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The Warning
Moda Center — Portland, OR
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About The Warning

The Warning is a Mexican rock band made up of three sisters: Paulina, Daniela, and Alejandra Villarreal. They started posting covers and original songs online as kids, building a following through social media before signing to Loma Vista Recordings. Their music blends pop-punk sensibilities with alternative rock edges, with lyrics that tend toward introspection and darker themes. Songs like Choke showcase their ability to balance catchy hooks with genuine heaviness, while their acoustic renditions reveal solid songwriting underneath the production. They've developed a reputation for taking their craft seriously despite their young start, avoiding the novelty trap that could've easily defined them. The band's improved considerably over their early years, tightening both their instrumental chops and their approach to songwriting. They represent a generation of artists who grew up making music in public, learning their instrument in real time in front of an audience.

Their shows draw devoted fans who know every word. The crowd stays locked in and mostly respects the music, though there's genuine excitement rather than reverent silence. The sisters clearly enjoy playing together, and that dynamic translates on stage.

Known for Choke, Disciple, Crimson, Disciple (Acoustic), Mayday

The Warning + Portland

The Warning last touched down in Portland at Hawthorne Theatre in April 2022, delivering a tight 14-song set that moved with purpose. They opened with the grinding "Dust to Dust" and "CHOKE," then pivoted through their catalog with the kind of precision that comes from three siblings who've been playing together forever. "Dull Knives (Cut Better)" landed hard in the middle of the set, followed by a cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" that felt earned rather than obligatory. They closed out with "EVOLVE," a track that captures what they're doing better than most—pushing forward, refusing to stay put. Portland's always appreciated bands that don't apologize for their sound.

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Live Music in Portland

Portland has a soft spot for guitar-driven rock and metal that doesn't need to prove anything. The city's supported everyone from shoegaze ghosts to heavy hitters, and bands like The Warning fit naturally into that lineage—technically sharp, genuinely heavy, but more interested in songs than spectacle. Hawthorne Theatre's the kind of venue where crowds actually listen instead of just exist in the same room.

Portland road trip to see The Warning?

Stay in the Pearl District or Nob Hill for walkability and the kind of quiet that lets you recover between shows. Eat at Canard, where the charcuterie and wine list are thoughtfully curated—it's the kind of place that respects both food and your time. Spend the afternoon at Powell's Books, the massive independent that justifies its reputation. Walk through Forest Park if the weather cooperates. Portland's best element is how it refuses to take itself too seriously while maintaining actual standards. That's worth the trip.

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