Photos: Arctic Monkeys turn Portland into ‘Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino’

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Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner begins the show with “Four Out of Five” from the band’s latest release. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner toys with his mic’s cord while dancing on stage. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Silhouetted by stage lights, vocalist Alex Turner sings the sultry beginning to “Arabella.” English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Alex Turner switches to keys as the band performs “Four Out of Five.” English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Alex Turner switches to keys as the band performs “Four Out of Five.” English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Alex Turner sings the “Arabella” lyrics, “and a helter skelter ’round her little finger / and I ride it endlessly.” English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner thrashes his legs on stage during the guitar solo of “Arabella.” English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Alex Turner moves about the stage during “Arabella.” English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Arctic Monkeys fans dance and thrash to the band’s alt-rock music. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Vocalist Alex Turner jams on guitar with guitarist Jamie Cook. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The crowd dances to “Do I Wanna Know?.” English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Drummer Matt Helders focuses on a beat. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Touring percussionist Davey Latter takes on tambourine and a drum pad. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Alex Turner plays guitar during “Do I Wanna Know?” — the band’s best-selling track to date. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Alex Turner bops his head to the music. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Opener Mini Mansions’ Tyler Parkford joins Arctic Monkeys on stage to play keys. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Bassist Nick O’Malley lays down a riff. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Crowd members cheer on the Arctic Monkeys. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

 

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