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Jacob Miller: 'Cut My Teeth' [Video Premiere]

The debut track from Jacob Miller's impending solo record is a tribute to those we've lost. Envelope yourself in the sweet, calming nostalgia of his '90s home videos before you celebrate this single's release at the Doug Fir with Lemolo and Sheers on March 8. Plus, catch him sharing The Old Church stage with Shane Alexander on March 29!
Ural Thomas & the Pain Live in Amsterdam

Approaching 80 years old, Ural Thomas is on his first tour of Europe in support of his debut record. Out now via Tender Loving Empire, let Jan Donkers tell you about how those staid Dutch got down to The Pain's sweet American soul at Amsterdam's Paradiso on March 18.
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Dan Cable Presents: Autonomics Live at the Doug Fir Lounge [Video Premiere]

Watch Portland’s Autonomics perform “Junk Food Vampire” live at the Doug Fir. Then subscribe to the podcast to hear new episodes every Friday, and catch the band rocking The Library at Growler's Taproom on April 13.
Shook Twins: The Voices of Balance

Identical twin sisters Laurie and Katelyn Shook harmonize about the good men in their lives on their new LP. 'Some Good Lives' is out February 15 via Portland's Dutch Records, but get ready to celebrate its release at Revolution Hall on April 6.
Musician Loading Zones Launch In Portland

Working musicians can now apply for and receive a free permit to use select commercial loading zones at 16 Portland venues thanks to the advocacy of MusicPortland and Fair Trade Music PDX as well as the support of arts-minded city commissioners. Celebrate the pilot program's launch outside Dante’s at 1:15pm on March 15 with a performance from And And And!
#MeToo In #PDXmusic: New Issue Out Now!

This international movement affects individuals at all levels and our creative community is not immune to the toxicity that often pervades the entertainment industry. But we have the power to create change! Explore insight from Olivia Awbrey, Y La Bamba, Shook Twins and #WomenCrush Music, plus new music from Merō, KayelaJ and Fox and Bones, record labels to watch, podcasts and more.
Arlo Indigo and Butter Cap Off A Year Together [EP Premiere]

Over the past year, the poppy trio Butter helped moody rocker Arlo Indigo put a little pep in his step, filling in as his backing band and also re-envisioning some of his material. Now, they'll celebrate their time spent together with a farewell show at the Doug Fir with Lee and the Bees and The Forever Agos on April 2.
Musical Interlude: Hip-Hop Returns on April 19!

Celebrate the fifth birthday of Vortex as local artists perform stripped-down versions of their songs and tell the stories behind them, all on a theatrical set at Artists Rep!
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