Revolution Hall

It was kinda magical, one of the best shows I have been to, both from like an artistic and songwriting perspective, as well as one of the most genuine and earnest, - Israel (who introduced each of his band members and the opening act but not himself) was talking about his social anxiety and how he's been going to therapy for being in front of people in stage and his struggles with that as well as just the struggle finding other musicians to play with and relating to people in general, but he also talked about how if he spent 3 hours with anyone then he felt like he loved them, even like hitchhikers or people he rode with on the Greyhound that may have just gotten out of prison, or an arsonist that wanted to burn everything down, like it was just such a good show. It was also their 'Welcome Home' since they're from Oregon (Astoria) final stop of the tour, in Portland And for their final song they went unplugged acoustic and got really close to the crowd, and it was just really special ✨

I was beyond excited to see Ani again as I have loved her music for many years. I have to say I was disappointed -- very! -- with this concert for a number of reasons: 1. I guess I missed the memo, or didn't fully understand, as I have been to many concerts at Revolution Hall and have always loved the venue, but this was SRO...not a good thing to have to stand for that many hours, and a lot of people walking in were shocked (and dismayed). 2. I wish, wish, wish that opening acts could start a bit earlier...Ani did not come on stage until 9pm which, sorry, is late for a lot of people, including me. 3. And...that would have all been worth it IF I could actually hear and understand Ani. As much as I respect and value the band, their music overwhelmed her voice and with new songs I truly could not understand her. So, all in all, sadly disappointing...

I was glad I saw the show but wished a few things were different. Revolution Hall is interesting but the seats are so uncomfortable. My friends and I leapt out of there as soon as we could because we were miserable. We might have missed an encore. The people who work at Revolution Hall are wonderful. It was the best check in to a show I have ever experienced. Overall, the stage looked really tatty and several times I was postive my retinas were going to be burned out by the spotlights that kept pointing into the audience. Not sure why that was an important feature to the production but would encourage the band to rethink it. Effie Passero was amazing--she always is. I would have been in heaven if she sang I Was Made For Loving You. I've never heard a dud from her though. Towanda needs different arrangements--I can't see how someone could ruin Lovesong and yet she managed. All of her spotlight songs were so boring. How can that be with such a nice voice? The musicians were all incredible. I very much enjoyed them. The tap dancer was very good...I was amazed by her endurance and strength. I'm not sure the show was worth $96 but the heart was there, so maybe it was.

My wife and I went (66) and It was a great DEVO concert. 11 years ago we went to see DEVO with my two sons and along with others got to sing into Mark's microphone "We Are Devo: as Mark walked by the concert goers. Also got to see DEVO back in the 1980's three times here in Portland when I was single and those DEVO concerts were great, two times they were in the Paramount Theater and was the best place for DEVO concert ever. PLEASE DEVO COME BACK TO PORTLAND AGAIN IN 2025 WE ALL LOVE DEVO

Jack White and his band were absolutely amazing at Revolution Hall last night. This is the best sounding room in Portland and Jack took full advantage if it. The volume was loud and the music was heavy and intense throughout the show. The clarity at volume was fantastic. This band is the best Jack White has had. All the players were amazing. They played the new album and a bunch of killer covers including some White Stripes material. The anti scalping tactics employed here are the best I have ever seen. No tickets, just wrist bands after showing the purchasers ID at the door. It made for a bit of a line but they were fast and efficient. Overall, this was probably the best show I have seen all year and I have seen a lot of shows this year. Don't miss the opportunity if you get a chance to see this tour.

WHAT A PARTY! If you have never been to an Ozomatli show, get to one. You dont have to know their music to have a blast. I dont know how they do it. Its like going to a big party the band has thrown at their place. The crowd dances and cheers. When the music drops again, oh my lord you hear elated gasps and cheers. Because they know how to move your soul and feet. Ive been going for 20 years. I always bring someone new and they always have an incredible time. They care about good music and good vibes. The audience receives both ♥️♥️♥️

This is my first concert of theirs. I have been a fan of theirs since their first album was released for free online years ago. They know how to put on quite the show. They never stop moving. So much excitement and joy on that stage. The venue itself was odd but ok. We had no idea where to go once we got there. Ended up following some other fans upstairs to the stage there. Out of the 4 places I have been to concerts to, this one was the best. Before paying for drinks at the bar, make sure they have your order right though. The lady poured me a drink that I didn't ask for nor can have because I'm allergic to it.

They were great as usual. It is the fourth time I saw them, twice in the 80's both times in the Paramount Theater a great place for a DEVO concert. Then I went with my wife and two sons 27 and 30 at the time at the Crystal Ballroom standing room only but my wife and I were on YouTube the next morning as I was the fifth person to sing with Mark Mothersbaugh as he sang "Are We Not Men" and the audience member Mark put the mic up to sang "We Are DEVO". This video is called "DEVO Crowd Participation" in Portland. We had never been to Revolution Hall and had a great time. And my wife and I hope we don't have to wait until 2075 for the next fiftieth anniversary AND REALLY HOPE THEY COME BACK FOR A FEW MORE CONCERTS WITH MORE OF THE SONGS FROM LATER AND NEWER ALBUMS AS MANY OF YOU IN THE YOUNGER CROWD OF LIFE WILL FIND OUT THEY SOUND LIKE TOTALLY AMAZING BAND OF THIS CENTURY.

DJ Shadow is a 10 star Artist. Dudes super dialed, and his catalogue of classic beats, master scratching, and the diversity of his albums makes for a magical ride. I’ll see him again. Just hope his team sources a better venue for Portland. 3.5 stars because Revolution Hall is not a dance space and it was a bit of a shame to host such incredible beats with no space to boogie. They pack you in, no fans, extremely hot, snd the floors sloped (for watching, listening and feeling,) but uneven ground doesn’t help the crowd to loosen up and let the art move through them. Maybe that’s just the Portland hip hop crowd or maybe it’s the Rev’s crowd. Other venues boogie hard. This was a sold out crowd of statues. It was like, a meditation retreat. No doubt it’s a great venue to go watch a performance. The sound quality (combination of true theatre acoustics and an impeccable modern system,) was impressive. Smooth, clean, crisp, and powerful. Definitely a venue to get a balcony seat, bring a blanket, eat some mushrooms and close your eyes for a couple hours.

So glad to have seen these guys for the first time! Performance was spot-on and they had a lot of energy considering their age. I’ve mostly gone to (hundreds of) metal shows and Devo isn’t normally my jam, but wow! Now I’ve gone back and listened to most of their older stuff and there are some real gems from the 70’s. You’d be surprised how different they were compared to the 1980’s Devo most people know. Even the 2009 stuff is well done. I strongly recommend seeing these guys if there ever happens to be another opportunity, albeit highly unlikely to happen. Thanks Devo!

Great venue and show. The presentation allowed attendees to learn about the artist behind rhe decades of music. Extended talk about guitars and composition of music was enlightening. The music was fantastic as usual with new creative elements I had not personally experienced. The three baritone guitars as well as the 42 string guitar were well received. I am a longtime fan so may be biased but well worth my time to see him again.

SF wasn't as good as last time I saw them live. I have been and continue to be a huge fan of their music and message, but the live experience did not live up their recorded material. Half the reason I think was that their sound setup was off - treble was noticeably too high, so much so that I was physically cringing at times. But the other half was that during the song breaks, Buddy seemed manic and honestly possibly impaired (at one point he bizarrely (but hopefully jokingly) tried to get the audience to pay for a fancy e-fridge for his wife). I hope he's doing well and wish him all the best. The 2 openers were surprisingly good though.

Great show. I wasn't expecting them to take turns singing songs, introducing each one with a bit of exposition as to what the song means to them or what inspired them to write it. And their performances of covers as a trio was an extra-special treat. Revolution Hall, as always, is just a magical place to hear live music. An intimate venue with great acoustics, wonderful staff, convenient parking, and a place to get a drink and bite to eat without paying an arm and a leg.

Great show. The venue was great. The thing I love most about Pond is they play with joy. The lead singer is one of the most entertaining front man out there. He has some Mick Jagger energy and showmanship. I’ve seen Pond 3 times now and each time I leave having seen a great show. This is a band that needs to be seen live to fully appreciate their talents and passion. They are one of the most prolific bands turning out new music almost every year which is rare in todays music world and they seem to be touring all the time. I hope they come back to Portland soon. Great show.

KWS did a great job showcasing the band. Mark Pender’s an excellent trumpet player, and Joe Krown was great on the keyboard. Shepherd himself owned up to an accidental shift to the wrong key, and humbly blamed himself! He’s got terrific energy and stage presence, and his solos are always interesting. He did a long announcement for an old ballad that was somewhat underwhelming though… gotta please the crowd. It was an older crowd (self included!), 50-60s who enjoyed great rock blues. KWS announced a new album is on the way.

This was my first ever post-rock show and I have been a long time fan of GSBYE. So I came into this really excited and not really knowing what to expect. And I can say I've never experienced anything like it. They played a lot of their newer stuff which I'm not super crazy about ( a bit too slow for me) but they mixed it up with stuff through out their catalogue as well. But seeing them live gave a bit of new life to their songs and it made them feel even more Grand and epic than they already were which is saying a lot. But at times especially with their newer material it kinda felt like a snooze fest. I'm really glad I was able to cross this band off of my "seen live" bucket list and would recommend anyone who has never seen them live to check it out.

Fest indeed! Cool to see all the vocalist together, though some had a better night than others. Next to the brilliance of Schenker, Robin McAuley was surprisingly the rock star of the group (if they had to keep one ;) Songs from all eras, but they could gladly lose 10 fillers and add more UFO, which were obvious crowd faves. Best venue, staff, vibe and sound for a rock show in Portland by a longshot! More rock shows here please and thank you!

Daaaaamn Sabrina Claudo... she brought the sex! The feeling! The vibe! Such an excellent performance! I thought Revo Hall was a great size, nice and intimate. Everyone forgot there were chairs under their asses and danced the entire show. Oh, and her band 🙏🏻 phenomenal musicians! Didn’t dig the opener and Sabrina came on 10 minutes late so no time for a finale, beyond that I highly recommend seeing her!

5 stars to both acts for making an absolute ruckus and some memories that will last me for years to come! Love Julian and Kim and all their work to death and was so thankful to see them in person! That being said the venue made the ridiculous decision to fill the front dancefloor with chairs, which made for a very weird vibe... all in all I wished they had played the Doug fir or someplace laid out to move around and get up close! Maybe next time!

Oh man, ive been looking forward to this concert for such a long time. I never thought id get to see Wardruna live. It did not disappoint! And Eivør was way more amazing than i expected. I just had so little experience with her music. The venue was great and surprisingly intimate feeling, even though its not small. Although yeah, at times in certain spots wothin the venue, the bass sounded a bit distorted and overblown. But it was still awesome to have this highly spiritual music rattle your ribcage. Truly a special night! Both artists are a must-see!