Explore the bounty of live performances that Portland has to offer with our monthly, personalized recommendations from our Music Team and on-air DJs.
From Inessa Anderson – Music Director
Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel – 3rd Annual Benefit Show supporting Music Portland, a local organization with a mission to help evolve, support, and represent the community of artists that make for a vibrant music scene. Both shows will be emceed by Inessa.
Lake Theater and Cafe (Lake Oswego)
Monday, November 11th
Show 7:00 PM
Kennedy School (Gymnasium)
Thursday, November 14th
Show 7:00 PM
Tickets: Free (suggested donation with proceeds going towards Music Portland)
X Ambassadors – The Orion Tour – an American rock band from Ithaca, New York. The show opens with special guests Bear Hands and Vérité.
Crystal Ballroom
Friday, November 15
6:30 pm doors, 8 pm show
The Black Keys – After a five-year hiatus, the duo is back in business!
Moda Center
Friday, November 22
Doors 7:00 PM
Thievery Corporation – “an American electronic music duo consisting of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton. Their musical style mixes elements of dub, acid jazz, reggae, Indian classical, Middle Eastern music, hip hop, electronica, and Brazilian music, including bossa nova.”
Roseland Theater
Saturday, November 30th
8:30 PM
From Asia Wagner – Music Curator for Fresh Vibe
Hustle & Drone – Portland’s own electro-pop group who are celebrating their album release with two other local artists: Karma Rivera and KILEO
Bunk Bar
Thursday, November 14th
Doors 8:00/ Show 8:30
Fakear – a French electronic music producer who draws influences from different cultures around the globe. He has opened shows for big names like Bonobo and ODESZA.
Doug Fir Lounge
Monday, November 18th
Doors 8:00
The Cinematic Orchestra – a British nu jazz ensemble who intertwine elements of the traditional jazz and classical music with the modern day sounds of electronic music and downtempo.
Wonder Ballroom
Wednesday, November 20
Doors 7:30 PM
Thievery Corporation – Babylon Falling Tour – an iconic group returns to Portland, less than a year after their sold out show last December, to celebrate two decades of music making.
Roseland Theater
Saturday, November 30th
8:30 PM
From Jamie Drakos – the host of Jamie’s NW Honkytonk
Siren Nation Festival! – Portland’s Festival celebrating our favorite women artists. Choose from art, comedy, music, workshops and a craft show.
For venues and event details please go here
November 7th through 17th
Del McCoury Band – Bluegrass living history! Traditional high lonesome bluegrass sound with the warm voice of Del McCoury, coupled with a team of the most accomplished musicians playing bluegrass today. If your heart aches for some down-home goodness, fill your cup at the Aladdin! The Jacob Jolliff Band Opening.
Aladdin Theater
Saturday, November 9
Doors 7 PM/ Show 8 PM
Over the Rhine – coming to Portland to share their dreamy, soulful new album Love and Revelation. They will bring you poetry, a haunting pedal steel guitar and the ethereal voice of Karin Bergquist. They will be joined by Folk/Soul/Mountain Gospel group Birds of Chicago. Do your soul a favor and go!
Aladdin Theater
Thursday, November 14th
Doors 7 PM/ Show 8PM
Hillstomp – Wear your dancing boots and maybe a hillbilly mosh pit? Portland’s Americana/punk/blues “junkbox duo” playing two nights at Doug Fir. Let it all out with the driving slide guitar and that steady drum. Opening act – power Americana Portland band: The Weather Machine.
Doug Fir Lounge
Friday, November 29th & Saturday, November 30th
Doors 8/ Show 9
From Jenna D – the host of Theme for a Tuesday
Matt and Kim – a Brooklyn-based indie electronic duo, known for “infectious, beat driven anthems and explosive live shows.”
Crystal Ballroom
Friday, November 1st
Doors 6:30 PM / Show 8:00 PM
Tickets
Two Door Cinema Club – a trio from Northern Ireland who are: “mixing guitar-driven, post-punk hooks with dancey, electronic polish…” The show opens with Peach Pit, an indie pop band from Vancouver BC.
Lola’s Room at the Crystal Ballroom
Saturday, November 2nd
Doors 7pm/ 8:30 show
Tickets
Ra Ra Riot – an American indie rock band, touring their new full-length album “Superbloom”.
Wonder Ballroom
Doors 7pm/ Show 8pm
Sunday, November 3rd
Tickets
The Slants w/ Camp Crush – The Slants is a Portland dance rock band and nonprofit organization founded by Simon Tam (www.theslants.org). The Doug Fir show will be the bands final live show together. The Slants will share the evening with Camp Crush, a local new wave pop/rock duo who celebrate their new EP Feel Something. The evening will open with a performance from Shy Honey, an emerging, Portland artist.
Doug Fir
Doors 8pm/ Show 9pm
Monday, November 4th
Tickets
From Veronica Bisesti – the host of Subculture
Peter Hook & The Light – Playing tunes from both his legendary bands, Joy Division and New Order, Hooky is better than ever and ensures the post punk sound is never forgotten.
Wonder Ballroom
Thursday, November 7
Doors at 7:30 PM
Sleater Kinney – Riot girls UNITE! Sleater Kinney have new music and a new drummer…make sure to check them out at Crystal Ballroom along with opener KAINA.
Crystal Ballroom
Tuesday, November 19
Show 8 PM
The Black Keys – Bringing blues-rock to Portland, The Black Keys, with opener Modest Mouse, are sure to rock Moda’s roof off!
Moda Center
Friday, November 22
Doors 7:00 PM
From Patrick Meigs – the host of The Mixtape
Jonathan Richman – his first band The Modern Lovers is a cult rock band from Boston that launched many a musical career – he is an incredible guitar player and Tommy Larkin on drums is wonderful!
Revolution Hall
Saturday, November 2nd
Doors 7:00 PM/ Show 8:00 PM
Keller Williams – an accomplished guitar player – his lyrics can be funny, insightful and engaging all at the same time – it is sure to be a great show!
Wonder Ballroom
Saturday, November 9th
Doors 8:00 PM
The Last Revel – Minneapolis-based bluegrass band. Their songs are amazing and their musicianship is overwhelming – they put on a great show!
The White Eagle
Saturday, November 16th
Show 9:00 PM
Alexa Wiley – a Portland singer-songwriter whose music is full of imagery and her guitar playing is wonderful.
Artichoke Music
Saturday, November 9th
Show 8:00
From Jen Em – the host of Fresh Spins with Jen Em
MARIKA HACKMAN – a British vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, noted for her dark, melancholic lyrics. Show opens with Girl Friday.
Polaris Hall
Saturday, November 2nd
Doors 7:00 PM/Show 8:00 PM
MOONCHILD – Smooth as silk vocals over jazz-influences, the prolific and beautiful Moonchild is hitting Star Theater with artist Kiefer.
From the Star Theater website:
“Moonchild will be partnering with charities nationwide to support causes that work to positively impact local communities. $1 from each ticket sale will be donated, details forthcoming.”’
Star Theater
Friday, November 8
Doors 8:00 PM/ Show 9:00 PM
TASHA and MADISON MCFERRIN – “A co-headline affair with two compelling and inventive songwriters.”
Doug Fir Lounge
Sunday, November 24th
Doors 8PM/ Show 9PM
From Christine Menges – the host of Sweet Indie Hits
Jason Mraz – An evening with Jason Mraz and & Raining Jane
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Friday, November 1st
Show 8 PM
Cher – Here We Go Again Tour – featuring Nile Rodgers.
Moda Center
Tuesday, November 19th
Show 7:30 PM
The Caifanes – This will be the group’s first time in Portland. Their style can be described as a mix of Prog, New Wave, and Latin influence. They were one of Mexico’s biggest bands in the 1980s.
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Thursday, November 7th
Doors 7:00 PM/ Show 8:00 PM
From AD Holm – the host of Radio After Death
Into the Shadows – a weekend-long post punk Halloween celebration featuring a number of Portland and Seattle bands.
High Water Mark Lounge
November 1st and 2nd
Sleater Kinney – a female rock band touring their new album The Center Won’t Hold.
Crystal Ballroom
Tuesday, November 19
Show 8 PM
80s New Wave Video Dance Attack in Lola’s! – “The longest running weekly ’80s dance night in Portland is now featuring a special New Wave & Alternative edition of 80s Video Dance Attack.”
Lola’s Room at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Friday, November 22nd
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
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