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Banjos, Fiddles and Mosh Pits: The Oh Hellos at the Wonder Ballroom
Bren Swogger - Oct 7, 2015
Folk rockers The Oh Hellos, with help from local sisters Joseph, made a stop at Portland’s Wonder leading up to the release of their sophomore album.
More Than Walls Could Handle: My Morning Jacket at the Keller Auditorium
Roddy Jasa - Oct 4, 2015
The Kentucky five-piece proved that their live performance is too big to be confined to an indoor space. Photos by Anthony Pidgeon
Fathers of Electronic Music: Kraftwerk at the Keller Auditorium
Bren Swogger - Sep 26, 2015
Kraftwerk, the German pioneers of electronic music, played a visually stunning 3D set for a sold-out crowd at Portland’s Keller Auditorium on September 19. Photos by Anthony Pidgeon
Memories, Music and the Remarkable Staying Power of Blonde Redhead
Sam Gehrke - Sep 21, 2015
Warm and fuzzy nostalgia hung heavy in the air of the Wonder Ballroom on September 19 as the dreamy noise rock trio left an elegant, mysterious impression on Portland.
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...
The Rise of MisterWives
Bren Swogger - Sep 5, 2015
From opening for The Royal Concept and American Authors at the Hawthorne in 2013, indie pop outfit MisterWives showcased their growth as performers post-album release at Portland’s MusicfestNW....
Cholo Goths Close Out MusicfestNW 2015: Prayers at the Star Theater
Sam Gehrke - Aug 30, 2015
The Cholo goth duo brought hell to earth for their performance at the Star and also proved that you should never judge a book by its cover.
Shut Up and Play the Hits: Wilco at Edgefield
Roddy Jasa - Aug 12, 2015
The Chicago rockers gave Edgefield's sold-out crowd far more than they bargained for on August 9 with a huge set list just weeks after dropping a surprise new album. Photos by Emma Browne
A Very, Very Happy Night at the Wonder with La Luz
Sam Gehrke - Aug 11, 2015
The quartet of Seattle surf rockers engendered a rambunctious Portland audience with their equally lively performance at the Wonder Ballroom on August 8. Photos by Sam Gehrke
Portland Artists Represent at Pickathon 2015
Ryan J. Prado - Aug 6, 2015
At a festival that championed no headliner, there were breakout sets from national acts as well as locals like Liz Vice, Jackson Boone, Summer Cannibals (pictured), and Grandparents. Photo by Ryan...
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
The Northwest’s Best Kept Secret: Tacocat at Mississippi Studios
Sam Gehrke - Jul 28, 2015
The Seattle-based pop punk four-piece brought a precise, energetic, fun set to Mississippi Studios on the first night of Project Pabst.
The Captain’s Return: Day 2 of Project Pabst
Ollie Collins - Jul 21, 2015
Second verse, same as the first—hot sun and hot acts close out the second annual Project Pabst on Sunday, July 19. Photos by Christina Bargel
The Captain’s Return: Day 1 of Project Pabst
Ollie Collins - Jul 19, 2015
Gen Xers and millennials convened upon the South Waterfront for the first day of the second annual, 21-plus, beer-fueled Project Pabst on Saturday, July 18. Photos by Emma Browne
