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Moda Center — Portland, OR
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About Dave Hill

Dave Hill is a comedian and musician from Cleveland who somehow makes it work despite—or because of—the fact that his comedy-rock songs are genuinely awkward. His appeal hinges on commitment to the bit: he'll spend four minutes on a song about how he's a "chick magnet" delivered with such sincere delusion that you're not sure if he's in on the joke. He's also legitimately talented at guitar, which makes the whole thing land differently than if he were just a punchline. Hill has appeared on shows like "Chewed Up" and built a following partly through being the guy who shows up to comedy venues and pulls out an actual instrument. His songs operate in that sweet spot between "this is dumb" and "wait, this is kind of catchy," which seems to be exactly where he wants to be. He doesn't take himself seriously, but he takes the craft of being ridiculous seriously.

His crowds are half-laughing, half-grooving. People don't know whether to clap or laugh at the end of songs. He's self-deprecating enough that the room feels in on it together, which keeps things from feeling mean-spirited. Mostly people leave having heard guitar work they didn't expect from a comedy show.

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Dave Hill + Portland

Dave Hill has maintained a solid presence in Portland over the years, with his most recent stop at Revolution Hall in February 2025 solidifying his place in the city's comedy-music circuit. Known for his deadpan delivery and surprisingly earnest guitar work, Hill brought his particular brand of absurdist humor to the venue, moving through material that balanced silly vocal bits with moments of genuine musicianship. The Revolution Hall crowd responded to his willingness to spend time on jokes that go nowhere, then pivot to something oddly touching. His shows in Portland tend to draw the kind of audience that appreciates when a comedian actually commits to the craft of playing an instrument.

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Live Music in Portland

Portland's music scene has always had room for the weirder stuff—the comedy-music hybrids, the genre-defying acts that don't fit neatly into rock or indie categories. Dave Hill fits naturally into this ecosystem, where audiences expect artists to surprise them and aren't afraid of a little awkwardness. The city's venues, from smaller clubs to mid-sized rooms like Revolution Hall, support performers who operate in that gray space between comedy and musicianship, which is exactly where Hill does his best work.

Portland road trip to see Dave Hill?

Stay in the Pearl District or Nob Hill for walkability and the kind of quiet that lets you recover between shows. Eat at Canard, where the charcuterie and wine list are thoughtfully curated—it's the kind of place that respects both food and your time. Spend the afternoon at Powell's Books, the massive independent that justifies its reputation. Walk through Forest Park if the weather cooperates. Portland's best element is how it refuses to take itself too seriously while maintaining actual standards. That's worth the trip.

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