Oakes (drums). The band is profoundly grateful for the years of exploration and excited to embark on this next season of Smudge. Katy & the Null Sets Katy & the Null Sets is the long-time “solo project” of Katy Ohsiek, vocalist and songwriter of Portland disco group Foamboy. The project has taken many forms since its inception in 2015. Katy & the Null Sets has been a solo singer-songwriter act, a collection of iPhone voice memos, elaborate synth pop albums, a ukulele-drummer 2 piece, and now a new-wave-inspired 4-piece band of jazz musicians. The unifying element over the years has been Katy’s melodies, lyricism, and unique song forms, which borrow from bossa nova, neo-soul, mid-2000’s indie rock, and modern americana. Currently, Katy & the Null Sets is a full band with regular shows in the Portland area and a new album in the works.

Portland Music Month: Billy and the Kidz, Titans of Industry, Left On Read – 21+

This show was rescheduled from Weds Jan 17th to now take place on Tuesday January 23, due to the dangerously icy conditions on the 17th. All tickets purchased will be honored for this new date.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. Billy & the Kidz Billy & the Kidz is a Portland, OR based rock band composed of Billy Titko, Wayde Crawford, Caelan Fronsoe, Justin Scott and Zohe Stever. They’ve revived and modernized the ever so famous Rock n’ Roll band- keeping the genre alive and thriving. They can’t wait to see you at a show! Titans of Industry Titans of Industry is a hard rock trio from Portland OR. Reminiscent of bands like Primus and RHCP Titans brings the sounds of punk, funk and prog together into a roaring live act. Comprised of Scott Downs, Mitchell Yamashiro and Jay Jay Harris Titans has been touring the Oregon rock circuit for the last 2 years and has become a fast growing fan favorite across the PNW.Left on ReadPortland based Left On Read released their debut EP “Sorry We’re Late” in March, 2023. But have been injecting a new, aggressively energetic, sound into the West Coast‘s most up and coming music scenes since 2019. Performing with high caliber artists such as Amyl and The Sniffers, Bob Vylan, and AG Club in local settings, Left On Read have established themselves as an Oregon band you don’t want to miss.

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

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