Valentines

2012-01-22T02:41:00.000-08:00

JEFFERTTITTI'S NILE

JASON URICK

TUNNELS

MILLION MISTS

SUNDAY, JAN. 22

9PM. BE THERE!

2012-01-22T02:32:00.000-08:00

YES. We've finally suckered our favorite House of Sound radio show hosts into bringing their sweet sassy molassy down to Valentine's for an evening. Come on down, have a treat, and listen to Jay Martin and Sean Croghan's amazing records. Hands down, two of the best collections in town.

2012-01-22T02:27:00.000-08:00

January 30th brings to Valentine’s SLOW BURN, an evening of bands, verse, and visions. Showcasing talents in both the literary and musical genres, SLOW BURN features readings by Portland-based poets with national renown, Joseph Mains and Matthew Dickman, as well as performances from hometown heroes, Pigeons and Jeffrey Jerusalem. The night kicks off with a kaleidoscopic animation by cartoon crazies, Hooliganship. Any way you slice it, this evening promises catharsis, innuendo...and a helluva dance party.

2012-01-22T02:21:00.000-08:00

So, we all know and love The Reservations already, but who the hell is Karl and the Jerks? We'll tell you!!! It's Rino's new band (Go Balloons) with Christine (Evolutionary Jass Band, New Bad Things), Paul (The Bugs) and other buddies, but it's already name drop city here and we'd like to keep it semi-mysterious. Come. It's gonna be amazing.

2012-01-18T18:30:00.000-08:00

OMFG! Girls, gurls, GRRRLS. People. Merry-makers. Bad asses: IT IS ON. Lez do this.

2012-01-18T18:19:00.000-08:00

Tripper times! Solo sets from White Rainbow (Who knows how long it's been/will be till the next one?), Rene Hell who is no longer Portlanding (rare opportunity, guys!), great new stuff from Reuben Snyder aka thee Caspar Sonnet and hey, who's this raggamuffin PR genius, Charles Berlitz trying to escape from our city for a chunk of time as someone named Spencer Clark (Skaters, Pacific City Nitelife Band, Vodka Soap...).

What's gonna happen?!?!?! Come to this awesome, fun welcome back/go away party and find out.

2012-01-11T16:07:00.000-08:00

Special alert: Josh Blanchard (of the beloved and deeply missed, Plants) has a new band. It's called Coronation. Obviously, we will see you there! Woot!

2012-01-11T16:02:00.000-08:00

Tickled bright pink to see Regular Music at Valentine's this next Tuesday evening. New project from E*Rock, Marius (Copy, Sun Angle) and Charlie (Sun Angle, Panther, etc...). These three buds warp ears individually. Together? WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN?!?!

2012-01-03T16:33:00.000-08:00

Nilina is making her Valentine's DJ debut this weekend. Come and wiggle it...just a little bit.

2012-01-03T16:24:00.001-08:00

Mike Z and Mason are back!

2012-01-03T16:21:00.000-08:00

Mike McKinnon all night long!

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2011-12-19T16:43:00.000-08:00

2011-12-18T17:13:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful, cosmic synth evening we have planned! A perfect post-holiday outing with a very rare set by Mori (members of Arohan), Jef Drawbaugh's Dweomer and the ever-impressive, Tunnels. Come join us and see stars.

2011-12-14T15:02:00.000-08:00

December 27th, we present you with the gift of a very special I Copy Your Copy reunion show! Dawn Riddle and Steve Gevurtz join forces once again after all these years. The Bubs are back from hiatus and The Woolen Men never left. *Beautiful flyer by Aidan Koch

2011-12-14T14:59:00.000-08:00

Absolutely.

2011-12-14T14:40:00.000-08:00

Jealous Butcher winter warmer, y'all! Double listening party for the new Fruit Bats and Laura Gibson records! Huzzah! Should be a nice, festive good time with ginger hot toddies and shorty sets and record spinning from all these ones. Don't you miss it. 9pm. FREE!

2011-12-14T14:38:00.001-08:00

Guaranteed magic...

2011-12-03T16:42:00.000-08:00

Really happy to see Raúl back for a visit from Spain and equally excited that he's agreed to play while he's in town. It's lookin' to be a special one, guys. Free, too. Jeepers.

2011-11-29T17:53:00.000-08:00

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Nothing spells fun like...

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...DJ RICKSHAW!

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CASTANETS

SUN FOOT

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th

9PM (okay, let's get real- probs 10). FREE.

Monday, Nov. 21st!!!

2011-11-17T21:06:00.000-08:00

Of course, we all LOVE swinging by Joel, Kristin and Carl's awesome music video night, AV Club. They kill it every time. Don't miss this special Monday night, pre-Turkey coma edition for all your visiting buds. What fun! Please bring your requests so we don't have to hear Paul Simon all night. It's getting old.

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*Please note: GULLS will probably not play first/whoopsie daisy!

Yes is the answer

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2011-11-14T16:17:00.000-08:00

FUN TIMES. Scott, our buddy from Exiled Records and Eat Skull has a new band with Kilynn of Little Claw. They're calling it Futureless Vivid, and knowing how RAD both of their other bands have been, we've been dying to see what these guys are up to together. Tomorrow they make their Valentine's debut.

Ensemble Economique is Brian Pyle from Starving Weirdos. Perhaps you were able to catch them at Valentine's a good while back and are already aware of the Starving Weirdos' magic. We are really stoked on what Brian has been churning out as Ensemble Economique and are so happy he decided to make a Portland stop on his travels.

Matt Carlson, who we all know from the incredible Golden Retriever (recently released their first full length on Root Strata. Woot woot! Git it!) will be sharing some solo work that he's been up to.

DJ Spencer D (Operative, Cloaks) will be setting the mood all night in between and after sets. WHAT. See you then!

And Saturday!

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2011-11-03T16:18:00.002-07:00

Ancient Heat just released their first record, y'alls. Come celebrate and hear what they've done. DJ Vitamin G and Honest John on the ones and twosies all night, too!

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Always classy times.

2011-10-31T13:55:00.001-07:00

Tuesday!

2011-10-30T23:24:00.000-07:00

Raf Spielman (Eggy Tapes, The Woolen Men) is sharing a set with us a hot second after releasing his first (and quite excellent, may we add) LP! Also shredding is a great new band from Michael (Houndstooth) and Misty (Pioneer). Super good, MBV vibes. Toning is set to open and DJ Ghost Animal will be dishing in between and after sets. This is a win-win-win-win....!!!!

2011-10-24T18:34:00.000-07:00

Halloween. 7pm. Don't be late....AND THEN: The New Dadz DJ crew and their amazing, new band, Sugar Wallz (Jaclyn D, Shawn, so many buds) are gonna make their Valentine's debut, HALLOWEENIE STYLE. Later. like 11? Come 'n get it. The babes are babely/deadly, we carved pumpkins and there is NO FOG MACHINE. Life is good.

And also: A no-brainer!

2011-10-24T14:31:00.000-07:00

2011-10-24T14:27:00.000-07:00

Thought we'd bring you some of the best dark and smokey synth sounds Portland has to offer just in time for the leaves, the chill, the best time of year!

Anna Shelton makes Fridays better

2011-10-14T17:19:00.000-07:00

2011-10-14T17:14:00.000-07:00

Marisa, Neal, AND Luke Wyland (of AU) will be performing a special solo set. Haven't seen him solo in ages. This is going to be bananas! In a mellow, hot booze, pensive, this-is-REAL kinda way. These three in one night is a dream come true.

2011-10-14T17:10:00.000-07:00

Monday's looking to be pretty heavy on the RAD Garage front. Super good bands, and first time out at Valentine's for K-Tel'79 (members of Cat Fancy!). Should be a hoot!

Hot damn, let's dance!

2011-10-09T21:20:00.000-07:00

OH NO, It's....

2011-10-09T21:11:00.000-07:00

... POODLES! Aw, good times from Sarah Meadows' summer vault.

Happy Birthday, Hannah!

2011-09-26T20:01:00.000-07:00

Friday: Bobby and Niko are back!

2011-09-26T19:25:00.000-07:00

2011-09-26T19:24:00.000-07:00

2011-09-26T19:23:00.001-07:00

New Dadz this Sunday!

2011-09-23T13:17:00.000-07:00

Sept. 20th: Bass in your face!

2011-09-18T17:24:00.001-07:00

First time in too dang long we get to hear Strategy (Paul Dickow, Community Library) and GULLS (Jesse Johnson) play here. The fact that it's in one night is just a little too mind-blowing. Subwoofers are being rented. Lush, bass-driven fiascos ensue. Please do come!

Get into the groove, People!

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And even more memories! Here's a link to En's set from last month's Root Strata night performance. Yes, right here!

That was fun!

2011-09-14T15:14:00.000-07:00

Aw! Memories of special, solo times with Lost Lockets last month. Remember when we put our wishes in the fire? Thanks to Ms. Kaetlin Kennedy for always bringing the light!

Photo by Aaron Montaigne (Check his photo show here in November!)

2011-09-14T15:09:00.000-07:00

Long time Valentine's family member, Ora Cogan will be coming down from Vancouver, B.C. on Sunday, Sept. 18th to share some of her gorgeous songs. It's been too long since we've gotten a chance to see her play. Totally thrilled! May May (Laurel Simmons and Co.) and Love Menu (Mz. Emily Katz) will also share sets. Couldn't pick a better way to move into autumn.

*Flyer by Emily Katz

Woah.

2011-09-06T16:11:00.002-07:00

DJ Tigerstripes at it again!

2011-09-06T16:11:00.001-07:00

2011-09-06T16:07:00.000-07:00

It is time to welcome Water Wing to the list of record labels we love to love. A new endeavor from Alex of the excellent, The Pool recording studio and Mississippi Records. We can't wait to see what Water Wing does! First time with Witch Gardens who are KILLING IT. Come on down for the fun.

2011-09-06T16:05:00.000-07:00

2011-09-01T22:43:00.000-07:00

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE DEBUT OF STRANGE BABES, A NEW DJ TROUPE (YES, TROUPE) BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

DJ MAGIC BEANS

DJ K FIZZY

DJ JEN O

MAGGIE, KATHY, AND JEN KINDLY REQUEST YOUR COMPANY (IN DANCING SHOES) THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH FOR DRINKS, SUMMER JAMS AND GENERAL UNIQUE, MIND-BLOWING MERRIMENT. SPECIAL GUEST BABE, DJ TOBI VAIL AND VERY SPECIAL GUEST DANCER, BETH VAIL WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE TO MAKE SURE WE TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

SHIT IS ON. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORK THE NEXT DAY. IF YOU DO: DON'T GO. STAY OUT LATE. GET FIRED.

2011-09-01T18:14:00.000-07:00

YESSS

2011-08-16T17:45:00.000-07:00

This rules. Long time friend and fellow tripper, Larry Yes is sharing his songs with us, full band stylie! We'll also get to see The Shepherds (that's Doug and Brooke) make their Valentine's debut as well as a solo set from Ralf Youtz (Ape Shape, Feelings, math wiz, etc.). Valentine's family times. Be here! It can't miss.

2011-08-15T13:31:00.000-07:00

This is like kissing your very own summer on the lips. Can't wait.

Friday!

2011-08-15T13:05:00.000-07:00

Joel and Kristin are at it again! Come request your favorites all night long. They LOVE it.

Lifeswells Surf Night is back!

2011-08-11T17:39:00.000-07:00

Guys; Life is awesome. Lifeswells Surf Night is back! It's the height of the summer. DJ Zac Eno is spinning from his surf collection, we'll be screening Mikey Detemple's Sight/Sound AND The Mattson Two are coming into town and gonna play their killer, yummy-golden sounds. Solid times all around. Don't you go missing it!

This Sunday!

2011-08-09T16:44:00.000-07:00

Dang, folks. Pretty excited about this one. We've been in cahoots with one of our favorite record labels, Root Strata to bring you a special night of music and film. Root Strata has putting out gorgeous records, books and other projects the last few years and we are totally elated to host this beautiful night with them.

Take a gander at this nice, little website Maxwell rigged up for the evening if you're not fully familiar with what these ones do: Yes! And, of course: Root Strata

Because there are lots of incredible folks on the bill and many of them are coming up from Root Strata's home-base, San Francisco only to take part in this special night, we will be starting things at 9:30 sharp rather than the normal Valentine's "hey man, whatever..." show time. $7 at the door will go to thee performers.

Sincerely hope you can jam with us jammy jammers this Sunday evening. It's looking to be a real special one.

2011-08-08T22:01:00.000-07:00

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2011-08-04T10:34:00.000-07:00

OMG. DJ Remy the Restless and Lamar LeRoy are bringing their incredible, space disco night, Monorail over this way. This is our first time hosting this night here and we can't wait to dance with these guys. Don't forget your comfy shoes.

2011-08-02T17:53:00.000-07:00

Please join us this Thursday for the opening reception and celebration of new work by Jodi Darby. DJ Dirty Hands (aka Anna Shelton) spinning the goods from 9pm until the wee hours. We hope you can join us!

2011-08-02T16:31:00.000-07:00

Oh goodness. This is going to be a real treat. Great way to spend a warm summer evening. The Bubs (Aidan Koch and Molly Pringle) are breaking our hearts these days in the most ferocious way. Awesome Garage trippers, Still Caves makes their Valentine's debut!

Ralfie and Morgan!

2011-07-18T23:46:00.000-07:00

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We think Emily Baker of Lavender Mirror and Sword and Fern says it best:

ok, so this steez is ME AND KERBY (loversarelovers.com, lvndrmrrr.tumblr.com), BOBBY DANGEROUS from SEXXlife (soundcloud.com/pool-of-winds), AND period romance AKA the solo project a la the fabuloso ANNA KATRINA LOCKWOOD,sound goddess of holocene! Come with us to a night of experimental lovesounds in downtown babyheartbreakintown...and also at midnight it will be Kerby's birthday so you muuuuust coooome!!

2011-07-16T15:31:00.000-07:00

This one's for Harry Potter friends and foes, alike. Come watch the overdub masterpiece with us. T'is free!

2011-06-30T17:17:00.000-07:00

Have you guys heard about this yet? Joel C. and Kristin just hosted a new music video night last month and we had the best time! So fun that we decided to do it again. Come by and request your favorite vids. If that can't find it, they promise to do an interpretive song and dance. Let's get crazy, people.

Thursday 6/23: Great films!

2011-06-20T18:01:00.000-07:00

Thursday, June 23rd we'll be screening some beautiful short films by Vincent Moon who just made a gorgeous feature film about our friends in Efterklang. Mr. Moon is making really lovely films right now. Please join us for an enjoyable early evening happy hour time.

8pm sharp. Free fun.

Of course, the talented DJ Linger (aka Genevieve D.) kicks off her summer residency here at Valentine's later in the evening until the wee hours. Just show up. You can't lose.

2011-06-18T16:28:00.000-07:00

Hey buddies,

Sorry we haven't been super up on this guy lately. Working with E*Rock on a new website for ya. In the mean time, we'll be sure to keep you updated here for the next little bit. Promise!

yours,

Valentine's

mark yo' calendar

2011-06-18T16:25:00.001-07:00

Sunday!

2011-06-18T16:14:00.000-07:00

Come celebrate the new Prescription Pills release on Eggy. Dang, Eggy is killing it lately. If you're not familiar with their releases peep 'em on our links list. Super good stuff. Also excited for our faves, The Golden Hours and a new band from Aidan K. and Molly called The Bubs. Can't wait to see what they do.

Monday!

2011-06-18T15:33:00.000-07:00

This should be hecka fun. Geoff Soule (Sad Horse, Fuck) and Jane Paik (Janet Pants) will be playing a Festa L'animale set and Sid and Dan's new band, The Gutters will shred a few, too. Mostly, it'll be a little birthday party for Geoff so come on down and give the man some love. We love you, Geoff!

And next week before the Sun Angle/Karen show:

2011-05-31T18:08:00.000-07:00

Mike Zorman is showing his seriously epic collection of 70s Nature Films for Happy Hour this coming Tuesday, June 7th. What a nice way to start the evening.

Something new and cool:

2011-05-28T17:33:00.000-07:00

Hey nerds! Joel C. and Kristin are doing a cool video night coming up on June 1st wherein they'll be playing your favorite music videos live on the big screen. This first one is a celebrity cameo edition so if you've got one you're dying to see like that one Alicia Silverstone video (ahem) you want to see all you have to do is go to youtube.com and sign in as "Thevalentinesavclub." The password is "junefirst" so knock yourself out, come on by and prepare to enjoy seeing Johnny Depp before he became a pirate.

Sunday!

2011-05-26T12:37:00.001-07:00

Killer times. Come help us celebrate the new EP that Cat Stalks Bird just put out, and party with these three awesome bands!

Monday!

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Tuesday!

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This is going to be an excellent night of performances. Long time Valentine's friend, Steve Gevurtz (Brittle Bones, Shorty Kinda Crazy, The SGs) is going to be making his G-Unit debut which is a comedic hip-hop romp involving....Kenny G. Trust us. You have to see this.

Alicia McDaid (Galactic Daughters of Passion, Rush N Disco) has been working on a serious, top secret Chuckleberries set and did we mention how AWESOME she is?

And, of course, SEX LIFE is back in action and ready to start the party. Special guest sit in with Jeffrey Jerusalem.

So get ready to laugh and get ready to dance, friends!

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And, of course: Thursday!!!!

2011-04-27T19:16:00.000-07:00

TLC COUNTRY NIGHT

DJ GORDON ORGAN & SPLIT RAIL FENCE

EVERY LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

ALL NIGHT LONG

Whether you're celebrating or nursing your wounds this one's got you covered. We wait for this night all month long. Old classics, Honky Tonk, and trippier obscurant stuff from the 70s when grass was king. Come on down for the fun!

Friday night boogie

2011-04-27T19:05:00.000-07:00

Bobby and Niko aka DJ Vision Quest and DJ Stoned Werewolf are coming back for another great edition of ROCK YR BABY. Come get hyped for the return of their awesome band, SEX LIFE next month. Dancing shoes encouraged.

Saturday, April 30th!

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One of our favorite DJs. No doubt about it.

Wednesday = Lisa B!

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2011-04-12T02:49:00.000-07:00

TUESDAY, APRIL 12TH:

NEAL MORGAN

THICKET

TOM BLOOD READS SOME POETRY FROM HIS INCREDIBLE, NEW BOOK

PEOPLE COME AND GET DOWN

THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY DAY.

9PM. FREE.

Tuesday, April 26th

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This just in: April 26th is the bomb! Serious gold stars for all of these bands. First show back for Jesse since he and Shoko had their baby. Make sure not to miss Formica Man, awesome new band from members of Total Noise, Karen, too many to list/don't make me list them... See you there!

2011-04-08T16:31:00.000-07:00

Leonard Mynx

Sea Caves

The Moon In Light

Sunday, April 10th

9pm. Free!

Saturday, April 9th!

2011-04-08T16:26:00.000-07:00

Aaron Shepherd bringing only the best. Saturday night, y'all. Come on out!

2011-04-04T18:12:00.000-07:00

Please join us for the opening reception of

The Seasons Reverse: Leaps of Time and Distance

New work by Jaclyn Campanaro

Thursday, April 7th

9pm with DJ Champagne Jam until close!

Please do come. The work is gorgeous.

Monday, April 4th

2011-04-02T14:55:00.000-07:00

This will be a welcome home show for Port St. Willow and Mojave Bird, two of our new favorite ethereal folk trippers who'll be getting back from tour. Come and check out what they're doing. It's really beautiful stuff.

Wednesday, April 6th!

2011-03-30T21:23:00.000-07:00

We are so very honored to have astral folk heroine, Ruthann Friedman here next week. An artist responsible for so many beautiful songs, we can't wait to hear some of her classics from her Constant Companion days as well as what she's up to today. Joining her will be LA friends, Fort King and Portland's very own, The Ocean Floor who haven't played in forever!

9pm. Donations greatly appreciated for Ruthann.

*Happy Hour will be from 6-9pm tonight

Monday, March 28th

2011-03-24T12:30:00.000-07:00

Can't wait to see the new and improved line up for Stepkidds with members of XDS, Petoskey, Brass Clouds, and Edibles. Woot woot!

Wednesday!

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Thursday, March 24th!

2011-03-22T16:08:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends! Thursday evening we will be screening a really gorgeous film, An Island by Vincent Moon. It's a beautiful document of some time spent in Denmark with the band, Efterklang. Looking forward to seeing some snippets of our friend, Heather Broderick's new life!

We'll be screening it at 8pm sharp. Come on down and enjoy it. Of course, it's free for you.

Stick around afterward for the amazing stylings of DJ Womb Service (Eliza from The Golden Hours!)

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T H E F I N C H E S

K E Y L O S E R S

( K A T Y D . O F D E A R N O R A )

A L I N A H A R D I N

M O N D A Y , M A R C H 2 1

9 P M . D O N A T I O N S P L E A S E

Sunday, March 20th!

2011-03-19T12:58:00.000-07:00

First show for Sea Caves and New Century Schoolbook in a really long time! We couldn't be happier to hear their new sets. Come on out if ya can. It would be a lot of fun. Future Historians will also be trying a different, three-piece set for the evening. Woot woot!