2010 Asshole of the Year

Here are the ten nominees for the "2010 Asshole of the Year." The winner becomes the first nominee for the "Asshole of the Decade." Voting will be available until Valentines Day, so you have time to think about it. If you think I am an asshole for writing this, you can vote for me as well.

Here is how the voting works. Rate the top three assholes in order. Number one gets three points, number two gets two points, and number three gets one point. You can post your vote in the comments section here, or you can email me at knowidyuh@gmail.com. I'll post the winner in mid February.

1. Craigslist MGMT Ticket Purchaser

If you haven't read The Cog before, you might not know that I usually buy an extra ticket or four to sold out shows, for either a date, or my lazy friends. I sell any unused tickets for face value (or face + fees if I paid the fees). After seeing MGMT at Sasquatch, and having a five day hangover, I wasn't interested in going again (even though they were pretty good live). Therefore, I sold two tickets for face + fees, to a nameless dude for $40 each.

He called me two hours later, accusing me of selling him fake tickets, and asking for a receipt (like anyone saves their receipts?). He said his friends bought tickets for $90 each, and were given a (fake) receipt, therefore my discounted rate was fake. You know where I fucking live, if the tickets were fake, you know where to find me.

The conversation was more about me defending the legitimacy of the tickets, so it never got to the point where he asked for his money back. I wasn't going to buy back the tickets anyway, because if he was that convinced the tickets were fake, he wasn't showing up alone. I know I can take you, but I'm not interested in getting jumped by your frat brothers. Fuck you, asshole.

2. Bored Friends Wanting To Leave (Zappa Plays Zappa)

I was standing near a man at least 20 years older than myself who was extremely into the show, pumping his fists, howling, and generally having a blast. It was rather apparent he was intoxicated, but he wasn't being annoying. Then one of his friends approached him (45 minutes into a nearly three hour show), and asked, "Can we go now?" Spazz (I like to refer to him as Spazz) replies, "wait, listen to this song, hold on." There were attempts over the next 25 minutes by other friends trying to get him to leave, including one friend trying to physically remove him from the show. Spazz replied, "hands off," while giving a spazzed-out evil glare, quickly followed by his head turning back to watch the stage (with a huge grin). The next person to greet Spazz was a security guard, which led to this exchange:

Security: "You can't stand here, come with me."

Spazz: "Why, I didn't do anything wrong?"

Security: "You're cut off."

Spazz: "Cut off, I'm not even drinking?" (He wasn't drinking)

Security: (Pause) "You, just, uh, can't be here right now."

Spazz: "You're cutting me off from Zappa? I'm getting cut off from Zappa?"

Security: (gears grinding, light bulb turns on) "You're too drunk to be here, come stand over here (in the under 21 section)."

Normally, this wouldn't be a huge deal, but the under 21 section was very tiny, and jammed in the back corner of the venue, near the entrance, behind a pole. He stood there for a couple minutes fuming, and straining his neck to see the stage. Five minutes later, he was gone. The show lasted another 90 minutes.

It was obvious to me the friends provoked the security guard, to get Spazz to leave. Otherwise, there was no reason for them to single him out. Shoot, I was probably as intoxicated as Spazz, and I had a beer in hand. Why was getting your friend to leave with you that important anyway? He was having fun, and could have taken a cab home, right? Asshole move.

3. Drunk Backpacker Dude Falling Down (Neil Young)

Tickets were about $75 per. Neil Young was playing a solo show, wandering around stage, playing various pianos, guitars, and other instruments. After three songs, drunken backpacker dude wanders in with his date, and screams "hell yeah." No big deal, I appreciate fans who are overly enthusiastic.

After they were seated, he decided he needed to use the facilities. He came back, and routinely fell down trying to get back to his seats. Security eventually escorted him out, while his date followed. He wasn't even fighting it, he was appreciative they were helping him walk.

They spent $150 on tickets, and saw two songs. I hope the girl he was with was actually his wife, or serious girlfriend, otherwise, that's a pretty shitty date. Do you really need to get that fucked up before a show? What a waste, and the show was pretty much amazing. Asshole.

4. Lawn Chair Camper (Bob Dylan/John Mellencamp)

So you show up early for a show at Edgefield, you are one of the first people there, and maybe you waited in line for a long time. Congratulations, I hope you get a great view for the show. Just understand this, people stand in front of the stage. Knowing this phenomena occurs, plan on where you should place your armada of chairs and blankets. For example, if you place your gear within ten feet of the stage, you are an idiot, and you deserve to have your gear trampled. I would recommend staying at least 50 feet away from the stage, maybe more. I'm talking to you older woman who decided her empty chairs and blankets belong six feet from the stage, while continually telling people, "Don't move those."

I was standing in front of one of her empty chairs, close enough to Mr. Dylan that I could have hit him with a baseball nine out of ten times. I could almost touch the front rail, yet halfway through the show, I have someone slapping the back of my legs, wanting me to move out of their way so they could sit down. Guess what, I'm taller than you anyway, so even standing, you won't see the stage. Next time, try not to section off a 40 square foot area right in front of the stage for you and your three friends. I hope you had a great view for the first opening band.

A lot of places allowing lawn chairs have a "No Lawn chairs Past This Point," sign. It's probably Edgefield's fault for not having this signage. I don't hate you pretty old lady, you just made a really bad mistake. I hope pretty old ladies read this, and learn from your mistake. You're still an asshole for doing it.

5. Jade (Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros)

Remember those airline commercials, "Want To Get Away?" Remember the rapper who thanked Detroit, when he was in Chicago, leading to crowd silence, and his compadre saying, "Detroit was last night?" Well, during the rambling part of their biggest hit, "Home," the song 90% of the crowd was there to see, Jade thanked Eugene (the show was in Portland). Awkwardness ensued. Edward immediately corrected her, then tried to play it off by telling stories about how cool Portland is, and how they rode bikes around town all day. Nice try, "A" for effort.

Honestly, the crowd barely noticed. I didn't hear one person boo. There wasn't even a noticeable drop in crowd volume. Watching Jade's "I'm giggling to cover up being really embarrassed and wanting to cry," laughter was painful, and it lasted a good ten minutes. Her goof was bad, but her reaction was extremely awkward. I still feel uncomfortable talking about it (the reaction, that is).

6. Wonder Ballroom Entry Staff (Day 1, MusicfestNW)

Can you believe a venue could turn away half the paying customers when the doors opened? It happened.

I showed up early to day 1 of MusicFestNW to guarantee entrance. The line was pretty short, only about 20 people when I arrived. After waiting for 25 minutes, the Wonder Ballroom staff came out and notified everyone that entry with a white (general) MusicFestNW wristband would not be allowed. One now ex-patron asked, "Since when?" Her reply was, "It's always been like that." How could I have blatantly misread the MusicFestNW website and overlook this rule?

Since there were less than 100 people when they told us to leave, and the show didn't start for an hour, I took off on foot heading downtown to Jackpot records to get the free ticket allowing me entrance. I left my car at home knowing I was going to be drinking, so my options getting there and back were limited. Long story short, it took me a little over an hour to get downtown and back, free Jackpot Records ticket in hand. Upon re-entry, I noticed they were allowing people in with white wristbands. I asked why I was turned away, and was belligerently told, "There was confusion earlier."

Look, I respect the fact you choose to employ workers who are mentally challenged, I even find it admirable to give them such an opportunity (Wal-Mart door greeters come to mind, bless their hearts). But allowing these same mentally challenged employees to decide who is allowed in is ludicrous. The people who paid for the wristband and showed up early were turned away. The people who picked up a free ticket at Jackpot Records were allowed in. Assholes.

7. Wonder Ballroom RE-Entry Staff (Day 1, MusicfestNW)

It's not over. The concept of a stamp at a concert is not new. Typically, when your ticket is torn or scanned, you are offered a stamp, which allows you re-entry. I wanted to catch some fresh air after the first act, so I asked the stamp guy near the entrance inside, "Does this stamp get me back in?" He assured me it did. I was being safe, you know, there could have been 8,000 people waiting in line outside.

Ten minutes later, I walk up to the entrance, flash my stamp, and was pointed to the end of the line. I said, "really, I asked the guy up there before I left, he said the stamp guarantees re-entry. "Well I guess you got lucky then," was the reply, (referring to the lack of line). Yes , luck was definitely on my side this afternoon.

Dude, I get it, you've worked hard in your life to put yourself in a position where you can work the front door of a venue, and be prick to patrons. It boosts your low self esteem, and makes you feel empowered. Since the line ended up being empty, you basically told me to walk 40 feet away from the front door, around a couple people smoking cigarettes by a tree, and back the same 40 feet to get in. Why not just let me the fuck in because I have a stamp, and a wristband. Asshole.

8. The Black Keys

Who doesn't think playing the same show back to back nights in the same city is lame? Many of you might say, "You are lucky to even have seen them two nights in a row." Sure, I do feel privileged (smart enough) to have bought tickets before they sold out, but literally everyone I have talked to about this thinks playing the same show is bullshit. No matter what you think of my views, or music in general, you are wrong if you think this act is acceptable. If you want more of my opinion of the bullshit I encountered, here is my review of the first two shows.

And for good measures, they played the exact same show two months later, only without the cool light show. No grudge, I don't hold grudges, it's worse than that. I no longer respect this band. In fact, fuck you, assholes.

9. Wonder Ballroom Front Stage Security (Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros)

Near the end of the show, Edward Sharpe asked the crowd to sit on the floor while they played the acoustic song, "Brother." I never liked the tune, but that moment was pretty cool, especially since everyone on the under 21 side actually sat down (no spilled beer over there). The only person who remained standing (on the under 21 side) was the security guard in front of the stage. Even Edward Sharpe was sitting, and the security guard was standing right in front of him, angled toward the under 21 side. I'm sure the people on the drinking side could see Edward fine, but that security guard blocked the view of at least 64% of the people on the non-drinking side. Was he afraid a bunch of people sitting down were going to attack him, when the other half of the venue was filled with belligerent drunks? Couldn't he crouch, or do something to get the fuck out of the way? Asshole.

10. Craigslist Cake Ticket Seller

I mentioned earlier I tend to have extra tickets for sold out shows. Cake tickets were already really expensive, $41 before the rape charges, so I didn't buy extras. I underestimated Cake's draw. They sold out quickly. A last minute change of plans left me entertaining an out-of-town guest that night, so I needed an extra ticket. I posted a Craigslist add, with the phrase "Karma" in the title. In the body, I included a couple links to this blog where I was selling tickets for face or under, asking if anyone was willing to return the favor (shameless, I know, but fuck it, I wasn't actually expecting a response).

I got a reply really quick, offering me a ticket for face value, which was actually $9 over face, but whatever. I replied with my contact information, inquiring when we could exchange the goods. She then replied, "Sorry, the ticket is sold." The entire exchange took place in less than two hours after I posted the add.

I'm guessing she also posted a "for sale," add, which is why she agreed to sell the tickets to someone else. Why the fuck would you reply to a "Looking For Some Ticket Karma," add when your intention is to sell to the first reply? Oh well, I was only pissed off for about three seconds, it's a Craigslist fucker, almost everyone on Craigslist is an asshole until you meet them. She wouldn't have made the cut for "Asshole of the Year," had she not sent me another email the next day, "Ticket is sold."

Hey asshole, I got your first email reply, I chose to ignore it. Thanks for rubbing it in. Guess what? Scalpers comb Craigslist all day looking for people like you nice enough to sell a ticket at a reasonable price, then they re-sell the ticket for twice that rate. You had a guaranteed legit buyer, and you sold to a scalper instead, because they were first to respond. If you post a "Nanny Wanted," add, and the first three replies are people who were just released from prison, do you tell the retired kindergarten teacher, "Sorry, Butch was the first to reply, good luck." I probably bought your ticket from the same scalper, but for an extra $25. Fuck you.

Ahhhh, I feel much better. Now I won't have to kick animals, trip old people, or flick cigarettes at baby strollers to relieve my tension. Of the above nominees, who is the biggest asshole (vote for me)?

New Shows: Howie Day, Mike Watt & The Missingmen, The Smith Westerns, Ezra Axelrod

Howie Day

Dante's, Portland
Saturday, February 12th, 2011
$18

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Mike Watt & The Missingmen

Doug Fir, Portland
Monday, April 25th, 2011
$13

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The Smith Westerns

Doug Fir, Portland
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
$10

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Ezra Axelrod

Aladdin, Portland
Saturday, April 9th, 2011
$20
Tickets go on sale Monday, January 3rd, at 11:00 a.m.

New Shows: DeVotchKa, Motorhead, Defiance Ohio/Kimya Dawson

DeVotchKa

A group of beautiful musicians. I caught them at Sasquatch a couple years ago, and it was one of my favorite shows of the weekend. I've been meaning to see them again.

Roseland, Portland
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
$20 GA, $30 Reserved (Balcony)
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 29th, at 9:00 a.m.

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Motorhead

Roseland, Portland
Saturday, February 5th, 2011
$28.50
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 22th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Defiance Ohio (w/Kimya Dawson)

Backspace, Portland
Saturday, January 15th, 2011
$8

New Shows: David Allan Coe, The Quick & Easy Boys, Ted Leo, The Memorials

David Allan Coe

He played Dante's last time through town, and the Aladdin the previous three times. Now he is playing the Roseland, twice the capacity of either venue? I'm missing something. Was he on Dancing With the Stars or something?

Roseland, Portland
Friday, May 20th, 2011
$18 GA, $28 Reserved (balcony or floor)
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 22nd, at 9:00 a.m.

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The Quick & Easy Boys (opening for The Devin Phillips Band)

Damn fun. Live review here.

The Goodfoot, Portland
Thursday, December 30th, 2010
$7

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Ted Leo

Front man of Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, if you couldn't figure that one out on your own.

Backspace, Portland
Saturday, February 26th, 2011
$10

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The Memorials

Thomas Pridgen's new project. He is the most recent former drummer of the Mars Volta, and probably the most talented drummer I've witnessed live. At times on the Mars Volta's Bedlam In Goliath, his drumming dominated the album, and that is saying something.

Someday Lounge, Portland
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
$8

New Shows: Residents, Sepultura, Jackie Greene, Wayne "The Train" Hancock, How To Dress Well/Grouper

Residents

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Thursday, March 17th, 2011
$23

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Sepultura

How is Sepultura Sepultura without Max Cavalera? I would pay big bucks to see his side project, Soulfly, but this band reeks of the recently created Allie In Chains.

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
$22.50 GA, $60 VIP
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, December 28th, at 9:00 a.m.

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Jackie Greene

Aladdin, Portland
Friday, February 4th, 2011
$16
Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 18th, at 11:00 a.m.

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Wayne "The Train" Hancock

What a strange mix of people at a WTH show. There will be a lot of old fuckers, and a lot of hipsters. Opposites, I know, but it works.

Dante's, Portland
Saturday, January 15th, 2011
$10

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How To Dress Well (w/Grouper)

Holocene, Portland
Sunday, February 27th, 2011
$10

New Shows: Drive-By Truckers/Heartless Bastards, Beats Antique

Drive-By Truckers (w/Heartless Bastards)

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
$22
Tickets go on sale Friday, December 17th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Beats Antique

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
$18
Tickets go on sale Friday, December 17th, at 12:00 p.m.

New Shows: Yo La Tengo, Simian Mobile Disco, Marcy Playground, The Mother Hips, Rocky Votolato

Yo La Tengo

Same night as Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Shit.

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Friday, February 18th, 2011
$17
Tickets on sale Thursday, December 16th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Simian Mobile Disco

They haven't been through town in ages. Neat light show. It was one of the most fun EDM shows I've attended.

Roseland, Portland
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
$15

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Marcy Playground

You remember "Sex And Candy." You have it memorized, admit it.

Dante's, Portland
Thursday, February 9th, 2011
$12

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The Mother Hips

Doug Fir, Portland
Friday, March 18th, 2011
$15
Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 16th at 10:00 a.m.

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Rocky Votolato

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Friday, February 18th, 2011
$12 advance, $14 day of the show
Tickets go on sale Friday, December 17th

New Shows: Cake, All Time Low, Black Dub, Akron/Family, Murder By Death/Builders and the Butchers

Cake

Roseland, Portland
Sunday, February 13th, 2011
$35
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 15th, at 9:00 a.m.

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All Time Low

Nothing says, "Let's rage," like a punk show on a Sunday night. Oops, I mean pop punk, like Green Day, without the hits. My bad.

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Sunday, April 17th, 2011
$23.50
Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 18th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Black Dub

Daniel Lanois' new project

Aladdin, Portland
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
$22
Tickets go on sale Friday, December 17th, at 11:00 a.m.

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Akron/Family

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Saturday, March 26th, 2011
$15
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, December 14th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Murder By Death/Builders and the Butchers

Sign me up. The Builders and the Butchers are one of my favorite local bands. Live reviews here and here.

Wonder Ballroom
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
$13
Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 18th, at 10:00 a.m.

New Shows: Medeski, Martin, & Wood, Iris Dement, State Radio, Wild Nothing/Abe Vigoda

Medeski, Martin, & Wood

Roseland, Portland
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
$23

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Iris Dement

Aladdin, Portland
Friday, March 11th, 2011
$25

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State Radio

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
$15

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Wild Nothing/Abe Vigoda

Holocene, Portland
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
$10 advanced, $12 day of the show

Setlist: Leonard Cohen

Theater of the Clouds/Rose Garden Arena, Portland
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

8:12 p.m. Start Time
1. Dance Me To The End Of Love
2. The Future
3. Ain't No Cure For Love
4. Bird On The Wire
5. Everbody Knows
6. In My Secret Life
(Amazing 12-String guitar solo by Javier Mas, leading into...)
7. Who By Fire
8. The Darkness (new song)
9. Democracy
10. Chelsea Hotel # 2
11. Waiting For A Miracle
12. Anthem
(Introductions)
Break 9:37 to 9:59
13. Tower Of Song
14. Suzanne
15. Sisters Of Mercy
16. The Gypsy's Wife
17. The Partisan
18. Boogie Street
19. Hallelujah
20. I'm Your Man
21. Recitation (1,000 Kisses Deep)
22. Take This Waltz
Encore(s)
23. So Long, Marianne
24. First We Take Manhattan
25. Famous Blue Raincoat
26. If It Be Your Will (Webb Sisters Solo)
27. Closing Time
28. I Tried To Leave You
11:37 End Time

Live Review will be posted soon.

For Sale: Broken Bells, At Face ($33)

When I say face, I don't mean face + rape fees + markup. I mean face value is $32 + $1. So I'm selling this ticket for $33, the exact price I paid for it.

Have you ever had the best evening of physical relations, yet had a pre-planned date the following evening? I like Broken Bells, and really want to see them, but I fell in love with Leonard C0hen tonight, and I feel cheap even considering dating someone else. This is why I am willing to give up my only Broken Bells ticket to someone who wants to go more than I.

I'll reply to the winner by noon tomorrow, or earlier. You have to be willing to pick up the ticket downtown at around 5:30. If you want the ticket, email me at knowidyuh@gmail.com.

New Shows: Jonathan Coulton, A Day To Remember, Punch Brothers, Throw Da Shaka, Whitechapel

Jonathan Coulton

Best. Concert. Ever.

Aladdin, Portland
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
$22
Tickets on sale Wednesday, December 8th, at 11:00 a.m.

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A Day To Remember

Roseland, Portland
Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
$25

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Punch Brothers

Aladdin, Portland
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
$22
Tickets on sale Thursday, December 9th, at 11:00 a.m.

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Throw Da Shaka (Featuring Fiji)

Hawaiian music showcase.

Roseland, Portland
Saturday, March 19th, 2011
$26.50
Tickets on sale Wednesday, December 8th, at 11:00 a.m.

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Whitechapel

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
$16
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 15th, at 10:00 a.m.

Live Review: Black Keys (Part 3)

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

This will be the shortest live review I will ever write. Ready? Here it goes:

SSDD.

The end.

Live Review: GWAR

Roseland Theater, Portland
Friday, November 26th, 2010

The GWAR Girlfriend Test: So you are seeing a girl you really like. How do you know if she is the one? The GWAR Girlfriend Test is here to help. It's simple really, take your girlfriend to a GWAR show, get her as close to the stage as possible, and see if you are still dating the next day. If you are, it's time to start thinking about a promise ring (because nothing says, "I think I might dig you," like a promise ring). If she has a great time, you have found the one. Nothing screams high maintenence more than a chick too cool to get covered in fake blood during a sci-fi horror film inspired show.

For the ladies, the GWAR boyfriend test doesn't work as well. First, if you like getting close at a GWAR show, you are probably already taken. If not, and your man doesn't enjoy himself, you are dating the biggest pile of frouche ever created (yes, I made up the word frouche, the frat/douche combo).

As for the actual show, there were many GWARees getting impaled by swords resulting in streams of blood soaking the crowd. Apparently, they don't care too much for Sarah Palin, as a look alike pressed to an inclined board was wheeled to the front of the stage and murdered. She didn't die right away though, they instead cut her open to the point that she was able to remove her insides for all to see with guts spewing everywhere, all with a big political smile on her face. Vote for me!

Even though GWAR's music isn't as technical as other metal bands, they are more than just a stage show. There were several shout alongs and fist pumping classics. GWAR fans know their GWAR. The figurative offspring of a petri dish and a supercomputer, Oderus Urungus has one of the most unique voices, which is almost more respectable when he addresses the crowd between songs (and just as loud as his death metal screams). He literally has a cartoon character's voice, and would be a perfect villain in a Disney movie.

When the show ended, I had no clue what I looked like leaving the venue, but I knew the average folk wouldn't understand why I was covered in green slime. When I got home and finally saw myself in the mirror, I could do nothing but laugh thinking about the crowds of well dressed chads and donnas downtown I walked through on my way home. I literally looked like a green zombie, hair soaked in slime. Sexy, no?

The shirt I was wearing, stained green, is now hanging in my closet, never to be washed again. I learned this ten years ago from my friends who are die-hard GWAR fans. Childish, I know, but there are some memories too valuable to wash away.

New Shows: Solas, Madeleine Peyroux, Dark Star Orchestra, Al Di Meola World Sinfonia, The Blow

Solas

Aladdin, Portland
Friday, February 11th, 2011
$25
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, December 7th, at 11:00 a.m.

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Madeleine Peyroux

Aladdin, Portland
Sunday, April 3rd, 2011
$38.50
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, December 7th, at 11:00 a.m.

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Dark Star Orchestra

Greatful Dead Tribute band, like I needed to tell you that. They play really long shows.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Friday, April 1st, 2011
$25

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Al Di Meola World Sinfonia

Jazz guitar virtuoso.

Aladdin, Portland
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
$32.50
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, December 7th, at 11:00 a.m.

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The Blow

Doug Fir, Portland
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
$13
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 8th, at 10:00 a.m.

New Shows: Symphony X, Against Me!, Skrillex, Death Angel, Biffy Clyro

Symphony X

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Saturday, May 7th, 2011
$25

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Against Me!

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
$13.50
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 8th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Skrillex

Bassrush Tour also to feature DJ Craze, Egyptrixx, and Sidestep.

Roseland, Portland
Saturday, January 15th, 2011
$15 for the first 100 tickets, $20 after
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 8th, at 9:00 a.m.

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Death Angel

Dante's, Portland
Saturday, April 9th, 2011
$13
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, December 8th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Biffy Clyro

Doug Fir, Portland
Thursday, February 24th, 2011
$13

New Shows: Sebadoh, Tommy Emmanuel, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Asobi Seksu

Sebadoh

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Thursday, February 10th, 2011
$17
Tickets on sale Saturday, December 4th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Tommy Emmanuel

Aladdin, Portland
Friday, February 18th, 2011
$37.75
Tickets on sale Friday, December 17th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Grace Potter & the Nocturnals

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Friday, January 28th, 2011
$15
Tickets on sale Saturday, December 4th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Asobi Seksu

Doug Fir, Portland
Sunday, March 6th, 2011
$10