Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT!
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see The Church and Afghan Whigs on July 6 at the Crystal Ballroom!
Few bands enter their fifth decade of making music with all the fierce creative energy of their early years. Even fewer bands are like The Church, who continue to remain a treasured creative force. But that's not all! Against the plaid-and-grunge-shaded backdrop of the early-to-mid-‘90s, the Afghan Whigs stood apart from their contemporaries and their future is gloriously wide open. Get your tickets now to see them both live, or enter to win here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Sat July 6, 8 pm, $45-$60, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Maoli on March 8 at the Crystal Ballroom!
Maoli, referred to as Hawaii and Polynesia's No. 1 independent commercial recording artist, has transcended borders with their extraordinary talent, capturing the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. The band, which is fronted by Glenn Awong, formed in 2007 and has since performed across the U.S., New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Fri March 8, 8:30 pm, $30-$45, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Umphrey’s McGee on March 16 at the Crystal Ballroom!
In the twenty-five years since eclectic improv-rock band Umphrey's McGee formed, their sound has been an amalgamation of genres, moods, and tempos, effortlessly flowing from one feeling to the next throughout an album or concert-or sometimes within a singular song. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Sat March 16, 8:30 pm, $35-$50, all ages
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
