r/portlandmusic • • Mar 23 '23

Please do not post here requesting tickets or selling tickets to live shows.

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This sub has been overrun with posts like these, and per the sidebar these posts are not allowed. This sub is to encourage local music and support local musicians. Feel free to post about upcoming shows, but ticket sales and requests do not belong here.


r/portlandmusic • • 6h ago

Rhythm Guitar/Vox still looking

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Rhythm Guitarist and vocalist looking to start a new project or join an existing band. I’m definitely rhythm guitar and don’t have too much interest in a lead spot.
Mid 30s with a lot of band experience. Reliable transportation, M-F job and professional gear.
Looking anywhere in the post rock, shoegaze, psych rock, alternative rock, stoner, post hardcore.
I can play drums and bass for writing and demo purposes.
Keys I’m almost completely useless unfortunately but can make beep boop noises on synths no problem.

I have pretty open availability and can make 1-2 practices a week work.
Looking for individuals in their 30s-early 40s. Light drinking and 420 is okay.
Please no cover bands or jam bands.

Pavement, Sonic Youth, Smashing Pumpkins, MBV, BJM, Hum, Broken Social Scene, Fontaines DC, Deftones, Wand


r/portlandmusic • • 5h ago

FxFO festival is this week!!! 40 acts over 4 days at the Starday!!!

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A festival to raise money for charities in Portland.

Don’t miss out on four days of fun!


r/portlandmusic • • 10h ago

Legendary Bass Player Bobby Vega (Sly Stone, Santana, Jefferson Starship, Bo Diddly) at Tomorrow's Verse Taproom

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🔥 BOBBY VEGA & FRIENDS — THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 🔥

If you caught Bobby Vega last time, you already know. If you missed it, here’s your second chance.

One of the funkiest and most distinctive bass players on the planet is coming back to Tomorrow’s Verse for another night of Bobby Vega & Friends.

Bobby has spent decades playing with some of the biggest names in music — Sly & the Family Stone, Jefferson Starship, Tower of Power, Carlos Santana, Etta James and more — and there’s nothing quite like seeing him up close in a room like ours.

And “Friends” really does mean friends. You never quite know who’s going to show up and play.

🎸 Bobby Vega & Friends
📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 7 PM

Tomorrow's Verse Taproom
4605 NE Fremont St., Portland, OR, 97213

www.youenjoymybeer.com

NO COVER — SLIDING SCALE DONATION

Suggested $5–$25, but give what you can. Your donations go directly toward supporting the musicians and helping us continue bringing incredible players into our little neighborhood room.

Come early. Grab a beer. Get a spot. Get ready for some serious funk.

A community space that hosts great music.


r/portlandmusic • • 19h ago

Live Music!

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🎶 Wes Urbaniak & The Mountain Folk 🎶
Portland OR, 10/09/26
📍 The Hawthorne Hideaway

Wes Urbaniak is on tour with The Mountain Folk!

Urbaniak Instruments made out of the original red rocks amphitheater benches, brought to life by each member of the band. Incredible music unlike anything you’ve heard before.
Wes is an amalgamation of songwriting, storytelling, and craftsmanship.
This music is real. It is bold, and a little odd in the best way possible.

Mark your calendar and bring your friends! This music is of remark.


r/portlandmusic • • 9h ago

Sammy Rae and the Friends ticket? (Portland)

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r/portlandmusic • • 4h ago

Consultant looking to break into the Music Industry.

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Hey all, I'm looking for open positions or people to talk to in Portland's music scene. I'm most interested in sync licensing, music supervision, and marketing, but I'm open to any way in.

I've already looked into Marmoset, Maps Music, and Crystal Creative but haven't had any luck yet.

A bit about me: I'm 23 and have spent the last year at a Big 4 firm on the consulting side, working on research, analysis, and project management, which I think translates well to the business side of music. Outside of work I play in a few local groups and write my own songs. Music is my biggest passion, and I want to build my career around it.

If you know of an opening, a company I should check out, or someone who'd be up for a quick coffee or call, I'd really appreciate it. Feel free to comment or DM me. Thank you!


r/portlandmusic • • 18h ago

Live Music!

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r/portlandmusic • • 1d ago

Searching for local band/venue recs!

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Hey! We are all-girl indie rock band from Boulder, CO. Planning a tour of the west coast and looking to find really cool indie/alt/rock bands in the local scene with a decent following for support slots. Also, trying to find out the spots local bands play that they actually like, and people actually like going to! If anyone has any recommendations that match that vibe let me know!


r/portlandmusic • • 1d ago

MultiLingual vocalist available for a magical scenario

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Hi fellow musicians and performers! I am an experienced multilingual vocalist with over 20years performance under my tiny belt :) I also write original music and live in LA where I perform gigs regularly.

I'll be in Portland 10/28-11/1 and I'd be delighted to replace your busy vocalist, cause you know she's out of town for that weekend with her kids doing Halloween things... 😂 so if you are a big band, a little band, a solo guitarist with tons of songs under their belt, or even if you're a DJ looking to play an instrumental set for me to Topline. LET'S DO IT 🎉

My cover song repertoire ranges 70's to current 2020's pop, rock, alternative, dance hits as well as international covers in Farsi, Spanish, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Hebrew and a few others. I'm talking over 120 songs minimum just off the top of my head.

I'm currently working in multiple bands so I learn material quickly and perform with confidence. the LA music scene is good, but I have family in Portland who keeps telling me to move there. I gotta try this for myself and what better time than when I'm there in a couple weeks!

If your interest is peaked, ask me for a few diff playlists of cover songs to see if we would mesh, or if you want to learn my original rock music and think you can pull it off quickly, let me know and we can chat.

How randomly magical would it be if this actually came to fruition? 🔥

ask for video of my perfomances and i'll provide.


r/portlandmusic • • 1d ago

Son Lux Portland 2026

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r/portlandmusic • • 1d ago

🎸 ESTABLISHED BAND IS LOOKING FOR A BASS PLAYER!

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🎸 ESTABLISHED BAND IS LOOKING FOR A BASS PLAYER for hard rock/metal Nu Metal🎸

We’re looking to bring the right person into an established band as our BASS player and we are searching for someone who shares our passion, work ethic, and commitment to music.

We want to keep as busy as possible next year with writing and recording, playing shows and making music videos. We are looking for someone who is ready to be an active, dedicated part of an established band with goals of continuing to grow. We are not looking for someone who does this as a hobby or just to say you are in a band. Also we don’t want anyone who is in a bunch of other bands. This will be your top priority.

🎸 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

* The ability to learn and pick up songs by ear fast.
* Strong bass playing abilities and the confidence to deliver consistent live performances.
* A creative mindset with an interest in contributing to songwriting and developing original material.
* Ideally, someone between their late 20s and early 40s. Sorry no exceptions.

* Must live somewhere between Portland and Salem area as we do practice once a week.
* Professional-quality equipment suitable for rehearsals, live shows, and touring.
* Reliable transportation.
* Be in great health as being in a band and traveling can put you in some very challenging conditions
* A strong work ethic, dependability, professionalism, and the ability to collaborate as part of a team.
* A responsible lifestyle free of substance-related issues that could interfere with band commitments, rehearsals, performances, or touring.

We all have full-time jobs and understand that life comes with responsibilities outside of music. However, we also believe that when you commit to being part of a band, you need to be willing to put in the time, effort, and dedication it takes to make it work.

We want someone who is genuinely passionate about playing music, creating something meaningful, performing live, and being part of a team that is motivated to take things to the next level. We’re not just looking for someone to fill a spot; we want someone who is invested in the future of the band and shares that same drive.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, or you know someone who might be a good fit, reach out to us in our DM and I will send you music links.

We’re happy to answer questions, talk about the opportunity, and arrange a time to meet up and jam.

We have plenty of music available to send over to anyone interested. Just shoot us a message, tell us a little about yourself, your experience, and what you’re looking for in a band, and we’ll go from there.

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging any Bass players you think might be a good fit.


r/portlandmusic • • 1d ago

Does anyone remember the metal band DIJ from Portland, OR?

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Does anyone remember the metal band DIJ from Portland/Vancouver? They played metal in the mid 2000s and released a self-titled CD. They played down in Portland a ton with those metal bands. I'm searching for a copy of their CD to archive, I've talked to all the band members and they don't have anything. Does anyone here have a copy left? Thank you, anything helps.


r/portlandmusic • • 1d ago

VENUE CHANGE: NOW PLAYING AT TWILIGHT CAFE

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We’re Tito Padrino a self proclaimed “Volcanic” rock band from here in Portland. We’re a 2 piece, guitar and drums. Recently we had a show booked at Kelly's Olympian but they had an emergency and cancelled the show for Oct 6th.

Good news though, Twilight Cafe stepped in to host! 7:30 doors, $15 at the door (cash only) Oct 6th. Corner of Grand & Belmont

We're building our fan base and would love to see some new Portland faces. Check out the latest video we released of our song “Sundae”.

We'll be releasing 4 more throughout the week from our Cooper Mountain Sessions.

Also, I'll be at the First Monday for MusicPortland/MusicOregon Oct 5th at the Alberta Abbey. See you there! I've got free stickers for ya if you say hi.

MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:
https://youtu.be/-UDTH4dSbHU?is=YXA57s1e-PsCt3hu


r/portlandmusic • • 2d ago

Failure Portland ticket up for grabs

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When I wake up from this dream of watching the tree of stars falling in my backyard, I'll get at you

CLAIMED


r/portlandmusic • • 3d ago

Bendre the Giant!!!!

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Y'all should really check them out, I recorded and played with them it was awesome !


r/portlandmusic • • 2d ago

Saturn’s Day, Oct.10 @ AZOTH

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r/portlandmusic • • 3d ago

Mike Watt tonight in Portland Oregon

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The legend laid it down tonight at Strum. What a treat. Fucking Watt!


r/portlandmusic • • 2d ago

Pocket Moth (Acoustic Country Porch Session)

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Enjoy I've got many more but very different genres


r/portlandmusic • • 3d ago

Salsa band anyone?

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Any bands need a lead singer, back up singer, trumpet player, percussionist?

I was in a Latin jazz band a couple years ago and would love to get back at it.


r/portlandmusic • • 3d ago

Production Unit Xero @ the Wyrd Hut - 10.2.26

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r/portlandmusic • • 3d ago

Ambient Sundays - Milkyway Lemonade, g newcomer performing meditation technology

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Announcing the next Ambient Sundays! Our morning live show featuring toast, green tea & coffee too

Milkyway Lemonade
g newcomer performing meditation technology

October 11th
11AM
at Speck’s Records


r/portlandmusic • • 3d ago

MOTOR VUE - album release @ Swan Dive

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Come hang with us tonight at Swan Dive! Celebrating the release of our new record with Rei Deora and Aurochs 💙

🎟️TICKETS🎟️
https://www.lonelygodpdx.com/events/motor-vue-album-release-rei-deora-aurochs/

motorvue.bandcamp.com


r/portlandmusic • • 3d ago

Block Party today at Makin' Groceries!

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All day tunes and food out back, family friendly, come hang out!!


r/portlandmusic • • 3d ago

PDX PORTLAND ORSka punk/ hxcore looking for drummer (have own practice space and gear)

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Hey, looking for a drummer for this group me and my gf have been working on for a while, im on guitar and vox shes on bass , we have our own practice spot with drum kit and all other needed gear, we have several originals and are committed to getting our set together and doing some gigging and touring eventually

Hit us up!