The Wonder Ballroom in Portland, OR, is the epicenter of a vibrant musical journey spanning various genres and eras. From the haunting rhythms of Godspeed You! Black Emperor to the introspective vibes of Blondshell, this concert series promises an eclectic mix of sounds and stories. Join us as we explore the contributions of these influential artists and the unique atmosphere they bring to the stage.

A Diverse Musical Odyssey at the Wonder Ballroom

Wonder Ballroom

The instrumental multimedia Montreal group Godspeed You! Black Emperor create extended, repetition-oriented chamber rock. The minimal and patient crescendo building of the band’s compositions results in a meditative and hypnotic listen that becomes narrative-like when combined with found-sound splices and the films of their visual collaborators. First appearing during the late 1990s, the group’s breakthrough came with 2000’s majestic double-album Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven, which received widespread praise and has endured as an underground classic. After a lengthy hiatus, during which the group’s members concentrated on numerous other projects, GY!BE returned with 2012’s ‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend! and continued releasing funereal yet optimistic full-lengths like 2021’s G_d’s Pee at State’s End


Godspeed You! Black Emperor

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