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Best Indie & Rock This Winter

in Portland

COIN at Mcmenamins Crystal Ballroom

COIN

The city of Nashville, Tennessee is synonymous with the stomping stetson anthems of Country music's brightest lights, but indie rockers COIN are breaking the mold of their home city and producing bright-eyed, upbeat pop more commonly associated with the LA, NYC and London scenes. Catch COIN live on tour and on a stage near you!

Dream Theater at Keller Auditorium

Dream Theater

Never a band to skimp on ambition, Dream Theater has announced their massive North American tour in celebration of their 40th anniversary. As always with this exceptional prog-rock band, these shows will be spectacular fusions of music, lighting, and stage design. Expect deep cuts, classic hits, fan favorites and brand newer anthems!

Saves the Day at Roseland Theater

Saves the Day

Emo/pop-punk legends Senses Fail and Saves The Day are teaming up for the ultimate rock showdown: the New Jersey Vs. The World Tour! Senses Fail will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking album "Let It Enfold You.", which includes hits like "Buried a Lie" and "Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning,". Joining them, Saves The Day, pioneers of the emo movement, will mark the 25th anniversary of their seminal album "Through Being Cool." In this co-headline tour, both bands will be performing these classic albums in their entirety!

Bright Eyes at Mcmenamins Crystal Ballroom

Bright Eyes

Indie-folk-rock trailblazers Bright Eyes have revealed the massive news that they are returning in 2025 with their brand new tour. The Omaha group comprised of singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and pianist Nate Walcott have signed to Dead Oceans (home to Khruangbin, Phoebe Bridgers and Dirty Projectors among others).

Sixpence None the Richer at Wonder Ballroom

Sixpence None the Richer

Billboard Music Award winners Sixpence None the Richer will appear on stage this fall for the first time in over twenty years! Not only that, but they'll be appearing as the original lineup in celebration of their new song "We Are Love" and the 25th anniversary of their self-titled album. Expect to hear all your favorite songs, including "Kiss Me", "There She Goes" and more.

The Dandy Warhols at Mcmenamins Crystal Ballroom

The Dandy Warhols

Portland's The Dandy Warhols have been making music for over a quarter of a century, and they're taking to the road once again. Led by Courtney Taylor-Taylor, this quartet draw from a wide range of influences, though true their name, The Velvet Underground's mix of psychedelia and pretty pop is a strong touchstone.

Travis at Mcmenamins Crystal Ballroom

Travis

An integral part of the scene that bred Coldplay, Snow Patrol, and others, Travis was one of the driving forces of British guitar pop in the late 90s and early 00s. Originally named 'Glass Onion,' Travis was founded when all four members were students at the Glasgow School of Art in 1990. It was 1999's "The Man Who" that brought them to international attention. Followed by "The Invisible Band" in 2001, they cemented their place as one of the greatest bands of their generation. Don't miss your chance to see them live in 2025 on their largest North American tour in 15 years, in support of their new album "L.A. Times"!

Guster at Revolution Hall

Guster

Boston alt-rockers Guster are finally embarking on the second leg of their 'We Also Have Eras' tour! Kicking off in early 2025, this tour is a nod to Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour and will tell the story of over 30 years of Guster. Fans can expect a show full of joy and whimsydon't miss your chance to see them live this year!

Death From Above 1979 at Revolution Hall

Death From Above 1979

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album You're A Woman, I'm A Machine, Death From Above 1979 hit the road once more for a highly anticipated string of live shows! Going gold in Canada and receiving high critical acclaim from the rock press on its release, the album put them on the map and introduced the high-energy two-piece to the world.