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. His 2019 sophomore album, Sweet Insomnia, suffered from creative disagreements, and he was later released from his previous Warner label early. Neptune, Gallant’s 2021 EP, was more independent. He is now on tour to promote Zinc, his ethereal new album, which he considers a remake of Sweet Insomnia.His vocal skills and artistic development will be shown in this Wonder Ballroom performance.
Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St., Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m.; $37.85, wonderballroom.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: On February 10, 2024, Cordae plays at the Laneway Festival in Melbourne, Australia. On February 9, 2025, Cordae performs at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland.Rahim Naomi/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. The critical response to his second album, From A Bird’s Eye View, was very favorable. The Crossroads, Cordae’s latest album, was released in November. It continues the history of his first and second albums, which contained excellent, entertaining, and cohesive lyricism, along with notable featured artists like Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West, as well as frequent collaborator Anderson.Lil Wayne and Paak each make appearances on two distinct songs.
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Sunday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m.; $30–$45, all ages, crystalballroompdx.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
Karma Rivera
Rapper Karma Rivera, a mainstay from Portland, has gained recognition for her intense attitude that suits crowd work, energetic sets, and charisma onstage for a number of years. You So Nasty, Taraji P, Like U Did (Me), and the island-infused Sirens are just a few of the danceable, ultra-lit songs you can anticipate hearing during her forthcoming performance at Show Bar.
Show Bar at Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St., Friday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m.; $15, revolutionhall.com/show-bar.
Tommy Richman
\Tommy Richman’s addictive and catchy hit, Million Dollar Baby, debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and continues to receive a lot of radio play after becoming viral through Tiktok clips containing the song in the spring of 2024. Richman appears to be in good hands and has a bright career ahead of him contributing to the genre. He was signed to alt R&B artist Brent Faiyaz’s indie label ISO Supremacy and served as Faiyaz’s opening act on a prior tour. Younger fans as well as those who just want to hear Million Dollar Baby and see Richman’s live skills will undoubtedly attend this forthcoming performance at the Hawthorne Theater.
Hawthorne Theater, 1507 S.E. 39th Ave., Thursday, Feb. 20, 8 p.m.; $25, all ages, hawthornetheatre.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
San Francisco: On November 16, 2024, Erykah Badu gives a performance at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. On February 21, 2025, she will play at Portland’s Moda Center.Skaffari Miikka/Getty Images
Erykah Badu
With her five studio albums, Erykah Badu—dubbed the godmother of soul—helped define the neo-soul subgenre. Critics have dubbed her the Queen of Neo Soul. The soul great is recognizable for her fragility, breezy delivery, and distinctive Southern twang. She is also a fashion icon, renowned for her striking and daring wardrobe choices. For many in attendance, seeing Badu perform a career-spanning set at the Moda Center featuring songs like “Green Eyes,” “Bag Lady,” and “Call Tyrone” will undoubtedly cross something off their bucket list.
Moda Center, Friday, February 21, 8 p.m.; $95-$275, rosequarter.com.Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Tyler, the Creator plays at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, during the opening weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. On February 26, 2025, he will perform at Portland’s Moda Center.Harris, Amy, Invision, and AP
Tyler, the Creator
Rapper and producer Tyler the Creator, arguably the most well-known and active former member of the alternative hip-hop group Odd Future, tends to adopt a new persona for every studio album. It’s wonderful to witness an artist that isn’t scared to try something completely different, significantly altering his image (and haircut) for each project, regardless of whether you’re a fan of previous concept albums like Igor and Flower Boy.
Moda Center, Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 p.m.; $178–$735, rosequarter.com.Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
The Altons and Thee Sinseers
Thee Sinseers, a Chicano soul band led by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer Joey Quiones, embrace his city’s Chicano culture and have a romantic, oldies-inspired style that draws inspiration from singers such as Otis Redding. With the addition of brass and the addition of guitarist Francisco Flores and saxophonist Steve Surman, the Altons share the same members as the Sinseers. In the same year, both bands wowed audiences with their performances at Pickathon, captivating them with Qui’s beautiful, deep voice.
Revolution Hall, 1300 S.E. Stark St.; all ages, Thursday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.; $30–$35; revolutionhall.com. Also: TicketSqueeze, Seat Geek, Stubb Hub, and Vibrant Seats.
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