Hmm. I'm not familiar with the Salem music scene, and Portland was mostly about the club scene and dub-step warehouse parties. I like dubstep, but I like live music too. I did see some bands out at the Mississppi Pizza Pub. I really Like Aisle Of View, and there was a band I saw at a house party quite a while back called Cars and Trains and they were damn good. I'm sure there are more if I sat and thought about it.