Portlanders benefit financially every year from the predictable sluggish season that occurs in the winter, which also makes it easier to plan an evening out because there are less options. Portland band the Dandy Warhols will honor the frontman’s 85th birthday with an anniversary gig at Crystal Ballroom as part of Ural Thomas and the Pain, marking the start of the winter concert season. The Moda Center is then rocked by Tyler the Creator, Erykah Badu’s arrival via the Biamp Portland Jazz Festival, and the New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas later in the season.
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LONDON: On October 3, 2024, Courtney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols performs at The Forum as part of their 30th anniversary tour in London, England. On December 12, 2024, the group will visit Portland’s Crystal Ballroom as part of their anniversary tour.Stewart Gus/Redferns
The Dandy Warhols 30th Anniversary
This December marks the 30th anniversary of the Dandy Warhols, a band headquartered in Portland. The four-piece, which includes founding members Courtney Taylor-Taylor and Peter Holmstr m, drummer Eric Hedford, and bassist Zia McCabe, draws inspiration from a variety of pop and rock artists, including Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, and The Beach Boys. They deal in power pop, shoegaze, garage rock, alternative rock, and psychedelic. Listen to Dandy songs like the psychedelic and 60s-inspired Dick, the David Bowie-inspired You Were the Last High, the smoke-positive track Smoke It, Bohemian Like You, the lullaby-worthy Sleep, and the delicate, layered vocals.
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Thursday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m.; $42-$57, Crystal Ballroompdx.com; all ages. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND: On August 4, 2024, Robert Glasper plays at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival taking place at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island. On December 15, 2024, Glasper will play at the Portland Rosalind Theater.Getty Images/Doug Mason
Robert Glasper
The resume of renowned jazz pianist and producer Robert Glasper, who bridges the two genres of jazz and hip-hop/R&B, is as impressive as it gets. Along with his solo endeavors, such as his Grammy-winning 2012 studio album Black Radio (and its Grammy-nominated sequels), which he recorded with his electric quartet The Robert Glasper Experiment, he has co-written and co-produced a number of noteworthy TV and film projects. For example, he was producer, composer, and arranger for the 2015 film Miles Ahead, which served as a biopic about the life of jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, one of his biggest influences. He contributed significantly to highly influential projects the following year, including Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly.The mystery surrounding this Roseland event, which promises surprise guests TBA, is further enhanced by his steadily expanding list of well-known frequent partners.
Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.; $40, roselandpdx.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
HAPPY VALLEY, OREGON: The Pain and Ural Thomas participate in the 2014 Pickathon music event in Happy Valley, Oregon. In honor of Thomas’ 85th birthday, the band will perform on December 21, 2024, at Revolution Hall in Portland.Behring, Natalie/Getty Images
Ural Thomas and the Pain: Ural s 85th Birthday Celebration
Ural Thomas, who was born in Louisiana, started singing professionally in the 1950s. He performed numerous times at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and worked with or opened for singers such as James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and Etta James. When Thomas was a small boy, his family relocated to Portland, and he returned there in 1968. When Portland-based soul DJ Scott Magee discovered that Thomas was still residing in Portland, they organized an eight-piece band to support Ural Thomas and the Pain, a new group that had not performed in public for fifty years. In honor of Thomas’ 85th birthday, the band will perform at Revolution Hall. They will undoubtedly play a number of songs from their 2018 album The Right Time, which is among the greatest soul albums to ever come out of Rose City.
Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St., Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.; $35, revolutionhall.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
On January 13, 2025, Justin Timberlake will visit Portland’s Moda Center with his most recent tour.Getty Images | Kevin Mazur
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake, a former member of NSYNC who is now a solo pop star, is well-known among his ardent fans for his long sets, which usually last more than two hours and cover his three-decade career. They also feature pop choreography and creative, unexpected stage designs that help him move around arenas and reach as many fans as possible. Fortunately, the world tour was not ruined by that widely reported DUI; instead, Timberlake added a date to The Forget Tomorrow Tour in Portland for mid-January. Watch as JT moves effortlessly through his stacked catalog of hits, including Let Me Love You, Cry Me A River, LoveStoned/I Think She Knows, Sexy Back, and What Goes Around (Comes Around). He also plays the best songs from his most recent album, Everything I Thought It Was, which includes the rock-inspired Sanctified, the seductive Technicolor, and the irresistibly funky Play.
Moda Center, Monday, January 13, 7:30 p.m.; $99–614.25, rosequarter.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, and Vibrant Seats.
Thee Sacred Souls
Thee Sacred Souls, a San Diego soul trio consisting of bassist Sal Samano, drummer Alex Garcia, and singer Josh Lane, began as a live band and was inspired by gospel, doo-wop, oldies, and Chicano soul music. Lane’s soulful vocals resemble Marvin Gaye’s on their hit tune, “Can I Call You Rose?” (the band’s first composition). He sings, “Can I call you Rose?/ Because you’re sweet like a flower in bloom/Can I call you Rose?/ Because your fragrance takes over the room, darling.”Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., sold out, Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m., roselandpdx.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
On July 07, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tarriona Tank Ball of Tank & The Bangas performs at Caesars Superdome as part of the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture. On January 22, 2025, the ensemble performs at Revolution Hall in Portland.Goldring, Erika/Getty Images
Tank and the Bangas
With fully developed instrumentals that allow frontwoman Tarriona Tank Ball’s powerful, dramatic vocals to shine, Tank and the Bangas, a band from New Orleans, are a true dream to see live. Over the past few years, the band has experienced a number of personnel changes. In addition to Ball, the current lineup includes Joshua Johnson as the band’s drummer and musical director, and Norman Spence II on bass, keyboards, and guitar.
Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 8 p.m.; $30, revolutionhall.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
Beethoven X Beyonc
The Oregon Symphony will use Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony as the background for 15 of Beyonc’s greatest hits, including Crazy in Love, Single Ladies, Run the World (Girls), Sorry, Halo, Cuff It, and Texas Hold Em. This special concert will showcase conductor, composer, and arranger Steve Hackman’s thrilling fusion of two different musical worlds. Along with guest drummer Jackie Whitmill, bassist Dmitry Gorodetsky, and guitarist/keyboardist Andrew Lipke, the Symphony will feature three formidable female guest vocalists.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Thursday, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m.; $45–$89, orsymphony.org. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
Foster the People
Pop group Foster the People, best known for their viral, breakthrough hit Pumped Up Kicks from 2010, have a devoted following, and it’s still going strong in Portland. This January, the band will play two shows in a row at the Crystal Ballroom, giving fans in the area an opportunity to see the nostalgic mega hit live.
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Tuesday–Wednesday, Jan. 28–29, 8 p.m.; all ages, $45–$149, crystalballroompdx.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, and Vibrant Seats.
Gallant
It’s no surprise that Gallant’s highly regarded 2016 studio debut, Ology, garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album and thrust him into the public eye with hits like Weight in Gold, Shotgun, and Skipping Stones that highlight his soaring vocal range. He wasn t happy with his 2019 sophomore album Sweet Insomnia, which endured creative conflicts, and then his former Warner label let him out of his contract an album early. Neptune, Gallant’s 2021 EP, was more independent. Now he s touring in support of his ethereal new album Zinc, which he views as a do-over of Sweet Insomnia.This Wonder Ballroom show will put on display his vocal prowess and artistic growth.
8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St.; $37.85,wonderballroom.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Cordae performs during Laneway Festival on Feb. 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Cordae plays Portland s Crystal Ballroom on Feb. 9, 2025.Naomi Rahim/WireImage
Cordae
East Coast rapper, singer, and songwriter Cordae, who began his career as Entendre and YBN Cordae (and was formerly a member of the hip-hop group YBN), has been a major force in mainstream hip-hop since he made his debut in 2019 with his album The Lost Boy, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album that year. His sophomore album From A Bird s Eye Viewwas released to similarly positive critical reception. Cordae s new album, The Crossroads, dropped in November, and follows both his debut and sophomore albums tradition of high quality, enjoyable, coherent rap, and impressive featured artists from Kanye West to Ty Dolla $ign, while frequent collaborators Anderson .Paak and Lil Wayne each appear on two different songs.
8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St.; all ages, $30-$45,crystalballroompdx.com. Also:Vivid Seats,Stub Hub,Ticketsqueeze.
Karma Rivera
For several years now, stalwart Portland-based rapper Karma Rivera has become known for her onstage charisma, rousing sets, and fierce personality that lends itself to crowd work. At her upcoming set at Show Bar, expect to hear ultra lit, dance-worthy tracks like You So Nasty, Taraji P, Like U Did (Me), and the island-infused Sirens.
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, Show Bar at Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St.; $15,revolutionhall.com/show-bar.
Tommy Richman
\After achieving virility via Tiktok snippets featuring the song in spring 2024,the addictive and catchy hitMillion Dollar Baby by R&B/funk/soul singer-songwriter Tommy Richman debuted at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and continues to get plenty of radio play. Signed to alt R&B singer Brent Faiyaz indie label ISO Supremacy and opening for Faiyaz on a previous tour, it s looking like Richman is in good hands and has a bright future ahead of him contributing to the genre. This upcoming show at the Hawthorne Theater is sure to bring in plenty of younger fans, as well as folks who simply want to hear Million Dollar Baby, and check out Richman s live chops.
8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, Hawthorne Theater, 1507 S.E. 39th Ave.; all ages, $25,hawthornetheatre.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
SAN FRANCISCO: Erykah Badu performs at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on Nov. 16, 2024 in San Francisco. She ll perform at Portland s Moda Center on Feb. 21, 2025.Miikka Skaffari/Getty Images
Erykah Badu
Dubbed the godmother of soul, Erykah Badu helped define the neo-soul sub-genre with her five studio albums, also being nicknamed the Queen of Neo Soul by critics. Distinguishable for her airy delivery, vulnerability, and signature Southern twang, the soul legend is also a fashion icon known for her stunning and bold style choices. Seeing Badu perform a career-spanning set at the Moda Center with songs like Green Eyes, Bag Lady, Call Tyrone will most certainly tick off an important bucket list item for many in attendance.
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, Moda Center; $95-$275,rosequarter.com.Also:Vivid Seats,Stub Hub,Seat Geek,Ticketsqueeze.
Tyler, the Creator performs during the the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Indio, California. He’ll play Portland’s Moda Center on Feb. 26, 2025.Amy Harris/Invision/AP
Tyler, the Creator
Arguably the most famousandactive former members of alternative hip-hop collective Odd Future, it seems rapper and producer Tyler, the Creator takes on a different character for each of his studio albums. Whether or not you rock with past concept albums like Igor and Flower Boy, it s refreshing to see an artist who isn t afraid to do something completely different, drastically changing up his aesthetic (and haircut) for each project.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, Moda Center; $178-$735,rosequarter.com.Also:Vivid Seats,Stub Hub,Seat Geek,Ticketsqueeze.
The Altons and Thee Sinseers
Fronted by multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Joey Qui ones, Chicano soul bandThee Sinseers have a romantic, oldies-reminiscent sound that s influenced by artists like Otis Redding, and embraces their city s Chicano culture. The Altons are composed of the same members as Thee Sinseers, except that the former adds brass to the mix, and includes Francisco Flores on the guitar and Steve Surman on the saxophone. Both bands played stunning sets at Pickathon in the same year, mesmerizing crowds with Qui ones gorgeous soulful voice.
8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St.; all ages, $30-$35,revolutionhall.com. Also:Vivid Seats,Stub Hub,Seat Geek,Ticketsqueeze.
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