The Crystal Ballroom is gearing up for the big centennial celebration. The 100-night celebration has been going strong since October and here’s the perfect chance to dig in. Lookie here. Even the Huff-Po knows.

The Crystal Ballroom’s 100 Nights

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Actually this w-end marks 82, 83 and 84 as the   Crystal Ballroom — an iconic, historic entertainment landmark for the city since 1914 — is celebrating its centennial birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.

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Start with Friday night and Floater. Oregon trio Floater has created its best album to date with “Wake,” a 12-track collection of melodic, pop-laden psychedelic guitar-rock decked out in chunky guitar riffs, primal drumming and soaring vocals. With special guests Smoochknob. More HERE.

 Come Back Saturday Night, Because……

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If you were around the Portland scene, say, in 1980, then maybe you saw Poison Idea. Dip in for a night of punky grimy goodness with Dead Moon main staying the  bill.  Saturday at the Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, 8 pm, $20, all ages.

 

And Come Back  Sunday Night, Because…

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It is the beguiling voice of Alexa Wiley in #84 of the Crystal Ballroom’s “100 Nights.”  Here’s how The Crystal Ballroom describes Alexa:

The irrepressible Alexa Wiley returns with Poet of Empty Spaces, her latest album on the Red Newt label, that overflows with metaphorical wisdom and a musical energy honed through years of live performances throughout the Northwest.

Beginning with the jazzy lament of “Northside” and continuing through the rocking harmonics of the title track and beyond, Alexa’s new album captures the listener in a world colored with sharp songwriting, the musical textures of accomplished accompaniment, and the master crafting of producer Gregg Williams. Each song brims with Alexa’s vision of love, nature, lost opportunities, missteps, and the profound places found within the complexity of human endeavors.

Be prepared to love Alexa’s unforgettable voice, the exquisite guitar work of Bret Malmquist and the varied genre explorations contained within this mature sonic effort. 

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