Spend the Night Presents: Hessle Audio (Ben UFO, Pearson Sound & Pangaea), Sunrise Energy Club – 21+
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT! WE WILL HAVE LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR WHEN WE OPEN AT 8PM.Hessle Audio is one of the most influential British dance labels of our generation. It comes as no surprise that the trio behind it has also made an indelible impact on underground dance music. Ben UFO, Pearson Sound and Pangaea have shown a profound intuition for the ebb and flow of dance music. Eager to spark conversations between different eras while being forerunners of the scene’s next move Hessle Audio’s impact is undeniable. We are thrilled to host a very special 4 hour set from the Hessle trio on Sunday Feb 5th.
Bug Seance, Present, Amulet – 21+
Bug Seance is a rock band from Portland, OR that takes influence from 90’s Shoegaze, Early 00’s Indie Rock and present day capitalist despair. We’re here to make enough money to last us a few lifetimes via the sales of branded T-Shirts and Kendamas. Present brings a modern grunge twist to the 2000’s alt-rock music of their youth. Based in the Bay Area, CA. Spearheaded by songwriter Alex Hunter, she is joined by lead guitarist Jordan Beaston, bassist Craig Tally, and drummer Daniel Hospitalier. Amulet is a singer songwriter/edm producer. Making music in their bedroom and taking it to the dance floor. Their musical landscape is volatile and swings into different unexpected realms or dance music.
Andi Mitchell: The Rule Book Tour – All Ages – w/ Rachel Grae, Lisa Heller & Carrington Zane Sklar
A performer since birth, there has never been a question of which path Andi would find herself on. Taking vocal lessons at age six and finding a passion for songwriting in the form of theater camp classes at eight, Andi has been honing her skills for as long as she can remember. Putting these building blocks to use seriously at 11 when she really began to write songs and craft the inklings of what would develop into a more defined sound and aesthetic – Andi learned deeply through play as she’d make parodies of her favorite songs. These steps led her to moving across the country from her home in New Jersey to LA at 16, and now, at 19, she’s begun to carve out a lane for herself with a string of anthemic pop smashes across the last year. Channeling influences from Avril Lavigne to Sam Smith, Andi gets closer to full realization with every song – her personality on special display across recent releases “Get Your Attention” and “Wish We Were Strangers”. Keeping herself open as she connects with her growing audience via TikTok lives and Zoom meet-n-greets, Andi’s world becomes evermore defined as one of flowing blonde hair and stunning vocal performances that only pull in listener’s as they get to know her. Andi never shies away from displaying her genuine self, pulling inspiration for her songs directly from her own life experiences and displaying them against driving sonics in an attempt to help people come to terms with their own stories by seeing how unapologetically she shares her own.
Soul’d Out Presents: Salami Rose Joe Louis, Sandra Lawson-Ndu (of Bells Atlas) – 21+
Salami Rose Joe Louis is a multi-instrumentalist female producer from California and a signee to Flying Lotus’s independent label Brainfeeder. Drawing influences from jazz, rock, hip-hop, Shuggie Otis, Captain Beefheart, Stereolab, and R. Stevie Moore, she creates a blend of experimental galaxy sounds with jazz influenced vocals and keys. She released her debut album on Brainfeeder “Zdenka 2080”, a conceptual sci-fi album that has been described as a “stunning interdimensional travel themed new album” by Gigwise. “Zdenka 2080” was nominated for Giles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards for best album of 2020. She had the honor of joining Flying Lotus’ Flamagra Tour, Cinematic Orchestra’s European tour, Toro y Moi’s “Outer Peace Tour”, TuneYards US. tour August, and supported acts Clairo, MNDSGN, Homeshake, and Still Woozy in 2022. This year she was featured on Toro y Moi’s new album, “Mahal” on Dead Oceans, and Hiatus Kaiyote’s album, “Mood Variant (The Remixes)” on Ninja Tune/Brainfeeder, Free the Robots album “Kaduwa”, and Soccer96 album “Inner Worlds”. Her production journey began with a Roland MV8800 in 2014, catalyzing a deep dive into the production world, recording and mixing her albums, “Son of a Sauce”, “Zlaty Sauce Nephew”, “Zdenka 2080”, and “Chapters of Zdenka”. Drawing from her studies in planetary sciences, she creates a unique experience…exploring ideas of multiverses and climate change through the lens of a fictional post apocalyptic keyboard toting earthling with a flashlight, a can of cashews, and a hopeful optimism. bandcamp Instagram Soundcloud facebookwith support from Sandra Lawson-Ndu (of Bells Atlas)
2023 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival: Christian Kuria- presented by PDX Jazz – All Ages – w/ YAWA
PDX Jazz are proud to present Christian Kuria at Holocene as part of the 2023 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival. Christian Kuria is a critically acclaimed producer, songwriter, and recording artist. His music has been streamed over 100 million times by fans across the globe. In late 2019, Christian made his US touring debut as support for the critically acclaimed writer, producer, and singer, Cautious Clay. After tour, Christian released his debut album ‘Borderline’. Following a string of successful international headlining shows, Kuria went on to release singles ‘Toroka’ and ‘23rd Street’ which received notable recognition from “Grown-ish”, MTV, Apple Music, OkayAfrica, and Amazon Music.Yawa, also known as Amenta Abioto, is a songwriter and producer from Memphis,TN and currently based in Portland, OR. In her one-woman performance, she builds vocal and instrumental loops from synth, drum machine, and kalimba creating atmospheric textures. Yawa surprises and tantalizes audiences with mind bending ideas while skipping vocally from soul-shaking gospel to smooth jazz. Her music is boldly mystical and soul-fired, and her raw live performances invoke elements of both theatrical and magical surprise.
STUDIO ’23: A New Year’s Eve celebration of house & disco music from Ibiza Boys, Mothership, Holocene & Grooving For Good – 21+
ADVANCE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW SOLD OUT! THERE WILL BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR FOR $45 WHEN WE OPEN AT 8PM NIGHT OF SHOW. EARLY ARRIVAL IS RECOMMENDED TO GRAB ONE OF THOSE DOOR SPOTS (THE EARLIER THE BETTER)- Please note: These spots at the door are just hand stamps, not physical tickets – so it’s not possible to buy for others. – For all attendees: Re-entry is subject to venue capacity, so once you’ve entered the venue, we do NOT recommend leaving and then coming back – you won’t have to pay again when you return, but if we’re at capacity, you will have to wait in our re-entry line. (Tip: no one leaves the venue between 10pm and midnight). – After midnight, for you party-hoppers, we will drop cover to $20! And after 1am, for you even more ambitious party-hoppers, we will drop cover to $15!Introducing STUDIO 23: A New Year’s Eve celebration of house and disco music through the ages. Inspired by the world-famous Studio 54, with a modern twist, Portland’s finest will come together for one night only to ring in 2023. The DJ booth will feature sounds from PNW legend Cee White, a special never before seen set from the Bee Gee Boys (Jon Lewis DeMarquez, Sonwell, Lassi) and a b2b set from Seattle heroes Grooving For Good. Your night will be hosted by the iconic duo Sonny & Cher (aka C0smic J0ke and Jeff Bond) as they guide your evening with hourly costume contests, dance-offs and prizes. Come dressed to the nines in your favorite disco fit and be sure to drop by the custom photo booth, explore live art installations, try a specialty themed cocktail and dance until the late hours with best friends. Curated by: Holocene, Ibiza Boys, Mothership, Grooving For Good $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Friends of Noise, a non-profit supporting creative youth in Portland.
Jane Weaver, Sonoda – 21+
Abusing, evading and obliterating 20 years of whimsical pop trends, Jane Weaver’s experience as a truly independent and resilient female experimental songwriter/sound-carrier commands respect and inspiration in equal measures. From teenage Liverpudlian shoe-gazer to conceptual-pop mistress, has seen her graze with pocket-punk, Synth-pop, acid folk, indie-schmindie, dark-ambient drones, Hollywood soundtracks and girl-group psych.Sonoda (so-NO-duh) is a meditative pop ensemble based in Los Angeles, CA. The quartet approaches live music and dream pop with a delicate, spiritual, and therapeutic perspective. A gentle glow of crystals, salt lamps, candles and flowers adorn the stage as the band creates a welcoming wash of ambience with warbly guitars and oscillating synths. Each performance opens and closes with a soothing ‘Ohm’ sung by front woman Lisa Sonoda, who resounds deeply on stage with her singing bowl, tingshas and chimes. It is in this dream world where Sonoda’s lullaby-pop sensibility conjures the auras of influences like Broadcast and Beach House. From these influences, Sonoda offers a new take on music and dream pop, bringing us a collective deep breath— a refreshment, a renewal: Meditative Pop. The band started with Lisa Sonoda’s solo projects, Clearing I (2016) and Clearing II (2017), which were later compiled and released on a small tape run on Never Anything Records. Lisa soon expanded to a full band with the help of musicians like Adrian Garcia on additional synth and guitar. Together they made their first full band demo album Karaoke Life (Never Content, 2018). With current members Eddie Ramos on drums and Jacob Maag on bass, they released singles Half-Life / The Mark (Anniversary, 2019), Point of View & Purpose (Flexible/Terrible Records, 2021). They have also toured with Vanishing Twin, Mutual Benefit and Hater, and performed with bands Good Morning, Claud, Juniore and many more.
Sorry for Party Rocking: 2010-2015 Pop & EDM Bangers – 21+
Take it back to a simpler time, where pop and dance music went hand in hand at every party. Get down to these iconic club bangers and fist bump all night long like it’s still 2012! 🌈💘💘 Good vibes only! 💘💘🌈 💙🧡Fun / neon attire is encouraged! 🧡💙 🎶🎶 Song requests are welcome 🎶🎶 Follow us on Instagram 🙌 @sorryforpartyrockinglaADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT! AND RSVP SIGN UPS ARE MAXED OUT AS WELL.WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR WHEN WE OPEN AT 9PM, FOR $20. EARLY ARRIVAL IS RECOMMENDED!
Icebreaker: A music festival benefiting Friends of Noise ft. Vursatyl, Alana Rich, Serenity, Burbya, DJ Aspen – All Ages!
Join Friends of Noise for their annual winter break concert & Give!Guide fundraiser, ICEBREAKER!The event features a multi-generational spectrum of artists, featuring fresh local talents and headlined by the legendary Vursatyl. This is an all ages and dry event (no bar). Don’t miss the hottest show of the holiday season! FEATURING: VursatylAlana RichSerenityBurbyaVibes by DJ Aspen
Emo Nite at Holocene presented by Emo Nite LA – 21+ event
ADVANCE TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW SOLD OUT. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS AT THE DOOR WHEN WE OPEN AT 9PM NIGHT OF SHOW!$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Living The Dream Foundation