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Daily Email - Monday - 4/14/2025

April 14, 2025

If you’re experiencing the Monday sleepies, just imagine Iron Maiden hosting a gothic mass with werewolves as altar boys, and you’ll be startled awake. German power metal titans Powerwolf are coming to Keller Auditorium in October, and we have free tickets!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Everyone has a story of their worst day at work. Gather round the White Eagle Saloon this Wednesday and hear people’s absolute worst days at work stories, and if yours was truly awful, you’ll win a prize!*

  • Seven-piece powerhouse The Family Crest sounds like a mix of Fleet Foxes and Beethoven. Hear lush and cinematic soundscapes at Mississippi Studios in July.

  • Get tickets to see The Marías at Theater of the Clouds if you love silky vocals, dreamy guitar riffs, and pure vibes.

  • Dale Watson and His Lone Stars deliver authentic honky-tonk, rockabilly, and Western swing. Put on your cowboy boots and see them at Mississippi Studios on July 30.

  • Watch Edward and Bella on the big screen during Twilight in Concert with a live 12-piece orchestra bringing the fantasy romance film to life at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in September!

APRIL TOP PICKS

April’s halfway point is here, and the calendar is bursting with events. Whether you’re a music junkie, a foodie, or just someone looking for a reason to leave the house, this month’s lineup has something for everyone. Let’s dive into the crème de la crème of what’s happening before April waves goodbye.

THIS WEEK

🎤 Dom Kennedy

Tonight @ Wonder Ballroom (7PM)

The West Coast rap game’s smooth operator and your favorite rapper’s favorite independent artist, Dom Kennedy brings his laid-back style to Portland tonight.

🎷 Nubya Garcia

Tomorrow @ Star Theater (7PM)

British saxophonist, composer, and DJ Nubya Garcia has been redefining what modern jazz can sound like, blending Afro-Caribbean grooves, dub basslines, and orchestral lushness into something that’s both a throwback and a leap forward.

🎸 Vortxz

Tomorrow @ Holocene (7PM)

Houston-born, genre-blending indie rockers Vortxz are here to shake up your playlist with a dash of Coldplay-esque melancholy and a sprinkle of post-punk energy.

🎶 Hiromi's Sonicwonder

Tomorrow @ Aladdin Theater (8PM)

Jazz quartet, sonic supernova, and musical rollercoaster Hiromi’s Sonicwonder rockets you through funk grooves, jazz fusion, and moments of pure improvisational bliss.

🧈 Julia Logue

Wednesday @ Mississippi Studios (7:30PM)

Portland’s own neo-soul singer-songwriter Julia Logue is crafting a vibe so smooth it could butter your morning toast. Get last-minute tickets to hear her new album, Welcome to Your Sunrise.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Internationally renowned cover bands Abbey Road and Jumping Jack Flash will compete as they perform Beatles and Rolling Stones hits to determine which British band wins the top title.

  • Grab your bike or your best walking shoes and head to Mitchell Point Tunnel which opened to the public last month. The tunnel is the newest segment of the planned 73-mile trail along the Columbia Gorge.