Queer Raves, Funk Gods, and Ambient Soundscapes You Can't Miss This Summer

Summer is hands down the best time for live music in Portland. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is talking with Portland Mercury music editor Nolan Parker about local outdoor shows they're excited about: from dreamy experimental sets tucked into botanical gardens to sweaty queer dance parties along the waterfront. Discussed in this episode: TWIRL: A PDX Queer Disco , June 15 & July 20 Moment , July 20 Parliament Funkadelic , July 25 Project Pabst , July 26 & 27 Pickathon , July 31 - Aug. 3 Jaime xx , Aug. 8 “Weird Al” Yankovic & Puddles Pity Party , Aug. 13 & 14 The Roots , Aug. 21 Modest Mouse & The Flaming Lips with Dehd , Sept. 10 PDX Pop Now! , Sept. 12 - 14 The Best Day Ever Fest , Sept. 13 & 14 Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here . Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise . Learn more about the sponsors of this June 12th episode: Portland Spirit Biketown PDX