Robinson Eaton

Robinson Eaton

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6 Artists You Must See at Sasquatch (That You Might Not Have Heard Of)
Robinson Eaton - May 24, 2018
So, you’re heading to Sasquatch. Beyond the headliners (Bon Iver, Modest Mouse, The National, David Byrne), up-and-coming hip-hop legends (Vince Staples, Anderson .Paak, Tyler, The Creator) and...
One Night Only: A Tribute to Geri Allen
Robinson Eaton - Feb 20, 2018
Don't miss what is sure to be a stirring tribute to a close friend of the Portland jazz community at the Newmark Theatre on February 22!
Ought Sounds Like Ought
Robinson Eaton - Oct 13, 2015
Thoughts from bassist Ben Stidworthy on the constant comparisons his band receives. Draw your own conclusions when you catch 'em live on October 16 at Bunk Bar.
Jamie xx Walks a Tightrope at the Wonder
Robinson Eaton - Jul 30, 2015
With a sold-out audience on hand, would Jamie xx deliver the hits they were there to hear or wander down an obscure rabbit hole? Photos by Sam Gehrke
Rediscovered Treasures and Future Classics: Belle and Sebastian with Perfume Genius at the Roseland Theater
Robinson Eaton - Apr 8, 2015
See two pop classics—one present and one future—on April 9.
Viet Cong: A Post-Punk Revival at Mississippi Studios
Robinson Eaton - Mar 1, 2015
Leave a comment here to win a pair of tickets to see the future (and present) of post-punk.
Which Kurt Vile Came to Portland?
Robinson Eaton - Feb 11, 2015
Headlining night two of the Sabertooth Music Festival, would the man and his Violators bring slow, fuzzy, lo-fi ballads or beautiful, straight-up rock and roll? Or maybe a little bit of both?...
Bill Frisell at the Aladdin Theater
Robinson Eaton - Jan 28, 2015
Ready, set, blast off to the 'Space Age' with Bill Frisell on January 30.
Babes in Toyland
Robinson Eaton - Jan 27, 2015
How much sweat can $100 buy? RL Grime and Lunice make it rain at a sold-out Wonder Ballroom.
RL Grime with Lunice and Tommy Kruise at the Wonder Ballroom
Robinson Eaton - Jan 24, 2015
What's it worth? Rising EDM acts hit a sold-out Wonder on January 24.
Patti Smith at the Crystal Ballroom
Robinson Eaton - Jan 17, 2015
The punk poet laureate returns to Portland on January 20.
Waxahatchee at the Doug Fir Lounge
Robinson Eaton - Jan 5, 2015
XRAY.fm and Red Bull bring you the first Sound Select show of 2015 on January 6: RSVP and you can catch Waxahatchee with Portland openers The Ghost Ease and Us Lights for just $3.
Last Night, I 'Stared At The Sun'
Robinson Eaton - Dec 12, 2014
While TV On The Radio brought an incredible helping of bass to the Crystal Ballroom for 94.7 FM KNRK's December to Remember series. Photos by Ronit Fahl
Slowdive at the Crystal Ballroom
Robinson Eaton - Nov 4, 2014
Beautiful is something that’s just so right. Catch Slowdive’s beauty in action on November 5.
Introducing Ellington Willoughby and the Andrew Jacksons at the ‘Ten Minute Play Festival’
Robinson Eaton - Oct 31, 2014
The art rock quartet will emerge from their basement confines to debut an audio-visual song cycle at the Clinton Street Theater during the sci-fi themed ‘Ten Minute Play Fest’ on November 7, 8 and 9.
Slint at the Crystal Ballroom
Robinson Eaton - Aug 26, 2014
The band that reinvited rock comes to Portland on August 28.
Jack White at Edgefield
Robinson Eaton - Aug 24, 2014
This one may have sold out in a flash, but if you've already got your tickets to see the enigmatic band leader on August 27, then you know what a damn fine treat you're in for.
How To Dress Well's Modern Masterpiece at Holocene
Robinson Eaton - Aug 24, 2014
Forget what you know about R&B and get ready to hear where R&B is going with How To Dress Well on August 25.
Jamie xx at Rotture
Robinson Eaton - Aug 18, 2014
A can’t-miss mix from one of the UK’s hottest producers, don’t you dare miss Jamie xx’s set at Rotture on August 21.
Evian Christ: 'Yeezus'' Apostle
Robinson Eaton - May 28, 2014
NIN-inspired, hip-hop-concocted beats at Rotture on May 30.
Perfect Pussy and Waxahatchee at Doug Fir Lounge
Robinson Eaton - May 22, 2014
Don't get caught up on the names—just be at the Doug Fir for an an all-ages early show starting at 4:30pm on May 24.
Parquet Courts at Doug Fir Lounge
Robinson Eaton - May 20, 2014
You ain't seen nothing yet: Indie punk darlings Parquet Courts return to Portland on May 23 just over a week before the release of their new record.
Danny Brown at Roseland Theater
Robinson Eaton - May 6, 2014
Coming to your town, it's that 'Old' Danny Brown—on May 11 at the Roseland.
No News Isn't Always Bad News: Night Two of Modest Mouse at the Crystal
Robinson Eaton - May 4, 2014
On the second of two sold-out nights at the Crystal Ballroom, Modest Mouse continued to lean heavy on tried-and-true material, leaving Portlanders thirsting for a taste of the elusive "forthcoming...
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Fear of Men at Holocene
Robinson Eaton - May 3, 2014
Head to Holocene on May 4 to catch Pains playing buoyant pop from the new record 'Days of Abandon' the week before it drops.
Modest Mouse and Survival Knife at the Crystal Ballroom
Robinson Eaton - Apr 29, 2014
Playing their first live dates in quite a spell, Modest Mouse headlines two super sold-out nights at the Crystal on May 1 and 2 with Survival Knife—which just released its debut record on Isaac...
The Afghan Whigs at Doug Fir Lounge
Robinson Eaton - Apr 5, 2014
Touring behind their first record of new material in 16 years, the influential Afghan Whigs' Portland stop on April 14 is already sold out but there may still be hope if you don't have your...
Future Islands at Doug Fir Lounge
Robinson Eaton - Mar 26, 2014
Sadly, the Doug Fir show on April 5 is sold out but we're here to offer you hope! Find out how you may still be able to catch Future Islands on their current trek through the Northwest.
Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks and Sun Foot at Star Theater
Robinson Eaton - Feb 28, 2014
In the midst of a two-month-long tour, Malkmus & The Jicks will get a two-week stopover at home during which they’ll take the Star Theater stage on the March 15.

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