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Show Reviews, Galleries, and Artist Interviews



Brittani Wert
Nov 16, 2024
Vincent Lima captures the magic of storytelling at Polaris Hall
Vincent Lima captures the magic of storytelling with a concert at Polaris Hall


Brittani Wert
Oct 13, 2024
An Evening with Wilderado (Gallery)
Indie folk band Wilderado headlined Portland's Revolution Hall last week. Check out a full gallery here and relive the evening.


Brittani Wert
Aug 14, 2024
Class In Session: The Summer School Tour hits Portland (Gallery)
idobi Radio's Summer School Tour brought an incredible lineup of fan favorites and emerging artists across the US for a summer of music...


Brittani Wert
Jul 16, 2024
The Story So Far's electrifying set takes over Portland's Moda Center (Gallery)
Step into the heart of the action with our exclusive concert gallery of The Story So Far at Portland's Theater of the Clouds/Moda Center.


Brittani Wert
Jun 30, 2024
KALEO's bluesy rock kicks off summer concert series (Gallery and Show Review)
Rock band KALEO kicks off the Grand Lodge's summer concert lineup with an incredible show


Brittani Wert
Jun 24, 2024
Slow Joy at Mission Theater (Gallery)
Slow Joy brings passionate alternative anthems to the Mission Theater


Brittani Wert
Jun 3, 2024
Microwave at the Roseland Theater (Gallery)
Microwave brought their perfect blend of psychedelic rock, emo, and pop punk to the Roseland Theater this May in support of their latest...


Brittani Wert
May 5, 2024
Connor Price moves from the screen to the stage (Gallery and Show Review)
Last week, artist and producer Connor Price took to the sold-out Crystal Ballroom stage for one of the closing dates of his Price Club...


Brittani Wert
Feb 20, 2024
Chance Peña at The Old Church (Gallery)
Last week, Chance Peña serenaded a sold-out crowd at Portland's The Old Church, a striking, intimate venue in the heart of downtown. See...


Brittani Wert
Oct 30, 2023
Christian French at Holocene (Gallery)
This month, Christian French took over Holocene for an eagerly awaited return to Portland in support of his latest release, The Space...


Brittani Wert
Oct 2, 2023
Chance Peña opens to a sold-out Wonder crowd
Chance Peña, a 23-year-old singer-songwriter, is steadily making waves in the booming community of indie and folk musicians. With just...


Brittani Wert
Jun 28, 2023
K.Flay takes on the Roseland Theater
Wild, passionate, and energetic doesn't even begin to describe the set from pop-rock artist K.Flay as she took to the stage at the...

Brittani Wert
May 18, 2023
half•alive's stunning Portland performance
Plenty of bands can put on a concert for a packed room of fans, but half•alive truly puts on a show, bringing their music to life with a...

Brittani Wert
Jan 22, 2023
Chipped Nail Polish: Community, Adulting, and New Music
Jill Sullivan of Portland's Chipped Nail Polish sits down with B Side Live Music to chat about their upcoming EP release.

Brittani Wert
Nov 23, 2022
A Man and His Guitar: Adam Melchor at Crystal Ballroom
Indie singer-songwriter Adam Melchor once again captivated the Portland audience with a solo acoustic set last week while opening up for...


Brittani Wert
Oct 11, 2022
Alec Benjamin brings life to the Crystal Ballroom
Singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin was welcomed to a nearly sold-out show at Portland's Crystal Ballroom.


Brittani Wert
May 17, 2022
Mom Jeans. shreds energetic Portland set
Last week, Mom Jeans. rolled through Portland's Crystal Ballroom on an iconic 4 band tour lineup alongside Microwave, Joyce Manor, and...


Brittani Wert
May 3, 2022
Chelsea Cutler ends spring tour with a bang
Chelsea Cutler ended off her "When I Close My Eyes" North American tour with a 25th show at Portland's Crystal Ballroom last week in...


Brittani Wert
Apr 23, 2022
LP captivates at sold-out show
Following several canceled and rescheduled shows due to the pandemic, LP, the stage name of the accomplished singer and songwriter Laura...


Brittani Wert
Apr 8, 2022
spill tab brings eclectic alt-pop to PDX
spill tab, the multi-talented, French-Korean-American artist shared her dreamy alt-pop in an incredible set at Portland's Crystal...


Brittani Wert
Mar 2, 2022
Nostalgia in the air as Mayday Parade celebrates album anniversary
Mayday Parade was less than a month into their 2022 world tour when they hit the Crystal Ballroom stage in Portland, Oregon, last week....


Brittani Wert
Feb 26, 2022
Manchester Orchestra packs house for sold out Roseland show
Manchester Orchestra took to the Roseland Theater stage last week for a sold-out show in the Rose City following their performance at...


Brittani Wert
Feb 14, 2022
Dead Sara kicks off US tour with powerhouse set at the Roseland Theater
LA-based trio Dead Sara kicked off a night of rock-n-roll at Portland's Roseland Theater on Tuesday, February 8. This show marked the...


Brittani Wert
Dec 13, 2021
Blake Rose: Show Review & Gallery
Last week, indie-pop singer-songwriter Blake Rose captivated the crowd with his opening set at the Crystal Ballroom.


Brittani Wert
Oct 23, 2021
Adam Melchor's Lullaby Hotline rings through Portland
The small floor of Portland's Doug Fir Lounge quickly filled in as singer-songwriter Adam Melchor took the stage. The indie-pop artist...


Brittani Wert
Sep 9, 2021
PVRIS electrifies Wonder Ballroom
As the sun set on a warm August Saturday night in Portland, the Wonder Ballroom lit up as eager concert-goers filed in to catch PVRIS on...


Brittani Wert
Aug 25, 2021
Beartooth brings Crystal Ballroom back to life
Since March 2020, the legendary Crystal Ballroom in downtown Portland had sat quiet – no bouncing floor, no lights reflecting off the...

Brittani Wert
Aug 15, 2021
getbent. Releases Post-Emo Rock Single "S//R"
Hailing from the small town of Casper, Wyoming, getbent. is on a mission to bring in a new evolution of emo-alternative music. Formed in...


Brittani Wert
Feb 9, 2020
American Authors and the Band of Brothers Roadshow
Friday night, American Authors and Magic Giant packed the Wonder Ballroom as part of their unique co-headlining Band of Brothers...


Brittani Wert
Oct 25, 2019
Judah & the Lion – Gallery
Judah & the Lion brought their striking mix of folk and rock and roll to the Roseland this week in support of their album Pep Talks. The...


Brittani Wert
Oct 12, 2019
Flor returns to home state for packed show
Flor, hailing from nearby Hood River, returned to Oregon this week for a hometown show that packed the Wonder Ballroom. A dense fog...


Brittani Wert
Oct 9, 2019
This Wild Life gives Portland a dose of their “Prescription Strength Emotional Music”
California acoustic duo This Wild Life brought a dose of their appropriately named “Prescription Strength Emotional Music” to Portland’s...


Brittani Wert
Oct 6, 2019
Don Broco – Gallery
British rockers Don Broco headlined Peter’s Room for a crowed, energetic, and sweaty set earlier this week. Trash Boat, Sleep On It, and...


Brittani Wert
Oct 1, 2019
Christian French lights up Portland with the ‘Bright Side of the Moon’
Sunday night, alt-pop singer-songwriter Christian French brought his Bright Side of the Moon tour to the Doug Fir Lounge. ASNT opened up...


Brittani Wert
Jun 16, 2019
Emma Ruth Rundle Stuns at The Aladdin
*Show review and photos by Ash Placek* The vibe is smokey, Portland punk-goth with a side of black faux-leather as Emma Ruth Rundle and...


Brittani Wert
Jun 13, 2019
WASI: Their Roots, Activism in the Modern Age, and Their Love is Gay Tour
In the saturated digital age, Riot Pop duo WASI seems to have found a way to remain grounded. Partners Jessie Meehan and Merilou Salazar...


Brittani Wert
Jun 8, 2019
A R I Z O N A finds their place at the Wonder
The Wonder Ballroom filled with bright lights and roaring music as Arizona (styled A R I Z O N A) took the stage Thursday night for...


Brittani Wert
Jun 4, 2019
Rainbow Kitten Suprise: Night Two at the Roseland
After one sold-out show in Portland, Rainbow Kitten Surprise packed the house for a second night on Sunday. Their immediately catchy,...


Brittani Wert
Jun 1, 2019
Scott Helman: Second First Impressions – Interview and Gallery
Scott Helman relaxes back into the green room couch before his Portland show, and a friendly smile fills his face. He jumps right in,...


Brittani Wert
May 30, 2019
Local Natives and Middle Kids – Gallery
As part of their Spiral Choir tour this spring, the indie rockers of Local Natives made a stop at the Roseland Theater in Portland....


Brittani Wert
May 24, 2019
The Strumbellas on Rattlesnake and touring: Interview and Gallery
Fans of The Strumbellas packed Portland’s Revolution Hall this week as the band’s Rattlesnake tour rolled into town. This folky, indie...


Brittani Wert
May 16, 2019
Passion Pit celebrates 10 years of ‘Manners’ – Gallery
Last week, Passion Pit took to the Roseland stage to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Manners....


Brittani Wert
May 8, 2019
La Dispute Returns to Portland for Headlining Show
Sunday night, La Dispute returned to Portland for a headlining show as part of their spring tour. Energy buzzed from the first chord and...


Brittani Wert
May 4, 2019
I Prevail’s Trauma Tour stops at Crystal Ballroom
The floor bounced and energy swirled around the Crystal Ballroom Wednesday night as I Prevail’s Trauma Tour stopped in Portland. The...


Brittani Wert
Apr 28, 2019
Genres Combine: Turnover headlines eclectic lineup at the Wonder
This week, the Wonder Ballroom filled with lo-fi synths, hardcore, and dreamy pop as Turnover’s headlining tour rolled into Portland....


Brittani Wert
Apr 26, 2019
Movements crowd packs Hawthorne Theatre for high energy show
It didn’t take long for the small Hawthorne Theatre to fill from wall to wall Monday night for the Portland stop of Movements’ headlining...


Brittani Wert
Apr 22, 2019
Local artist returns for hometown show: Shy Girls
Dan Vidmar, known by his stage name Shy Girls, is an alternative singer-songwriter and producer. Vidmar began Shy Girls as a bedroom...


Brittani Wert
Apr 21, 2019
20 Years of Taking Back Sunday at Crystal Ballroom
Friday night kicked off the Portland dates of Taking Back Sunday’s massive year-long world tour celebrating their 20 year anniversary as...


Brittani Wert
Apr 11, 2019
Missio’s Rad Drugz Hit Portland
This week’s concert brought a power lineup filled with electro-pop, rap, and an electrifying combination of the two. All hailing from...


Brittani Wert
Apr 6, 2019
Mosh Pits and Metalcore at Hawthorne
Despite it being a Tuesday night, Portland’s Hawthorne Theatre quickly filled with fans, energy, and passion as a night of metalcore...
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