Welcome Indie Music Lovers!

Like to see live music? But maybe you're new in town or your tastes run wider than your friends? Join us to catch some great live music in Portland. We like indie rock and pop bands that are doing something new, and we'd like to meet up with others who love new music.

We'll be picking out live shows at local venues, and trying to encourage a bit of social interaction before the shows, to build up some community. Our tastes are pretty broad, so shows may range from indie pop to funk/R&B, world music to basic rock & roll. We'll try to provide some links so you can hear a sample of each artist, but of course everyone's taste differs, so it's up to you to pick something that appeals. Some venues that will probably feature here include Mississippi Studios, the Doug Fir Lounge, the Aladdin Theater, and plenty more.

The Ground Rules: these are obviously public events, and we are not buying tickets for meetup members in advance - you're on your own to get an advance ticket if that seems necessary (covers at the door are usually in the $5 - $15 range). We'll try to set up a place to meet in advance of the show, to have a drink and chat a bit - since that's always a bit hard once the music starts. We plan to keep the RSVP limit fairly low initially to just get things started - but as the community grows it will be easy to just meet at the show. Most events will tend toward the weekends, but some will surely land on other nights - pick the shows you'd like to attend!