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Still Writing the Book: Elvis Costello at the Schnitz
Nathan Rizzo - Jul 12, 2015
The English singer-songwriter returned to the City of Roses on July 8, delivering a superlative two-hour set of classics and deep cuts at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
Kicking Off the Summer with Ingrid Michaelson
Bren Swogger - Jun 21, 2015
Edgefield’s summer concert series kicked off with indie pop princess Ingrid Michaelson alongside Jukebox The Ghost and Greg Holden on June 16. Photos by Anthony Pidgeon![Best Coast, Alhambra Theatre [CLOSED], photo by Corey Terrill](/site/assets/files/17824/bestcoast-7.-picks.jpg)
Best Coast Packs the Alhambra for a Sweaty Set
Bren Swogger - Jun 8, 2015
The 95-degree weather didn’t stop Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno from rocking the Alhambra Theatre, though it did make things a little bit sweaty. Photos by Corey Terrill
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
AWOLNATION: A Megalithic Mosh Pit
Bren Swogger - Jun 3, 2015
Things spiraled out of control in the best possible way when AWOLNATION took the stage at the Roseland Theater alongside Family of the Year and Irontom.
Reflecting on the Gorge: 10 Things I Learned at Sasquatch! 2015
Eric Skelton - Jun 2, 2015
It’s the day after the 2015 Sasquatch! Music Festival and I’m stretched out on a futon in SW Portland. The floor is littered with beer-soaked camping supplies and my brain hurts. Just a few...
Eugene’s Snow White Brings Fresh Psych to Portland
Sam Gehrke - Jun 2, 2015
The fuzzed-out psych rockers from the Emerald City made one of their first Portland appearances at The Liquor Store on Wednesday, May 27.
Lana Del Rey and Courtney Love: One of These Things Is Not Like The Other
Bren Swogger - May 31, 2015
While Lana Del Rey held the hearts of everyone in attendance, Courtney Love looked to shock and break everyone at The Endless Summer Tour in Ridgefield.
Showmanship Comes to the Forefront for Smallpools
Bren Swogger - May 29, 2015
Supporting their debut album, Smallpools brought their incredible indie pop back to the Wonder Ballroom along with Grizfolk and Hunter Hunted.
Of Monsters and Men Share ‘Beneath the Skin’ with an Intimate Crowd
Bren Swogger - May 26, 2015
In the weeks leading up to the release of their new album, the Icelandic folk band performed to a small, sold-out crowd at the Roseland on back-to-back nights.
A Proper Portland Welcome: Torres at the Doug Fir
Joanna Cosper - May 18, 2015
The impassioned Nashville singer-songwriter burned her way through town on May 15. Photos by Drew Bandy
Sylvan Esso: Promoting Electronic Energy Without Electronics
Bren Swogger - Apr 30, 2015
North Carolina electronic duo Sylvan Esso busted down the digital wall with a ravishing set at a sold-out Crystal Ballroom. Photos by Tomas Alfredo Valladares
New Zealand’s Kimbra Dazzles the Crystal with Mikky Ekko and Radiation City
Bren Swogger - Apr 29, 2015
Hailing from New Zealand, Kimbra brought her Kiwi-grown electropop to a Soul’d Out crowd at the Crystal Ballroom. Photos by Sydnie Kobza
Summer Cannibals and Cherry Glazerr Bring Rock to All Ages
Bren Swogger - Apr 21, 2015
At the tail end of March, Los Angeles’ Cherry Glazerr and Portland’s Summer Cannibals filled the Star Theater with a sold-out, all-ages crowd for a real alt-rock performance. Photo by Jason Quigley
Running Headless at Burgerama
Thor Benson - Apr 4, 2015
A whiskey-soaked two days in Los Angeles.
