New to PDX

By: Jolsynn Sloan-Stalheim

Music in Portland is found everywhere, it's nearly impossible to find a street in the town that isn't in someway playing host to song. Maybe a drummer on the corner, a familiar tune hopping out the open door of a coffee shop, or the gentle hum of shopping music from busy stores. When it comes to finding venues Portland is just as diverse. Whether you're looking for a packed show at a big venue or a simple evening with a local band and a cold glass it's a short walk here in the Rose city. This week we explore live music venues both large and small.

The Roseland
8 Northwest 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209-3607
(503) 224-2038

This massive venue can play Host to a crowd of 1400 on both it's main floor and it's balcony. Founded by Oregon's oldest concert company it has drawn in the likes of such super talents as Bob Dylan, Prince, Tina Turner and Jerry Garcia. This sizable venue is centered around it's one large stage and hosts about 150-180 events every year. This not only includes many of today's most popular musical talents but symphonies, dance performances and wrestling rumbles. Whether an underground band or a mainstream artist, care and procession is put into the lighting and set up of each individual show giving you a one of a kind experience no matter how many times you go.

A popular all ages hangout, the venue also includes a first class restaurant and bar in Peter's Room.