Ponderosa Lounge Battle of the Bands - Week 3
About this Event
Ponderosa Lounge's Battle of the Bands
Wednesdays at the Ponderosa Lounge are all about live music, competition, and YOU helping decide what happens next. From June 3rd through July 15th, catch Northwest country-leaning bands go head-to-head in the Battle of the Bands, with each night bringing fresh matchups, high energy sets, and rising talent fighting to move forward in the bracket.
Judged by music industry pros and fueled by a packed crowd, every show is part of the road to the final showdown on July 25th, when the winner takes the headlining spot and the runner-up opens the night.
This isn’t just a show—it’s a weekly live music experience where your energy in the room matters. Come early, grab your spot, and be part of the action at Portland’s home for country — the Pondo!
Meet this week's bands as they battle it out:
Unpause -
Turn it up and get ready to rock with UnPause! Bringing a powerhouse mix of classic rock favorites from the '70s, '80s, '90s and beyond, this Portland hard rock favorite delivers soaring vocals, big guitar riffs, and arena-sized energy. With influences like Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and the blues, UnPause packs every show with crowd-pleasing hits, a full dance floor, and a party atmosphere that keeps fans coming back for more.
Get more info on Unpause by visiting their website!
Al Perez -
Get ready for a night of smooth grooves, soulful vocals, and great live music when Al Perez hits the Pondo stage! Blending rock, R&B, singer-songwriter storytelling, and a touch of Latin flavor, Al has been lighting up stages across the Northwest and beyond for nearly three decades. Whether he's playing crowd favorites or delivering his own original sound, Al brings the kind of feel-good energy that keeps the dance floor moving and the good times rolling.
Get more info about Al Perez by visiting his website!
Take the elevator home — stay at The Portlander Inn
Why worry about how you're getting home when you can stay at our on-site hotel? The Portlander Inn welcomes you to Portland with the cozy feel of a true Northwest lodge. All 100 guest rooms offer refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee pots, free wireless internet, direct-dial phones with voicemail and televisions with complimentary HBO and Showtime premium channels. Learn more and book your room here.
Come early for a Home Cooked Meal! — Dine in at The Cascade Grill
Enjoy a hot, home-style dinner before the big show! With all-day breakfast, mountain-sized nachos, and mouth-watering burgers, The Cascade Grill has something for everyone to enjoy before the big show!
We encourage all our concert attendees to order off the full menu at the Cascade Grill before entering for the show!
See our menu here and learn more about The Cascade Grill!
Event Policies:
ALL PURCHASES ON TICKETS ARE FINAL. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS of tickets with the exception of event cancellations.
Support acts are subject to change.
No re-entry permitted.
21+ event.
If a ticket type is not sold out, there are always tickets available to purchase at the door on the day of the concert.
Questions? Check out the FAQs on the Ponderosa website for answers to the most common questions.
Where is it happening?
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