Revolution Hall

Del is an underground MC legend, Kid Koala is a scratch master and Automator is an producer extraordinaire. These elements came together to make an underground hip hop classic. Deltron 3030 is on the level of DJ Shadow Endroducing and Dr Octagon Octagonecologyst as greatest underground hip hop of all time. Twenty five years after Deltron 3030's release and the show was sold out and the crowd sang along to many of the songs. The encore was a song from the NEW Deltron 3030 and they finished the night's set with Gorillaz Clint Eastwood. Awesome show. True hip hop.

Henry Cho's show was delightful! His jokes are timeless, funny and fit for any audience. He has a wonderful, genuine connection with his audience that is hard to find these days. It is such a treat to be able to find a comic that will do fan favorite jokes. Even though he's done these same bits thousands of times, Henry is able to make the magic happen over and over again. My husband and I were extremely happy to attend the Henry Cho show. We will be looking forward to seeing him again when he's in town. Thank you, Henry for a funny, fantastic evening!

Revolution Hall is itself a unique venue. A redeveloped old high school has been transformed into office space, a restaurant, and an event venue. That said, Henry Cho was his usual funny self. He had a good opening set, though it wasn’t quite as good as his videos and previous jokes set me up to expect. He also has some subjects that he has to remind you are jokes so one won’t get offended. Kind of odd for a guy who bills himself as “clean.” I was also not a fan of his opening act who literally got in my face for one of his jokes. Henry needs a new opener. All of that said, it was a good show and I would go again, perhaps with adjusted expectations.

An outstanding show - the first 40 minutes or so is all new material, stuff you won't see on Youtube or Facebook or wherever. Then he holds a Q&A session where you can basically ask him about anything - "What's your favorite comedian?" "Is it Chicka-Fil-a or Vasectomy now?" "Vandy or Tennesse?" (hint: he's NOT from Nashville) Yep, anything. Then he takes requests - I have never seen a comedian take request for jokes you already know. But Henry does - and for the next 20 minutes or so you split your sides as he does material that is up to 40 years old _word for word perfect_ that you already know. And he doesn't write down which ones are requested, so unless he's got a little bug in his ear, he immediately memorizes that too - 10 or more requests. Go see him - he's funny, and he's clean. It's so refreshing to hear a comedian that doesn't rely on an F-bomb to get a laugh.

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!

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. 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.

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!