Win Tickets ($119): Todd Rundgren: ME/WE @ Revolution Hall | Rock
We are giving away a pair of tickets to Todd Rundgren: ME/WE @ Revolution Hall on July 3. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed June 24.
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Todd Rundgren: ME/WE
July 3, 2024
Doors 7PM, Show 8PM | Starts at $59.50 | 21+
More info: etix.com
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark St., Portland, OR
A Wizard, A True Star. The title of Todd Rundgren’s 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and interactive artist (re-designated TR- i), Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rundgren began playing guitar as a teenager, going on to found and front The Nazz, the quintessential `60’s psychedelic group. In 1969, he left the band to pursue a solo career, recording his debut offering, the legendary Runt. But it was 1972’s seminal Something/Anything?, on which he played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts, and acted as his own producer, that catapulted Todd into the superstar limelight, prompting the press to unanimously dub him ‘Rock’s New Wunderkind’. It was followed by such landmark LPs as The Hermit of Mink Hollow and the above mentioned A Wizard, A True Star, as well as such hit singles as I Saw The Light, Hello It’s Me, Can We Still Be Friends, and Bang The Drum.
In 1974, Todd formed Todd Rundgren’s Utopia (renamed and reconfigured in 1976 as Utopia), an entirely new approach to the concept of interactive musicianship, and embarked on an extensive round of touring and recording. Standout Utopia offerings included Oops! Wrong Planet, Adventures in Utopia, and Oblivion. Along the way, Todd Rundgren’s Utopia combined technical virtuosity and creative passion to create music that initially, for millions, defined the term “progressive rock”, and subsequently, as Utopia, the term “powerpop”.
Rundgren’s myriad production projects include albums by Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, Psychedelic Furs, Meat Loaf, XTC, Grand Funk Railroad, and Hall And Oates. Rounding out his reputation as rock’s Renaissance Man, Rundgren composed all the music and lyrics for Joe Papp’s 1989 Off-Broadway production of Joe Orton’s Up Against It (the screenplay commissioned by The Beatles for what was meant to have been their third motion picture). He also has composed the music for the hit film Dumb and Dumber, as well as a number of television series, including Pee Wee’s Playhouse and Crime Story.
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Hello it’s me.
Seeing Todd would be awesome,be a highlight to my summer,
This will be an incredible show!
I love Todd Rundgren!! I’d love to go. Thank you.
Hello it’s gonna be me? 😀
This man is a genius, a master of music. This would be a dream morphing into reality!
Would love to surprise my Dad for Father’s Day with a pair tickets to this show. Him and I have continually bonded throughout the years by hollowing Todd’s solo career and many endeavors highlighting his masterful songwriting. Would be a real treat!
It’s only been the last couple of years that I’ve really discovered Todd Rundgren’s music. I’m booked! Is love to see him live!
My ultimate “Rock Cult Hero,” Todd Rundgren has evolved from a lead guitarist into a music producer and computer enthusiast. What a multi-talented individual!!
Would love to reminisce and see this talented artist at one of my favorite music venues, Revolution Hall.
The guys a freaking genius!
I don’t want to work, I want to see Todd play all day!!!
I want to attend this show!
I listened to Todd Rundgren so much in college – would be so freaking amazing to see him, I never have!
I’ve seen him and Utopia at least a dozen times but it’s been years since I’ve seen him. This would be an awesome way to begin the Fourth of July Holiday.
I just want to bang my drum all day!
Would love to see this show. Always loved Todd’s music 🎼
Would love to see the show.
Older and not in the way! Let’s go.
To see a living legend.
Because I am the best person for the job
Hell yes! This would be insane. A legend.
What a true legend, now this is a concert I could get down to, 👍
I would so love to surprise my husband with tickets for this show for our 41st wedding anniversary, which is the same day as this show. What a great way to celebrate this would be.
Hello! Pick me
A wizard, a true star, faithful, I wanna bang on the drum all day!!
Runt knows Runt.
I have always lover Todd’s music…
One of the best. I’d love to see this.
I’ll hold my breath until I hear from you on this.
Don’t let me turn blue.
Gruntin’
I would like to attend because I think it will be a sick show and I want to bring my sister who just moved to Portland! Thanks PDX Piiiiiipeline