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Saturday, January 30, 2027

Portland Folk Fest Presents

Portland's Folk Festival

Shook Twins

Cassandra Lewis

Family Mystic

Fox and Bones

Justin Farren

Ian George & The Knee Pockets

MBRASCATU

Ned & Wendy the Band

PFF Songwriting Contest Winners

… plus more acts to be announced!!

2pm doors, 3pm show

Limited early bird tickets available! 2 day passes available!

All ages welcome

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Portland's Folk Festival

Portland's Folk Festival

An annual celebration of folk and Americana music showcasing 30 local and national artists hosted by the historic Crystal Ballroom.

More information on Portland's Folk Festival's website! 

 

Portland's Folk Festival at Crystal Ballroom through the years

Website:
https://portlandsfolkfestival.com/

Shook Twins

Shook Twins

Identical twin sisters, Katelyn and Laurie Shook have been harmonizing with each other since they came out of the womb! After 10 years of being choir nerds, they began writing songs together in college and never really stopped, making a career out of making indie folk pop music together for nearly 20 years. They moved to Portland in 2009, toured the country for many years and have since found their "forever band" of wonderful humans and musicians: Niko "Slice" Daoussis on Guitar, mandolin, and bass; Aber Miller on keys and key bass, and Alex Radakovich on drums. The band is known for their hauntingly angelic twin harmonies, deep groove, thoughtful melodies, weird vocal tricks with telephones and beatboxing and the infamous giant percussive Golden Egg that grants wishes. 

Their joy of performing together is always apparent, collaborative and contagious! At every show they invite you in, and their hope is that you walk away feeling more like yourself than you did before you came.

Website:
http://www.shooktwins.com/

Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/shooktwins

Spotify:
http://spoti.fi/2mOI3FL

Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/shooktwins

Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/shooktwins

YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/shooktwins

Instragram:
http://www.instagram.com/shooktwins/

Cassandra Lewis

Cassandra Lewis

Nashville-based singer and songwriter Cassandra Lewis brings her signature Cosmic Americana to life with a kaleidoscopic blend of classic country, psychedelic soul, and cinematic storytelling. Known for her powerhouse vocals and unfiltered emotionality, Lewis channels a life lived across continents and chaos - from being born on a converted WWII base in Nuremberg to a childhood of constant moves, small-town grit, and eventually the wild spiral of homelessness and heartbreak that shaped her voice. 

Family Mystic

Family Mystic

Family Mystic is a rising force in the west coast music scene led by rich four-part vocal harmonies & ecstatic grooves. Their passion for music weaves classic funk/soul, 70's psychedelic rock, modern americana, disco, & jazz fusion into a tapestry of sound that provides an undeniably good time on the dance floor. Through storytelling, nostalgic yet innovative songcrafting, and curation of impactful gatherings, they've established themselves as a standout live experience on the west coast festival & venue circuit, bridging an array of communities together while they're at it. 

Website:
https://www.familymystic.com/

Fox and Bones

Fox and Bones

The only thing better than dating someone in your band is dating no one in your band. At least it sure sounds that way according to the recent output from Portland based Post-Yacht Rock outfit Fox and Bones, whose best work is coming directly following their split as a romantic duo. Or perhaps it was the addition of internationally acclaimed songwriter Greg Holden, who joined the project as a producer for their 2024 album "Long Time Honey" and upcoming fifth studio record "Are We Still Having Fun", scheduled for release September of 2026.

Regardless of what has codified the group, the musical result is undeniable. "Are We Still Having Fun" is an expansive step forward for the band, both lyrically and sonically, as the duo tackles technology, the modern political climate, anxiety, party culture and mental health under a musical tapestry that ranges from their familiar retro folk rock to modern Bleachers-esque indi-pop.  It is a plunge into the deep end after years of swimming on the surface. When combined with Holden's surgical production and lyrical input, "Are We Still Having Fun" is primed to be Fox and Bones best record yet. 

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FoxandBones/

Website:
https://www.foxandbones.com

Justin Farren

Justin Farren

Justin Farren writes multidimensional songs that are both enchanting and seemingly effortless. Songs that are uniquely personal but endlessly inventive and highly relatable. Songs filled with the kind of sudden twists and turns that you never see coming but will never forget. 

"Justin is the avatar of the age and the only true path to enlightenment" says David Wilcox. "If you want to attain total self realization, get to know Justin Farren... and maybe he'll do you a favor and pull some strings with his cosmic connections"

SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/justin-farren

Ian George & The Knee Pockets

Ian George & The Knee Pockets

Ian George & the Knee Pockets are a subtly explosive and peculiarly adventurous band delivering the sort of concert you'll likely dance, sway, sing, laugh and perhaps cry too.  There is one motive: ALLOW A GOOD TIME

The performance teems with whimsicality, clever arrangements - interrupted by triumphant tangents - and outlandish solos grounded by George's emotive and gauzy voice and by the simple strength of a good song.  Expect an engaging and dynamic haul of gentle and not so gentle folk-rock adventures.

MBRASCATU

MBRASCATU

Mbrascatu is an indie rock and world music band founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2010 by Italian singer-songwriter Andrea Algieri. Blending indie rock with European folk, Americana, and psychedelic influences, the band has developed a distinctive, multicultural sound. Renowned for its dynamic live performances, Mbrascatu has brought its original music to audiences across the United States and Italy.

Website:
http://mbrascatu.com/

Ned & Wendy the Band

Ned & Wendy the Band

Ned and Wendy the Band is a Portland-based Glam-Folk duo formed by married musicians Jordan & Lindsey Plotner. Beyond regular live performances throughout Portland and beyond, the duo is also known for their multimedia endeavors, blending cinematic film, colorful abstract art, and original music to create a world of their own - a world which all are invited to visit! Armed with quickdraw smiles, an endearing penchant for quirk, and a slight-of-hand ability to transform the familiar, Ned & Wendy the Band invite audiences through the looking glass and into a world of dreamscape arrangements, whimsical storytelling, and heart-skip rhythm changes. In their glam-folk wonderland, empathy is celebrated, laughter is plentiful, and connection ignites into dance-it-out harmony. Whoever you are, wherever you've come from, Ned & Wendy the Band is here to remind you there's always a place you belong.

PFF Songwriting Contest Winners

PFF Songwriting Contest Winners

Our fifth annual PFF Song Contest winner and eight runners up will be performing their submitted songs in Lola's room following with the winner performing a full set on the Ballroom Stage. 

Events

The Crystal Ballroom

1332 W. Burnside
Portland OR 97209

(503) 225-0047
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Where On Any Night, Anything Can Happen!!

In these walls...

The historic Crystal Ballroom -- now over a century old -- is one of those rare concert halls that can point to a proud, diverse history while also laying claim to an ongoing musical legacy. Every time you enter this majestic ballroom, let your imagination sense the tremors resonating from a century's worth of gatherings, and realize that you are joining a thriving, generations-long procession of show-goers. Welcome!

 

Tech Specs

Floor and stage plan
PDF download

Lighting diagram 
PDF download

Sound manifest
Crystal:
PDF download
Lola's Room: 
PDF download

Technical and logistical packet
For Crystal Ballroom & Lola's Room
PDF download

Ballroom height and beam-to-beam dimensions
16' 11" from beam to floor
19' 11" from floor to ceiling
14' 6" in between beams

Promoter Info

Rental Expenses To Outside Promoters

RENT VARIES, PLEASE CONTACT A BOOKING COORDINATOR
$900  SOUND & LIGHTS
$365  PRODUCTION MANAGER ($54.75/hr OT)
$255  STAGE MANAGER ($38.32/hr OT)
$255  FOH TECHNICIAN ($38.32/hr OT)
$255  MONITOR ENGINEER ($38.32/hr OT)
$255  LIGHTING DIRECTOR ($38.32/hr OT)
$150  HOSPITALITY ($20/hr OT) [mileage is 33 cents per mile]
$1,000*  SECURITY ($100/hr OT)
$100  BOX OFFICE STAFF ($20/hr OT)
$200  ADMINISTRATION FEE
$ ----  PARKING HOODS
$ ----  CHAIR RENTAL ($2 per chair)
$ ----  ADVERTISING
$500  PIPE AND DRAPE/BARRICADE
$175  STAGEHANDS
$ ----  BOX OFFICE CREDIT CARD FEE (3% of Box Credit Card Sales)

* Security cost is an estimate. Additional security may be required depending on the nature of the event. 

Overtime: All expenses incurred by the Crystal Ballroom for Catering, Advertising, requested stagehands, overtime (anything over 10 hours), backline, barricade, risers, etc. will be added to total rental rate.

Deposits: A non-refundable 50% room deposit and a $2,500 'untenured promoter fee' (UPF) is due immediately in order to secure the room. If ticket sales exceed 500 the 'UPF' will be refunded; if ticket sales are below 500 the room keeps the entire $2,500 to make up for less than 1/3 capacity and corresponding lack of sales. The 'UPF' will not be refunded if the event cancels within 60 days of the event.

Settlement: Venue will pay renter with a company check at the immediate conclusion of door sales. Venue will not provide any cash at settlement.

Late Night Fee: There is a $1,000/hour additional fee for any events after 3 a.m. We may also require additional security for events of that nature.

Merchandise: Merch rate is 20% they sell. We can provide a seller with advance notice and will keep 30% of sales. The outside promoter will receive no revenue from the merchandise as that is the prerogative of the house. House keeps a percentage of all transactions.

Tickets: All tickets must be placed through the venue onto the Cascade Tickets system. All comps, label buys, and holds must be approved by the venue. There is a $2/ticket venue fee at the Box Office.

Refunds: All refunds will be directed to the outside promoter. In the absence of an outside promoter representative, the venue shall use its own discretion regarding refunds and all refunds shall be deducted from settlement.

Insurance and Licenses: Renter must provide liability insurance not less than $1,000,000 for any single occurrence naming McMenamins Inc. d.b.a. Crystal Ballroom as additionally insured. Tickets will not be placed on sale until binder is received. Promoter is responsible for all ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC fees.

Production Advance: Performers or their representative must contact venue's production manager 5 days prior to the event in order to advance production needs, otherwise runner will arrive at 6 p.m. and all rider items/requests will be greatly limited if provided at all.

Layout: The Crystal Ballroom is located on the 3rd floor. The first floor is Ringlers Restaurant and the 2nd floor is Lola's Room, both of which may have a public or private event simultaneously with the Crystal.

Cancellation/Postponement: The contract covers the specified event for the specified date. No substitution will be accepted for a cancellation. If the event is postponed the room deposit will be transferred to the date of the new event but the $2,500 'UPF' will be applied toward the date of the originally scheduled show and an additional $2,500 will be required in order to reschedule.

Capacity: The venue's capacity is 1500*. All artist and promoter guests and comps will be deducted from sellable. Comp and guest space must be reserved in advance. House is entitled to 20 guests. House guests will not effect sellable. Promoter must have guest list to house no later than 2 hours prior to doors. VIP cap is 25.

* Seated capacity is 850. Seated shows must be 21 and over. There is a $2/chair rental fee.

Venue and corporate sponsor banners may be present during event.

Marketing your event at the Crystal Ballroom

Please contact Mike Walker for information about marketing your event through McMenamins resources.

Box Office

Please note! Both the Crystal Ballroom and Lola's Room specialize in open-floor shows with a very limited amount of seats. The rare seated events will be clearly denoted as such, within the event description on our schedule page.

Box Office Information

Tickets for all McMenamins shows are ticketed by Cascade Tickets, and may be purchased at the Crystal box office (located under the Crystal's awning) and McMenamins Edgefield, by phone at 1-855-CAS-TIXX, or by clicking the "Buy Tickets" link located at the event listing on our schedules.

Tickets bought directly at the Crystal box office or any of our four ticket outlets will only incur a $1 facility charge. (Please note! Tickets to Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn will incur additional service fees.)

Crystal Ballroom Box Office Hours 
Daily, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The box office is open later on nights when there is a performance.

The box office accepts cash, VISA, MasterCard, American Express and DiscoverCard.

Will Call

Will call is located at the box office.

Refunds

All ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Parking

There are three pay lots nearby, and street parking is available.

Accessibility

Those with disabilities may call (503 225 0047) or email in advance to arrange early admittance.

There is an elevator located in the lobby.

Hold your Private Event at Crystal Ballroom

Weddings  Meetings  Social Events

The Crystal Ballroom is a truly awe-inspiring venue with its vaulted ceilings, grand chandeliers, giant wallscapes and famous "floating" dance floor. Accommodating groups from 100 to 1000 people, this 7,500-square-foot space includes access to the Ballroom's classic corner stage, floor-to-ceiling windows, swooping balcony, and full bar service.

Tucked in the Crystal’s second story is Lola’s Room accommodating events of up to 200 guests.  Lola’s comes with a handsome fully stocked bar, original artwork, and a floating dance floor all it’s own.

For overnight accommodations, our Crystal Hotel is just a block away!

Contact our sales team to inquire or book your event.
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Art

Artwork plays an important role in the character of McMenamins locations throughout Oregon and Washington. We believe art makes life richer and more enjoyable. So, you'll often find paintings covering our walls, ceilings doors, overhead pipes, and equipment -- works as diverse and entertaining as our places for family and friends. Many artists have contributed to this vast variety of delightful eye candy. Jump in and enjoy some now!

History

 

 

Explore the Crystal Blocks

Our Crystal Hotel and legendary Crystal Ballroom are just across the street from each other, each offering their own unique spaces for live music, Northwest style fare and McMenamins hand crafted beverages.  Explore these properties and all they have to offer. 

Crystal Ballroom Property

Crystal Ballroom  Lola's Room  Ringlers Pub  Crystal Brewery

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