Win Tickets ($40): Blind Pilot w/ Point Juncture, WA @ Portland McMenamins Crystal Ballroom | Roots Pop
November 16, 2011 — PDXPIPELINEPipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to see Portland bands Blind Pilot and Point Juncture, WA on Wednesday, November 23 at McMenamin’s Crystal Ballroom. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Monday, November 21.
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From our sponsors at Crystal Ballroom:
Blind Pilot w/ Point Juncture, WA
Wednesday, November 23
7 p.m. doors | 8 p.m. show
$18 advance | $20 show
All Ages
Purchase Tickets at Cascade Tickets
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside Street
More info: www.mcmenamins.com
We Are The Tide, the sophomore album from Portland-based band Blind Pilot, was released September 13. The album follows the band’s grassroots debut, 3 Rounds and a Sound, which has garnered them critical attention on NPR, which included them in their “Best Music of 2008″ roundup, stating, “a roots-pop duo which bathes its terrific songs in ingratiating harmonies and understated instrumentation.
The result is endlessly engaging: There’s not a dud on 3 Rounds and a Sound, and a ludicrous abundance of replay-worthy ringers.” Moreover, the album also received praise from USA Today, the Boston Globe, the New York Post and the Philadelphia Inquirer, which called the music “…a rustic reverie.”
The fiercely independent creative culture that thrives in the Pacific Northwest has, of late, been receiving an upsurge of deserved attention, and for good reason. No band in the region embodies independence, practices innovative, artful living and is dedicated to their craft more than Point Juncture, WA., a collaboration between four Portland, OR. songwriters, instrumentalists, recording engineers, and friends: Amanda Spring (vocals, drums) Victor Nash (keyboards, vocals) Skyler Norwood (guitar, vibraphone) and Wilson Vediner (guitar).
November 16, 2011 at 16:17
I would love to win because it’s the day before Thanksgiving — I’m thankful for Blind Pilot’s gorgeous latest album, their ethereal live shows and all-around folksy sound. (I’m also thankful for PDX Pipeline holding these great contests each week!)
You better believe I’d be grateful if I won this contest!
November 16, 2011 at 16:39
It would be awesome to win because I have loved Blind Pilot since their first album was released and listened to their story on NPR about how they toured by bicycle! Also, I plan on purchasing tickets if I don’t win, because I kind of need to see them.
November 16, 2011 at 18:14
I’m legally obligated to be at the show, that’s all I’m allowed to say…
November 16, 2011 at 21:41
I want to Occupy Blind Pilot/Point Juncture, WA music!
November 16, 2011 at 22:02
would love to go see em at the Crystal. have not heard the new release yet, so that would be perfect way to catch em live.
November 17, 2011 at 10:04
I want to see Blind Pilot because they’re great, and I missed my chance to see them during Musicfest NW. Also, Point Juncture, WA are one of my favorite local bands.
November 17, 2011 at 10:47
I’m digging on Blind Pilot bad right now and have never seen them live. Would love love love to see them live. Please and thanks!
November 17, 2011 at 10:48
Blind Pilot showed up on my radar a few years back and it’s a delight to see they’re finally getting noticed. They’re amazing, and I’d love to see them!
November 17, 2011 at 11:12
I LOVE LOVE the new album! Favorite line on the entire album is, “tonight im in love with everybody on the city bus” I love it because when Im happy that’s how I feel too. I would love to go to the show. Thanks!!
November 17, 2011 at 11:51
i would like to add to things to speak of being thankful for for thanksgiving. such as “i’m thankful i got to see an amazing show last night”. this would make that happen.
November 17, 2011 at 13:21
I have a friend coming in town for the Thanksgiving holiday. What better way to welcome him to Portland than with a show at the Crystal Ballroom featuring local, homegrown bands!
November 17, 2011 at 14:40
I’ve listened to their cd every day for the past two months!!
November 17, 2011 at 16:00
I would like to win because I have no idea what “roots pop” entails.
November 17, 2011 at 17:12
I would love to see this show. I’ve heard Blind Pilot is great live and they are one of my favorite bands!
November 17, 2011 at 17:23
Because they’re f’ing great and having an f’ing great night listening to Blind Pilot live would beat a night of listening to the rain drops on my cheap apartment roof!
November 17, 2011 at 17:31
Would so much like to see this show!!!Thanks.
November 17, 2011 at 17:36
Please pick us! Our bestest friends are going and we want to join them!
November 17, 2011 at 17:54
Really dig Blind Pilot’s sound and have heard great things about Point Juncture, WA, the band. Not so much about the place. Not that I have heard bad things just didn’t really know there was a place called Point Juncture, WA until I heard about the band. I’m sure it’s a lovely place with lovely people, trees and dogs and cats and stuff. Maybe if I don’t win the tickets, I’ll visit Point Juncture, maybe.
November 17, 2011 at 18:34
Beautiful band. Gorgeous Venue.
November 17, 2011 at 18:50
What a Show, what a Contest, what was I saying?
November 17, 2011 at 20:43
What a great venue…pick me!
November 17, 2011 at 20:53
I’m a new Pacific Northwestern resident, and was lucky enough to see Blind Pilot at their very first show of their tour in Astoria, OR, surrounded by some of the band members enthusiastic family and friends… The energy was so warm and welcoming; I sunk right in to the community vibe and great tunes, and was on my feet dancing.
I told my partner about the show and swore we had to see them again– he is moving here and joining me on the 20th, and we’ll be in Portland the night of the show. Could it be a more perfect coincidence?
I haven’t gotten to experience what Portland has to offer yet, and I’m hoping to win these tickets to set me off on the right foot– with Blind Pilot leading the way!
November 17, 2011 at 22:17
I love the Crystal!!!
November 17, 2011 at 23:32
surround me with people and great music, because from thanksgiving through christmas, it’s all downhill…hurry up, new year!!!
November 18, 2011 at 06:11
I want these tickets!
November 18, 2011 at 07:25
I’d love to go, I pick up my son from his Army commitments that day and I only get to see him for two days, this would be quite a prize for us to share that day. Crossing my fingers! Good luck everyone!
November 18, 2011 at 09:25
Blind Pilot. What else can I say?
November 18, 2011 at 11:49
I do love me some Blind Pilot- but Point Juncture WA rocks my world! I would be oh so thankful for you all giving me the chance to see this awesome show!
November 18, 2011 at 12:40
Thnx PDX pipeline! Thanks to you the recession is not as bad
November 18, 2011 at 14:14
Cause it’s my Burfday on the 23rd and Ian used to live in my attic.
November 18, 2011 at 15:13
I’d love to see Blind Pilot!
November 18, 2011 at 15:26
… because they came on Pandora while I was thinking of something to type.
“It was poison in the land …”
November 18, 2011 at 16:54
“Oviedo” was not only strangely the same name of the small town in Florida I grew up in, but I frequently listened to it (and the whole Three Rounds and a Sound album, which was just incredible) on repeat in 2008 while I was struggling with depression. It was so soothing, yet uplifting. Would love to see them.
If you haven’t heard of them, download a song or two. You will be hooked.
November 19, 2011 at 07:41
I would love to win tickets because I want to see them live! My friend and I would have so much fun.
November 19, 2011 at 11:42
1) I’ve never seen them live. 2) When their new album was available to stream on the New York Times website, I listened to it countless times.
I’d love to see them perform their new material live!
November 19, 2011 at 13:24
I’m unemployed like a lot of people out there right now, and so I don’t have money to do stuff really, especially go to shows. It would be nice to win tickets to this show so that I could have something to do on Wednesday after I spend all day looking for a job. Please, I will even run a mile in this cold weather we have been experiencing lately, while wearing only my boxers and a pair of shoes! I’m just bored and have nothing to do that day, or any day really. Please help!
November 19, 2011 at 13:54
Sometimes I love everyone, even you, and you, and you, and you, and you, and you, and you…………
November 19, 2011 at 21:07
I think you should pick me so I can enjoy some great, live music that is right down the street AND it will be a great b-day gift to my cousin!
November 20, 2011 at 11:56
I LOVE BLIND PILOT!! And would jump up and down…. forever.
November 20, 2011 at 12:15
i love blind pilot! missed their last show during MFNW, would love to catch this one! please enter me for free tix. thx!
November 21, 2011 at 16:41
I’d like to win these ’cause I’m applying for them the day the drawing is and probably don’t have any hope. Also; it’d be real neat to see my new favorite song (Half-Moon) performed live.
November 21, 2011 at 22:52
Yes please!!