by Wm. Steven Humphrey Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events coming at ya this week! CHECK IT OUT!   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Tank and the Bangas on January 22 at Revolution Hall!  Born of the ultra-diverse New Orleans, Tank and The Bangas instinctually weave a variety of global influences into their funk foundation (hip-hop, soul, rock, and more). Catch the quartet LIVE when they return to Rev Hall on "The Heart, The Mind, The Soul" Tour! Their last visit SOLD OUT — don’t miss this one. Get your tickets now or enter to win here! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Wed Jan 22, 8 pm, $30, 21+ floor, all ages balcony   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Death From Above 1979 on January 21 at Revolution Hall! Canadian rock duo Death From Above 1979 celebrates the 20th Anniversary of their debut album, You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine! This tour will see the band perform the entire album from start-to-finish, with other hits from their back catalog. Get your tickets now or enter to win here! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Tues Jan 21, 8 pm, $32.50, 21+ floor, all ages balcony   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Deon Cole on January 19 at Revolution Hall! Known for various roles in film, critically-acclaimed appearances across television, and millions of views on social media, Deon Cole is a certified comedy star. His last visit SOLD OUT — don’t miss Deon Cole’s hilarious new set when he returns to Rev Hall! Get your tickets now or enter to win here! Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark, Sun Jan 19, 8 pm, $43-$153, 18 +     • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Super Diamond on January 24 at Crystal Ballroom! Super Diamond—tribute to the much loved, international pop icon Neil Diamond—perform the timeless classics including "Sweet Caroline," "America," "Cherry Cherry," "Song Sung Blue," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and many more. Super Diamond's success in America is unprecedented for a tribute band. With a nod from Neil (the man himself), Super Diamond has been embraced by the long time Neil Diamond fan-base and also found huge popularity in the hip rock clubs of America. Get your tickets now or enter to win here! Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, Fri Jan 24, 8 pm, $28-$40, 21+   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Alt Bloom on January 31 at Mission Theater! Alt Bloom is an alternative soul artist from Montana who discovered his passion for music at a young age singing and playing with anyone he could while growing up. After honing his craft in various bands and solo projects, Alt Bloom emerged as a culmination of love and passion for self and music. He's an explorer of new sounds and places, and his style blends together elements of soul, rock, and R&B with his own unique palette. Get your tickets now or enter to win here! Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, Fri Jan 31, 8 pm, $18-$20, all ages   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Dua Saleh on January 19 at Polaris Hall!LA-based Sudanese-American artist Dua Saleh shares a collection of R&B-infused electronic indie-pop songs from their long-awaited full-length debut, I SHOULD CALL THEM! Get your tickets now or enter to win a free pair! Polaris Hall, 635 N Killingsworth Ct, Sun Jan 19, 8 pm, $25-$75, 18+   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Brainiac on January 19 at Mississippi Studios! Ohio indie rock outfit Brainiac spent the '90s carving their own path directly through every typical musical trope. Over 25 years later, following a full length documentary about the band along with several recently unearthed archival releases, the surviving band members emerge to celebrate the music once more. Don't miss out while you have the chance. Go freaks go! Get your tickets now or enter to win here! Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, Sun Jan 19, 8 pm, $20, 21+   • Enter to WIN FREE TICKETS to see Rorschach Test on January 19 at Dante’s! (Early 6 pm show!) Out of nowhere, Rorschach Test has emerged with a brand new album, two videos featured on MTV, and a new touring lineup that's turning heads. The Narcoleptic Goddess, for example, will be making her first live appearances with the band on bass, sure to be a thrill for her 600K + followers. Here is your chance to win tickets and to meet the band, including the Goddess! Get your tickets now or enter to win tix to the early 6 pm show here! Dante's, 350 W Burnside, Sun Jan 19, 6 pm, $20, 21+ GOOD LUCK! Winners will be notified on Monday. Check back next week for more FREE TIX from the Mercury!