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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Ali Tod

West End Entertainment District

6:30pm doors, 7pm show

21 and over

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Ali Tod

Ali Tod

Ali fuses classical training with percussive fingerstyle guitar, loop-pedal wizardry, and raw, soul-stirring vocals-drawing comparisons to Rodrigo y Gabriela and KT Tunstall. Her dynamic performances have wowed audiences from Mexico to the UK, earning praise from industry legends, including Brandi Carlile, who said: "She's ten times the musician we are!"

Collaborations & Original Work
Ali has collaborated with iconic artists including Gabriela Quintero, Vicki Genfan, and The Voice UK finalist Sally Barker on her upcoming album "Monumental Journey", mixed by GRAMMY-winning producer Niko Bolas (Neil Young, Brandi Carlile). Her second EP "Lumbini '20" was recorded at Rodrigo y Gabriela's private studio.

Watch Ali in Action:
• "Down" - NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2025 submission: Watch here 

 • "Cuba Street" - Ali Tod & Jenny Clifford: Watch here

Classically Trained & Globally Recognized

Ali holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar with Honours and a Postgraduate Diploma in Music Education from the University of Edinburgh. She is the founder of Edinburgh Guitar Night, a concert series that has hosted world-class guitarists from over 10 countries, and continues to grow as a premier platform for guitar-focused live performance.

Career Highlights & Collaborations

  • Girls Just Wanna Weekend - Cancun, MX (w/ Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, Wynonna Judd)
  • Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival - Mexico
  • Women of Fingerstyle Guitar Showcase - House of Blues, Anaheim (w/ Kaki King, Yasmin Williams, Muriel Anderson)
  • NAMM - Yamaha Stage - Anaheim (w/ Rodrigo y Gabriela, Nathan East, Alex Skolnick, Daniel Ho)
  • Belfast International Guitar Festival - Northern Ireland (2018-2023)
  • Oran Mor - Glasgow (400-cap, support for Jon Gomm)
  • Fiesta De Ballenas - Mexico (1,000+ attendees, performing with Rodrigo y Gabriela)
  • Ards International Guitar Festival - Northern Ireland
  • Edinburgh Fringe Festival - Scotland
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Website:
https://www.alitodmusic.com/

West End Entertainment District

West End Entertainment District

Where there's always something happening

In Downtown Portland's West End, a triangle of good times beckons revelers every night of the week. From live music to comedy, trivia to history, cocktails and more, the possibilities are limitless.

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About Al's Den

Head downstairs at the Crystal Hotel to hang out in this venue named for Al Winter, Portland's 1940's gambling overlord. Enjoy a craft libation in this intimate, speakeasy-style space where live music and comedy fill the air.

Hours:
Sunday-Thursday, 3-10pm
Friday-Saturday, 3pm-midnight

Happy Hour served Sunday-Thursday, 3-6pm
(21 and over only after 5 pm)

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The menu features local ingredients, house-baked breads, desserts and pastries from the Crystal Bakery, a specialty cocktail menu and an affordable yet approachable wine list, while a well-trained waitstaff provides a comfortable and welcoming guest experience. No reservations are necessary; stop by for a quick business lunch, a pre-show drink or an evening date night.

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. 

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