Tricky Live in Portland

Tricky brings the Bristol-born trip-hop sound to Portland. Raised in Knowle West and shaped by the Wild Bunch and Massive Attack, Adrian Thaws has spent decades as a solo artist, from his debut Maxinquaye through a long run of albums. His music is dark and layered, pulling in hip-hop, alternative rock, and ragga.

On stage, expect a set built on moody atmosphere, slow-shifting textures, and the kind of low-slung vocals that made him a cult figure. It’s a chance to hear a pioneer of the genre in an intimate live setting, with plenty of weight behind every bassline.