McMenamins Crystal Ballroom Information and Event Guide

1332 W Burnside St Portland, Oregon 97209

Events:

Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor is a New York based singer/ songwriter/ pianist who was born in Moscow. Above her quasi-classical piano, with a voice that goes from girlish to Bronx brassy, she imagines surreal transf...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-04-24 21:00:00

Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright 7/31/2007 McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Category: Other, 00:00:00, 2007-07-31 00:00:00

Devendra Banhart
Devendra Banhart performs off-color songs from people such as Karen Dalton to Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-04 21:00:00

Spoon
Spoon's releases have garnered massive press and college-radio acclaim. The Austin, TX, trio is led by Britt Daniel.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-06 21:00:00

Rilo Kiley
Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennet, Pierre de Reeder and Jason Boesel are Rilo Kiley. Formed in 1998, the Los Angeles band offers up a healthy dose of thoughtful, electrically enhanced rock and pop ditties. Wi...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-07 21:00:00

The Thermals
The music performed by The Thermals can be best described as distorted guitars, distorted drums, distorted bass and distorted vocals that all collide into perfect, distorted pop songs. The sound is cl...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-08 21:00:00

Wolf Parade
Canadian indie pop combo Wolf Parade was formed in 2003 in Montreal, where their first show was opening for the Arcade Fire. From there Dan Boeckner, Spencer Krug, Hadji Bakara and Arlen Thompson reco...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-09 21:00:00

Colbie Caillat
Malibu native Colbie Calliat's style is thoughful, engaging acoustic pop in tune with Jack Johnson, Joni Mitchell and Fleetwood Mac circa 'Rumours,' which coincindentally, her ...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-10 20:00:00

Colbie Caillat
Malibu native Colbie Calliat's style is thoughful, engaging acoustic pop in tune with Jack Johnson, Joni Mitchell and Fleetwood Mac circa 'Rumours,' which coincindentally, her ...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-10 20:00:00

Dinosaur Jr
Dinosaur Jr. reunites for this brief series of shows, featuring original members J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph. All of the band's previous records have been reissued, in time for a new genera...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-12 21:00:00

Lily Allen
British singer/songwriter Lily Allen exploded onto the UK pop scene after posting demo tracks on her MySpace page in early 2005. That started a chain reaction of publicity that included thousands of f...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-14 20:00:00

The Academy Is
The Academy Is... is a five-piece melodic rock band from Chicago, Illinois.
Category: , 14:00:00, 2007-09-15 14:00:00

The New Pornographers
A Vancouver band, The New Pornographers features a who's who of indie-rock stars including Carl Newman from Zumpano and Limblifter's Kurt Dahle and Neko Case.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-16 20:00:00

Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn & John are Peter Moren, Bjorn Yttling and John Eriksson. Formed in Stockholm in 1999, the trio is influenced by the sounds of classic '60s baroque pop, power pop, and new w...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-19 20:00:00

Daniel Tosh
One of the most requested headliners in the country, Daniel Tosh has also evolved into one of the most popular and successful college acts. His casual style and sharp material are greatly appreciated ...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-22 20:00:00

Guster
With two acoustic guitars, bongos and vibrant vocal harmonies, Boston trio, Guster, has become one of the most successful independent bands in the country, consistently selling out wherever they play....
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-23 20:00:00

Paul Van Dyk
Over the years, German DJ and Producer Paul van Dyk has quickly risen in the ranks amongst the most sought-after DJs on the planet, winning the #1 spot on DJ Mag's top 100 list two years in a ...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-27 21:00:00

Dark Star Orchestra
The Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band with a unique approach. The group covers actual Dead set lists with the same arrangements from classic Dead performances.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-28 21:00:00

The Black Crowes
After going separate ways for a while in 2002, The Black Crowes have returned, with brothers Rich and Chris Robinson once again at the helm. These talented rockers shot to stardom with the hit cover o...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-29 21:00:00

Stars
$15 advance, $17 day of show | All ages One of the bright lights in the constellation of acts associated with Canadian indie-rock supergroup Broken Social Scene, Stars produces lush, sophisticated cha...
Category: , 09:00:00, 2007-11-15 09:00:00

Liz Carroll & John Doyle
$20 advance, $22 day of show | 21 and over Irish-American fiddle master Liz Carroll and Irish guitar powerhouse John Doyle are among the most respected traditional musicians in Irish music today and t...
Category: Other, 19:00:00, 2007-11-15 19:00:00

Stars
Canadian wunderkinds Stars have three albums to their credit, the latest of which, 'Set Yourself on Fire,' released on the Arts & Crafts imprint.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-15 21:00:00

Travis
Formed in 1990 in Glasgow, Scotland, Travis released its debut album, 'Good Feeling,' in 1997 to critical acclaim. Two years later, the group released its multi-platinum selling album,...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-11-18 20:00:00

Band of Horses
8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show | $17advance, $17 day of show | All ages Just a year and a half after vaulting on to the national stage with their widely celebrated debut, Everything All the Time, epic indi...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-11-21 21:00:00

Willamette Week Presents The Presidents of the USA
Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of PUSA.
Category: Other, 20:00:00, 2007-11-23 20:00:00

The Presidents of the United States of America
The Presidents of the United States of America sprung on the music scene in the mid '90s with their hits 'Lump' and 'Peaches.'
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-23 21:00:00

Menomena
8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show | $12 advance, $15 day of show | All ages Portland’s own nationally-lauded experimental rock trio, who shine Northwest indie songcraft through a Chicago post-rock lens, ret...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-11-24 21:00:00

Blues Traveler
7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show | $25 advance, $25 day of show | All ages Bestselling blues/jam rock quintet Blues Traveler -- renowned for singer John Popper's harmonica chops and for transforming ...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-11-25 20:00:00

Chapman School benefit auction
The Chapman School Benefit Auction November 30th, 2007 at the Crystal Ballroom Contact Sarah Quist for more information at sarah_quist@hotmail.com
Category: , 18:30:00, 2007-11-30 18:30:00

Iron and Wine

Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-02 21:00:00

Cake

Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-12-03 20:00:00

Tegan and Sara

Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-12-04 20:00:00

The Decemberists (The Long of It)
8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show | $25 advance, $28 day of show | All ages The Decemberists, Portland’s beloved indie rock ensemble, and their unique "The Long and Short of It" tour make ...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-12-05 21:00:00

The Decemberists (The Short of It)
8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show | $25 advance, $28 day of show | All ages The Decemberists, Portland’s beloved indie rock ensemble, and their unique "The Long and Short of It" tour make ...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-12-06 21:00:00

The Decemberists (Requests Night)
8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show | $25 advance, $28 day of show | All ages The Decemberists, Portland’s beloved indie rock ensemble, and their unique "The Long and Short of It" tour make ...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-12-07 21:00:00

John Butler Trio

Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-12-09 20:00:00

Blue October

Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-14 21:00:00

Hawthorne Heights

Category: , 18:30:00, 2007-12-18 18:30:00

Brian Culbertson
The captivating and high-energy stage presence of composer/multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson makes him a regular jazz fest headliner. Gerald Albright is known for his swiftness on stage. He has t...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-12-21 20:00:00

New Year's Eve Party with El DeBarge and Lakeside
9 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show | $45 advance, $45 day of show | 21 and over | Celebrate the arrival of the new year with a pair of R&B legends: El Debarge, the sweet, soft and soulful voice behind ...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-12-31 21:00:00

Floater
8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show | $15 advance, $18 door | All ages | The prog-pop power trio and local favorite return to the Ballroom.
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2008-01-11 21:00:00

Crystal Ballroom 94th Birthday Celebration, w/ Langhorne Sli...
All day | Free | All ages (Lola's & the Ringlers Annex 21+) | In what has become an annual favorite, the Crystal flings open its doors for a free, all-day celebration, in appreciation ...
Category: Music, 00:00:00, 2008-01-27 00:00:00

Crystal Ballroom 94th birthday free-for-all
CRYSTAL BALLROOM 94th BIRTHDAY FREE-FOR-ALL Sunday, January 27 CRYSTAL BALLROOM 94th BIRTHDAY FREE-FOR-ALL LANGHORNE SLIM Showcases from MusicfestNW, Pickathon and Rock ‘n' Roll Camp for Gir...
Category: Social, 10:00:00, 2008-01-27 10:00:00

Phil Lesh & Friends (1st of Two Nights)
7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show | $50 advance, $55 day of show | All ages | Phil Lesh & Friends commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s historic 1968 Crystal Ballroom performance ...
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2008-01-28 20:00:00

Phil Lesh & Friends (2nd of Two Nights)
7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show | $50 advance, $55 day of show | All ages | Phil Lesh & Friends commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s historic 1968 Crystal Ballroom performance f...
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2008-01-29 20:00:00