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  • Pickathon, Pendarvis Farm, photo by Tojo Andrianarivo

    Pickathon Announces 2022 Lineup

    After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, Pickathon is back August 4 to 7 with a “genre-agnostic” lineup and revamped site design.

  • Moorea Masa

    Moorea Masa Highlights the Importance of Wellness for BIPOC Community with New Single

    Hear Moorea Masa's new single “Honey” and help raise money for Radical Rest during her live stream on September 25.

  • Norman Sylvester, Waterfront Blues Festival, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, photo by John Alcala

    Oregon’s Bluesman: Norman Sylvester

    In 1987, B.B. King told a 42-year-old Norman Sylvester to devote himself full time to music. The Boogie Cat heeded that advice and became his own ambassador of blues: "Musicians are messengers. We take the rhythms and the melodies and heal people."

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    The Portland Underground: Still Open

    Now is the time we need to feel connected. Join your #PDXmusic community—and start planning for our future—by participating in MusicPortland's city commissioner candidate forum on May 3 at 1pm. Ask the candidates about issues that matter to you!

  • Isabeau Waia'u Walker

    Artist to Watch: Isabeau Waia’u Walker Shines Her Bright Gloom on Debut EP

    After 15 years of making music, Isabeau Waia’u Walker finally decided to record her own songs. 'Better Metric' is out April 26 but you can stream the title track here and celebrate its release via live stream with Jacob Miller and Ryan Oxford on May 9.

  • Frankie Simone

    Frankie Simone Is Exactly What the World Needs Right Now

    As our planet charts its own course, rest assured that Frankie Simone is sitting on the most powerful and personal music they've made to date, ready to emerge with new pop anthems that'll make everything feel alright. Don't miss their intimate live stream performance as part of Vortex's sixth birthday party on April 17 at 7pm!

Features > Show Picks

Must-not-miss concerts in your near future, picked by VRTX Staff.

  • Pickathon, Pendarvis Farm, photo by Tojo Andrianarivo

    Pickathon Announces 2022 Lineup

    Ryan J. Prado - Apr 12, 2022
    After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, Pickathon is back August 4 to 7 with a “genre-agnostic” lineup and revamped site design.

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