We are giving away a pair of tickets to Rising Appalachia @ Crystal Ballroom on November 11. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Monday, November 7.
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From our sponsors:
Rising Appalachia w/ Dustin Thomas
November 11, 2016
Doors 7 p.m., 8 p.m. Show | $23.50 ADV | All Ages
Tickets: etix.com
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St, Portland, Oregon 97209
Rising Appalachia brings to the stage a collection of sounds, stories, and songs steeped in tradition and a devotion to world culture. Intertwining a deep reverence for folk music and a passion for justice, they have made it their life’s work to sing songs that speak to something ancient yet surging with relevance. Whether playing at Red Rocks or in rail cars, at Italian street fairs or to Bulgarian herbalists, this fiercely independent band has blazed a unique and colorful path across the globe. 11 years into their movement, Rising Appalachia believes that the roots of all these old songs are vital to our ever evolving soundscape.
Led by the collective voice of sisters Leah and Chloe, and joined by their beloved band – percussionist Biko Casini and bassist/guitarist David Brown – Rising Appalachia is a melting pot of folk music simplicity, textured songwriting, and those bloodline harmonies that only siblings can pull off. Listen for a tapestry of song, clawhammer banjo tunes, fiddle, double bass, acoustic guitar, djembe, barra, bodhran, spoken word, and a wealth of musical layering that will leave you called to action and lulled into rhythmic dance simultaneously. It is both genre bending and familiar at the same time. Proudly born and raised in the concrete jungle of Atlanta, Georgia, sharpening their instincts in the mountains of Appalachia, and fine tuning their soul on the streets of New Orleans they have crafted a 6-album career from the dusts of their passion.
In 2015 Rising Appalachia founded the Slow Music Movement, to help maintain an independent musical spirit in the face of such a fast-paced world.They are creatively committed to keeping their work accessible at the local street level as well as expanding to larger audiences abroad, and have continued to maintain autonomy by self- managing, recording, producing and creating, and directing their work.
They are greatly honored to do the work that they do.
Dustin Thomas
Rising Appalachia brings to the stage a collection of sounds, stories, and songs steeped in tradition and a devotion to world culture. Intertwining a deep reverence for folk music and a passion for justice, they have made it their life’s work to sing songs that speak to something ancient yet surging with relevance. Whether playing at Red Rocks or in rail cars, at Italian street fairs or to Bulgarian herbalists, this fiercely independent band has blazed a unique and colorful path across the globe. 11 years into their movement, Rising Appalachia believes that the roots of all these old songs are vital to our ever evolving soundscape.
Led by the collective voice of sisters Leah and Chloe, and joined by their beloved band – percussionist Biko Casini and bassist/guitarist David Brown – Rising Appalachia is a melting pot of folk music simplicity, textured songwriting, and those bloodline harmonies that only siblings can pull off. Listen for a tapestry of song, clawhammer banjo tunes, fiddle, double bass, acoustic guitar, djembe, barra, bodhran, spoken word, and a wealth of musical layering that will leave you called to action and lulled into rhythmic dance simultaneously. It is both genre bending and familiar at the same time. Proudly born and raised in the concrete jungle of Atlanta, Georgia, sharpening their instincts in the mountains of Appalachia, and fine tuning their soul on the streets of New Orleans they have crafted a 6-album career from the dusts of their passion.
In 2015 Rising Appalachia founded the Slow Music Movement, to help maintain an independent musical spirit in the face of such a fast-paced world.They are creatively committed to keeping their work accessible at the local street level as well as expanding to larger audiences abroad, and have continued to maintain autonomy by self- managing, recording, producing and creating, and directing their work.
They are greatly honored to do the work that they do.
I’m from the Appalachian region originally and have seen these ladies more than once – love them! Please let me see them again and get a slice of home :)
Bring me home yo my roots!
I love Rising Appalachia – their music is honey in my ears!
This sounds GREAT! Count me in, please!
Would love to see them for my birthday :) thank you !
This melting pot of folk music will be outstanding! It’s calling my name to come for the experience and enjoy the sights and smells of these world travelers.
Need a taste of my roots here in pdx!
My wifes birthday is exactly one week later and she loves this band! I can’t think of a cooler gift for her 33rd birthday!
This sounds amazing, I don’t think I’ve heard anything quite like this before.
This sounds really interesting.
I really want to be able to see these ladies again. I saw them for the first time when I was in college & had chills up&down my spine the entire show. I had bought two tickets for my ex-boyfriend’s birthday to see Kaleo on Sept 20 and gave them to him when we had broke up. I have always wanted to go to a show at Crystal Ballroom & am too financially strained between a move, new jobs, and starting back at PSU to buy a ticket. When I saw that Chloe & Leah were coming here I was so excited but so bummed considering I can’t afford a ticket. Dustin Thomas joining them will be a cherry on top to a wonderful show!!!
Music is food for the soul and it heals wounds. My soul is hungry and in need of desperate healing. I would love to go see them.
I got the flavor baby, you just give me the time, ain’t no misbehavin’ I got your best interest in mind :-) What a treat this seeing this show would be, mmmmmm!
These ladies are amazing. I listened to Soul Visions, their collab album with Human Experience, on repeat for months, which was originally how I found out about them. Then I listened to all their other music, too, and keep coming back for more. I’ll be attending the event either way, but free tickets would be an amazing bonus. :D
i love meaningful folk, makes me feel like im back home!
I would love to join in with a friend for this concert! Thanks for the opportunity.
Oh Yesssssss!! Just discovered these talented lades last year and I’m very enchanted by their music. My fiance introduced me and I would sooo love to surprise him with a pair of tickets!!
Would love to take my friend to this show…she’s a big fan, but like me finances do not allow for much in the realm of entertainment for her.
This sounds Killer!
hope to go!
My best friend from MT introduced me to their music this summer. Speaks to my soul. I’d love to share their talent with my daughter and enjoy what is sure to be a fabulous show!
Very cool sound!
I’ve been wanting to see them ever since I discovered them years ago and can never make their shows!
Yes please!
Saw them at string summit a couple years ago; it would be great to see them again!!!
I’ve never seen them live and would love to go!
Hearing these ladies live would warm my soul. Such beautiful sounds!
folk yeah!
So exciting – take me back to my roots! I love the independent musical spirit; please give us the tickets!
I absolutely love rising appalachia!! This would be an awesome concert to attend.
Would love to go with my wife!
I’m absolutely inspired by these ladies. Seriously when I heard them live i was like damn this is it, this is some seriously beautiful music . The kind of music that gets you up and your blood pumping , music for the soul. I’ve only been blessed to see them live once, by accident nonetheless and would be honored to follow their rhythms home again !
I would love to hear these song birds!
Curious to experience the Slow Music Movement in person!
I have roots in the Appalachias and love a good fiddle.
Their passion will show in their folk music! I can’t wait to see this Appalachian show!
This sounds so cool. I would love to attend.
I’ve only been able to hear them on the internet via youtube and such. Would be awesome to hear and see them live!
Friday Night Date night!
I have never wanted to win tickets do badly.
Sounds very interesting!
I play the banjo and I’ve been singing folk music for years!! I’d love to see them!
I have been wanting to see them live for a long time!
I would love to go to this! We want to drive down from Seattle! Been wanting to see them play for a while now! Pick me pick me! #ShowBudies #NWRR
This would be a great birthday present for my hubby!
I would love to take my team to this event. Such incredible and inspiring talent oozing from Rising Appalachia.
Love them! Would love to go!
Making an 11/11 wish for this experience! Missed these wonderful voices the last 4 tomes and dying to see them live finally!
love folk singing .I went to a lefty sing a long for Joan Baez . It was great
This brings me back to my roots!
Sounds like a blast!
I missed these lovely ladies the last few times they came to town. I would love to be given the opportunity to see them live!
I’d love to go! Xoxo!
Appalachia bred!
I’ve been playing old-time clawhammer banjo for five years now and would love to see them.
I’d love to see this show!
I haven’t heard of Appalachia before, but listening to their music i would love to see them live in concert. Please let me win tickets.
Looks like an amazing show!
MY FRIEND AND I ARE LOOKING FOR SOME GOOD FOLK MUSIC WITH A SIDE OF JUSTICE IN OUR LIVES! THESE TICKETS WOULD BE A BLESSING!
this sounds fun!
I would LOVE to see these multitalented, inspirational sisters live in concert for my first time. Their music shakes and stirs my soul. What a treat!
What a great concert to surprise my wife for her birthday! It would be awesome!
This sounds incredibly intriguing!! Would love to attend. Thank you for the chance at free tickets!!
I love what they stand for and would love to see them live. Would love to attend with my girlfriend
This sounds wonderful! I would enjoy going!
My boyfriend and I went to Purple Hatters Ball in 2014. We were supposed to go see them but ended up missing their show because our sense of time at the festival was off. After the fact, a guy both Andrew and I met the first night of the festival said it was amazing and we shouldn’t miss it again. Hope to find what we missed out on.
happy veteran’s day to me!
Would so love to see this show!! They are crazy good and I love their “slow music” movement. :)
xoxo
I want to see a good show too! Pick me.
It’s been so long since my husband and I have seen a show, this sounds so good. Fingers crossed for a date night!
Leah and Chloe Smith are AMAZING!!!! I love their songs Medicine, Scale Down, Wider Circles and Filthy Dirty South….among many others. We would LOVE to finally see them live in November!!!! Their voices are beautiful, unique and the music just grabs your soul. <3
Life is so stressful. Please, would love to see some beautiful music being made. Folk is good for the soul.
I am from the Appalachian region and would love a taste of home nearby.
Hook me up!
Like a tick on a dog…
Sounds amazing, would love to go!
This is my best friends favorite band and I would love to surprise her with tickets!
I would love love love to hear these two amazing ladies sing live!
I have never seen any of these talented performers live and would love to!
I’ve been wanting to see these goddesses live for such a long time now. Their music and lyrics resonate so deep and I know it would be so incredible to see them live!! Setting the intention to make it to this one. Lets boogie!
I love this beautiful music!! I would love to experience it live <3
I am craving an experience through musical revival. This would be the ultimate way of healing.
Clawhammer banjo! Fiddle! With just that, I’m in! Would love to see this show. It will be a sweet way to soothe myself after this election season is finally over!! Help me get back to sanity with some awesome music.
Banjos, fiddles, and washboards… Oh My!
Oh. Hell. Yeah.
Ooooh such beautiful music! We will dance our booties off!
Pretty please!
I would love to go!! I love Appalachia: I love folk music!
I wanna take my mama :)
This would be a truly amazing evening!
Love folk music, and would love to see new bands to fall in love with like this one.
What a breath of fresh air these two. I’d love to see them again.
Sounds awesome.
Would love to see this performance live!
yes yes yes I want to win!
I have never heard of them… but I love live music and am willing to expand my musical tastes