SHOWS ATTENDED 2024 / The Portable Infinite

SHOWS 2024 

Jan 5th: The Charlatans UK + Ride @ Wiltern

Jan 6th: Kid Congo Powers @ Lodge Room

Jan 19th: Plaid @ Lodge Room

Jan 27th: Cult of One + Gateway Drugs @ Vine Bar

Jan 28th: Bryan Adams @ Honda Center

Jan 29th: Explosion In The Sky @ HOB Anaheim

Feb 2nd: The Kills @ Observatory*

Feb 8th: Mick Jenkins @ El Rey*

Feb 9th: Silversun Pickups @ Observatory*

Feb 13th: Porno For Pyros @ Observatory*

Feb 16th: Cali Vibes Reggae @ Long Beach Arena

Feb 23rd: Ty Segall + White Fence @ Wiltern

March 7th: Cat Power @ ACE

March 8^th: Destroyer @ Lodge Room 

March 13th: Buzzcocks + Modern English @ Teragram

March 14th: The Kills @ Wiltern

March 19th: Dandy Warhols @ Fonda

March 27th: Romy @ Hollywood Palladium

March 30^th: Chelsea Wolfe @ Novo

April 4^th: Health + Pixel Grip @ Belasco

April 7^th: Sam Amidon @ Zebulon

April 7^th: Danny Brown @ Observatory*

April 11^th: Gary Numan @ Observatory

April 18^th: Bar Italia @ Fonda

April 19^th: Last Dinner Party @ Music Box SD 

April 23rd: Still Corners @ Regent

April 28th: Swans @ Lodge Room

April 30^th: Steve Mason (Beta Band) @ Lodge Room

May 3^rd: Julia Holter @ El Rey

May 7^th: Gustaf @ Zebulon

May 9^th: Steve Ignorant + Crass @ Glass House

May 10^th: WONDERFRONT*

May 11^th: CRUEL WORLD @ Rose Bowl

May 11^th: Tei Shi @ Teragram

May 13^th: Belle and Sebastian @ Bellwether

May 15^th: Belle and Sebastian @ United Artists

May 18^th: JUST LIKE HEAVEN @ Rose Bowl

May 26^th: Madness @ YouTube Theater

May 29^th: Miki Berenyi Trio @ Fonda

May 31^st: Yard Act @ Regent 

SUMMER SHOWS JUNE – AUGUST 2024


June 8th: Echo and The Bunnymen @ Greek
June 9th: Selecter @ Glass House
June 10th: Damned + Avengers @ Glass House
June 18th: Daryl Hall + Elvis Costello @ Greek
June 19th: Pomme @ Regent
June 20th: Jessica Pratt @ Teragram
June 29th: DIIV + Lightning Bolt @ Wiltern
July 12th: The Church + Afghan Whigs @ HOB Anaheim
July 14th: Ed Harcourt @ Fingerprints
July 15th: Jah Wobble @ Masonic Lodge
July 24th: Cannons @ OC Fair
July 26th: OFF! + Surfbort @ Belasco
Aug 3rd: Genuine Souvenirs @ Brouwerij West
Aug 8th The Hives @ Observatory
Aug 10th: Last Dinner Party @ Fonda
Aug 17th: Cults @ Fonda
Aug 21st: Boy George + Squeeze @ OC FAIR
Aug 22nd: Kings of Leon + Phantogram @ Kia Forum

Sept 1st: Midge Ure @ Coach House

Sept 3rd: John Fogerty @ OC Fair

Sept 6th: Sophie Ellis Bextor @ Bellwether

Sept 12th: Ray Lamontage @ YouTube

Sept 18th: Pulp @ Hollywood Palladium

Sept 25th: Johnny Marr @ Orpheum

Sept 26th: Paul Weller @ HOB Anaheim

Sept 28th: Dr John Cooper Clarke @ Teragram 

Sept 30th: AIR @ Orpheum

Oct 3^rd: Jessica Pratt @ Belasco

Oct 3^rd: Nation of Language @ Bellwether

Oct 5^th: Nation of Language @ Observatory

Oct 6^th: Sisters of Mercy @ Greek

Oct 13^th: Temples @ Lodge Room

Oct 16^th: The Voidz @ Orpheum

Oct 17^th: Black Angels @ Lodge Room

Oct 18^th: Cumgirl8 @ Echo

Oct 18^th: Brittany Howard + Michael Kiwanuka @ Greek

Oct 21st: ORUA @ Wayfarer

Oct 24^th: Nilufer Yanya @ Fonda

Oct 27^th: Kokoroko @ Fonda

Nov 2^nd: Die Antwoord @ Bellwether

Nov 9^th: Psych Furs + JAMC @ Youtube 

Nov 12^th: Julie @ Fonda

Nov 17^th: Poetry Reading @ Agape

Nov 22^nd: Lemon Twigs @ Belasco

Nov 23^rd: L7 + Redd Kross @ Belasco

Dec ^3rd: Dandy Warhols @ Moroccan 

Dec 5^th: Yukimi @ Constellation Room (Martin)

Dec 12^th: White Fence @ Teragram Dec 12^th

Dec 19^th: Ride @ Fonda

Dec 29^th: Luna @ Teragram

THE PORTABLE INFINITE 40: BEST MUSIC of 2024

BEST ALBUMS of 2024

CHARLI XCX “Brat”

MDOU MOCTAR “Funeral For Justice”

JESSICA PRATT “Here In The Pitch”

ENGLISH TEACHER “This Could Be Texas”

AROOJ AFTAB “Night Reign”

YARD ACT “Where’s My Utopia?”

BRITTANY HOWARD “What Now”

KALI UCHIS “Orquideas”

ARAB STRAP “I’m Totally Fine With It Don’t Give A Fuck Anymore”

TINDERSTICKS “Soft Tissue”

NADINE SHAH “Filthy Underneath”

MERCURY REV “Born Horses”

THE LAST DINNER PARTY “Prelude To Ecstacy”

JULIA HOLTER “Something In The Room She Moves”

VINCE STAPLES “Dark Times”

RIDE “Interplay”

BAT FOR LASHES “The Dream Of Delphi”

JESUS AND MARY CHAIN “Glasgow Eyes”

KHRUANGBIN “A La Sala”

JUSTICE “Hyperdrama”

BETH GIBBONS “Lives Outgrown”

ST. VINCENT “All Born Screaming”

FONTAINES DC “Romance”

ANYL AND THE SNIFFERS “Cartoon Darkness”

BOB VYLAN “Humble As The Sun”

TY SEGALL “Three Bells”

CLAIRE ROUSAY “Sentiment”

THE LEMON TWIGS “A Dream Is All We Know”

CHELSEA WOLFE “She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She”

MGMT “Loss Of Life”

DANDY WARHOLS “Rockmaker”

NILUFER YANYA “My Method Actor”

KING HANNAH “Big Swimmer”

THE MARIAS “Submarine”

DIIV “Frog In Boiling Water”

CINDY LEE “Diamond Jubilee”

BEEN STELLAR “Scream From New York, NY”

WAXAHATCHEE “Tigers Blood”

SPRINTS “Letter To Self”

HANA VU “Romanticism”

Best Books of 2024: THE PORTABLE INFINITE: THE PORTABLE INFINITE 25 BEST BOOKS of 2024

RIDE @ Fonda Theatre // 12.19.24 // THE PORTABLE INFINITE

All photos taken by Martin Worster   

Ghost Hounds share "You'll Never Find Me (Strings Version)" features 15 string musicians

GHOST HOUNDS SHARE “YOU’LL NEVER FIND ME (STRINGS VERSION)”  OUT NOW VIA GIBSON RECORDS ARRANGEMENT BY GHOST HOUNDS’ KRISTIN WEBER  PLUS CAPTIVATING MUSIC VIDEO RECORDED LIVE AT OCEAN WAY IN NASHVILLE AND DIRECTED BY ALLISTER ANN (KENNY CHESNEY, TEGAN & SARA, DAN AUERBACH)

Ghost Hounds are thrilled to share "You'll Never Find Me (Strings Version)” arranged by the band's own Kristin Weber and out now via Gibson Records. The new version follows the previously released studio recording.   The Strings Version is paired with a captivating music video recorded live at Ocean Way in Nashville, directed by Allister Ann, known for her work with Kenny Chesney, Tegan & Sara, Civil wars, Dan Auerbach and more. The song is described by the band as a "warrior's anthem," with a deep message of resilience and self-empowerment. As the band’s SAVNT explains, “You’ll Never Find Me” is dedicated to anyone who has lost themselves in a person or a situation, but who has the strength to reclaim their identity and power. The video complements this message with visuals that portray perseverance, emphasizing the idea that no matter how many times you're knocked down, you can always rise again—"get back on the horse 8 times when you’ve been thrown off 7." Kristin Weber, who arranged the strings version of the track, shares her passion for this musical approach: “Aside from fiddling in a rock band, one of my other great loves is arranging strings for songs. I like working with different voices of an orchestra as if they are different colors in a painting. When our singer, SAVNT, brought this song to us and we began working it out, I immediately heard this strings version forming in my head—partially inspired by what my bandmates were playing. I’m so grateful that Ghost Hounds trusted me to take us into uncharted musical territories.” WATCH “YOU’LL NEVER FIND ME (STRINGS VERSION)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO Directed by: Allister Ann Produced By: Brigid O’Connell / GibsonTV Edited By: Andy Duensing DP/Operator: Quinn Foster Jib Operator: Tyler Spann Steadicam Operator: Trent Millspaugh Cam Operator: Tani Houston AC/DIT: Tyler Carey Gaffer: BJ Hyman Key Grip: Shelby Hyman Violins Kristin Weber Alicia Enstrom Jenny Bifano Rachel Englander Amy Helman Esther McMahon Laura Epling Nathan Bieber Violas Betsy Lamb Patrick Monnius Avery Bright Cellos Cremaine Booker Emily Rodgers Basses Quentin Flowers Bennett Miller Piano Joe Munroe Engineer Nick Spezia “You’ll Never Find Me (Strings Version)” follows the release of “You’ll Never Find Me” and “Long Ride Home feat. Patty Griffin.”    LISTEN TO “LONG RIDE HOME FEAT. PATTY GRIFFIN” WATCH “LONG RIDE HOME FEAT. PATTY GRIFFIN” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO WATCH “YOU’LL NEVER FIND ME” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Ghost Hounds are a country rock band with a heavy blues influence that proves the genre is not only alive but thriving for the next generation of rock fans. Fronted by SAVNT and backed by guitarists Tyler Chiarelli and Thomas Tull, fiddler Kristin Weber, bassist Bennett Miller, and drummer Sydney Driver, the band has made significant statements with their four studio albums. Ghost Hounds’ debut, Roses Are Black (2019), earned widespread acclaim from Billboard, American Songwriter, and more as well as millions of streams on streaming platforms. Their follow-up, A Little Calamity (2021), impressed with its classic rock sensibilities and the hit single “Good Old Days.” You Broke Me (2022) continued their tradition of blending classic blues rock with a modern flair. Their latest album, First Last Time (2023) via Gibson Records, features hit single “Last Train To Nowhere,” which racked up millions of hits via TikTok and Instagram, and was featured in Taylor Sheridan’s new TV show Special Ops: Lioness. Ghost Hounds have honed their sound on the road, having supported legendary acts like The Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Garth Brooks, Guns N' Roses, and Bob Seger. With their chemistry at an all-time high, the band is set to bring even more blues-rock brilliance in the future. CONNECT WITH GHOST HOUNDS WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | X | YOUTUBE

Taylor Acorn Releases 2 Song Acoustic EP | Songs "Greener (Acoustic)" + "People Watching (Acoustic)" Out Today

Taylor Acorn Releases 2 Song Acoustic EP via Chorus.fm Read Backseat Mafia, Folk n Rock and Spill Features Songs "Greener (Acoustic)" and "People Watching (Acoustic)"  Out Today

SAVE: Taylor Acorn - Greener (Acoustic) EP Save PRAISE FOR TAYLOR ACORN "Taylor Acorn’s debut album, Survival In Motion, is a testament to inner strength. Brought up by early ’90s and 2000s pop punk, the Nashville-based singer is making her own mark on the genre that raised her through bold vulnerability, a strong sense of self, and wide-eyed ambition. Undoubtedly indebted to Avril Lavigne and Amy Lee, Acorn’s soaring voice on the title track launches the LP on an impressive note." - Alternative Press “Driven by melody and a desire for catharsis, from starting out in the country scene through her evolution into a pop-punk artist, a throughline of candidness has bound everything the 30-year-old creates.” - Rock Sound “Following the success of her previous singles, ‘Greener’ and ‘High Horse,’ [‘Survival In Motion’] is a riotous and powerful offering with edgy guitar riffs, high-octane percussion patterns, and poignant lyrics delivered by rich vocals…” - Ones To Watch  “The powerhouse vocals, crisp songwriting, and the overall feeling of good vibes coming through the speakers washed over me from the opening notes all the way to the dramatic conclusion of the album.” - Chorus.fm Following a whirlwind year of sold-out Australian and US tours, festival appearances, and international acclaim, pop-punk trailblazer Taylor Acorn is wrapping up 2024 with her intimate two-song acoustic EP, Greener (Acoustic). This stripped-down offering showcases a raw, emotional side of the Acorn while cementing her place as one of the most compelling voices in the alternative music scene. The EP features acoustic versions of fan-favorite tracks “Greener” and “People Watching,” reimagined to highlight Taylor's vulnerable lyricism. "Greener has been one of those songs that has just gotten me through," Taylor recalls. "I needed to write it, I needed to feel it, and I know there’s 2 versions already but I am a sucker for an acoustic. There’s something that’s just so sweet and uplifting about the acoustic and I’m really excited for everyone to hear it." Greener (Acoustic) is now available on all DSPs. Taylor Acorn - "Greener" (Acoustic) Taylor Acorn - "People Watching" (Acoustic) Greener (Acoustic) - Track Listing Greener (Acoustic) People Watching (Acoustic) Taylor Acorn Bio  Growing up in the early 90’s & 2000’s pop punk/pop rock scene, for Taylor Acorn it was never a phase. Hailing from the small North Central Pennsylvania town of Wellsboro, Taylor had always dreamed of a career in music and in 2014, dropped out of Kutztown University to pursue just that, setting her sights for Nashville in 2017.  With her infectiously relatable releases of “Psycho”, “Certified Depressant”, and “Shapeshifting”, Taylor is now leaving her own footprint in the pop punk community giving her fans a place to feel safe and to feel heard, by tackling tough subjects such as mental health by sharing her own personal struggles. She wants to give her listeners a space where they can feel free and vulnerable, a place where healing is accepted no matter who you are or where you’ve come from. TAYLOR ACORN LINKS Website | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music