New Shows: Time To Make Summer Plans

Me, always getting caught up, one of these days I'll stay on top of this, like that one time in 2010.  Maybe I'll even write a review this summer.


Leonard Cohen

Probably the greatest show I've ever seen. Cohen is almost 80 years old, and played for over three hours.  I'm not star struck, but he might be the only person alive I would be speechless to meet (since Frank Zappa is dead). He is the legend of legends.  Set list from his last Rose Garden show here.

Rose Garden Arena, Portland
Sunday, November 11th, 2012
$39.50/$49.50/$99.50/$145.50/$250

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Lyle Lovett

The reason ugly guys pick up a guitar hoping to land hot chicks.

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland 

Friday, July 13th, 2012

$45/$55

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My Morning Jacket

Edgefield, Troutdale (OR)
Saturday, September 8th, 2012
No ticket information available

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Crosby, Stills, and Nash

If only that had that Young fellow.

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
$39.50/$79.50

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Ben Harper

Edgefield, Troutdale
Thursday, July 5th, 2012
$45

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Fiona Apple

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

$45/$60

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Sigur Ros

Edgefield, Troutdale
Thursday, August 9th, 2012
$43

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Tedeschi Trucks Band 

Oh hey, cool, $25 cheap seats.  You don't see that much at the Schnitz.  Then again, you won't be able to see Derek Trucks guitar fingering that far away, so it's not worth it.  

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland

Sunday, July 17th, 2012

$25/$65

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ZZ Top

Edgefield, Troutdale
Wednesday, August 22th, 2012
No Ticket information available

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Yanni

I still can't believe I've made it this far in life without ever listening to Yanni.  Maybe next week.  

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland

Friday, August 3rd, 2012

$45/$125

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Train

Edgefield, Troutdale
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012
$48/$79

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fun.

If you missed out on tickets to their sold out Roseland show next week, you get a second chance. I haven't spent a lot of time listening to this band, but I thought they are radio pop for the youngsters? It will be strange seeing the opera house packed with teenagers.

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland

Friday, August 24th, 2012

$25

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Further (Three Shows)

Phil Lesh, Bob Wier, all those Grateful Dead folks.

Edgefield, Troutdale
Thursday, September 27th, Friday, September 28th, & Saturday, September 29th
$60 per show

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Straight No Chaser

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
$29.50/$49.50

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New Shows: Avett Brothers (Two Nights), Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones

Avett Brothers (Two Nights)

Edgefield, Troutdale (OR)
Saturday, August 25th and Sunday, August 26th, 2012
$40 advance, $45 day of the show

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Bonnie Raitt (w/Mavis Staples)

Edgefield, Troutdale (OR)
Friday, September 7th, 2012
$90.50 Reserved, $47.50 GA ($95.50 Reserved/$52.50 GA day of the show)

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Norah Jones

Edgefield, Troutdale (OR)
Friday, August 17th, 2012
$60 Reserved, $40 GA ($63 Reserved/$43 GA day of the show)
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 13th at 10: a.m.

New Shows: New Computer Edition

I occasionally slack at updating this blog (some of you are nodding your head), but there are behind the scenes forces much more powerful than slacking which keeping me from writing. My (old) computer has increasingly rebelled against me for over a year now, and recently said, "nope, we're done." It was hard, I've spent over four years with her, but computers are like girlfriends. The first year is fantastic, all about exploration and learning what it can do, the second year is about complacency, then it slowly disintegrates leading to day dreams about a less bulky computer with more memory, a sleeker design, a prettier monitor, and maybe better driving skills. Is that a bad analogy? Okay, a computer is like a puppy dog, super cute the first year, becomes your best friend for the next ten years, then becomes a financial liability until they pass (while defecating everywhere). Maybe that analogy doesn't work either. Regardless, I've got a new computer, I've been telling my friends how this is the one, and it hasn't soiled my carpet yet. Let's see what shows we've missed since I've been away:

John Fogerty

CCR lead singer, but you already knew that.

Edgefield, Troutdale (OR)
Sunday, June 17th, 2012
$47-$79

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Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band

Catch a member of the Beatles before they die. Sunday nights shows suck for those of us who get wasted on weekends and have to recover by Monday morning. Sunday night shows are great for retired people for the opposite reason.

Edgefield, Troutdale, (OR)
Sunday, July 15th, 2012
$53-$93

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Kaskade

Someone is finally wising up to the instant sell out EDM shows. Look at that ticket price!

Roseland, Portland
Thursday, August 9th, 2012
$40

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Chickenfoot

Seeing Joe Satriani shred at the Schnitz is worth the price.

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland
Sunday, June 3rd, 2012
$35/$45

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Esperanza Spalding

Didn't she beat Justin Beiber for best new artist once?

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
$35

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Lindsey Buckingham

Fleetwood Mac guitarist.

Aladdin, Portland
Friday, May 18th, 2012
$50

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Emmylou Harris (w/Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers)

I don't think there are enough old people in Portland to sell this show out on a work night.

Edgefield, Troutdale (OR)
Thursday, July 26th, 2012
$47-$89

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Amon Tobin

Screw the music, this is one of the greatest visual displays you will ever see.

Roseland, Portland
Sunday, September 2nd, 2012
$30

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Hot Chip

They seem to have a hater following among the EDM snobs, but I dig them a lot.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Thursday, September 13th, 2012
$35

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Warped Tour

Now this is interesting. It appears the event will take place across the street from the Memorial Coliseum. That area used to be basically nothing, but now serves as a parking lot for Rose Quarter events. I've been to Warped once before (shut up, I was partying with Bad Religion), so I'm wondering if that area is big enough to hold every high school kid in the Portland metro? It's a great idea travel wise though, since every max-line in Portland goes through that area.

Rose Quarter Riverfront, Portland
Sunday, August 5th, 2012
$31.50

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The Tubes

Aladdin, Portland
Saturday, May 12th, 2012
$30

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Collective Soul (An Evening With)

What is better than one Collective Soul set? Two of course. Even though now one cares, they're still touring "10 Years Later."

Roseland, Portland
Saturday, June 16th, 2012
$28/$40

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Jonathan Coulton

Famous for being an internet nerd. Someday I'll reach famous internet nerd status.

Aladdin, Portland
Thursday, June 21st, 2012
$25

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Reggie Watts

Amazingly talented comedian/beat boxer. If you've never heard of this guy, and your night is free, you won't be disappointed.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Sunday, June 3rd, 2012
$26

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The Used

Roseland, Portland
Monday, June 11th, 2012
$25

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Asleep At The Wheel

Austin City Limits annuals.

Aladdin, Portland
Sunday, June 3rd, 2012
$25

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Japandroids

This will be a fun one.

Doug Fir, Portland
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
$13 advance, $15 day of the show

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Lil B

He wants pussy, he just wants pussy. He told me at Coachella last year.

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Saturday, April 28th, 2012
$20

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Destroyer

One of the worst shows I saw last year, and I've always been a huge fan. He no longer plays guitar, he's a lounge singer surrounded by below average musicians. If he ever decides to shut up and play his guitar, I'll pay to see him again.

Aladdin, Portland
Monday, June 4th, 2012
$18

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Xiu Xiu

Doug Fir, Portland
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
$12 advance, $14 day of the show

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Curren$y

He should change the $ to an S before the fad wears off (Kei$ha is nodding).

Roseland, Portland
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
$20

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Best Coast

Great band name, no interest in their music however.

Aladdin, Portland
Monday, May 21st, 2012
$18

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Ramona Falls

Side project of the pretty keyboardist from Menomena.

Doug Fir, Portland
Friday, May 18th, 2012
$12 advance, $14 day of the show

New Shows: Lupe Fiasco, Florence + The Machine/The Walkmen, Mark Lanegan Band, X, Thrice, Suckers, Stone In Love

Lupe Fiasco

Ego check for one of the largest egos in the game. Dude was Lupe enough to think he could fill the Memorial Coliseum (9,000+ capacity), and ended up cancelling due to low ticket sales. Now he's playing the Schnitz (2.800 capacity), and those who purchased tickets to the cancelled event get their own private presale. This means less than 2,800 people purchased tickets to his arena show, and the tickets to the new show are much cheaper. What a Fiasco.

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
$25 to $47.50
Tickets on sale Saturday, February 25th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Florence + The Machines (w/The Walkmen)

Edgefield, Troutdale (OR)
Sunday, July 22nd, 2012
$45

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Mark Lanegan Band

One of the greatest voices in rock history.

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
$20 advance, $22 day of the show
Tickets on sale Friday, February 24th, at 10:00 a.m.

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X

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Friday, May 11th, 2012
$20 advance, $25 day of the show

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Thrice

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Sunday, June 10th, 2012
$20 advance, $23 day of the show
Tickets on sale Wednesday, February 29th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Suckers

I probably like this band more than most. Their recent album Wild Smile was number 42 on my top 50 albums of 2010. Read the review here.

Doug Fir, Portland
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
$10 advance, $12 at the door

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Stone In Love (Journey Tribute Band)

I thought the actual band Journey is the Journey Tribute Band. Steve Perry thinks this is funny.

Star Theater, Portland
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
$10

For Sale: Justice Ticket(s) for Face Value Plus Fees ($48)

Justice
Roseland, Portland
Tuesday, April 24th

I only have one extra ticket available at this time, but might have more closer to the show. You know the deal, I hate scalpers, and want people to understand they don't have to freak out and pay double face value for sold out tickets. There are people in this world who are not looking to fuck you over.

Drop me a couple lines letting me know you are a real person, and not a scalper. The show is sold out, and I'll get several replies, so I'll pick the reply I feel is most legit. I don't subscribe to the "first come first serve" theory. I probably won't reply to the winner right away, so if you are still reading this, it means the ticket is still available. I'll remove the craigslist add when the ticket is sold, and update this post stating the ticket has been sold. Email me at knowidyuh@gmail.com if interested.

New Shows: Time To Get Caught Up: Part Two

Kansas

Mu-fuck'n "Dust In The Wind" beyotches. There's a student discount for a Kansas show, seriously? If you are 50 years old and still in school, you should get in for free.

Roseland, Portland
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
$50 21 & Over, $30-$50 all ages, $25 student discount

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Diana Krall

Jazz great, and voice of the super sexy, "Peel Me A Grape." The crowd literally whistles and howls during this song.

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland
Friday, August 31st, 2012
$69.50 to $89.50

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Counting Crows

I guess they're done with their county fair tour.

Roseland, Portland
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
$39.50 to $55

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Mogwai

Post-rock gods. I agree with the masses that Mogwai puts on a rad live show, but people seem to like their performances WAY too much. They are fun live, yes, but they didn't crack my top 20 shows of 2011.

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
$22 advance, $25 day of the show

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The Naked and Famous

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
$25

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James (w/Thomas Dolby)

Roseland, Portland
Monday, April 9th, 2012
$25 to $35

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Zeds Dead (w/Omar LinX)

More EDM for the kids.

Roseland, Portland
Friday, April 27th, 2012
$20

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Rusted Root

One of my favorite bands from the late 90s.

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
$20 advance, $25 day of the show

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Spiritualized

Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space is one of my top five albums of all-time, for sure.

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Friday, May 25th, 2012
$18 advanced, $20 day of the show

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Charles Bradley And His Extraordinaires

Aladdin, Portland
Friday, May 25th, 2012
$20

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Greensky Bluegrass

420 dude.

Roseland, Portland
Friday, April 20th, 2012
$20

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Brian Jonestown Massacre

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Friday, May 4th, 2012
$18 advance, $20 day of the show

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fun.

A lot of parents will be picking up their kids from this show.

Roseland, Portland
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
$17.50

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Todd Snider

Aladdin, Portland
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
$20

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Imelda May

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
$20

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Justin Townes Earl

Aladdin, Portland
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
$20

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Midnight

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Friday, April 20th, 2012
$22 advance, $27 day of the show

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FEED ME w/TEETH

Pretty crazy light show from what I've heard.

Roseland, Portland
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
$20

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Trampled By Turtles

Fun energetic folk band.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Friday, May 25th, 2012
$20

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Dar Williams

I get the feeling the 420 on this one is purely coincidental.

Aladdin, Portland
Friday, April 20th, 2012
$27.50

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The Infamous Stringdusters

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Saturday, April 21st, 2012
$16 advance, $18 day of the show

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Kathleen Edwards

Otherwise known as Ms. Bon Iver.

Aladdin, Portland
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
$20

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Hot Snakes

Doug Fir, Portland
Sunday, April 1st, 2012
$15 advance, $18 day of the show

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Allen Stone

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
$18 advance, $22 day of the show

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YTF Concert

Apparently this is like the touring American Idol showcase, but for youtube acts. It sounds stupid as fuck, but I bet it ends up being one of the most entertaining shows of the year.

Roseland, Portland
Sunday, March 25th, 2012
$30, $75 Gold VIP, $125 Plat. VIP

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Polyphonic Spree

Former lead singer of cult classic alternative band Tripping Daisy, this band incorporates an army full of instrument playing vocalists wearing robes and other matching outfits. I rather enjoyed their show last time through Portland, even if I felt like I was at a suicide cult run by a religious freak.

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
$18 advance, $20 day of the show

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Bettye Lavette

Soul sing'n.

Aladdin, Portland
Thursday, April 26th, 2012
$30

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emancipator

Doug Fir, Portland
Friday, March 30th, 2012
$13 advance, $15 day of the show

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Yacht

Local groovers. Much fun.

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
$11

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First Aid Kit

Emerging indie rock darling megastars.

Doug Fir, Portland
Thursday, April 12th, 2012
$12 advance, $14 day of the show

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Horse Feathers

Their album Thistled Spring was number 34 on my top 50 albums of 2010. Read the review here.

Aladdin, Portland
Saturday, April 21st, 2012
$15

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Scott Pemberton

Doug Fir, Portland
Friday, March 16th, 2012
$12 advance, $15 day of the show

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The Real McKenzies

Doug Fir, Portland
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
$15

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Hayes Carll

Aladdin, Portland
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
$16

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Codeine

Doug Fir, Portland
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
$15

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Amy Ray

Member of the Indigo Girls

Doug Fir, Portland
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
$15

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School of Seven Bells

I almost fell asleep writing this entry. Yawn.

Doug Fir, Portland
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
$12 advance, $14 day of the show

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Lambchop

Doug Fir, Portland
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
$15 advance, $17 day of the show

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Of Monsters and Men

Otherwise known as, "Hopefully there are enough Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros fans still around so we can make some money." Are they really too big for the Doug Fir? I might go just to see how small the crowd will be.

Roseland, Portland
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
$12

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Chairlift

I'm pretty sure their career owes its success to an Ipod commercial.

Doug Fir, Portland
Sunday, April 8th, 2012
$12 advance, $14 day of the show

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Tennis

Nothing memorable about this band, or this sport. Irony.

Doug Fir, Portland
Saturday, April 28th, 2012
$11 advance, $13 day of the show

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Islands

Return to the Sea, another album I can't get enough of. I can't say I dig anything they've done recently, but I love that album.

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Sunday, March 11th, 2012
$13 advance, $15 day of the show

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Vetiver

Sort of an alt-country feel. I tried hard to get into this band, but unfortunately I found most of their songs boring.

Doug Fir, Portland
Sunday, March 18th, 2012
$13 advance, $14 day of the show

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Perfume Genius

Pitchfork favorite.

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
$10 advanced, $12 day of the show

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Y La Bamba

I don't think I can catch this local act enough. So much potential here.

Doug Fir, Portland
Saturday, April 21st, 2012
$10 advance, $12 day of the show

For Sale: One Wilco Ticket For Face Value (Plus Fees)

UPDATE: Sold.

Wilco at the Schnitz
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Orch B, Row V, Seat 1 (aisle seat on the main floor)
$49

A friend bailed, so I have one extra floor ticket I'm selling for face. Must be willing to pick up the ticket between 4pm and 7pm tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, February 8th). I live downtown. If you are interested, email me at knowidyuh@gmail.com. Leave your phone number so I can call you back. Once the ticket it sold, I will update this post stating so.

New Shows: Rusko, Wanda Jackson/Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside

Rusko

Fresh off his 2012 College Tour, otherwise known as the "Rusko Gets Laid" Tour.

Roseland, Portland
Thursday, April 26th, 2012
$30

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Wanda Jackson (w/Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside)

What is stranger than Wanda Jackson and Rusko sharing the same post? The fact it is the second time since this blogs inception it has happened.

Roseland, PortlandSaturday, April 21st, 2012
$20 GA, $30 Reserved Balcony
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 10th, 2012

New Shows: Tech N9ne, SBTRKT, Escape The Fate/Attack Attack!

Tech N9ne

Roseland, Portland
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
$30

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SBTRKT

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
$18 advance, $20 day of the show
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 3rd, at 10:00 a.m.

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Escape The Fate (w/Attack Attack!)

Roseland, Portland
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
$20
Tickets on sale Wednesday, February 1st, at 10:00 a.m.

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New Shows: Death Cab For Cutie, Bassnectar, The Bodeans, Miike Snow, Andrew WK, Balkan Beat Box

Death Cab For Cutie with the Magik*Magik Orchestra

I guess they've reached douchestar status, which allows them to play with an orchestra. Something tells me there won't be many Bassnectar fans pissed about having to miss this one.

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland
Friday, May 11th, 2012
$49.50/$32.50

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Bassnectar

Roseland, Portland
Friday, May 11th, 2012
$31
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27th at 10:00 a.m.

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The Bodeans

Aladdin, Portland
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
$25
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27th at 11:00 a.m.

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Miike Snow

Roseland, Portland
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
$25
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 24th at 10:00 a.m.

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Andrew WK

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Monday, March 5th, 2012
$20 advance, $23 day of the show
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 25th, at 10:00 a.m.

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Balkan Beat Box

Roseland, Portland
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
$18
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 25th, at 10:00 a.m.

New Shows: Time To Get Caught Up

Let's get this shit rolling again. I'm back from my ultra extended vacation, and the new shows are pouring in. Let's get caught up.

Coldplay

One of these days I'll run into a Coldplay performance at a music festival, but I have a hard time paying $50 to see them.

Rose Garden, Portland
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
$99.50/$79.50/$49.50

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Elvis Costello and the Imposters

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland
Friday, April 13th, 2012
$79.50/$39.50

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The Black Keys (w/Arctic Monkeys)

No interest. Read my live review of their last Portland performance here and here.

Rose Garden, Portland
Monday, May 7th, 2012
$56.50/$46.50/$36.50

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Social Distortion

There is always something keeping me from seeing my first Social D show. I hear the Toadies are opening too. I love the Toadies.

Roseland, Portland
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
$45 balcony (21 and over), $30 all ages

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Jeff Mangum (Two Shows)

Lead singer of Neutral Milk Hotel who has been in seclusion for the last ten years. Most figured he would never perform again, so this is a pretty big deal.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Wednesday, April 18th and Thursday, April 19th, 2012
$32 (Will-call only)

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Lupe Fiasco

Memorial Coliseum
Friday, February 17th, 2012
$55/$40

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Puscifer

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
$49.50/$29.50

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Foster The People

After four sold out Portland shows in 2011, this one hit wonder is now raking in the big payday.

Edgefield, Troutdale
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
$36

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The Fray

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
$35

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The Magnetic Fields

Roseland, Portland
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
$30

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Rodrigo Y Gabriela

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
$50/$35

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Ani DiFranco

More like Blandi DiFranco, right?

Roseland, Portland
Saturday, March 31st, 2012
$35

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Andrew Bird

Arlene Schnitzer, Portland
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
$40/$30

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Arlo Guthrie

Son of legend Woody Guthrie.

Aladdin, Portland
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
$39.50

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New Multitudes (featuring Jay Farrar and Yim Yames)

Speaking Woody Guthrie, New Multitudes is a Woody Guthrie tribute album celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth. Performers include Jay Farrar (Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo), Anders Parker, Will Johnson (Centro-Matic), and Yim Yames (My Morning Jacket, Monsters of Folk).

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Friday, March 9th, 2012
$20

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Snow Patrol

This show sold out quickly.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
$35

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Flogging Molly

Roseland, Portland
Sunday, March 11th, 2012
$32

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Richard Marx

Holy shit, how did I almost miss this one. Should've known better.

Aladdin, Portland
Friday, February 24th, 2012
$30

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Concrete Blonde

Star Theater, Portland
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
$25

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M83

One of the better shows I saw in 2011. Way too short however. Here's hoping they add a couple songs to their playlist.

Roseland, Portland
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
$25

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Guster

Aladdin, Portland
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
$28

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Ingrid Michaelson

Doug Fir, Portland
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
$30 advance, $35 day of the show

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Steve Aoki (w/Datsik)

Bring your vodka, cause Stevie's getting fucked up.

Roseland, Portland
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
$25

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fIREHOSE

Legendary bassist Mike Watt's reunited band.

Doug Fir, Portland
Friday, April 6th, 2012
$22

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Lucero

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
$17 advance, $20 day of the show

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George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Friday, March 16th, 2012
$25

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Too Short

So you wanna be a gangsta?

Roseland, Portland
Friday, February 10th, 2012
$25

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The Ting Tings

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Monday, March 26th, 2012
$20 advance, $22 day of the show

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Murder City Devils

Some of the most memorable shows I've seen. Spencer Moody is such a crazed fucker.

Dante's, Portland
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
$20

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Drive-By Truckers

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
$22

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Donavon Frankenreiter

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Saturday, March 31st, 2012
$21 advance, $23 day of the show

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Yann Tiersen

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
$18 advance, $20 day of the show

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Symphony X

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
$27.50

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Excision

Wait for the bass drop. Wait for the dubstep fad to wear off.

Roseland, Portland
Saturday, February 4th, 2012
$25

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Galactic

New Orleans jazz/funk. Highly recommended.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
$25

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Cold War Kids (Three Shows)

Jeez, what could possibly be worse than seeing the Cold War Kids three nights in a row? Colonoscopies three nights in a row?

Doug Fir, Portland
Sunday, February 26th, Monday, February 27th, and Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
$20 per night, or $50 for a three night pass

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The Darkness

Roseland, Portland
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
$23

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Swervedriver

Doug Fir, Portland
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
$16 advance, $18 day of the show

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Soulfly

Max Cavalera's side project, he of Sepultura fame. I listened to the shit out of these guys when they first came out. I might have to sneak this one into my schedule.

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
$20

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Gotye

Emerging indie megastar.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
$25

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Kasabian

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
$17 advance, $20 day of the show

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Saul Williams

I dig his spoken word stuff, but wow was he terrible the last time I saw him live.

Doug Fir, Portland
Monday, March 12th, 2012
$15

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Keller Williams

One man hippie-folk wrecking crew.

Aladdin, Portland
Saturday, February 25th, 2012
$22

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Dr. Dog

I like this band way too much. I don't think I've ever skipped a Dr. Dog show.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Monday, February 13th, 2012
$17

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The Cults

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Friday, April 6th, 2012
$14 advance, $16 day of the show

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The Coup (w/Buck 65)

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
$18 advance, $20 day of the show

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Devil Driver

Part of the Metal Alliance Tour.

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
$22

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The Twilight Sad

Sure sounds like a fun band, right?

Doug Fir, Portland
Sunday, March 11th, 2012
$13 advance, $15 day of the show

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Ben Kweller

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Friday, April 27th, 2011
$18 advance, $20 day of the show

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Uncle Kracker

LOL

Aladdin, Portland
Friday, April 6th, 2012
$20

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Punch Brothers

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
$24

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Dark Star Orchestra

I was talked into going to DSO a couple years ago. They are a Grateful Dead cover band. After nearly two hours (and about six beers), they finally ended and I was ready to walk home. Then my friend informed me that was the end of the first set. Two hours later, I was drunk drunk.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Saturday, March 31st, 2012
$25

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White Rabbits

Doug Fir, Portland
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
$12 advance, $14 day of the show

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The Black Dahlia Murder

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
$17

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Die Antwoord

I still have no idea what this is.

Roseland, Portland
Saturday, February 18th, 2012
$20

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Los Campesinos! (Two Nights)

Doug Fir, Portland
Tuesday, February 7th, and Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
$14 advance, $15 day of the show

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Quasi

Sam Coomes, another crazy fucker live. Quasi shows are a riot. Review of their show opening for Pavement here.

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Friday, February 24th, 2012
$10 advance, $12 day of the show

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We Came As Romans

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
$20

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Heartless Bastards

Always a fun show.

Aladdin, Portland
Sunday, April 8th, 2012
$18

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Yacht

Wonder Ballroom, Portland
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
$13 advance, $15 day of the show

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Gary Clark Jr.

Doug Fir, Portland
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
$15

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Mudhoney

Star Theater, Portland
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
$15

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King's X

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
$20

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Wild Flag

Superband featuring Carrie Brownstein (Portlandia, Sleater-Kinney) and Janet Weiss (Quasi, the Jicks).

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Friday, April 27th, 2012
$15

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Band of Skulls

Dante's, Portland
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
$16

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Neon Indian

Boring bedroom EDM that doesn't make you dance, but Pitchfork is crazy about it. Indie kids love Neon Indian.

Doug Fir, Portland
Thursday, April 26th, 2012
$16 advance, $18 day of the show

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Kittie

Canadian heavy metal? Okay.

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
$20

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Chali 2na

What a great way to spend Valentine's Day.

Lola's Room, Portland
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
$16

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Metronomy

Their 2011 album The English Riviera is a pretty fun listen.

Doug Fir, Portland
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
$13 advance, $15 day of the show

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Rehab

These guys used to have some pretty fun songs, like 12 years ago.

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Thursday, March 22, 2012
$15

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William Fitzsimmons

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Friday, March 16th, 2012
$17 advance, $19 day of the show

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The Wedding Present

Performing their album Sea Monsters.

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Saturday, April 7th, 2012
$15

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Of Montreal (w/Deerhoof)

Oh how the mighty have fallen. $15 for Of Montreal? They used to sell out shows for twice that. Live review of their 2010 Portland show here.

Crystal Ballroom, Portland
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
$14.99

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Abigail Washburn

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Sunday, April 1st, 2012
$18 advance, $20 day of the show

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The Boxer Rebellion

Doug Fir, Portland
Sunday, May 13th, 2012
$13 advance, $15 day of the show

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The Builders & The Butchers

Really fun live shows.

Hawthorne Theatre, Portland
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
$13

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Tea Leaf Green

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Friday, April 13th, 2012
$15

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Damien Jurado

Holocene, Portland
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
$13

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Matthew Good

Some Canadian singer who used to be famous, in Canada.

Mississippi Studios, Portland
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
$17.50 advance, $20 day of the show