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Portland Music Venues

It's no secret anymore that Portland is one of the premier places to be for great music right now. On any night of the week there is sure to be a good show playing somewhere - believe me, I have spent many nights in a row seeing show after show. That being said, we also know how difficult it can be to go to a new city and have no idea where to go or what to do. Luckily for everyone, we live in Portland and we know the wheres and the whats of the city and will share some of them with you here. So check back regularly because we will always be updating these items.

Laurelthirst
Neighborhood pub has a small stage that features mostly acoustic, folky/roots types. The regulars can be intimidating with their stares, and this place fills up fast, so plan to go early. Great place to bike to after dinner on "restaurant row."

Food: Full Menu (Great Breakfast!)
Drinks: Full bar
Seating capacity: 80 ish
Website: www.laurelthirst.com
Address: 2958 NE Glisan, PDX 97232
Phone Number: 503-232-1504
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Outlaw's
CLOSED as of 10/1/07


Satyricon
The open again closed again Satyricon is back open...for the moment. One of the few all ages venues in PDX, and conveniently located in ChinaTown close to mass transit. Satyricon's bills are usually long and full of rookies, but its worth checking out for the cheap price and good location. Good for small touring acts looking for a younger market.

Food: na
Drinks: na
Seating capacity: 450 Website: www.beta.satyriconpdx.com
Address: 125 NW 6th Ave, PDX 97209 Booking: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Produce Row
One of the original Central Eastside hang outs that has a fantastic patio, quality grub, and the weekend live music show. Storm used to play here (in addition to regular Dante's gig) before she went all famous on us. Djs and jazz play out on the patio frequently during the weekdays in the summer.

Food: Full Menu
Drinks: Full Bar
Seating capacity: 120 ish
Website: www.nwbrewpage.com
Address: 204 SE Oak, PDX 97214
Phone Number: 503-232-8355

Rotture
Former Loveland (among other clubs), Rotture has a great venue space upstairs, with an able sound man and competent bartenders. Nice balcony for the summer time, and frequent downstairs dance party makes the crowd as varied as the shows they book. Definitely up and coming venue potential and very professional booker who actually responds relatively quickly to inquiries.

Food: Full Menu (Excellent snacks)
Drinks: Full Bar (No draught beer)
Seating capacity: 200 ish
Website: www.rotture.com
Address: 315 SE 3rd
Phone Number: 503-234-5683
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The Tonic Lounge
I have to admit it: I am a sucker for the Tonic Lounge. Even when it used to be a punk rock dive (I am so not punk rock). The sound is awesome, and the venue space is big and airy (although a little dark). The bartenders are usually hot and accommodating, and the price is always right. Mostly bands with training wheels playing here, because the venue itself doesn't have much of a draw. However, you can catch some good tunes on the cheap. The booking agent is also very professional about working with you on shows.

Food: Full Menu
Drinks: Full Bar
Seating capacity: 250 ish
Website: www.myspace.com/thetoniclounge
Address: 3100 NE Sandy, PDX 97232
Booking contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Don't bother with a snail mail press kit.

Towne Lounge
Definitely the best small venue in Portland, aside from the sound that can't really be helped. This is where the up and coming go to play. Chances are, any night of the week, you can catch the next big thing playing here. Cover is usually under the $10, too, so its an affordable night out. I do have to say, however, close confines somehow inspire hecklers and it can get very hot.

Drinks: Full Bar
Seating capacity: 65
Website: www.townelounge.com
Address: 714 SW 20th Place, PDX 97205 (In the downstairs of a church)
Phone Number: 503-241-8696
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White Eagle
I don't know whether its haunted or not, but I get a creepy feeling when I go to the bathroom. Standard McFair and Beer don't make the eats and drinks exciting, but a steady diet of bluegrass, roots, Americana and rock make shows here usually worth checking out. There is also a reputed haunted hotel that has cheap rooms for bands on the run. Great industrial district and patio that make up for slower than average service. Having played this stage, don't count on a sound tech or good sound…be prepared for some good ol' fashioned hollering and pickin'. Also, random 70s covers are oddly appreciated by the diverse crowd.

Food: Full Menu/McGrub
Drinks: Full Bar
Seating capacity: 100-150
Website: www.mcmenamins.com
Address: 836 N Russell St, PDX 97227
Phone Number: 503-335-8900
Booking contact: Give them a call, and bypass the McMenamins shenanigans.

One-Offs

15th Street Pub

Decent bills, good sound and lighting and nice bar make this a good place to play a one-off from Portland. Although this venue is downtown Vancouver and also one of the few decent indie live music venues in the 'Couv, crowd can be hit or miss. Be sure to promote. Might be a great place to do a big or private event.

Food: Full Menu
Drinks: Full Bar
Seating capacity: 100-150
Website: www.myspace.com/livemusic
Address: 109 W 15th Street, Vancouver (WA) 98665
Phone Number: 360-699-0828
Booking contact: Send a myspace message.

Astoria Hideouts

A list of the haps, venues and bands in beautiful Astoria. They get some great acts out on the coast, so its definitely worth checking out!

Seattle Music Venues

The bright lights and big city! We love our bretheren to the north, and as such, had a local Seattlite draft us a short list of quality venues. Shameless plug warning...you can get the full skinny on Seatttle venues in our Western States DIY booking bible!

Showbox
Downtown’s alt modern rock scene. Showbox has two locations: At the Market and SODO. At the Market provides more big type acts, whereas SODO has more unsigned/experimental/multi-band evenings. At the Market has the Green Room, where if you are +21 you can sneak in front of all the youngin’s and enjoy a drink. Happy Hour runs Tues – Sat, 5 to 8 PM.

Food: Appetizers/Short-order
Drinks: Full Bar
Seating capacity: At the Market has seating at the bar areas for maybe 100. Rest is standing room only. SODO is HUGE – 1,700 people plus. Little or no seating, but its ok to get close to a couple of people in the pit.
Website: www.showboxonline.com
Address:
* Showbox SODO: 1700 1st Avenue South, SEA 98134
* Showbox at the Market: 1426 1st Avenue, 98101
Phone Number:
* Showbox SODO: 206.652.0444
* Showbox at the Market: 206.901.3500
Booking contact: Call, but you can send your myspace/website to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Mainstage booking This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Green Room booking: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it SODO Lounge Booking: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Neumos
Capitol Hill’s rock scene. Come up to enjoy some time with scenesters and Seattle University students. Small venue, but some good big name acts float through here every once in a while. Try Moe’s down a block south for an amazing happy hour.

Food: N/A
Drinks: N/A
Seating capacity: Fairly small venue. A couple chairs here and there, but standing room mostly.
Website: www.neumos.com/
Address: 925 East Pike Street, SEA 98122
Phone Number: 206.709.9467
Booking contact: Call

Paramount
The BIG ONE! Historic Paramount hosts musicals, big name shows, and other similar activities. Has the most seating for any Seattle venue – so you’ll be with plenty of friends. Not for going out for a nice, mellow evening. Typically older crowd of downtown professionals because of the price of the shows.

Food: N/A
Drinks: N/A
Seating capacity: 500+
Website: www.theparamount.com
Address: 911 Pine Street,SEA 98101
Phone Number: 206.467.5510
Booking contact: Call or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Moore Theater
The “more” downtown version of the Paramount. More expensive than the smaller venues in the area, but still a pretty good place to catch a show. Offers a lot of comics and other performances like a Symphony.

Food: N/A
Drinks: N/A
Seating capacity: 500+
Website: www.themoore.com
Address: 1932 Second Ave,SEA 98101
Phone Number: 206.467.5510
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El Corazon
Formerly known as The Offramp. Venue hosting a slew of alt-rock, metal, hardcore, indie and other smaller acts. Extremely small venue, but very intimate. Get there early as the line forms down the street and on cold, windy nights the overhead street creates a wind-tunnel. Cheaper venue which means you’ll see everyone from the college-frat boy to the twelve year old dropped off in the mini-van. Interestingly designed venue, so make sure you don’t get stuck behind a pole situated right in the middle of the floor.

Food: N/A
Drinks: Full bar attached to venue – TVs in there so you can watch some of the opening bands whilst you have a beer.
Seating capacity: No seating – standing room only UNLESS you get in early and sit on the banister.
Website: http://www.elcorazonseattle.com/
Address: 109 Eastlake Avenue East, SEA, 98109
Phone Number: 206-262-0482
Booking contact: Call the above number or send in demo


Crocodile Cafe
CLOSED 12/18/07

Chop Suey
Club that curtails to more of the DJ and house style musak. Attracts more the hip-hop and electronic crowd, but every once in a while has a rock band sneak in.

Food: Check out the hot dog vendor outside for a cream cheese dog!
Drinks: Full bar
Seating capacity: 50-60
Website: www.chopsuey.com
Address: 1325 E. Madison, SEA, 98122
Phone Number: 206.324.8000
Booking contact: E-mail Kris at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Little Red Hen
Country music fans unite! Track down this honky-tonk filled location for some good Country music 6 nights a week. Great place to try something new or enjoy some ol’ time country fun. Also offers Country dance lessons if you are so inclined.

Food: Bar food
Drinks: Full bar
Seating capacity: Bar seating and some tables for eatin’. 50 or so spots.
Website: Address: 7115 Woodlawn Ave NE
Phone Number: 206-522-1169
Booking contact: Call