We are giving away a pair of tickets to Squirrel Nut Zippers @ Aladdin Theater on March 11 . To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Monday, March 5 .
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From our sponsors:
Squirrel Nut Zippers
March 11, 2018
All Ages | Doors 7 p.m., Show 8 p.m. | $35
More info: aladdin-theater.com
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland, Oregon 97202
It was about 20 years ago when NPR’s Morning Edition said: “It’s not easy to categorize the music of the Squirrel Nut Zippers, except that it’s hot.”
2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the Squirrel Nut Zippers most celebrated and commercially successful album Hot. Originally released in the summer of 1996, Hot was the follow up to the band’s critically acclaimed debut The Inevitable. By this time the group had already established a substantial live following across the country thanks to early support from NPR, college radio and non-commercial stations. Hot wound up selling over 1.3 million copies.
A newly re-mastered version of the album along with a bonus track: “The Puffer” returned to stores in July on Hollywood Records. Long out of print on vinyl, Hot has now made its glorious return to wax on 180-gram vinyl.
In honor of the 20th Anniversary of Hot, the bands visionary creator Jimbo Mathus, along with founding member and partner Chris Phillips (Drums), have crafted a brand new stage show including several leading musicians from New Orleans to serve up the bands unique musical flavor which owes its roots to that city.
Yep! I came up with these guys whisperin about two cities being on leave in my formative 90s! I LOVE the Squirrel Nut Zippers! Short on cash, so I hopped on here! Hoping against hope to win, win, WIN!!!
Zoot Suit Riot all the way, Baby!!!
Time to get out the Zoot suit!
Oh my god. Squirrel Nuts is what I kept yelling at my gkids to say to make them
SMile and laugh for photos in Texas a few days ago. I’d love to go!!!!
Squirrel Nut Zippers make me so happy! It’s impossible to listen to their music, and not smile and groove. They are one of my ‘go tos’ when i’m Feeling down.
Perfect time of year for a Squirrel Nut Zipper concert! I won’t miss the sunshine if I can groove to their upbeat tunes.
Yup! Would love to see them!
I’d like to attend because I’ve only ever seen them once in Santa Cruz Ca., and it was a terrible venue and a bad memory. I love this band. Would be nice to see them at the great Aladdin <3
As I’m staring out my window at the Squirrels collecting their Nuts and zippering them away I can’t help but think of the fond memories I had rioting in my Zoot Suit back in the day. Can’t wait to get out there again.
I would love to win tickets to see them as a special surprise for my best friend…times have been a bit tough for her lately AND the Squirrel Nut Zippers are her favorite band!!! Going to see them would make her the happiest person in the world!!!
Thank you!!!
I’ve never seen them and was, ironically, just talking about them with my brother. Would love to go.
Make my dancin’ dreams come true! I promise to hot foot with my sweetie in a display that defines devil may care.
Has it been 20 years already?! I would love to watch them revisit a classic album and hear what else they’ve been working on
I moved to Portland 1.5 years ago and have yet to go to this theater. I would love to have the chance to experience this event.
Wow, did not know they were still playing – would be a blast to see them!!
Heck ya! Pick me!!!
I’m nuts about the zippers. I would love to see them live!
I’ve always wanted to see them!
Such a great bad, such an awesome venue! I would love to win tickets!
Dude! Three guys are still around? Amazement in my face!
Now get SNZ in my face!
WHEEEeeee! I would love to hear! I really dig swing jazz – it’s fun.
What a great night out! Pick me please!
This would be so much fun!
Had an album in middle school and/or high school, which i feel like i couldn’t appreciate at the time. Now i enjoy more jazzy jazz, swing, etc. and at The Aladdin no less!
Please!!
They DEFINED my college years in the late 90s but I never got a chBce to see them live. Would love to win these tix!
Please pick me! This will be a great show!
Coooooooool!
I grew up listening to the Squirrel Nut Zippers! I love them. They are one of those bands you can’t be sad when listening to their music and cannot stop your body from dancing. It would be a true dream to see them live. Please pick me.
My husband is such a fan !!!!!! This would be a great surprise for our 10 year anniversary !!! Pick us please, we never get a chance to go out. This would make his life.
My husband is such a fan !!!!!! This would be a great surprise for our 10 year anniversary !!! Pick us please, we never get a chance to go out.
I hope they play the ghost of Steven foster.
Take me back to the cartoon dreamland that is the squirrel nut zippers live. Everytime is a boost of happy magic. Please make this broke gals dream become a reality
Let’s bust a nut.
They’re back from the days of my college years! would love to see them.
Aw yissssssssssssssss!
What a great band,would dig seeing them!
Lets get down and swing!!!
Throwback! This would be such a fun night
I love the Squirrel Nut Zippers and have been listening to them since the 90’s or so. It would be awesome to see them!!
Long time listener, first time concertgoer. Please pick me!
Squirrel Nut Zippers!! Would love to see them in Portland! Whoop!
Wow I haven’t seen the SNZ’s in ages. How fun it would be to take my brother and relive the 90’s with him. ;-)
Would absolutely love the chance to get out and dance to some excellent high school nostalgia!!
Now THAT’S a band that doesn’t tour often, and would be delightful live!
Please and Thank You!
I got my first blowjob while the song HOT played on the radio. SNZ has a special place in my heart I love this band and would love tickets to the show.
I am down for some music and this is my birthday weekend! Would love to come up and discover a new band
i am a huge fan, and have never seen them live, but i really think this one should go to nicholas hilton above… ah, nostalgia!
Used to dance to them at crystal ballroom!
OMG what a great intro for my son to see the creative band using many different instruments in danceable, alternative, FUN music! I have always loved SNZ – glad they are still producing new music and sharing the entertainment with us!
Would love to attend!
I want to relive my youth – plus this is my friend’s favorite band. Trust me, I need to get out of the house!
yes, please and thank you
It has been WAAAAAY too long since I’ve been to a GOOD show! I came up with these guys whisperin about two cities being on leave in my formative 90s! I LOVE the Squirrel Nut Zippers! Short on cash, so I hopped on here! Hoping against hope to win, win, WIN!!!
Zoot Suit Riot all the way, Baby!!!
I want a Ventriloquist Dummy
OMG!!! BEST swing revival music EVER!!!
SNZ is one of my all time favorite bands. I’d love to see them live!
One of my wife’s favorite bands!
sweet date night dance party!
I would style it up and take my lady out for a night on the town!
Love this band!
Would love to go dancing with my husband