Japanese band SiM plays the Wonder Ballroom on NE Russell Street.
SiM are playing Wonder Ballroom on Sunday, October 18, with the show starting at 7:30 PM. It's a single-act bill, so the Japanese band takes the whole night.
If you're not familiar with them, SiM is a hard act to pin to one sound. They're a Japanese group that pulls from a wide range of styles—alternative rock, rock, ska punk, metal, punk, and reggae. That's a lot of ground to cover in one set, and the ska punk and reggae elements are what really set them apart from a standard rock band. It's the kind of mix that can shift from a heavy metal riff to a reggae groove without much warning, so you're getting a few different vibes in a single night.
They've built their name around that versatility, and it's a good way to get a sense of what they do if you've never seen them live. The set will be their own material, and since they're the only act on the bill, they'll have the full stage to work with. If you've been following them, it's a chance to hear those different styles played out in person; if they're new to you, it's a solid place to start.
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The show is at Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St, in Portland, on Sunday, October 18, starting at 7:30 PM.
