Dark Disco Returns To Downtown Roseburg May 30

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Downtown Roseburg will take on a darker sound and style Saturday, May 30, when Dark Disco returns to The Rosebud Theatre.

The event, presented at 663 SE Jackson St., features live performances from Le Mal and Graveyard Gossip, along with DJ sets by Dark Disco founder Eric Yōkai and Chase Bats. According to the event listing, the night is scheduled to run from 7 p.m. to midnight, with DJs opening the evening, bands performing from 8 to 10 p.m. and DJs returning afterward.

Dark Disco has become one of Roseburg’s more distinct nightlife offerings, centered around goth, post-punk, darkwave, industrial and alternative music. While the word “goth” is often used as a shorthand description, the event has grown into a broader gathering place for people drawn to darker music, fashion and art.

The event was created by promoter and DJ Eric Yōkai and is now heading into its fifth year. Public event descriptions credit Yōkai as the founder, with Dark Disco built around curated sets of goth, EBM, post-punk and industrial music.

For many attendees, the appeal is not just the music. Dark Disco offers an all-ages space for youth, adults and families who may not always see themselves reflected in more traditional local entertainment scenes. In a rural community, that kind of niche event can be hard to find.

“Many people are surprised and thankful that such a night exists and is successful in a rural city like Roseburg,” organizers said.

The May 30 lineup brings together Arizona and Portland acts. Le Mal, from Phoenix, is described as a post-punk and coldwave band. The group’s public profiles describe its sound as drawing from 1980s post-punk influences, with ethereal melodies, fast-driving rhythms and a darker atmosphere.

Graveyard Gossip, from Portland, returns to Dark Disco after becoming a favorite among attendees. The dark synth duo was established in Portland in 2018 by Charley Smith and Tuna, and is known for upbeat electronic music paired with emotional lyrics.

Dark Disco has also expanded beyond single-night dance events. Past and upcoming listings show the project has included live bands, DJs and alternative markets, including Black Friday events with vendors selling darker fashion, jewelry, art, taxidermy and other alternative goods.

More events in a similar style are also scheduled at The Rosebud Theatre this summer. On June 13, Quid Quo and Big Drama will perform with DJ Eric Yōkai. That event is listed as a post-punk, punk, noise rock and no-wave show, with Quid Quo described as a high-energy post-punk/noise rock trio from Seattle and Big Drama listed as a post-punk duo from Fayetteville, Arkansas.

On July 18, Black Magdalene is scheduled to perform with Tethys and DJ Eric Yōkai. Black Magdalene describes itself as an organic darkwave band from Eugene, established in 2011.

For Dark Disco, organizers say the goal remains the same: creating a place where people who enjoy alternative music and darker creative culture can gather comfortably in downtown Roseburg.

Additional details and updates can be found through The Rosebud Theatre’s event listings and social media pages.