John Mayall/Dave Mason – 2007 russ, May 21, 2012 Had never seen John Mayall before, so glad we went. Dave Mason again was very enjoyable
Todd Rundgren – 2007 russ, May 21, 2012 Todd Rundgren simply ROCKED this night. With old band mate Kasim Sulton on bass, Prairie Prince on drums and a young guitarist.
Steve Vai – 2007 russ, May 21, 2012 First time seeing Vai as a headlining solo artist, and this one ran the full gamut. Great licks and set, with a stunning violinist. Awesome.
Stephen Stills Band – 2007 russ, May 21, 2012 Good band and music, especially Joe Vitale on drums, but Stephen can't sing much anymore. Plus we don't need political ramblings at our age. Dave …
The Tubes – 2007 russ, May 21, 2012 You never know if you might be disappointed seeing an old favorite after a long spell. Glad to say we were not, as The Tubes …
Gregg Allman and Friends – 2007 russ, May 21, 2012 Gregg Allman and Friends – 2007 Fun road trip with friends to the coast. Good show, but bad venue. Gregg got up from the keyboards …
Al Kooper – 2007 russ, May 21, 2012 Started slowly and was presented sorta like a Vegas Lounge act, but it got legs, Al was funny and we were glad we went. Cool …
Zappa Plays Zappa – December, 2006 russ, May 21, 2012 Second time in a year for this tour and it is obvious that this just won't be a one shot deal. Dweezil comes into his …
Roger Waters – The Dark Side of the Moon – 2006 russ, May 21, 2012 First show back in the remodeled Key Arena and a Suite. Great show, with Andy Fairweather Low on guitar.
The WHO – October 10, 2006 russ, May 21, 2012 Had to see them on the home court. Zach Starkey plays well with Pete and Roger, but it just isn't the same without The Ox.
Alice Cooper – August 8, 2006 russ, May 21, 2012 A reunion with an old friend from school and concert favorite in the 70's. Front Row seat and i caught a souvenir, plus they played …
Zappa Plays Zappa – June 2006 russ, May 21, 2012 Took my wife to Vegas for her birthday and she was thinkin' Cirque du Soleil, but I had another show in mind. Zappa Plays Zappa …
Carl Palmer Band – 6/17-2006 russ, May 21, 2012 Went on a whim not knowing what to expect and thoroughly enjoyed. A power trio here, with a very good young guitarist who played Emerson's …
Wishbone Ash – 5/12/2006 russ, May 21, 2012 Reunited with a band well liked in the 70's and they did not disappoint.
Joe Satriani w/ Eric Johnson 5-11-2006 russ, May 21, 2012 As much as I like Satch, Eric Johnson had the better set that night
Sons of Champlin w/Cold Blood -2006 russ, May 21, 2012 Another fun night with 2 Bay Area bands that were always well received in Portland.
Savoy Brown – March 17, 2006 russ, May 21, 2012 Fun night, as we saw old friends and a band that just keeps on playing.
Australian Pink Floyd – 2005 russ, May 21, 2012 Convinced by a neighbor to go with our sons, and ended up liking it.
The Rolling Stones – Portland, 2005 russ, May 21, 2012 With Motley Crue in tow…Rain or Shine? Neither, cos this is an Indoor Arena and the best part was the small stage set up out …
Robert Plant – 2005 russ, May 21, 2012 Even better than when we saw him in Seattle during the mid 80's. Great band he had on tour this time out.
Tom Jones + Tower of Power 2005 russ, May 21, 2012 Went primarily for Tower of Power, but enjoyed Tom Jones as well.
DEEP PURPLE w/Joe Satriani and Thin Lizzy russ, May 21, 2012 Satriani toured as a member of Deep Purple for a bit in the 80's, and this was a real hard rockin' affair, albeit a somewhat …
Elvis Costello – March 9, 2004 russ, May 21, 2012 Great songwriter who was a better performer in the 70's.
DEEP PURPLE – Machine Head 2004 russ, May 21, 2012 A business trip to Seattle to coincide with this one, and well worth it. Played Machine Head start to finish with a movie and song …