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 Sisters of Mercy on October 11 at Crystal Ballroom!
They are a rock 'n' roll band. And a pop band. And an industrial groove machine. They are intellectual love gods. They make records, sometimes. They play concerts, sometimes. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Fri Oct 11, 8 pm, $70-$120, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see SUMAC on June 23 at Mississippi Studios!
SUMAC plays Mississippi Studios on June 23, with special guests White Boy Scream and Grave Infestation! Featuring members of Isis and Russian Circles, PNW-based metal band SUMAC returns to the Mississippi stage with heavy, multi-dimensional waves of sound. Their last Portland show SOLD OUT—don’t miss this one! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Sun June 23, 8 pm, $20, 21+
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Shinyribs on June 28 at Crystal Ballroom!
Shinyribs defies genres as a sonic melting pot of Texas Blues, New Orleans R&B funk, horn-driven Memphis Soul, country twang, border music, big band swing, and roots-rock. The Austin-based nine-piece (sometimes 10-piece) supergroup is led by Kevin Russell, who continuously swaps out an electric guitar for a ukulele and never falls short of creating a cinematic experience. Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Fri June 28, 8 pm, $20-$25, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Michael Carbonaro on June 23 at Revolution Hall!
Best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series The Carbonaro Effect on truTV, performing magician Michael Carbonaro has enamored audiences both live and on television with his unmatched charisma and inventive illusions. Be amazed when Michael Carbonaro brings "Lies On Stage" to Rev Hall! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sun June 23, 7 pm, $45- $184, all ages
• Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Nourished By Time on June 23 at Polaris Hall!
Lauded by Pitchfork, The Guardian, The Fader and beyond for their unique blend of New Wave, R&B, and Dance, Baltimore-based songwriter/producer Nourished By Time visits from LA with explorative new tunes! Get your tickets now, or enter to win here!
Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, Sun June 23, 8 pm, $20, 18+
GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!
