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JANUARY

Friday, January 27



IN BRANX: F U S I O N
8pm (doors open at 7pm).
$10.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $15.00 at the door.


21+ ONLY


Saturday, January 28



BLOW PONY
DJ Airick
DJ Linoleum
DJ Just Dave
DJ Stormy Roxx
DJ Porq (Seattle)
Jay Douglas (Vancouver, BC)
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.


live performance by BOY FUNK!
HARD DISCO 4 HARD HOMOS!

21+ ONLY


Sunday, January 29



The Dunbar Number
Mutiny Mutiny (Seattle)
JR Worship
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.


21+ ONLY


Monday, January 30



IN BRANX:
Wolves in the Throneroom
Tragedy
Druden
(doors open at 8pm).
$11.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets + Jackpot Records. $13.00 at the door.

ALL AGES. BAR W/ ID.

During the Summer of 2002 at an Earth First rendezvous in the Cascade mountains of Washington State, guitarist Nathan Weaver was inspired to create a band that merged a Cascadian eco-spiritual awareness with the misanthropic Norwegian eruptions of the 90's. Themes of ancientness, apocalypse, connection to place and the struggle to find meaning and spirituality in a mechanical and materialistic world would be woven together in a singular alchemy. In the spring of 2004, Nathan and his brother, drummer Aaron Weaver, moved to a dilapidated farmstead on the outskirts of Olympia, WA. The creation of their farm-stronghold, called Calliope, would be intrinsically linked to the development of Wolves in the Throne Room. It was during the first long, dark winter living in the collapsed farmhouse at Calliope that the band developed their trance-inducing sound and solidified the burning intent that would animate the band's music. Since that time Wolves in the Throne Room have become one of the most important and highly regarded bands in extreme music. Their three studio records, Diadem of 12 Stars, Two Hunters and Black Cascade have been widely praised by everyone from underground zine writers to the New York Times.


Tuesday, January 31



IN BRANX:
Emilie Autumn
8pm (doors open at 7pm).
$15.00 advance tickets. $17.00 at the door.


ALL AGES, BAR W/ ID


FEBRUARY

Thursday, February 2



IN BRANX:
Scale The Summit
Elitist (LA)
Day of Days
Sisyphean Conscience
7:15pm (doors open at 7pm).
$10.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $12.00 at the door.


ALL AGES, BAR W/ ID


Friday, February 3



IN BRANX: SUPERFRESH 3 - DAY ONE
Wampire
Strategy
Truckasauras
Jonny X and the Groadies
Litanic Mask
Vice Device
Light House
DJ Maxx Bass
7pm.
$7.00 at the door.

All ages, bar w/ ID

$7 per day or $10 for 2 day advance pass at Floating World Comics


Friday, February 3



DEEP CUTS
DJ Bruce LaBruiser
DJ Kasio Smashio
DJ Chelsea Starr
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY

DEEP CUTS is a new monthly queer dance party for the music enthusiast. We want to switch up the queer dance party scene by breaking out of the top 40 mold. DEEP CUTS will feature the freshest indie dance pop and electro as well as your old favorites and select mainstream jams.

FREE tarot readings by Sterling Clark and roaming photography by Deya Card.


Saturday, February 4



IN BRANX: SUPERFRESH 3 - DAY TWO
Radiation City
Brainstorm
Operative
Tunnels
$kull$
Toning
Bruxa
DJ Linoleum
7pm.
$7.00 at the door.

All ages, bar w/ ID

$7 per day or $10 for 2 day advance pass at Floating World Comics


Saturday, February 4



ANDAZ
Dj Anjali & The Incredible Kid
9pm.
$7.00 at the door.
21+ ONLY. $3 BEFORE 10PM. $7 AFTER.

This will be a night of hardcore Panjabi and UK Bhangra dancefloor Molotovs, Bollywood/Tollywood/Kollywood percussion riots, and the latest urban Asian flavors from all corners of the desi diaspora.

ANDAZ is such a Portland institution it is mentioned in the travel guides Best Places Portland 8th Edition and the Moon Handbook Portland; fitting recognition for a monthly dance party now in its tenth year.


Thursday, February 9



I'VE GOT A HOLE IN MY SOUL
DJ Beyondadoubt
DJ Brice Nice (New Orleans/WWOZ)
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY


Friday, February 10



LIVE AND DIRECT
Rev Shines
Slimkid3
DJ Nature
Hosted by Starchile
9pm.
$7.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY

Live remixes and Re-edits provided by Slimkid3 (Pharcyde), Rev. Shines (Lifesavas/Shine Language) & DJ Nature (L.A.B. Life As Beats) hosted by Starchile (Shadyville).


Saturday, February 11

Garage : House : Tropical : Bass



BUBBLIN
LDFD (Magical Properties - Dallas,TX)
Celoso (live set)
Gumar (Dropping Gems)
citymouth (Dropping Gems)
Ben Tactic
Lincolnup
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY :: FREE before 10pm, $5 after


Saturday, February 11



IN BRANX: Got Milc? Album Release Party!
Vursatyl (Lifesavas)
Milc & Load B
Illmaculate & OnlyOne of Sandpeople
T & E
DJ Rev Shines
9pm (doors open at 9pm).
$7.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $10.00 at the door.


ALL AGES, BAR W/ ID


Sunday, February 12



IN BRANX:
Projections
I Am The Monster
How The West Was Won
Subverse
7pm.
$10.00 at the door.


All ages, bar w/ ID


Sunday, February 12



Cold Cave
DBC
Vice Device
DJ Ikon
9pm.
$12.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $14.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY


Cold Cave are an experimental electronic pop group from Philadelphia and New York City who make melodic synthscapes with jackhammer beats. They acknowledge the dark roots of synthesizer music as well as its potential for making the brightest pop with their hard songs celebrating the contradictory beauty of the human condition.

As with their ancestors, for Cold Cave the synthesizer is as much about mayhem as it is melody. It is a means of conveying, via dissonance, ideas about disturbance and decay as effectively as the harshest guitar rock. It comes as no surprise to learn that mainman Wesley Eisold is a writer with a past in hardcore punk and noise bands. Caralee McElroy has spent the past few years performing and recording with the acclaimed Xiu Xiu. Manhattan-based Dominick Fernow is known for for performing as the noise group Prurient, and as the owner of the NYC record store and label Hospital Productions.

Cold Cave strive for balance, between the ugly and the beautiful, between rupture and rapture. The songs on Cold Cave’s debut album Love Comes Close have an immediacy that belies thought-provoking titles like “The Laurels of Erotomania” and “The Trees Grew Emotions And Died”. In this way they mark that transitional moment when synthesizer music went from a subversive device for sound collagists to a serious commercial force. They are cerebral and savage, yet sweet and seductive.

And their mainman Wesley Eisold is an absolute new young god of nihilism and despair. He says things such as, “I couldn’t understand why people were wearing watches, because they seemed like hourglasses of death, keeping track of how much time was running out”. He talks of his “absolute fixation with nostalgia and the idea of people and loves that never happened, so much that I can’t function properly with the people in my actual life”. And in two pithy sentences – “I dread clubs but I love the music they play in them,” and “I find it all so disheartening, what we hope to find when we leave our homes,” – he brilliantly captures Cold Cave’s aesthetic: the Morrissey of “How Soon Is Now” wailing over Nitzer Ebb beats.

According to Eisold, if anything, their music reflects what it feels like to live in the present. Eisold, whose baritone is as rich and resonating as that of Phil Oakey, Nick Cave or Iggy Pop, says “Of course we love the lineage of the genre, early experiments with machines to convey human emotion; the marriage between pop and industrial music. At the time it was documenting the early stages of a new world, and we are recording what it feels like to be alive in that world.” When asked whether there is a set of guiding principles at work here, a Cold Cave aesthetic that runs from the artwork to the music, he answers: “We spend a lot of thought choosing what we do. The artwork is as imperative as the music. It is the only imagery attached to the recording. We judge books by covers everyday and it is my hope to have the sleeves represent the emotion, or lack of, in the music.” He concedes that even though there are few explicit references to the heart of darkness on Love Comes Close, there are hints in the language used in the song titles at depravity and desolation. And he agrees that this makes Cold Cave heirs to the synthpop noir of New Order, Throbbing Gristle, Soft Cell and Muslimgauze.


New Event!
Tuesday, February 14



IN BRANX:
Abagail Williams
Chasma
8pm.
$8.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $10.00 at the door.


All ages, bar w/ ID


New Event!
Thursday, February 16



Panzergod
Banishing
Kuranes
DJ Calostomy
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.


21+ ONLY


Friday, February 17



9DM & Dirtbag Dan
VS
Everybody Knows & Uno Lavos
(doors open at 9pm).
$5.00 at the door.


21+ ONLY


Sunday, February 19



IN BRANX:
The Dangerous Summer
Weatherbox
Ten Second Epic
Tigress
8pm (doors open at 7:30pm).
$10.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $12.00 at the door.


ALL AGES, BAR W/ ID




New Event!
Tuesday, February 21



IN BRANX:
The Maddigans
The Last Department
The Toy Gun Conspiracy
Above The Broken
7pm.
$10.00 at the door.


All ages, bar w/ ID


Wednesday, February 22



IN BRANX:
English Dogs
The Casualties
Toxic Holocaust
Havok
Burning Leather
8pm (doors open at 7:30pm).
$16.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $18.00 at the door.


ALL AGES, BAR W/ ID


Thursday, February 23

Swahili
Rose Windows (Seattle)
1939 Ensemble
Mattress
9pm.
$6.00 at the door.


21+ ONLY


Friday, February 24



IN BRANX:
Goatwhore
Hate Eternal
Fallujah
Cerebral Bore
7:15pm (doors open at 7pm).
$14.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $16.00 at the door.

ALL AGES, BAR W/ ID


Saturday, February 25



BLOW PONY - 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!
Leslie & the Lys
Pennyhawk
Ramona & the Swimsuits
DJ Airick
DJ Just Dave
Kid Amiga
DJ RENTTECCA
9pm.
$8.00 advance tickets. $10.00 at the door.


21+ ONLY

Limited $6 presale then $8 available at FOOD FIGHT grocery (1217 SE Stark St); $10 day of show.


Sunday, February 26



The Business (UK)
The Downtown Struts
Rum Rebellion
Shock Troops
9:30pm (doors open at 9pm).
$12.00 advance tickets. $14.00 at the door.


21+ ONLY


MARCH

Friday, March 2



IN BRANX: MODERN ART TOUR
Miniature Tigers
Geographer
The Chain Gang of 1974
Pretty & Nice
8pm (doors open at 7pm).
$10.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $12.00 at the door.


All ages, bar w/ ID




Friday, March 2



DEEP CUTS
DJ Bruce LaBruiser
DJ Kasio Smashio
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY

DEEP CUTS is a new monthly queer dance party for the music enthusiast. We want to switch up the queer dance party scene by breaking out of the top 40 mold. DEEP CUTS will feature the freshest indie dance pop and electro as well as your old favorites and select mainstream jams.

FREE tarot readings by Sterling Clark and roaming photography by Ty Chance.


New Event!
Saturday, March 3



IN BRANX:
It Prevails
Ocean of Mirrors
Young Turks
Ethics
Subverse
7pm.
Advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $10.00 at the door.


All ages, bar w/ ID


Saturday, March 3



ANDAZ
Dj Anjali & The Incredible Kid
9pm.
$7.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY
$3 BEFORE 10PM. $7 AFTER.

This will be a night of hardcore Panjabi and UK Bhangra dancefloor Molotovs, Bollywood/Tollywood/Kollywood percussion riots, and the latest urban Asian flavors from all corners of the desi diaspora.

ANDAZ is such a Portland institution it is mentioned in the travel guides Best Places Portland 8th Edition and the Moon Handbook Portland; fitting recognition for a monthly dance party now in its tenth year.


Thursday, March 8



I'VE GOT A HOLE IN MY SOUL
DJ Beyondadoubt
DJ Brown Amy (SF/Hard French)
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.


21+ ONLY


Friday, March 9



LIVE AND DIRECT
Slimkid3
Rev Shines
DJ Nature
Hosted by Starchile
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY

Live remixes and Re-edits provided by Slimkid3 (Pharcyde), Rev. Shines (Lifesavas/Shine Language) & DJ Nature (L.A.B. Life As Beats) hosted by Starchile (Shadyville).


Saturday, March 10



IN BRANX - Abstract Earth Project Presents
Marty Party (1/2 of Pantyraid)
.....plus guests
9pm.
Advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $12.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY


Friday, March 16



IN BRANX: METAL MADNESS TOUR
Pathology
As They Sleep
Nightshade
Regiment 26
When They Invade
Skies Above Reason
7:15pm (doors open at 7pm).
$10.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $12.00 at the door.


All ages, bar w/ ID

PATHOLOGY is epitomized as the ultimate death metal assault to the ears. Since their formation in 2006, the San Diego-based band has managed to release a new album almost every single year since their inception, and have sold over 10,000 albums in the underground scene. The band’s hunger to churn out bludgeoning metal coupled with meaningful themes instantly separates them from the rest.

It comes as no surprise that PATHOLOGY have created some of the most vivid and grotesque death metal in the current genre. The founding members of PATHOLOGY have roots in other extreme death metal bands, such as drummer Dave Astor as the founding member of both the grind-spazz project THE LOCUST and militant death squad CATTLE DECAPITATION.

PATHOLOGY’s current formation stands at its strongest with Astor on drums, Tim Tiszczenko on guitar, and bassist Oscar Ramirez, recently bringing in new additions Kevin Schwartz on guitar and vocalist Johnathan Huber to diversify the perfect lineup. Revealing an intense mixture of brutal riffs, crushing drums and imagery so blood-soaked, sickeningly twisted and filled with death that it’s impossible to look away, PATHOLOGY’s latest effort, Awaken to the Suffering, has made its debut to the metal masses.

Brimming with heavy grooves, and a tight, relenting style, Awaken to the Suffering delivers savory slabs such as the standout head-banger, “Media Consumption.” “This [album] is by far the best thing we have ever done. Everything is extremely heavy and very tight,” expresses Astor. Make no mistake; this album is not in any way suitable for a weak stomach – the onslaught of rumbling grooves coupled with guttural growls leaves fans old and new assured of the presence of PATHOLOGY’s brutality.

Slaying audiences across the nation comes off as effortless for PATHOLOGY, most notably in this past year. Ending 2010 on an extremely high note, PATHOLOGY headed out on tours with NILE, IMMOLATION, VADER, ENTHRONED, DESTROYER 666 and more, continuing to tour with OBITUARY (Europe), DEICIDE, GRAVE, BLOOD RED THRONE & GIGAN throughout 2011.

The group refuses to tone down its dangerously high level of hostility, wreaking havoc on anything that dares to step into its destructive path. Breaking the mold to create and maintain a unique, raw sound has skyrocketed PATHOLOGY to the top of the death metal elite. Championing their reigning status to stand strong outside of the mainstream solidifies PATHOLOGY as the most forward-thinking merchants of mayhem around.


Saturday, March 24



BLOW PONY
DJ Airick
DJ Just Dave
DJ Linoleum
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.


Wednesday, March 28



IN BRANX: Abstract Earth Project Presents:
Nit Grit (CA)
Two Fresh
.....plus guests
9pm.
$12.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets.


21+ ONLY


New Event!
Wednesday, March 28



Black Tusk (Relapse)
East of the Wall
9pm.
$6.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets. $6.00 at the door.


21+ ONLY


APRIL

Friday, April 6



DEEP CUTS
DJ Bruce LaBruiser
DJ Kasio Smashio
9pm.
$5.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY

DEEP CUTS is a new monthly queer dance party for the music enthusiast. We want to switch up the queer dance party scene by breaking out of the top 40 mold. DEEP CUTS will feature the freshest indie dance pop and electro as well as your old favorites and select mainstream jams.

FREE tarot readings by Sterling Clark and roaming photography by Ty Chance.


Saturday, April 7



ANDAZ
Dj Anjali & The Incredible Kid
9pm.
$7.00 at the door.

21+ ONLY
$3 BEFORE 10PM. $7 AFTER.

This will be a night of hardcore Panjabi and UK Bhangra dancefloor Molotovs, Bollywood/Tollywood/Kollywood percussion riots, and the latest urban Asian flavors from all corners of the desi diaspora.

ANDAZ is such a Portland institution it is mentioned in the travel guides Best Places Portland 8th Edition and the Moon Handbook Portland; fitting recognition for a monthly dance party now in its tenth year.


MAY

Thursday, May 24



IN BRANX:
Starfucker
plus guests
(doors open at 8pm).
$15.00 advance tix from Brown Paper Tickets + Jackpot Records. $15.00 at the door.
ALL AGES. BAR W/ ID.
ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BROWN PAPER TICKETS AND BOTH JACKPOT RECORDS LOCATIONS!

In the past, Portland, OR-based Starfucker (STRFKR) has received almost as much attention for its not-always accessible moniker as for its immensely accessible dance hooks. But, having flirted briefly with a couple of name changes, the group is now firmly settled on Starfucker and so the focus can rightly return to what got people talking in the first place: the quartet’s endlessly catchy, hook-laden pop. And there’s no better place for that conversation to begin than with Reptilians, the band’s second album and first with Polyvinyl. Lyrically, Reptilians focuses primarily on death and the end of the world, two intertwined subjects at the forefront of songwriter Josh Hodges mind following the passing of his grandmother. Yet, amazingly, the record manages to be not the slightest bit depressing. In reality, it’s quite the opposite a trait likely attributed to the fact that the band, like British philosopher Alan Watts (whose lectures are excerpted at various intervals), believes death is responsible for giving meaning to life. For Starfucker, this comforting notion is expressed musically via vibrant crescendos, explosive drum beats, and layered synth melodies that drive a theatrical live show where dance party meets Roxy Music. As such, Reptilians effortlessly marches from the stripped-bare psychedelia of “Born”, which conjures David Byrne’s ghost, to the funeral parade of “Bury Us Alive” (a track that greets death with open arms in a moment of animated celebration), to “Death as a Fetish,” where the title becomes a liberating mantra sung over an immediately hummable keyboard-driven loop. Just as with the band’s previous two releases, Reptilians was written almost entirely by principal songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Hodges. This time around, however, the group’s sound is bolstered by the addition of Keil Corcoran (whom Hodges describes as a human drum machine) and producer Jacob Portrait (The Dandy Warhols, Mint Chicks). Hodges first recorded the album’s primary tracks in his bedroom and on the road while the band, rounded out by bassist Shawn Glassford, relentlessly toured the country this past year. Then, Starfucker convened with Portrait at various Portland studios to record the drums as well as add a few final flourishes. The result is Starfucker’s most well-rounded and full-sounding album to date a blissfully buoyant affair that will have you dancing to songs about death while having the time of your life