The Week They Don't Want You to Know About

MEDIUM: Grant Campbell/all girl all boy/Morning Relic at Alberta Street Pub (7 PM, $10) - Local indie triple-bill that feeds the actual alternative songwriting circuit, not the polished stuff.

LARGE: Labor Day hangover creates booking voids. Omni at Polaris Hall (8 PM, 21+) with Piss & Nick Normal - Post-punk touring act that won't make mainstream radar. Monitor @mississippistudios stories for day-of basement afterparties.

SMALL: Mango Twist at Alberta Street Pub (7 PM, $10) + Bridgetown Trivia (7 PM) - Where you'll meet the people booking warehouse parties and house shows. Community building disguised as pub trivia.

MEDIUM: Nature TV at Mississippi Studios (8 PM, 21+) with Strange Pilgrim - Experimental electronic Sonido Gallo Negro at Polaris Hall - Cumbia meets post-punk collision Portland is known for.

LARGE: Salvatore Manalo's Farewell Show at Holocene (7:30 PM, $15.28, 21+) with Laryssa Birdseye & Rachel Wong - Final performance before relocation. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

SMALL: Wednesday Night Social at Alberta Street Pub (6-10 PM, FREE) - "Cigars, Dominos & Music" with rotating cast of DJs. All-ages patio gathering that feeds actual alternative scene.

MEDIUM: Hot Flash Heat Wave & Mind's Eye at Holocene (7 PM, $28.55, ALL AGES) with Roe Kapara - Psychedelic garage rock meets experimental electronic. The kind of genre-blending collision that defines Portland underground.

LARGE: Scan Reddit r/portlandmusic - Wednesdays are when touring bands announce last-minute Portland add-ons at DIY spaces after weekend festivals.

SMALL: Inby at Alberta Street Pub (7 PM, $15) - Solo electronic artist residency that transitions into evening experimental programming.

MEDIUM: 🔥 MUST-SEE: Conan at Mississippi Studios (8 PM, 21+) with Mares of Thrace & Tithe - Sludge metal legends in intimate setting. "The kind of crushing doom that won't make mainstream listings." Lost Bayou Ramblers at Polaris Hall - Cajun punk that feeds Portland's actual roots scene.

LARGE: Kelly Moran at Holocene (5 PM, $25.26, 21+) EARLY SHOW with Sanae Yamada + THE TUMBLR PARTY (9 PM, $15.28) - Prepared piano experimental into nostalgic internet culture collision. Double-header underground gold.

SMALL: Old Town Diamonds/Catnip Brothers at Alberta Street Pub (6 PM, $10) - Local garage rock double-bill that feeds Portland's DIY circuit.

MEDIUM: CONFIRMED TOURING ACT: Mr. Gnome at Mississippi Studios (9 PM, 21+) with Samuel Globule & Candy Cigarettes - Cleveland psych-rock duo returns. "Google them, but these two have had their mitts on amazing underground shit for years."

LARGE: Marc E. Bassy at Holocene (5 PM, ALL AGES) EARLY SHOW with Dende + Sorry for Party Rocking: 2010-2015 Pop & EDM Throwbacks (9 PM, FREE-$25.26) - R&B touring act into nostalgic dance party warehouse vibes.

WAREHOUSE INTEL: Check "Portland Coalition of House Venues" Facebook for conflict-free all-ages basement shows around SE Division.

SMALL: Erin Adkisson/Aika Collins/Nathan Earle double single release at Alberta Street Pub (9 PM, $15) - Local indie songwriter collective celebrating dual releases.

MEDIUM: CONFIRMED EVENING: The Ultimate R&B Experience with DJ Luv One at Alberta Street Pub (9 PM-1 AM) - "One of Portland's unsung heroes" spinning classic soul into contemporary underground.

LARGE: 🎭 WAREHOUSE PARTY: GRAPEVINE GROOVE: Motown-Inspired Party at Holocene (5 PM, $18.91, 21+) + LAFFY TAFFY [Ratchet Anime CoSLAY EDITION] (9 PM, FREE-$16.31) - 60s/70s soul into anime cosplay bass music. Completely unique to Portland's underground.

SMALL: Cosmic Gnarly at Alberta Street Pub (5 PM, $10) + Soulful Sundays (9 PM, FREE) - Art-making matinee that connects to the broader DIY network. Sunday warehouse wind-downs around SE Milwaukie Ave.

MEDIUM: CONFIRMED MATINEE: Daisy the Great at Holocene (7 PM, $25.26, ALL AGES) with The Ophelias - "Excellent bill of slightly skewed indie-pop headlined by the beautiful harmonies of viral TikTok artists gone legitimate."

LARGE: Check @revolutionhall Instagram stories for Sunday basement afterparties. Revolution Hall often hosts secret shows in Show Bar after main events end.

UNDERGROUND INTEL: Turn! Turn! Turn! appears to be dark this week—monitor their socials for pop-up announcements. Wednesday/Thursday typically see the most experimental programming at unlisted venues.

WAREHOUSE WATCH: SE Industrial corridor around The Get Down PDX hosts rotating basement shows. Follow "PDX House Venue Alliance" for addresses dropped day-of to avoid gentrification pressure.

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