Rose Quarter

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1 N Center Court St.
Ste. 150
Portland, OR 97227
503.797.9619
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Still the Same (But 'Bigger'): In Conversation with Kristian Bush of Sugarland
Bren Swogger - Jun 5, 2018
Ahead of the release of their comeback record and a brand new tour, Kristian Bush of the acclaimed country duo Sugarland spoke with Vortex about the band’s hiatus, the new album, working with...
One on One: An Evening with Billy Joel
Bren Swogger - Dec 18, 2017
Despite a crowd of nearly 20,000, legendary singer-songwriter Billy Joel made his first Portland appearance in seven years feel surprisingly intimate.
Damian Lillard's Serious Game, On The Court and Mic
Mac Smiff - Nov 17, 2017
As he climbs the list of greatest Blazers, Damian Lillard also proves he’s a serious artist off the court. It might be time to stop talking about him as a "slash" rapper: Dame D.O.L.L.A.'s...
Love in Technicolor: Coldplay at the Moda Center
Bren Swogger - Oct 10, 2017
In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting and the death of Tom Petty, Coldplay provided the color and positivity needed to lift up spirits and bring joy through music and showmanship.
Bryson Tiller: The Show Goes On
Bren Swogger - Aug 26, 2017
Technical difficulties may have delayed Bryson Tiller’s Set It Off Tour at the Theater of the Clouds, but the Louisville rapper didn’t let that stop him from putting on a spectacular show
In Sickness and in Health: Panic! at the Disco’s Death of a Bachelor Tour
Bren Swogger - Mar 28, 2017
Plagued by a high fever, Brendon Urie refused to cancel his band’s Portland show, instead sweating it out with a passionate and powerful performance at Portland’s Moda Center supported by...
A Brief History of Phases: An Interview with Z Berg
Bren Swogger - Aug 12, 2016
On the cusp of kicking off their tour with Fitz and the Tantrums, Phases’ Z Berg talks to Vortex about the band's beginnings, transformation, debut album and creating their live shows. See them on...
More Than A Band: An Interview with Boston's Gary Pihl
Sarah Midkiff - Jun 28, 2016
The band's longtime guitarist and gearhead chats about his life before Boston as well as his decades with the classic rock staples as they celebrate 40 years with a performance at the Moda Center...
How Big, How Beautiful: Florence and the Machine at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Bren Swogger - Nov 2, 2015
Helming an arena for the first time in Portland, Florence Welch and Co. delivered the high-intensity, love-filled, shimmering gold set that only they could bring. Photo by Corey Terrill
A View from Above: Ariana Grande at the Moda Center
Bren Swogger - Sep 18, 2015
Pop superstar Ariana Grande filled the Moda Center on September 4, and Vortex took a seat in the nosebleeds to witness the production in its full force.
Laughing, 'Learning To Fly' and Lumbersexuals: Foo Fighters at the Moda Center
Chris Young - Sep 17, 2015
Happy to be back in the city where they played their first public gig, the Foos brought opener Gary Clark Jr. and Nirvana's Krist Novoselic to the Rose City along with hours of hits and...
Imagine Dragons: From Roseland to Rose Quarter
Bren Swogger - Jun 5, 2015
Imagine Dragons kicked off their first U.S. arena tour in Portland with openers Halsey and Metric at the Rose Quarter's Moda Center. Photos by Paul Garcia
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Steve Winwood at the Moda Center
Roddy Jasa - Jul 31, 2014
The classic rock legend will bring his long list of hits (and some new tunes) to an arena-sized jam session on August 12.

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