Live Music
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, July 26, 2017
- The Moda Center is the place to be, what with Green Day (above), Ed Sheeran and Neil Diamond drawing fans in coming days.
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The big acts at Moda Center don’t stop, even after John Mayer and Bruno Mars performed there last weekend.
The much-anticipated Neil Diamond “50th Anniversary World Tour” stops at the Moda Center, 8 p.m. Friday, July 28.
His tour began April 7 in Fresno, Calif., celebrating Diamond’s music greatness from the past six decades. He has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide and charted 37 top-40 singles and 16 top-10 albums in the U.S. and internationally.
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Tickets are $39.50-$125 ($17 parking).
At 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 30, Ed Sheeran visits Portland in support of his third studio album, “Divide,” which features “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill.” James Blunt also plays.
Tickets are $69.50 and $89.50 ($20 parking).
And, Green Day and special guest Catfish and the Bottlemen perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2. Green Day is stopping here on its “Revolution Radio” tour.
Tickets are $29.50-$89.50 ($20 parking).
For tickets and info: http://www.rosequarter.com.
Ten Grands on the Green
Michael Allen Harrison presents an evening of music played on 10 grand pianos and many musicians — the outdoor version of his notable concert — with arrangements of classical, jazz, pop and musical theater.
Details: 6 p.m. Sunday, July 30, The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, 4805 S.W 229th Ave., Aloha, http://www.tengrandsonthegreen.com (check for tickets).
David Lang/Imago
The music composer David Lang and Imago Theatre’s Jerry Mouawad collaborate on “The Difficulty of Crossing A Field” and “Little Match Girl Passion,” presented by the Portland Opera.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 and Aug. 5, Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, http://www.portland5.com, $35-$200.
Highlights
Coming to venues this week (tickets still available at press time):
• Grammy-nominated blues singer-songwriter Janiva Magness, a staple at the Blues Music Awards, plays the White Eagle Saloon, 836 N. Russell St., 9 p.m. Friday, July 28. Tickets: $20, $25 day of show, http://www.mcmenamins.com.
• The Northwest World Reggae Festival takes place in Sandy, Friday-Sunday, July 28-30. For more: http://www.nwwrf.org.
• Wheeler Walker, a self-professed country music rebel and alter ego of comedian/actor Benjamin Hoffman, returns to Portland to play Dante’s, 350 W. Burnside St., 9 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Tickets: $22.50, $25 day of show, http://www.danteslive.com.
• Considered a top Led Zeppelin tribute act, Led Zepagain visits Portland to perform at the Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., 9 p.m. Saturday, July 29. Tickets: $15, http://www.aladdin-theater.com.
• The Willamette River Festival fills Cathedral Park, with plenty of music, food carts, environmental fair, dance, kayak tours and more, Sunday, July 30. For more: http://www.willametteriverfestival.org.
• Brandi Carlile, joined by Ole Tinder, plays the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 30. Tickets: $45-$105, http://www.zooconcerts.com.