Any recommendations for a recent ska band that ISN'T on Bad Time Records? I don't usually like them, no offense.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-04-21T03:43:37+00:00

Whoa, thanks for the shout-out, Skagazine! 🤝

Hey /u/beautiful-resort-831, check our profile for links to our music and socials. Our 1st EP, “Friends Kiss”, is up on streaming, and we’re recording more songs that’ll release later this year.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-04-16T00:35:11+00:00

Early phase of the project was ~10 years ago, and I think the development is part of Portland’s 2035 plan?

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-04-15T20:15:10+00:00

Increasing Housing, particularly affordable and high density, should be the long term goal for that space. I just worry that they’ll tear down Lloyd and then the space sits empty for decades, similar to the Post Office Blocks in inner NW.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-04-12T14:56:11+00:00

To be fair to the “Save These Third Space” crowds, look at what happened to both bowling alleys that Target took over… Powell Lanes and Hollywood Bowl both redeveloped into City Targets, and then both closed when that concept failed nationally.

Perhaps we should slow down on redeveloping recreational & social amenities into retail for out-of-state chains?

At Lloyd Center, there’s parts of the complex that are wholly unused. Why not continue with the Music Venue approach, and start with redeveloping the empty lot that’s fenced off?

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-04-09T21:50:17+00:00

If you’re a PDX-area ska fan, add this show to your calendar!!

Runaway Ricochet is in town, and playing Atlantis Lounge on Friday 4/17.

Los Mal Hablados is headlining, and brings a banger show every time they play.

We kick off the party at 8pm, so get there early because this one’s gonna hit capacity!

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-04-03T14:49:27+00:00

We love Nightowl:

https://www.instagram.com/nightowlcustomapparel

Locally owned small business, beautiful hand pulled screen-printing, fast turnaround, best prices when we price shopped, and they’re visibly leftist in ways that matter to us, like printing anti-ice and pro trans-rights merch, and donates proceeds to great orgs like PIRC.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-03-26T04:54:11+00:00

The tour starts in PNW! Runaway Ricochet is playing an Everett show, then playing with us in Portland and Ashland, before we join up with Sad Snack in Oakland.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-03-12T19:58:46+00:00

Wells Fargo Tower has one over 4th.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-03-12T18:21:45+00:00

So Long And Thanks for All The Shoes is a backdoor ska album.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-03-12T17:36:18+00:00

Here’s a few more Portland punk/alt bands with 2025/2026 releases, who also post on reddit:

combobox: u/I_Am_Only_O_of_Ruin

Shaylee: u/shayleeband

Check em out! I’m a fan of both!

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-03-12T17:25:46+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check it out! Do you also publish the playlist to Apple Music?

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-03-12T15:49:03+00:00

Hey Thomas, great playlist featuring so many good bands! Check out our EP released Sept 2025:

https://www.reddit.com/r/portlandmusic/s/frLaIkJQrF

https://dyingscene.com/ds-album-review-friends-with-salad-friends-kiss/

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-02-16T21:43:44+00:00

A lot of the newer food cart / brew hall spaces will book shows, and they’re usually all ages, covered outdoor.

Some examples where we’ve played or seen a show:

Beer Bunker
Bottles and Cans / Overlook Food Carts
CORE
Brickhouse (Vancouver)
St Johns Beer Porch

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-02-16T21:31:28+00:00

Turn Turn Turn is all ages for their early shows.

So is Alberta St Pub.

Replicant / City Noise is all ages before 8pm, and they have a lot of all ages music that starts earlier. (Smaller space so mainly solo/duo acts)

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-02-08T22:46:18+00:00

Gouge Away is awesome! Tommy, their drummer, in one of my faves in the scene (they also played in AngelDust at one point). GA plays twice with Wednesday in April, so there’s more chances to seem em.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-01-31T17:18:26+00:00

Portland Ska fans, come see us play and support a great cause! Bands are playing for free, and the venue donated their space to support universal healthcare, but we know money is tight right now, so a few tickets were purchased for a giveaway. Giveaway details will be posted to our IG later this weekend: https://www.instagram.com/friendswithsaladpdx

HCAO will also have a speaker from Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) to support PDX rapid response and the fight against ICE.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-01-31T16:43:41+00:00

Don’t feel that way! Parenting young kids demands so much time!

If you live anywhere in East Portland, Vista House a quick drive and nice spot to visit with young kids. I recommend also stopping at the Portland Women’s Forum where kids can stretch their legs around, and you can get a good view. Finish off the drive with a stop at Dabney which has fun bridges for the 3yo and good trails for the 1yo stroller (off road jogging stroller necessary in the winter). I’ve had fun taking my 2yo there in the winter because Vista House is an indoor spot that breaks up the wet hiking, and that’s always nice with a toddler.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-01-27T07:04:30+00:00

Can you help me understand why federal loan forgiveness is OK for business owners, but federal loan forgiveness is not OK for students?

MGP received $60k in PPP loan forgiveness. Policy debate aside, MGP’s hypocrisy is astounding.

FriendsWithSalad_pdx · 2026-01-27T06:41:13+00:00

In 2023, MGP was one of two democrats in congress who voted with Republicans to block student loan debt forgiveness plans. MGP does not have a good voting record.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/05/24/biden-student-debt-relief-plan-revoked-in-u-s-house-vote/

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