Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT!
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Todd Rundgren on July 3 at Revolution Hall!
Dubbed "Rock's New Wunderkind" in the ‘70s for his multi-faceted approach to music (playing instruments, singing and producing), Philadelphia-born artist Todd Rundgren visits solo on the "ME/WE" Tour! Get those tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Wed July 3, 8 pm, $59.50-$89.50, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Redd Kross on July 10 at Aladdin Theater!
Redd Kross plays Aladdin Theater on July 10th, with special guest Dale Crover! Dealing in dayglo power-chords, addictive choruses and larger-than-life lyrics, Redd Kross’ live show is a remarkable thing to behold. Catch the punk-rock duo LIVE in Portland as they celebrate their 45th Anniversary this summer! Get those tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Wed July 10, 8 pm, $25, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Perfume Genius on June 28 at Revolution Hall!Â
Raised in Seattle and lauded by Billboard, Pitchfork, Paste, and beyond, GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Mike Hadreas returns to Rev Hall as Perfume Genius with ethereal, vulnerable tunes from his far-reaching discography. This show is SOLD OUT, so enter to win free tix here!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Fri June 28, 8 pm, sold out, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Hot Water Music on June 27 at Revolution Hall!
Hot Water Music plays Revolution Hall on June 27th, with special guests Quicksand and Tim Barry! Hot Water Music, the legendary punk rock band hailing from Gainesville, Florida, is thrilled to announce their momentous 30-year anniversary and an electrifying anniversary tour to mark this incredible milestone. With sets showcasing songs from all eras of their 30-year history, along with songs from their yet to be released 10th album, these shows will be unforgettable! Get those tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Thurs June 27, 8 pm, $39, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Everclear on September 15 at Crystal Ballroom!
Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the '90s led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, has announced a fall headlining tour featuring special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie's Chicken Shack. The setlist for the fall tour will feature all the hits from throughout the band's extraordinary three decades-long catalog, spotlighting tracks off their album Songs From An American Movie Vol. One, which Everclear will release on vinyl later this year for the first time ever via Intervention Records. Get those tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Sun Sept 15, 7 pm, $43.50-$56, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Oliver Wood on June 28 at Aladdin Theater!
Imaginative songwriter and co-founder of The Wood Brothers, Oliver Wood shares adventurous new tunes from his forthcoming second solo record, Fat Cat Silhouette! Get those tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Fri June 28, 8 pm, $20, all ages
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!