Story of the Year and Silverstein

Story of the Year play the McMenamins Crystal Ballroom on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, with Silverstein sharing the bill. It's a co-headlining date that puts two post-hardcore bands on the same stage, both of them from the same era of the scene.

Story of the Year are a rock band from Saint Louis, Missouri, made up of Josh Wills, Dan Marsala, Ryan Phillips, and Adam Russell. They've just put out "Real Life," the first single from a new album coming out on Sharptone Records, so there's new material in the mix. Silverstein has been a defining force in the scene since the early 2000s, known for melodic hooks, powerful vocals, and dynamic musicianship. Together, they're two of the bands that helped shape the modern alternative rock landscape, and this is one of the few times you'll see them on the same bill.

The show is at the McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, one of Portland's most beloved live music venues, known for its historic atmosphere and its floating dance floor. It's a room that works well for this kind of night—plenty of space to move, and a floor that actually gives under your feet when things get loud. Between the two bands, you're getting a full evening of post-hardcore rather than a single act with a couple of openers.

It all starts at 7 PM on Wednesday, November 18, at the Crystal Ballroom on W Burnside.