Though the members of San Cisco claim that the band’s name means nothing – it is not a real place and has no definition, it just kind of came to be – the Australian-based quartet seems to transport its listeners to a far off land with its dark indie pop covered in a sugary sweet
They weren’t exactly unknowns, but after being introduced to AU via their excellent—and critically recognized—2008 release Verbs, mention of the Portland experimental pop outfit to local music fans had been met with a disconcerting number of shrugged shoulders and furrowed brows. Still, four years later, the duo had little problem selling-out the Doug Fir for
Good vibes and shimmering chords filled the air last night at the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland where Real Estate played a brief but wonderful set in promotion of their excellent new album, Days. The five-piece kicked off their set with “Suburban Beverage,” harkening back to their first record with the repeated, perfectly meaningless line,
It was a twangy, rocking good time on Saturday night at the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland Oregon for a night with Fruit Bats and The Parson Red Heads. The Parson Red Heads took the stage first, the back wall of the staged covered in a cool blue light, the foreground draped in red. Singer/Songwriter
Who: Screaming FemalesWhere: @ Smalls-The Magic Stick, Detroit, MIWhen: Monday October 17th. 8pmCost: $10Age Restriction: All Ages Who: Brave ChandeliersWhere: Doug FirWhen: Wednesday October 19th, 9pmCost: $5Age Restriction: 21+ Who: WIM, Casiokids (Shown), Bikini, EXITMUSIC, Cloud Nothings, Little Red Where: Pianos New York City CMJWhen: Wednesday, October 19thCost: $10Age Restrictions: 21+ Who: Cymbals Eat GuitarsWhere: Lincoln Hall,
Picked By: Kelly Knapp Who: CocoRosie Where: Glasslands, Brooklyn, NY When: Monday, May 23rd at 8pm Cost: Sold Out Age Restrictions: 21+
Last night, I found myself back at Los Angeles’ Troubadour—my seeming home away from home. On this uncharacteristically chilly night, I was there to see Buffalo Tom, an Boston-based band who just released their 10th album, Skins. I had given the album a few good listens, and dug the solid rock feel, so I was
South African rock darlings (and former BestNewBands.com Artists in Residence) The Parlotones are touring the United States, and we want to help YOU meet the band and see a show for free! This February and March, BestNewBands.com will be giving away chances to meet The Parlotones in New York City, Portland (Oregon) and Los Angeles.
Portlanders can enjoy a night of mellow indie-folk at one of the rose city’s best music venues this Friday. Head to the Doug Fir early for some dinner or to enjoy some of the great happy hour bar food. Walk around the trendy East Burnside neighborhood or stick around at the bar until show time,
This week we have a show preview for best-new-band-hunters in Portland, Oregon at the charming Doug Fir Lounge. Local PR company In Music We Trust hosts a local showcase at the Doug Fir each month and we think this week’s selection is worth checking out, especially if you are bored on a Wednesday night and