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 eventsâour 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 The Get Up Kids on September 7 at Revolution Hall!
Stand-outs in the âsecond waveâ of emo acts to emerge during the late â90s, The Get Up Kids celebrate 25 years of their acclaimed sophomore album, Something To Write Home About, playing the record in its entirety! Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sat Sept 7, 8:30 pm, $30, all ages
⢠Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Slipknot on September 8 at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater!
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Heavy titans and cultural phenomenon Slipknot along with special guests Knocked Loose are coming to town with their "Here Comes The Pain Tour." Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!
RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater, 17200 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA, Sun Sept 8, 7 pm, $48-$223, all ages
⢠Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see John Early on September 12 at Revolution Hall!
Stand-up comedian and Search Party star John Early returns to Portland on "The Album Tour." He SOLD OUT his last appearanceâdonât miss this one! Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Thurs Sept 12, 8 pm, $45, all ages
⢠Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Bad Nerves on September 10 at Polaris Hall!
Essex-based speed punk quintet Bad Nerves play ferociously fast pop songs, earning fans with their hell-raising loud and distorted tunes. Catch the British band on their rare visit to Portland! Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!
Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, Tues Sept 10, 8 pm, $20, 21+
⢠Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Azymuth + Brainstory on September 12 at Aladdin Theater!
California jazz outfit Brainstory returns to Portland, this time alongside the legendary Brazilian jazz-funk trio Azymuth! Enjoy an evening of genre-fusion as this co-headline showcases sonic influences from around the world. Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Thurs Sept 12, 8 pm, $30, all ages
⢠Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see T Bone Burnett on September 11 at Aladdin Theater!
A legendary musician known for his multiple GRAMMY-winning compositions and time as a guitarist in Bob Dylanâs band, producer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist T Bone Burnett visits Portland with tunes from across his beloved discography. Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!
Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie, Wed Sept 11, 8 pm, $60, all ages
⢠Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Spoon Benders on September 12 at Mississippi Studios!
Portland-based psych-rock powerhouse Spoon Benders have become synonymous with an electrifying stage presence that can only be described as loud, controlled chaos. Catch the band when they return to Mississippi Studios! Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Thurs Sept 12, 8 pm, $17, 21+
⢠Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The BellRays on September 11 at Mississippi Studios!
A collision of spirited blues and emotional punk stylings, The BellRays have been at it for over two decades, unleashing compelling, soulful music that makes folks NEED to get up and check out whatâs going on. Witness their raw talent, spirit and intellect â exciting things happen when these things collide. Get those tickets now, or enter to win here!
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Wed Sept 11, 8 pm, $15, 21+
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
