Black Pussy, Amplified Heat, Crimson Devils, Black Syrup

Polyester-clad Portland stoner rock troupe Black Pussy’s 2016 Hotel Vegas gig got axed amid community outrage over the white male band’s moniker. Now the Oregonians are back and their opener is … Black Syrup! That local duo, comprised of heavy music wunderkind Yayo Sanchez and Purple guitarist Taylor Busby, bashes out top-notch rock. Also on deck, decibel-pushing MotörHendrix trio Amplified Heat and hard rock bellowers Crimson Devils. – Kevin Curtin