The X-Ray Cafe (1 of 3)

[eigenstates]

The X-Ray and Trey are why I moved to the city in 91. We pulled in there with our band from Pittsburgh and Trey was playing that upright piano in a pain smeared smock. I knew it was the place I needed to have in my life. I am so happy this exists. Thank you.

[tomtraubert39]

Such an awesome place. I didn't go there often, but I loved it when I did. I remember going for the final show.

[evil706]

I Loved the times I spent there.With all kinds of friends I met and drove up with from salem, we would Hitch,and Hound it. just for the XRay and Burnside skatepark.. I love it.991'ish-close.. .My older brother was in the HellCows and He took me there the First time.. Take Care.

[anonimouse69]

I remember taking my newborn daughter to that club during the day several times.

[Fizzypups]

I wonder why this was recommended for me..? :P

[kellyo1234]

Wow 1994 pdx i had just moved here My first show was ROGER NUSIC in a gold lame outfit!

[shellybracken]

What a blast of nostaligia from my early 20's. There was never a weekend that didn't go by that my friends and I didn't stop at The X-ray Cafe to see what was happening. I saw every show that Big Daddy Meat Straw and Completely Grocery ever played there.

[abitar65]

Where are you roger?! Lovers loving lovers loving love!

[futuristfood]

DE WITT!!!!!

[inksac]

This reminds me of The Mad Hatter and Jabberjaw in Los Angeles during the exact same era. All these people who became well-known later came out of these places. Shit, some penniless, experimental losers at both locations are millionaires now. You could do anything at all.

Fuck, I'm better off now, but I miss 1990.

[geodecay]

something that doesnt exist today is people trying to have fun and create a fun positive unique spontaneous scene. This is partially because all the real estate is sky rocketing everywhere(Probably to stop artists and musicians from collaborating and possibly making a difference)

[sisterdiggins]

I miss the XRay!!

Had many great ,weird ,rediculous times there.

[ironballsmcginty]

i never gave two shit about this place when it was open but miss it terribly now that it's long long gone. typical. i worked the door for a shitload of forgettable nights. thumbs up x-ray.

[VERNIXX]

I spent a ton of time and saw many many many shows at the X-Ray from 91-94. Thanks for posting this amazing blast from the past...

[mantusmania]

Wow. Fond memories. Portland sure is a far cry these days from what it was then... RIP CRYSTAL BULLITT

[incredibleuniverse]

hey it's roger nusic lovers!!!

[joshgb]

My wife and I met at the x-ray 14 years ago. Ah, group hug.

[mortytoad]

The Greatest Place That Ever Was.

Viva La X-Ray

[spyrit]

X-ray lives!!!

[chardman1]

Sadly, after a decade of alt-music clubbing, I had dropped off the map to raise my kids during this era, and completely missed the whole X-Ray phenomenon.

Whenever I talk to people that were there, the more I regret not stepping out from tome to time.

Nice video!