Music

Looking Back at the X-Ray Café That Helped Shape Portland’s Early 1990s Music Scene

I grew up in Springfield, Oregon, born in 1981, and when I was a kid in the early 90s, I remember hearing about a wild little place up in Portland called the X-Ray Café. As a kid of course with no car yet, Portland a bit out of reach as it was 2 hours away. I never went, but the stories that...

Oregon’s Last Sam Goody, One of Two Nationwide, Is Closing For Good

Sam Goody, once a household name in music retail, has announced the closure of its last two remaining stores, marking the end of an era that spanned more than seven decades. For many, this news sparks a wave of nostalgia, but here’s the real kicker—I had no idea there was even one Sam Goody left...

NOFX: Punk Legends’ Final Tour Hits Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon – Legendary punk band NOFX, renowned for their rebellious and high-energy music, is embarking on their final tour, marking the end of an era in the punk rock world. This tour, which started on April 22, 2023, in Austin, Texas, is taking the band across forty cities around the...

Rediscover Faith and Artistry at Portland’s Historic Church Gem

In a city like Portland that’s saturated with concert and event venues, you need to do something special to stand out from the crowd—cue the Old Church Concert Hall. Live music, The Old Church Concert Hall Google Local In downtown Portland, on the corner of SW 11th and Clay sits a Carpenter Gothic...

Jacquie Roar’s Voice Soars: Our Exclusive Interview With Oregon’s Rising Star Songstress

Do you know Jacquie Roar? Believe us, you want to, and you will. This talented North Plains, Oregon native has risen to the very top of NBC's The Voice, captivating worldwide audiences with her powerful set of vocal pipes. This season, Roar grabbed for herself the coveted "Four-Chair Turn" from...
Strike it Big at the Ultimate Bowling Alley and Arcade in Oregon

Strike it Big at the Ultimate Bowling Alley and Arcade in Oregon

If you are looking for a day of games, great food and all around fun for everyone then look no further than Big Al's in Beaverton. There's no shortage of fun things to do whether you're in need of a family fun day, catching the big game with your buddies, or simply...

Unplug and Plan a Getaway to This Gorgeous Historic Hotel in Oregon

Unplug and Plan a Getaway to This Gorgeous Historic Hotel in Oregon

The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the Kennedy School while living in NE PDX circa the early 2000s. I...

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