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Saturday, February 6, 2027

Dead Sometimes

Dead in the Den

Crystal Blocks

5:30pm doors, 6pm show

21 and over

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Dead Sometimes

Dead Sometimes

Keeping the timeless sound of the Grateful Dead alive for the next generation, Dead Sometimes brings together the songs you love to sing with the jams that make you dance. This high energy and gritty jam band from Portland, Oregon, consists of Mac Brown (guitar, vocals), C.J. Mead (guitar, vocals), Curtis Waterbury (bass), Ben Skoch (keyboards, vocals), Chris Palmer (drums), and Austin Stewart (drums, vocals). 

These guys have been playing together for more than a decade in various iterations, including several members currently performing with Five Fingers of Funk, Steely Dawn, Cow Paddy Stompers, Norwester Sky, Christopher John Mead, and Austin Stewart Quartet. They came together for the love of the music, friendship, and good times.

Crystal Blocks

Crystal Blocks

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)

Menus

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. 

Crystal Ballroom Property

Crystal Ballroom  Lola's Room  Ringlers Pub  Crystal Brewery

Crystal Hotel Property

Crystal Hotel  Al's Den  Ringlers Annex  Zeus Cafe   Annex Sidewalk Bar

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