Featuring music in the largely alternative Portland
Music Calendar
Having released their most recent album this January, Cold War Kids is back on the road and hitting up their native West Coast- they’re from Long Island- with a concert on March 3 in Portland, OR. The record, titled “Mine is Yours,” features lead singer and lyric writer Nathan Willett with an exceptionally unique voice, which is what the band is most well known for. For current fans of the band, tickets are currently on sale ranging from $18-310. Concert goers and music lovers in general (especially those in the “indie alternative” scene) may enjoy seeing them perform. They’re hopping on stage at McMenamin’s Crystal Ballroom, which for those who have never ventured there is a lovely place to see a concert. With a floor that fits about 800, it’s best for fans looking for a close environment to see a favorite band play. Tickets can be found and purchased at Ticket Master
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Joshua Radin
A personal favorite of celebrity couple Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi (he performed at their 2008 wedding), Joshua Radin is blessing Portland with his presence on March 10 at McMenamin’s Crystal Ballroom. After releasing his last album, titled “The Rock and the Tide” this last October, he’s making the rounds and performing for all of his fans. He became well known when “Scrubs” star Zach Braff introduced one of his songs to the show’s producer, who ended up using it in one of the episodes. Several years later and dozens of TV appearances later, Radin has a collection of followers that describe Radin’s live performances as “fulfilling” and “highly enthralling.” For this specific concert, tickets are available in the $15-0 range.
March 21
Arriving first in the United Kingdom then a day later in America, the Strokes’ newest album “Angles” is scheduled to be released on March 21. It has been subject to a series of rumors aroused by impatient fans of the New York band, some of which hinted at obscure song lyrics and titles. These rumors were blown out of the water on Jan. 25, when they announced their track list. Including a series of ten new songs, they prove reuniting was beneficial after all. Having been nearly five years since their last release, it is highly anticipated especially amongst the grungy alternative music lovers. “Under Cover of Darkness’” the lead single from “Angles,” was released on Feb. 9 to tide those enthusiastic fans over until mid March when they can finally get their full Strokes fix. It offers a glimpse inside the moodier side of the band, but still provides the same rocky edge the group is so well known for.
The Strokes