Our friends at Megalith consistently book some of the most interesting music bills in the city and this 10 am - noon showcase on our John St. Stage continues that trajectory with sets from Xylyn Hathaway and Muted Theory. Consider it the perfect way to start a day of music – grab a coffee, wander over, and vibe out.
@xylynhathaway starts the day off on Saturday, May 9, at 10 am. Xylyn is a cherished figure and friend in the jazz community, born on Earth, one stone’s throw west of the palpitating heart of downtown Portland, Oregon. She plays with cats like George Colligan, like Ron Steen, like anybody making big, nasty music to be hurt and healed in this wet crow city. As a band leader, their musical vision unfolds, sprouting dimly lit behemoth architecture, oozing spirits from the gills as it gasps for its first breath beneath thumps quantized in fractals. She propels a soloist or a broken poet off cliffs into Jupiter’s hurricane eye. Xylyn’s music exudes peace and play, dancing between us, around us, below the violent ocean dismembered by big old stones.
Rounding out our
@megalithpdx showcase, electronic jazz/hiphop maestro
@muted_theory will play at 11 am. Muted Theory is a Pacific Northwest-based musician. His sound blends ambient soundscapes with swung drum grooves and syncopated textures. Taking inspiration from many different genres, Muted Theory blends experimental sounds into a unique composition.
The Bizarre — featuring two stages of FREE music, plus 220 craft and food vendors — goes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. before, during and after the St. Johns Parade. For a full schedule, plus music samples and a list of vendors, check out the link in our bio!
Special thanks to our stage sponsors:
@portofportland ,
@onpointcu ,
@StormBreakerStJohns ,
@stjohnsinnpdx , and
@iqcreditunion 
