The announcement of X making a stop in Portland has gotten those raised on the band's monumental debut,
Los Angeles, frothing and giddy, and for good reason. X were—and are—a perfect storm of Exene Cervenka, John Doe, drummer D.J. Bonebrake, and punk rock guitar wunderkind Billy Zoom, all of whom will be present and accounted for tonight. X has always been brainy and brawny, and if
Los Angeles is the obvious go-to for many, records like
Wild Gift and
More Fun in the New World shouldn't be overlooked. If you're lucky enough to have snagged a ticket for tonight—which is also Dante's 13th anniversary—this is going to be a hot and sweaty good time. MARK LORE
Also see My, What a Busy Week!