This month, Muse and Evanescence are coming to Moda Center. 100 gecs and Gracie Abrams have both sold out the Crystal Ballroom and dance music up-and-comer Wreckno headlines 45 East. Check out these and other April concerts for Portland below.
April Concerts in Portland
Aly & AJ with Miya Folick
The Disney Channel stars turned pop icons have unleashed their new album With Love From, a gorgeously moody exploration of the existential crisis of growing older, reflecting on the choices we have made and figuring out how to continue on. Like the thunder before a storm, With Love From feels heavy yet electric, emotionally stirring yet calming. For the album’s tour, they’re joined by mastermind pop artist Miya Folick. Folick’s 2018 debut album Premonitions drew critical praise from NPR, GQ, Pitchfork, and The FADER; landed her a Tiny Desk Concert for NPR, and saw her sell-out headline shows and play festivals the world over.
Sat. April 1 | Crystal Ballroom | Tickets start at $37.50
Muse with Evanescence
On top of the global chart success of their ninth studio album, Will Of The People, multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning rock band Muse have announced their North American tour for Spring 2023. Widely recognized as one of the best live bands in the world, Muse has consistently produced exhilarating and ground-breaking shows, and their 2023 Will Of The People world tour will be no exception. The tour also features a special guest, goth-rock pioneers Evanescence.
Sun. April 16 | Moda Center | Tickets start at $35.50
Giolí + Assia
As two multi-faceted, creative women, Giolì & Assia started as an artist/manager duo. Assia was the practical, get-it-done accomplice to Giolì’s burgeoning sound as a DJ and producer. After opening their label, Diesis Records, and finally landing on a clear direction forward as the melodic techno / electro-pop duo Giolì & Assia. Their music is often flavored with a bit of the Middle East, adding in hand pans, steel drums, and other fun instruments.
Thurs. April 6 | 45 East | Tickets start at $20
100 gecs
Laura Les and Dylan Brady have spent seven years making music under the name 100 gecs. During that time, they’ve become widely regarded as the leaders of the hyperpop movement. Their music is characterized by its chaotic and diverse sound, which manages to be both highly specific and entirely unpredictable, making it the perfect representation of the pastiche pop culture that dominates the 21st century. Listening to their music feels like being bombarded with countless streams of information from various social media platforms, both infused with irony and self-aware enough to recognize that the antidote to irony is found by diving deeper into its own endless cycle.
Sat. April 8 | Crystal Ballroom | sold out
Wreckno
Wreckno, the rising star in the electronic dance music scene, is known for their high-energy and genre-bending performances. Wreckno’s shows are always thrilling experiences. Fans can expect to hear their signature blend of electronic, hip-hop, and pop beats, mixed with elements of future bass, trap, and dubstep. With a reputation for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in electronic music, Wreckno’s performance at 45 East is sure to be a highlight of the venue’s 2023 calendar.
Fri. April 21 | 45 East | Tickets start at $15
Wage War
Florida-based hard rock band Wage War kicks off their highly anticipated 2023 headline tour this month with nothing,nowhere. and Spite. In 2022, the band showcased their songwriting abilities with The Stripped Sessions, an acoustic release that demonstrated their musical prowess. Wage War’s 2021 album, Manic, continues to receive critical acclaim and has propelled the band to new heights. They’ve already played at major festivals and shared the stage with renowned acts such as Slipknot, A Day To Remember, I Prevail, and Parkway Drive, among others, cementing their position as one of the leading bands in the genre.
Tues. April 25 | Roseland Theater | Tickets start at $25
Gracie Abrams
Before she was touring with Taylor Swift, 23-year-old singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams dove deep into her curiosity and found herself learning to trust her instincts more. This journey of self-discovery resulted in her debut album, Good Riddance, where Abrams weaves a complex tapestry of nostalgia and heartbreak. Listeners can feel the electric spark of unexpected love. Throughout the album, Abrams invites listeners to join her as she explores the possibilities and regrets of life, searching for a sense of solace and closure.
Wed. April 5 | Crystal Ballroom | Sold out
Haley Heynderickx w/ Sheers
Haley Heynderickx, the rising indie folk-pop singer-songwriter, will be performing at the Mississippi Studios in Portland, Oregon on April 14th & 15th. Doors open at 7:00 PM. On April 16th you can also catch Heynderickx at Polaris Hall for an all-ages benefit for My Voice Music. The shows support her latest album I Need to Start a Garden. Fans can expect an intimate and captivating performance featuring Heynderickx’s signature soulful vocals and introspective lyrics.
April 14 – 16 | Venues Vary | Sold out
Manic Focus
Manic Focus is an electronic music project with roots in funk, soul, and new-era hip-hop. A multi-dimensional artist with a rowdy style that spans multiple genres, Manic Focus fuses soulful blues with heavy-hitting bass, creating a tone that’s entirely his own.
Fri. April 21 | The Get Down | Tickets start at $25
An Evening with Black Flag
Black Flag is an American punk band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California, by guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole continuous member Greg Ginn. Their discography includes seven studio albums and two live albums. The band has released all of their material on Ginn’s independent label, SST Records beginning with 1981’s Damaged.
Weds. April 5 | Bossanova Ballroom | Tickets start at $29.50
The Aquadolls
The Aquadolls were founded in January 2012 by Melissa Brooks, the lead singer, and writer of the band. Melissa began recording bedroom demos of her songs and self-released “The Dream and The Deception” on Aqua Babe Records in the fall of 2018, with Keilah Nina and Jackie Proctor. The trio has since grown into a grungy, surfy, pop powerhouse.
Sat. April 22 | Hawthorne Lounge | Tickets start at $15
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