Sylvan Esso and Flock of Dimes at the Crystal Ballroom on August 17, 2017

Portland loves Sylvan Esso. The last time they played the City of Roses was back in the spring of 2015. Hot off their first record, the North Carolina duo showcased their electronic pop fashion and discouraged the use of cellphones, encouraging audience members to focus on dancing instead. Their skills on stage must have struck something in our city, because after releasing their second album, What Now, earlier this... read more