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The Minus 5

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The next The Minus 5 concert is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025 at Mississippi Studios in Portland, OR, United States. See all 33 upcoming concerts
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About The Minus 5

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Hometown
Portland, OR, United States
Formed
1993
Genre
Alternative
Specializing in an idiosyncratic brand of smart, witty indie pop with influences that run from the British Invasion and vintage glam rock to the playful end of new wave and contemporary indie rock, the Minus 5 is one of the many projects built around the talents of Scott McCaughey. McCaughey is the principal songwriter and vocalist with the Minus 5, but the rest of the lineup is fluid, with different collaborators stepping in for various projects, though former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck is the closest thing to a second constant within the project. With each album featuring different musicians, it's not surprising that they also have unique personalities, such as the sweetly sad Killingsworth (2009), the '60s pop flavors of Down with Wilco (2003), and the straightforward rock punch of Oar On, Penelope! (2025), but the dour wit and melodic approach of McCaughey's songs shine through in any context.

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Upcoming Concerts for The Minus 5

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  • Jun
    06
    Jun 06, 2025
    Mississippi Studios
    Portland
  • Jun
    07
    Jun 07, 2025
    The Tractor Tavern
    Seattle
  • Jun
    08
    Jun 08, 2025
    Biltmore Housing Program
    Vancouver
  • Jul
    19
    Jul 19, 2025
    United States Postal Service
    Darby
  • Aug
    14
    Aug 14, 2025
    Strange Brew
    Bristol
  • Aug
    15
    Aug 15, 2025
    Omeara
    London
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Members of The Minus 5 include, or have included, Peter Buck, Glenn Kotche, Scott McCaughey, Bill Rieflin, and Casey Neill.