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TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Old Crow Medicine Show

Known for their Dylan covers, the Nashville band brings their Southern-fried combo platter of twangy Americana to the Schnitz on Sept 24.

07/01/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

CONCERTS

Sharon Van Etten Finds Some Distance

The singer-songwriter’s new album, Are We There, adds propulsion to her emotionally arresting songs. She performs at the Doug Fir on July 2 & 3.

06/26/2014 By Nathan Tucker

CONCERTS

Sarah McLachlan on Portlandia and Her New Album

The decade-defining singer talks about her spin on Portlandia as a piñata, Lilith Fair’s heyday, and Shine On. She performs at Edgefield on June 22.

06/18/2014 By Aaron Scott

CONCERTS

Win Tickets to Indigo Girls and Joan Baez

The folk powerhouse double bill is one of several concerts that make the summer feel like an unofficial Lilith Fair reunion. June 26

06/05/2014 By Aaron Scott

MUSIC FESTIVALS

Sasquatch 2014: A Photo Journey

Words fail to describe the Sasquatch Music Festival experience; luckily, we’ve got a slew of photos documenting the tunes and trends of this year’s three-day jamboree at the Gorge.

05/28/2014 By Tuck Woodstock

CONCERTS

Win Tickets to Sarah Brightman at Edgefield

The earth’s most famous soprano sets her eyes on the stars—literally—to become the first singer to record in space. First, she visits PDX on August 1.

05/21/2014 By Greg Young

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Crosby, Stills, and Nash

The super group brings its enduring harmonies to the Keller in September. Tickets on sale May 9, and we're giving away a pair.

04/30/2014 By Aaron Scott

COMEDY

Q&A: Getting R-Rated with SNL's Norm MacDonald

The legendary Saturday Night Live comedian rants about homeless guys, Oscar Pistorius's murder trial, and his favorite SNL sketches that never made it on the air. Apr 23–26

04/23/2014 By Marty Patail

CLASSICAL

John Williams Takes the Symphony to a Galaxy Far, Far Away

One of the greatest movie composers of all time comes to town to conduct songs from Star Wars, Superman, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and more on April 28.

04/22/2014 By Peter Holmstrom

INTERVIEW

5 Questions with Chromeo + Ticket Giveaway!

The undisputed masters of funk return to Portland on April 14, and we've got a pair of tickets to give way.

04/09/2014 By Marty Patail

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CLASSICAL

Review: Pianist Stephen Hough

While standing ovations are virtually pro forma at Portland concerts, the one given to this acclaimed British pianist was well deserved.

04/08/2014 By Thomas Cobb

MUSIC PREVIEW

Ages and Ages' "Divisionary" Is a Sophomore Salute to Perseverance

The local band's anthemic folk-pop channels past and present obstacles into soaring triumphalism. Mar 1 at Mississippi Studios

02/25/2014 By Nathan Tucker

CONCERTS

Sasquatch Announces Lineups for Two Weekends of Music

The summer music blowout doubles its weekends with an all-star lineup, from Outkast to the National. Tickets on sale Sat, Feb 8.

02/04/2014 By Erik Maurer

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Amos Lee and Black Prairie

The folk-soul crooner comes to the Schnitz with the local Americana mavens in support on Feb 16.

01/28/2014 By Nathan Tucker

JAZZ

Profile: Cécile McLorin Salvant at PDX Jazz Fest

The Grammy-contending jazz upstart is set to sear Portland’s ears on Feb 22 as part of the 11th annual festival.

01/15/2014 By Nathan Tucker

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Review: Emanuel Ax with the Oregon Symphony

The Canadian pianist delivered beautiful interpretations of Bach and Strauss, book-ended by two works that showed very different sides of Beethoven.

01/13/2014 By Thomas Cobb

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Colin Meloy

The Crystal Ballroom closes its centennial with one of Portland's favorite songwriters on Jan 21.

01/07/2014 By Nathan Tucker

TIMELINE

Bounce On, Crystal Ballroom

As the landmark dance and concert hall celebrates 100 years, we look back on a century of sin and psychedelia.

01/02/2014 By Nathan Tucker

MUSIC

The Doug Fir’s Gospel Brunch: Celebration or Appropriation?

With a soul food spread and the majestic pipes of Linda Hornbuckle, the indie music venue tries to sing the gospel. But does it hit the right note? Nov. 10

11/06/2013 By Nathan Tucker

MUSIC

Q&A: Bill Frisell

The innovative jazz guitarist talks about his new album, his feelings about genre labels, and his history of collaborations. He plays the Aladdin Theater on Nov 9.

11/05/2013 By Nathan Tucker

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