“Gaslighter” by the Dixie Chicks Columbia 2020 During tough times like these, music can sometimes feel like the only thing getting us through. The COVID-19 outbreak is affecting every corner of American life, from the school systems, to the medical industry, to the arts and media, restaurants and small businesses… Countless sectors are struggling financially […]
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Here Is an Updated List of All the Portland Concerts Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
Michael Burrell and filo / Getty Images Up north in Seattle, Governor Jay Inslee announced on Wednesday that he would be prohibiting all community events of 250 people or more in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to help stem the spread of COVID-19 at least through the end of March. The NBA has put the […]
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The 23 Best Concerts in Portland: Feb 27-March 11
Rapsody Swank THURS FEB 27 Raphael Saadiq, Jamila Woods, DJ DuggzWhen it comes to the subject of soul royalty, it’s a goddamn shame that the name of Raphael Saadiq isn’t a regular topic of conversation. Born in Oakland, Saadiq was brought up on gospel and his musical prowess landed him gigs with Prince, Shiela E., […]
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The 23 Best Concerts in Portland: Feb 27-March 11
Raphael Saadiq! Rapsody! Refused! Thundercat!
THURS FEB 27 Raphael Saadiq, Jamila Woods, DJ Duggz When it comes to the subject of soul royalty, it’s a goddamn shame that the name of Raphael Saadiq isn’t a regular topic of conversation. Born in Oakland, Saadiq was brought up on gospel and his musical prowess landed him gigs with Prince, Shiela E., and […]
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The 26 Best Concerts in Portland: February 13-26
Blimes & Gab Dolly Ave Sango, SavonSeattle-based DJ and producer Sango pulls from Brazilian funk, hip-hop, rap, and R&B to create sounds that get worked into your brain. His New Orleans bounce remix of Frank Ocean’s “Nights” keeps the melancholic mood of the original, but adds a beat you can throw your ass around to. […]
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The 26 Best Concerts in Portland: February 13-26
Archie Shepp Quartet! Bone Thugs-N-Harmony! Natasha Kmeto! Terrace Martin!
THURS FEB 13 Sango, Savon Seattle-based DJ and producer Sango pulls from Brazilian funk, hip-hop, rap, and R&B to create sounds that get worked into your brain. His New Orleans bounce remix of Frank Ocean’s “Nights” keeps the melancholic mood of the original, but adds a beat you can throw your ass around to. It’s […]
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The 25 Best Concerts in Portland: January 30-February 12
Young Dolph! Dude York! C.W. Stoneking!
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The 22 Best Concerts in Portland: January 16-29
Michael Kiwanuka Olivia Rose THURS JAN 16Cold War Kids, OvercoatsThe second half of the aughts was rich with indie anthems boasting catchy hooks, orchestral backdrops, and a lot of hand clapping. Cold War Kids were one of the many artists producing such bangers, bouncing to the alt-rock charts in 2007 with the infectious single “Hang […]
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The 22 Best Concerts in Portland: January 16-29
EarthGang! Cursive! Amber Liu! Michael Kiwanuka!
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The 19 Best Concerts in Portland: January 2-15
Sus Eric Tra THURS JAN 2Icebreaker: Benefit Show for Friends of NoiseFriends of Noise, an organization advocating for more all-ages music opportunities in Portland, is kicking off 2020 by throwing a benefit show to raise funds for future programming. The lengthy lineup includes Wav Pro (featuring Daniel Josef, TwoThreeFive, Rain Ezra, Sotaé), Voodoo and the […]
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The 19 Best Concerts in Portland: January 2-15
Cedric Burnside! Brown Calculus! Roddy Ricch!
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The 15 Best Concerts in Portland: December 19-January 1
MAE.SUN Carter Howe FRI DEC 20 Farnell Newton & The Soul of JazzLocal trumpeter Farnell Newton is one of the Portland jazz scene’s most stalwart musicians, but he’s also revered for being a “dad” to the music scene at large for providing relentless support as a teacher, mentor, and through fluid collaborations with other artists […]