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FRINOV 6
8:00 PM · Doors 7:00 PM
All agesFolkBlues

Chris Smither

Alberta Rose Theatre is proud to present the legendary Chris Smither.

Born in Miami, during World War II, Chris Smither grew up in New Orleans where he first started playing music as a child. The son of a Tulane University professor, he was taught the rudiments of instrumentation by his uncle on his mother’s ukulele. “Uncle Howard,” Smither says, “showed me that if you knew three chords, you could play a lot of the songs you heard on the radio. And if you knew four chords, you could pretty much rule the world.” With that bit of knowledge under his belt, he was hooked. “I’d loved acoustic music – specifically the blues – ever since I first heard Lightnin’ Hopkins’ Blues In My Bottle album. I couldn’t believe the sound Hopkins got. At first I thought it was two guys playing guitar. My style, to a degree, came out of trying to imitate that sound I heard.”

The 20th release, All About the Bones (release date: May 3, 2024 on Signature Sounds/Mighty Albert, distributed by Redeye) is as elemental as the inky black shadows cast by a shockingly bright moon. Featuring eight brand new Chris Smither songs and Smither renditions of Eliza Gilkyson’s “Calm Before the Storm” and also Tom Petty’s “Time to Move On”, the listener is welcomed into some gothic mansion on an imaginary New Orleans street, and there in the lamplit parlor confronts the band, a minimalist skeleton crew: Smither’s inimitable propulsive guitar and rumbling baritone are joined seamlessly to producer David Goodrich’s carpetbag of instruments, Zak Trojano’s rock-steady, primal drumming, BettySoo’s diaphanous harmony vocals, and the flat, mournful flood of Jazz legend Chris Cheek’s saxophone. Recorded at Sonelab Studios in Easthampton MA by Justin Pizzoferrato All About the Bones has a feel that is somehow baroque and austere at once. In 2026, the independent film The Singers, in which Chris made his acting debut, won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short. Directed by Sam Davis, Chris joined producer Jack Piatt and fellow cast members at the Oscars to celebrate. Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS. If your billing address is located outside a 250 mile radius of Portland, you will need to purchase tickets either in person or by phone by calling (503) 764-4131, or our office at (503) 719-6055. Thank You!
MONNOV 30
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 $53 - $76JazzFolkClassicalWorld MusicBlues

Jake Shimabukuro: Holidays in Hawaiʻi

Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional Hawaiian music.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Jake began playing the ukulele at age four, quickly developing a unique style that pushed the instrument far beyond its traditional boundaries. He first gained international recognition after his jaw-dropping rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral, introducing millions to the ukulele’s untapped potential.

Over the course of his career, Shimabukuro has released numerous acclaimed albums, collaborated with an array of legendary artists—including Bette Midler, Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Ziggy Marley, and Mick Fleetwood—and performed everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to the Hollywood Bowl and the Kennedy Center. His most recent projects showcase both his dazzling technical command and his growing focus on emotional storytelling through music.

Beyond the stage, Jake is a passionate advocate for music education and community outreach, frequently performing at schools and benefit concerts to inspire the next generation of musicians. Whether playing an intimate solo show or headlining with a full band, Shimabukuro continues to prove that the ukulele is an instrument of infinite possibilities—one that speaks a universal language of joy, connection, and hope.

SUNNOV 15
7:00 PM
BluesRock

Joanne Shaw Taylor

Experience an unforgettable night of blues-infused rock as Joanne Shaw Taylor and Robert Jon and The Wreck bring their powerhouse performances to the stage. Renowned for her blistering guitar work and soulful vocals, Joanne Shaw Taylor will perform fan favorites from her acclaimed Billboard-charting album Black and Gold alongside new music from her forthcoming release, The Trouble With Love. Joining her are Robert Jon & The Wreck, celebrated for their driving Southern rock sound, rich harmonies, and electrifying live shows, featuring standout songs from their latest album, Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes. Blending blues roots, fiery musicianship, and high-octane rock energy, this dynamic lineup promises a night of incredible live music.

Multi-day events

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SATNOV 7
8:00 PM
21+FolkRockSoulCountryBlues

Gram Jam VI: A Tribute to Gram Parsons to Benefit the Jeremy Wilson Foundation

Gram Jam is a celebration of the music of Gram Parsons. A seminal figure at the roots of what is now referred to as Americana. A mix of traditional country, rock n roll, blues and soul. Gram called that mix Cosmic American Music. Gram Parson’s efforts with The International Submarine Band, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and his two solo albums, GP and Grievous Angel were not commercial successes but his songs and style influenced all that came after. The Eagles, Little Feat, Workingman’s Dead by the Grateful Dead, The New Riders of The Purple Sage, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris are just a short list. Cosmic American Music is still alive and well in Portland and many other places around the world.

Shorty and The Mustangs have organized five Gram Jam benefit concerts for the Jeremy Wilson Foundation https://www.thejwf.or since 2016. So why do a sixth now?

In November, Gram Parsons would be turning 80 within two days of Gram Jam VI and will also be inducted into The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame within a few weeks of the show. In addition, Shorty and The Mustangs are celebrating their 30 th Anniversary in 2026. Too many dates have aligned. It’s meant to happen.

A stellar list of local musicians are donating their time and talent to this benefit show. Get your tickets, you don’t want to miss this!

FRINOV 20
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
FolkRockBlues

JT Wise Band

Rock, blues & Americana

The JT Wise Band performs high energy good time music. They have found a special calling to perform the music of the Grateful Dead with authentic jams and guitarist JT Wise channeling Jerry Garcia. Also performing is bassist Maggie Wise, drummer Ken Woodside and on piano Byron Ady.

"JT Wise sounds like no one else on the planet"-Mary Flower

"JT Wise Band performs American roots music with an expertise rarely heard"- journalist Daniel Curran

"Best Grateful Dead in the area"- Portland Notes Notable performance, Paul Lankow

SATNOV 14
8:00 PM · Doors 7:00 PM
21+BluesHip-HopSoulPerforming ArtsCultural Heritage

Down in the Delta with Ms Vee and Yella P

Soul'd Out Presents: Down in the Delta with Ms Vee and Yella P
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Ages 21+.

You won't want to miss this Annual Birthday Celebration with the Bad Girl of the Blues! Harp/Guitar Extraordinaire Yella P joins Portland's Bad girl of the Blues, Ms Vee and a Badass Band. Damion “Yella P” Pearson is a Memphis-born harmonica virtuoso, multi-instrumentalist, and educator whose sound blends blues, soul, jazz, funk, and hip-hop, shaped by influences ranging
from Marvin Gaye, John Coltrane, Stevie Wonder, Billie Holiday, and George Clinton to Southern rap icons like 8Ball & MJG and Playa Fly.

A fixture in the Memphis music scene, he has collaborated and shared stages with artists including Eric Gales, The Bar-Kays, Kirk Whalum, Eddie Floyd, Bobby Rush, and Robert Finley, and co-founded the award-winning duo Memphissippi Sounds with Cam Kimbrough—whose debut album Welcome to the Land charted internationally and fueled tours across the U.S.,
Europe, and Canada. Now fully dedicated to his art, Yella P continues to release new music while delivering powerful, genre-bending performances that honor tradition and boldly push it forward.

Ms. Vee Singer, Musician, Writer, and Comedienne; 2023 Muddy Awards Nominee for Best Female Vocalist, 2021 Band & 2019 Solo Granite State Blues Challenge Winner & International Blues Challenge Semifinalist: Ms Vee's style of Soul Blues is infused with black southern gospel and a lot of soul! In 2018, Ms Vee launched her own music project, founding Ms Vee and a Badass Band.

Hailing from Arkansas by way of Memphis Tennessee, the award-winning Ms Vee brings powerhouse vocals and a razor sharp wit to every show.In January 2023, Ms Vee launched a Pacific Northwest configuration of Ms Vee and a Badass Band. Backed by some of the most accomplished musicians in Portland, including Chance Hayden, Jake Koprowski, Terrell "Peanut" Reed, and Ron Solomon, Ms Vee and her Badass Band has been rocking houses since their 2022 debut. They’ve quickly risen to the top of the PDX music scene.
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JLR Seating Map Notes
: For this show, you may reserve individual tables on the map pictured. Note that some tables have limited sightlines as noted. General Admission ticket holders note that seating and sightlines are limted and may be standing room only. All table reservations include admission.

  1. For Table Reservations: Note the relative location of the stage and bar on the map. Then click a table number to see prices, or click "Show All Tickets". Click the + button to add a specific table to your cart.
  2. For General Admission tickets: click the "GA Standing" area. Click the + button to add additional tickets.
  3. Click "Agree & Checkout"

Down in the Delta with Ms Vee and Yella P

MONNOV 2
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
+4 dates
21+BluesJamsPerforming Arts

The Sugar Roots Blues Jam

McMenamins and the White Eagle proudly present a weekly Monday night Blues Jam hosted by Portland Bluesmen, Chad Rupp and the Sugar Roots! Please Join us for our weekly blues jam session at The Sugar Roots Blues Jam every Monday in this legendary Portland venue!

MONNOV 16
7:30 PM
+1 dates
21+💰 USD 37JazzSoulBluesR&B

Oz Noy Trio

Popular demand - Second Night Added!

OZ NOY

Virtuoso guitarist and composer Oz Noy has carved out a distinctive niche within the contemporary music landscape by creating an electrifying fusion of jazz, funk, rock, blues, and R&B. His innovative approach, described succinctly by Noy himself as “Jazz—it just doesn’t sound like it,” has captivated audiences worldwide and earned him widespread acclaim among fans, critics, and fellow musicians alike.

Born in Israel, Oz embarked on his professional music career at the remarkably young age of 13, swiftly distinguishing himself across multiple genres. By age 16, he had already established himself as a leading guitarist, performing alongside many of Israel’s most prominent artists. By age 24, Oz had become one of the most in-demand session guitarists in the country and held a pivotal role as a member of the house band on Israel’s top-rated television show for over two years.

Oz’s artistic journey took a transformative leap when he relocated to New York City in 1996. His arrival in the vibrant music scene of New York marked the beginning of a prolific career, characterized by an infectious groove and genre-defying sonic explorations. Quickly making his mark, he began collaborating with some of the most revered musicians in the industry, including drummers Keith Carlock, Anton Fig, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Dave Weckl, as well as bassists Will Lee, James Genus, and Reggie Washington.

JLR Seating Map Notes: For this show, you may reserve individual tables on the map pictured. Some tables have limited sightlines as noted. General Admission ticket holders note that seating and sightlines are limted and may be standing room only. All table reservations include admission.

  1. For Table Reservations: Note the relative location of the stage and bar on the map. Then click a table number to see prices, or click "Show All Tickets". Click the + button to add a specific table to your cart.
  2. For General Admission tickets: click the "GA Standing" area. Click the + button to add additional tickets.
  3. Click "Agree & Checkout"
THUNOV 5
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
+3 dates
21+💰 $6R&BSoulBlues

Fenix Rising

Fenix Rising is a soulful Portland rhythm & blues band led by saxophonist and vocalist Fenix. A longtime Blue Diamond favorite, the band brings smooth grooves, bluesy vocals, and a seasoned rhythm section built for a great night of live music.

Band members: Fenix Sanders, Jason Thomas, Pat McDougall, Jim Solberg, and Brian Foxworth.

Thanks for coming out to The Blue Diamond — we’re excited to have you!

Doors open at 6 PM for dinner & drinks
Music kicks off at 8 PM

Here’s the quick rundown so everyone has a blast:

  • No reservations needed — first come, first served. Grab a good spot early!
  • There’s a $6 cover
  • 21+ show
FRINOV 6
8:00 PM
21+RockBlues

The Gibbons Humanary Stew

Formed in 2018, The Gibbons are an all original, stripped down, blues influenced rock n' roll band. Their music features locked in drum and bass grooves provided by bassist Schuyler Dinsdale and drummer Greg Montplaisir, complimented by the dual Les Paul guitar attack of Peter Boone and Nathan Zito. They released a self titled album available on Spotify, Apple Music, and BandCamp.

THUNOV 5
8:00 PM
BluegrassRockCountryBlues

Jawbone Flats

Rock, alt-country & bluegrass

Formed by musicians with a passion for the Northwest outdoors, Jawbone Flats takes its name from the ghost town of the same name nestled deep in the Opal Creek Wilderness of Oregon. Since 2008 JBF has traveled throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Northern California playing an eclectic blend of original and cover songs drawing from the influences of bluegrass, country, alternative country, blues, and rock music led by five alternating lead singers backed by lush harmonies. Interlocking melodies from B-bender Telecaster and acoustic guitars, mandolin, harmonica, and pedal steel guitar are woven into the solid rhythmic fabric of fretless bass and drums to produce a wonderfully entertaining, irresistibly danceable, and downright “flatifying” sound.

THUNOV 12
7:30 PM
FolkWorld MusicBlues

Allison Russell

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom1332 West Burnside Street

Allison Russell is a compelling singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with strong ties to the folk community. She first made her name in the 2000s as a member of the eclectic Canadian roots group Po' Girl before forming the duo Birds of Chicago in 2012 with her husband and creative partner JT Nero. Taking inspiration from a wide array of sources, Russell's songs have threaded through jazz, country, folk, Celtic, klezmer, and blues to become a distinctive amalgam of her own making. Not unlike fellow Renaissance woman and Our Native Daughters bandmate Rhiannon Giddens, her musical versatility has made her difficult to pigeonhole while also helping to establish her as a linchpin of roots music in general. In 2021, after two decades of musical exploration, Russell made her solo debut with the Juno Award-winning Outside Child. Her solo follow-up, the joyful, Grammy-winning The Returner, arrived two years later. She also made her Broadway debut in 2024, returning a year later with the protest-fueled Annie Lennox collaboration "Superlover" and "Comes a Time" with the Doobie Brothers. Russell's guest-heavy third album, In the Hour of Chaos, arrived in 2026, featuring appearances from artists like Norah Jones and Ruby Amanfu.

MONNOV 30
7:00 PM
All agesJazzFolkClassicalWorld MusicBluesHolidays & SeasonalCultural Heritage

Jake Shimabukuro: Holidays in Hawaiʻi

Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Shimabukuro has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit, and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock, classical, blues, folk, and traditional Hawaiian music.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Jake began playing the ukulele at age four, quickly developing a unique style that pushed the instrument far beyond its traditional boundaries. He first gained international recognition after his jaw-dropping rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral, introducing millions to the ukulele’s untapped potential.

Over the course of his career, Shimabukuro has released numerous acclaimed albums, collaborated with an array of legendary artists—including Bette Midler, Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Ziggy Marley, and Mick Fleetwood—and performed everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to the Hollywood Bowl and the Kennedy Center. His most recent projects showcase both his dazzling technical command and his growing focus on emotional storytelling through music.

Beyond the stage, Jake is a passionate advocate for music education and community outreach, frequently performing at schools and benefit concerts to inspire the next generation of musicians. Whether playing an intimate solo show or headlining with a full band, Shimabukuro continues to prove that the ukulele is an instrument of infinite possibilities—one that speaks a universal language of joy, connection, and hope.

SUNNOV 1
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
+4 dates
21+💰 $6BluesJamsPerforming Arts

Kevin Selfe’s Blues Jam

Kevin Selfe’s Blues Jam is a high-energy Sunday afternoon session kicking off at 5 PM, led by acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Kevin Selfe. Featuring a rotating lineup of top Portland musicians, the jam delivers spontaneous collaborations, extended grooves, and plenty of room for musical surprises.

Band members: Kevin Selfe (guitar, harmonica, vocals), Jimi Bott (drums), Allen Markel (bass), and friends.

Thanks for coming out to The Blue Diamond — we’re excited to have you!

Doors open at 4 PM for dinner & drinks
Music kicks off at 5 PM

Here’s the quick rundown so everyone has a blast:

  • No reservations needed — first come, first served. Grab a good spot early!
  • There’s a $6 cover
  • 21+ show
SATNOV 14
8:00 PM
All ages💰 $22FolkRockIndieWorld MusicBlues

Three For Silver

Three for Silver and Hot Damn Scandal present a wild night of musical hijinks drawing from a multitude of traditions that includes vaudeville and swing, klezmer and Romani, blues, and string band genres mixed up with modern steampunk, indie/alternative rock, grunge and Americana. Formerlybased in Portland, Three for Silver is currently located in Bellingham along with Hot Damn Scandal. The two group’s epic shows at Atlantis Lounge are an outlandish night of musical mastery and fun! Three for Silver’s Lucas Warford, is the group’s songwriter, vocalist, mandolin player, and bass virtuoso. His prolific songwriting has resulted in the release of seven albums, several EP’s, and many stand alone singles.Their latest album, O! for a Muse of Fire, was released in March of this year. It’s the first album with new member Del Ruhl who sings, and plays an array of flutes, whistles. In addition to playing shows throughout the Northwest, the group tours several times a year in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Sweden, France, The Netherlands and the UK. Three for Silver’s song “Wildwood” is featured on Laika’s WIldwood Sessions album. Hot Damn Scandal features the songwriting and lead vocals of Pete Irving along with Ani Banana on vocals and musical saw. Their latest albums, A Life of Crime, was released in May. Describing their music as “Cabaret Americana,” the band has collaborated with playwrights and theater companies along with performing club dates.Their music can stop you in your tracks, have you crying in your whiskey, or get you off your feet onto the dance floor.

**Atlantis Lounge is All Ages until 9:00 PM, at that time any minors will be asked to leave the space. Thanks for your understanding!

SATNOV 7
8:00 PM · Doors 7:00 PM
21+IndieRockPopBlues

Stop Light Observations

Soul'd Out Presents: Stop Light Observations
Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Ages 21+

https://www.stoplightobservations.com/

Special Note: Ticket holders for this show receive free admission to Jack London's Burly Q Revue Cabaret after the music!

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Stop Light Observations is a dynamic four-piece group hailing from Charleston, South Carolina. Their versatile sound is a unique blend of blues, pop, and indie rock infused with electronic beats and the soulful vocals of Will Blackburn. From songs like “2young” to “Security” their music is a true reflection of their unique personalities, and their live shows are a testament to their authenticity and raw talent.

SLO is Will Blackburn (vocals), Oleg Terentiev (drums), David Beam (guitar) and Jeremiah King (keys).

Notes on Seating: Open seating, may be limited or standing room only. First come, first seated. Open dance floor may obscure sightlines. Stop Light Observations

FRINOV 27
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
+1 dates
💰 $39+BluesJazzSoulR&B

Curtis Salgado

Artichoke Community Music2007 Southeast Powell Boulevard

Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ounce of soul out of every song he performs. Salgado is famed not only for his powerhouse live shows and eleven previous albums, but also for his passionate and insightful original songs. He has been nominated three times for the Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year, winning in 2018 for Walk A Mile In My Blues from The Beautiful Lowdown. In total, he has won eleven Blues Music Awards, including the B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year. DownBeat calls his songwriting skills “an impressive gift.” Billboard says Salgado’s music is “inspired and powerful.”

Now, Salgado is back with Fine By Me, the latest evidence of Salgado wielding his impressive songwriting and vocal skills to a wide variety of styles. His music has dashes of blues, gospel, R&B, jazz, funk, rock ’n’ roll and soul at any given moment.

FRINOV 13
8:00 PM
21+SoulJazzBluesPerforming Arts

SHELLY RUDOLPH

Leading a stellar six-piece ensemble, Ms. Rudolph belts, caresses and struts

her way through the music of Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Blondie: three

DIVA DELUXE spans Etta’s blues-drenched sass, Aretha’s sanctified soul and

Blondie’s downtown rock-and-roll cool, with iconic hits, hidden treasures and

Rudolph’s own songs woven through the night: music shaped by love,

swagger and tenderness. Shelly Rudolph is a Portland-based vocalist, songwriter and poet known for her “honey-glazed throat” and “powerfully romantic” originals. Her music moves freely between jazz, blues and soul. Her international single “I Love

LOVE,” featuring guitarist Charlie Hunter, has reached radio playlists in 17

countries; her multidisciplinary jazz myth suite Orfea Rising premiered at the

OR Music Hall of Fame saxophonist Renato Caranto has performed with

Soul-fire guitarist Dan Gildea, praised by O ArtsWatch for his “sizzling yet sensitive” playing, has performed with jazz legends Ron Carter and Leroy Vinnegar.

Trumpeter Paul Mazzio is a veteran of the Woody Herman Orchestra who has

performed with Tony Bennett, Larry Carlton and The Moody Blues.

Keyboardist Joe Bagg, hailed by DownBeat as “a highly refined player with a

light touch who listens,” is a longtime member of Jeff Goldblum’s Mildred

Bassist Bill Athens has a beautifully eclectic résumé stretching from Seamus

Blake and Ben Wendell to Stephen Malkmus and Sleater-Kinney.

Muddy Award-winning drummer Edwin Coleman III is a deeply

rooted blues-and-soul player whose credits include LaRhonda Steele and

DRESS to EXPRESS: Feeling fabulous is encouraged! Channel your own inner

diva with sequins, boas, wigs, leather... you do YOU

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JLR Seating Map Notes
: For this show, you may reserve individual tables on the map pictured. Note that some tables have limited sightlines as noted. General Admission ticket holders note that seating and sightlines are limted and may be standing room only. All table reservations include admission.

  1. For Table Reservations: Note the relative location of the stage and bar on the map. Then click a table number to see prices, or click "Show All Tickets". Click the + button to add a specific table to your cart.
  2. For General Admission tickets: click the "GA Standing" area. Click the + button to add additional tickets.
  3. Click "Agree & Checkout"
FRINOV 6
6:10 PM
Registration requiredCoursesClassicalJazzWorld MusicBluesBluegrassArts & Media

Violin & Fiddle: It’s a Democracy!

Artichoke Community Music class hosted by Megan Cronin, $175 for seven sessions, drop-ins $30 per session. This class will be held at Taborspace, an off-site location. This class is for beginner-ish and intermediate violin and fiddle players who want a chance to play their favorite songs with others in a supportive setting. At the start of this series the instructor will present 10 tunes in the genres of folk, jazz, bluegrass, Irish, blues, pop and/or classical. Students will vote in three of these tunes to work on over the course of the term. Financial Hardship Discount Available Wondering if you are at the right aptitude for this class? If you can work through some or most of the Suzuki Violin Book One, then you will be totally fine in this class (just google "Suzuki Violin Book One PDF" to check it out). You’re welcome to pay the instructor directly at your first class to avoid service fees. Contact Megan via email when you register for a drop-in date, if you plan to pay in-person or if you have any other questions about the class. More information & registration: megancroninmusic.com/violin-fiddle-democracy Website: https://www.megancroninmusic.com/ Feel free to contact the instructor for more information: musiclessonsbymegan(*at*)gmail.com Refund Policy: Refunds up to 7 days before event

SATNOV 14
8:00 PM
21+SoulRockFolkCountryBlues

PDX Memorex Tire Kickers

PDX Memorex brings alive decades of soul and funk, covering classics by Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, and Otis Redding alongside new soul and funk by artists like Amy Winehouse, Joy Crookes, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, and Lenny Kravitz. The band's 8 pieces blend beautiful lead singing, vocal harmonies, and stellar horns with a hard-driving rhythm section that will surely get your booty shaking.

Based in Portland, PDX Memorex consists of Heidi DiJulio (lead vocals, backing vocals, ukulele, and melodica), Alex Jasso (trumpet), Erik Jasso (trombone), Steve Johnson (tenor sax), Philip Morlier (drums and lead vocals), Wade Schuster (guitar), Janet Strong (lead vocals, backing vocals, keys, cowbell, and slide whistle), and Dan Toulson (bass).

Tire Kickers are a new 4-piece original blues, country and rock band from Portland, Oregon, with an eclectic and nostalgic sound reminiscent of Johnny Cash, Jon Spencer Blue Explosion, or They Might Be Giants. They are all longtime Portland musicians formerly of Old Town Diamonds, Pirate Jenny, Captain Bogg & Salty, and Postmodern Pirates.

Tire Kickers play exciting rock-infused and rhythm-driven sets combining a handful of deep-cut rock covers with dozens of their own originals written by Paul Iannotti (acoustic guitar and vocals) and Kevin Hendrickson (electric guitar and vocals). They are backed by drummer Dave Owen and bassist Dan Schulte.

FRINOV 6
7:00 PM
FolkBlues

Chris Smither

Alberta Rose Theatre3000 Northeast Alberta Street

Born in Miami during World War II, Chris Smither grew up in New Orleans, where he first started playing music as a child. The son of a Tulane University professor, he was taught the rudiments of instrumentation by his uncle on his mother’s ukulele. “Uncle Howard,” Smither says, “showed me that if you knew three chords, you could play a lot of the songs you heard on the radio. And if you knew four chords, you could pretty much rule the world.” With that bit of knowledge under his belt, he was hooked. “I’d loved acoustic music – specifically the blues – ever since I first heard Lightnin’ Hopkins’ Blues In My Bottle album. I couldn’t believe the sound Hopkins got. At first, I thought it was two guys playing guitar. My style, to a degree, came out of trying to imitate that sound I heard.”

The 20th release, All About the Bones, is as elemental as the inky black shadows cast by a shockingly bright moon. Featuring eight brand new Chris Smither songs and Smither renditions of Eliza Gilkyson’s “Calm Before the Storm” and also Tom Petty’s “Time to Move On”, the listener is welcomed into some gothic mansion on an imaginary New Orleans street, and there in the lamplit parlor confronts the band, a minimalist skeleton crew: Smither’s inimitable propulsive guitar and rumbling baritone are joined seamlessly to producer David Goodrich’s carpetbag of instruments, Zak Trojano’s rock-steady, primal drumming, BettySoo’s diaphanous harmony vocals, and the flat, mournful flood of Jazz legend Chris Cheek’s saxophone. Recorded at Sonelab Studios in Easthampton, MA, by Justin Pizzoferrato, All About the Bones has a feel that is at once baroque and austere.

SUNNOV 1
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
+8 dates
21+JamsRockJazzPopSoulBluesVideo GamesPerforming ArtsNightlife & Social

Open Jam and Games

Barrel Room120 Northwest Couch Street

Rock out at the Open Musician's Jam. Join these jam sessions, where music meets fun and friends meet rock 'n roll. It's gonna be a blast. Bring your instruments, your voice, and your A-game.

  • Gear Galore: Pianos, electric/acoustic guitars, tube amps, bass (4 or 5 string), drum set, ukulele, ready for you. Plus, extra mics for singers and whatever else you want to bring.
  • Covers welcome: Bring your band, or team up with fellow jammers. There are often lots of blues, rock, pop, and funk, plus a load of awesome covers from all decades, especially the '90s. This is a jam of any genre, tends to be rock/soul/bluesy pop/fusion/jazzy funk, but whatever you play, that's what it'll be.
  • Game On: Ping Pong tables and arcade machines for friendly competition.
  • No Limits: Bring your musical mojo, and get wild. Whether you're a pro or just here for the good times, it's all about the music and the good vibes.

This venue is 21+

FRINOV 6
5:30 PM
+2 dates
Blues

Stormy Three Buskers

Stormy Weather Arts Festival Music in Cannon BeachFri.-Sun. Nov. 6-8 Three Buskers Stations: The Landing Courtyard, Sandpiper Square, and Coaster Theatre Square will host sets from solo, duo and trio acts including: RJ Marx Trio, Dead End Duo, Uncle Mary, Winn Alenander, Yougs Bay Blues Band, and more.Thank you to the generous busking sponsor, Cannon Beach Gallery GroupFind the full schedule at cannonbeach.org/Stormy Weather
SATNOV 28
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
💰 $10FolkCountryBluesDiningWine

Music and Pizza Saturdays - 11/28/2026: Mark Seymour

Music & Pizza Saturdays

Live Musician: Mark Seymour

Join us every Saturday evening for live music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., paired with great wine and pizza, all while surrounded by the bucolic beauty of Oregon farmland.

A $10 cover charge begins at 5 p.m. and can be applied toward the purchase of your favorite bottle of wine. Wine Club members enjoy complimentary admission for themselves and up to four guests.

Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle throughout the evening, with special pricing on select wines by the glass.

About the Artist

A finely talented guitarist with a silky-smooth voice, Mark Seymour intimately shares his gift as an entertainer, delighting his audiences with a magical blend of soulful guitar & velvety vocals, performing classic favorites from country, folk-rock, and blues.

THUNOV 12
7:00 PM
21+💰 USD 26JazzSoulBluesPerforming Arts

MEL BROWN B3 ORGAN GROUP – Jazz Titan Thursdays

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"If this band appeared in New York City, they'd be a sensation!"That was guitar great--and one-time Mel Brown bandmate George Benson's reaction after hearing the Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group back in 2003.

In fact, this true All-star band (all four members are Oregon Music Hall Of Fame inductees) has been a sensation going back to 1997, when they began a 20-year run on Thursday evenings at Portlands legendary Jimmy Maks (The Oregonian dubbed them Jimmy Maks signature group).They've continued their Thursday night tradition at the Jack London Revue for the past 6 years. With a collective resume that reads like a Who's Who of NW jazz, blues, and soul, this group has the talent and confidence to be completely spontaneous --from their blistering solos to their improvised arrangements and segues. No wonder they've thrilled audiences wherever they've played.

Count among the bands fans jazz great Christian McBride, host of National Public Radio's Jazz Night In America. In an October 2021 broadcast, McBride interviewed Mel and played excerpts from a Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group festival set. At one point in the program, McBride exclaimed, My mind is blown!

JLR Seating Map Notes
: For this show, you may reserve individual tables on the map pictured. Note that some tables have limited sightlines as noted. General Admission ticket holders note that seating and sightlines are limted and may be standing room only. All table reservations include admission.

  1. For Table Reservations: Note the relative location of the stage and bar on the map. Then click a table number to see prices, or click "Show All Tickets". Click the + button to add a specific table to your cart.
  2. For General Admission tickets: click the "GA Standing" area. Click the + button to add additional tickets.
  3. Click "Agree & Checkout"
SATNOV 21
5:00 PM
💰 $12BluesRock

Two Dimensional Man

Two Dimensional Man is the original music project of Portland Guitarist/Singer Nicholas Humenay-Klaver and Grammy Award winning lyricist Aaron Allen (Billy Strings, Willie Nelson, Greensky Bluegrass). Allen’s lyrics of loss, rebuilding, and hope are supported by a dynamic 5 piece jam band of Portland players. 2DM released it’s debut album “For The Moment” in 2026, recorded at legendary Jackpot! Studios, they perform the songs (along with Blues Rock covers) throughout the Pacific Northwest.
THUNOV 12
8:00 PM
💰 $14SoulFolkJazzBlues

Mellow Rebels + Soul Rose

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Portland, OR, Soul Rose is a dynamic 6-piece band that fuses the essence of soul and funk. With captivating rhythms and powerful melodies, they deliver an electrifying live experience. Follow Soul Rose on Instagram for show announcements and new music! Dedicated to reviving funk’s heart and soul, Soul Rose crafts infectious grooves that move audiences and stir deep emotions. Their sound is a modern twist on classic soul, appealing to both nostalgic fans and newcomers.

The Mellow Rebels are a Portland, Oregon-based rootsy reggae collective – a 7+ piece group of musicians brought together by a shared love of roots, rhythm, and the magic that happens when a group vibes. From intimate spaces to energetic rooms, the Rebels bring it with a sound that blends reggae, blues, soul, rock, and jazz into something uniquely their own.

SUNNOV 8
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Drop-inFarmers MarketsFolkBluesFood & Drink

Ian Joe Bailey

Ian Joe Bailey is a musical group with overall folky acoustic sound but still explores and experiments with many different genres. With a very enjoyable laid back style, the group is influenced by a mix of Blues, Jazz, Folk era twang and busking street rock.

SATNOV 21
8:00 PM
BluesFolk

Terry Robb

HokuMap

“One of the best players on acoustic [guitar] embracing a range of blues styles and then some.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine

FRINOV 20
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
RockFolkBlues

JT Wise Band

Rock, blues & Americana

The JT Wise Band performs high energy good time music. They have found a special calling to perform the music of the Grateful Dead with authentic jams and guitarist JT Wise channeling Jerry Garcia. Also performing is bassist Maggie Wise, drummer Ken Woodside and on piano Byron Ady.

"JT Wise sounds like no one else on the planet"-Mary Flower

"JT Wise Band performs American roots music with an expertise rarely heard"- journalist Daniel Curran

"Best Grateful Dead in the area"- Portland Notes Notable performance, Paul Lankow

TUENOV 3
7:00 PM
21+JamsRockPopSoulBluesVideo GamesPerforming Arts

Open Jam & Games

Rock out at our Open Musician's Jam! Join us for our jam sessions, where music meets fun and friends meet rock 'n roll! It's gonna be a blast, and here's what's in store: Gear Galore: Pianos, electric/acoustic guitars, tube amps, bass (4 or 5 string), drum set, ukulele – we've got 'em ready for you! Plus, extra mics for singers and whatever else you want to bring. Covers welcome: Bring your band, or team up with fellow jammers. We often get lots of blues, rock, pop, funk, and a load of awesome covers from all decades, but especially 90's. Let's make some noise!Game On: We've got Ping Pong tables and arcade machines for friendly competition. No Limits: Bring your musical mojo, and let's get wild! Whether you're a pro or just here for the good times, it's all about the music and the good vibes. Admission: FREE, 'cause we're all about the music! Bring your instruments, your voice, and your A-game. Let's jam like there's no tomorrow! We'll see you there, ready to turn up the volume! This venue is 21+ *************************************************************************************************************** Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!

WEDNOV 4
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
All agesBluesFolkPerforming Arts

CBA Monthly Showcase

Mekong BistroMap

The Cascade Blues Association’s monthly showcase brings the community together for an all-ages evening of live blues, featuring regional and visiting musicians. Lauren Sheehan and Zoë Carpenter perform traditional acoustic blues, original songs, and family harmonies, followed by the Bottleneck Blues Band, a veteran Portland group with more than 1,000 performances. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members.

SUNNOV 1
6:00 PM
+7 dates
21+BluegrassWorld MusicSoulCountryBluesR&BPerforming Arts

Laurelthirst Pub Happy Hour

All performances 6-8 pm (unless otherwise extended), free, 21+ Oct 20 (Tue): The Pagan Jug Band - a delightful mix of jug, blues, country, bluegrass and hokum Oct 21 (Wed): The Get Down Funk Collective [extended to 9 pm] - infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz Oct 23 (Fri): Michelle Alany & The Mystics - soulful interpretations of traditional and original sephardic, balkan, and israeli songs infused with her tasty Austin-blues stylings Oct 24 (Sat): Bad Assets [extended to 9 pm] - rowdy country-rock with blazing Telecaster guitar Oct 25 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful Oct 26 (Mon): Portland Country Underground - a bunch of old friends hanging out and playing roots and country music they love. Oct 27 (Tue): Jackstraw - bluegrass, honky-tonk, and rock ‘n roll Oct 28 (Wed): Rhapsody in Red [extended to 9 pm] - excellent female-fronted Grateful Dead cover band Oct 29 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Lookouts - Lewi Longmire (guitar) and Sydney Nash (bass) will be bringing in Micah Kassell (drums- Scott Law Band) and perhaps other guests Oct 30 (Fri): Supernatural Beavers - rock ‘n‘ roll, blues, psych, and outlaw country Oct 31 (Sat): The Electric Stomp - solidly earthy Americana and folk-rock with a touch of island breeze Nov 1 (Sun): An Evening of Jimmy Boyer Music [extended to 10 pm] Nov 2 (Mon): The Waysiders - a new brand of classic country all their own Nov 3 (Tue): Lost Creek Bluegrass Band - two parts traditional bluegrass, one part old-time fiddle tunes, and a splash of honkytonk Nov 4 (Wed): QuEasy Gumbo [extended to 9 pm] - the Quick and Easy Boys with Steve Kerin Nov 5 (Thu): Lewi Longmire & The Left Coast Roasters - rowdy roots rock and roll with a classic heart! Nov 6 (Fri): The Family Band - country-fried and southern roots-rock Nov 7 (Sat): The Resolectrics - rock & soul power trio Nov 8 (Sun): Freak Mountain Ramblers - off-beat, edgy, weird, wonderful

THUNOV 12
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
FolkBlues

F Thacher Carter

F Thacher Carter fingerstyle blues guitarist. Americana style folk rock and delta blues. 0pen tunings and singersong writers. Originals and covers. Easy listening toe tapping music!

THUNOV 19
8:00 PM
BluesRockFolk

Billy D

Hip-shakin' blues

A recent "Best New Act" winner, Billy Desmond (Billy D) melds blues, rock, and at times nuances of country to create an "Original Backbeat Roots" style of music that has fueled timeless rock icons like ZZ Top and The Rolling Stones. Billy was born on the south side of Chicago where he grew up surrounded by the Blues, and being a child of the early Rock 'n' Roll era, the two influences blended into a powerful potion. He started playing professionally at teen dances and parties at the age of fourteen. By the age of eighteen, he was sneaking into the blues clubs of Chicago to hear such greats as Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, and James Cotton. Over the next ten years, he would work as a guitarist for Junior Wells, Big Time Sarah, and Detroit Junior.

In the mid '70s, he formed his first band, Skid City Blues Band, which featured Billy as singer, guitarist, and songwriter. After fifteen years of touring the midwest, Billy moved to Los Angeles in 1988. He spent that year studying with Blues great Tony Matthews, guitarist for Little Richard and Ray Charles and spent half of the next year playing behind, Don "Sugar Cane" Harris, perhaps the world's greatest blues violinist. Los Angeles is where he truly started focusing on writing his own material.

In the mid '90s, Billy moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico and began playing his original songs at local clubs and concerts to great acclaim. Within the next year, Billy D and the Hoodoos had formed. In August of 2002, with the help of some of the best musicians in New Mexico, he released his first CD, Tales From Hollywood (Real and Imagined). In 2003, She's The One from his first release was voted the number one song by a regional artist, at KTAO,the world's largest solar powered radio station. KTAO hosted the Annual Solar Fest in New Mexico where Billy D and the HooDoos appeared that year, opening for Los Lonely Boys and Robert Cray.

After his second CD, Rokdablu!, and several more successful years in New Mexico, Billy left the Southwest for the Northwest, arriving in Oregon around Christmas 2009. He released his newest CD "Somethin's Wrong," which was embraced by the Portland music community and received outstanding reviews.

So long as this life keeps lifin'...I'll keep rockin' --Billy D.

"Ain't nothin' wrong with Somethin's Wrong...this fine collection alternates between soulful blues ballads ("Somethin's Wrong," "Blue," and "Love Makes You Cry") and gritty slide guitar rave-ups such as the Thorogoodesque "50," and the stomper, "Crazy Little Dancin' Queen." --P. Vaughn Shaver, The Oregon Music News

"Many of the songs draw upon that gut-bucket punch that makes your body want to groove ("Crazy Little Dancin' Queen," "Charlene"), ballads that can make you tear up, ("Blue," "Love Makes You Cry"), swampy-sounding slide ("50"), or numbers that could easily cross over and find favor between blues and rock genres ("Miss The Love," "Save My Life"). --Greg Johnson, president of the Cascade Blues Association in Blues Notes

"The blues are steeped in tradition and, in many cases, arbitrary song structure. Rarely do blues-types successfully deviate from the formula with original material. But Billy D (Billy Desmond) not only pulls it off, but may have unknowingly created his own genre." --Archer, Production DIrector, KINK.FM

SATNOV 14
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
FolkJazzCountryBluesWine

Music and Pizza Saturdays - 11/14/2026: The Feel Good YA YAs

Music & Pizza Saturdays

Live Musician: The Feel Good YA YAs

Join us every Saturday evening for live music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., paired with great wine and pizza, all while surrounded by the bucolic beauty of Oregon farmland.

A $10 cover charge begins at 5 p.m. and can be applied toward the purchase of your favorite bottle of wine. Wine Club members enjoy complimentary admission for themselves and up to four guests.

Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle throughout the evening, with special pricing on select wines by the glass.

About the Artists

Kathy Vos and Emily Outland make up the Feel Good YA YAs. They play a unique and possibly bizarre assortment of songs, from genres such as country, blues, soft rock, oldies, folk and jazz. They are always a crowd pleaser and deliver songs where folks like to sing along.

SUNNOV 22
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
JazzBluesPerforming Arts

Chance Hayden's Desert Room All Stars feat. Sean Holmes

Guitarist,composer and producer Chance Hayden presents the Desert Room All Stars, a monthly series every Last Sunday atMcMenamins Al’s Den evoking the venue’sstoried past in the 50s and 60s as the Desert Room. Formerly a high-class hang for Portland’s underworld where anything desiredwas obtainable, burlesque and jazzwere showcased nightly with a long-term house band led by New Orleans native saxophonist Charlie Gabriel who attractednotable guests such as Duke Ellington,Cab Calloway and Sammy Davis Jr. In a similar format, Hayden leads a trio plus various guests performing two sets ofmid-century jazz, blues and original worksinspired by that period. Hayden’s guitar stylings are rooted deeply at the intersection of these genres, yielding an"adventurous, no holds-barred sensibility with both bluesy grit and modern-jazz finesse” (JazzSociety Of Oregon). Though thebuilding has undergone numerous changes through the years and become more of a singer-songwriter hub under McMenaminsownership, vibes of the Desert Roomera remain highly palpable and Hayden will reveal that Al’s Den stands as one of one of the city’s most iconic rooms for jazz.

FRINOV 20
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
JazzFolkPopBlues

Live from the Annex Sidewalk Bar: Jeremy Fama

Trumpeter, vocalist and whistler Jeremy Famà fuses old school jazz with the blues and folk to create a tapestry of music that spans decades. Folk favorites, standards, pop hits and original pieces weave in and out of a dynamic performance for all ages.

SATNOV 7
6:00 AM
+3 dates
BluegrassCountryBlues

Swing 'n' Country

Music in the country style, including western & western swing, cowboy & country blues, country folk, bluegrass, rockabilly, hillbilly, Americana, and honky tonk. hosted by Robert Parish, Wayne and Kathy Johnson, Wayne Selzer, Mary Rondthaler, and Gary Baysinger. 1st Saturday - Robert Parish along with son Graham play sets featuring particular artists as well as sets with a variety of artist. 2nd Saturday, Wayne and Kathy - Variety of country, western, western swing, country folk, country blues, bluegrass, rockabilly and Americana. 3rd Saturday - Will Selzer - Blends all types & styles of country music from 50+ years, rooted in mid-20th century, men and women artists equally. The goal is to entertain our listeners and to have fun. 4th Saturday - Mary - Bringing a musician’s ear to the collective with a focus on older country and Western swing from the ‘30s to the ‘70s, always with a good dose of women artists. 5th Saturday - Gary - Countrypolitan Blues - A mix of eastern philosophy and western swing; the yin, the yang, and the do-si-do. Past shows available on the program page at https://kboo.fm/program/swing-n-country.

FRINOV 13
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
BluesRockPopCountry

Strawberry Roan

Rock n' blues

From clubs, festivals and corporate events, to session work, traveling, and radio jingles, Catherine Loyer has had a rich career in music. But her if you ask her she'll tell you her favorite moments have been with her band, Strawberry Roan.

Catherine and her band is best known for having an exciting show with a tight groove, driven by rich, powerful vocals, and high caliber players.
They play an array of artistic covers, and originals, as well as everyone's favorites. The songs range from country, rock, pop, and even blues. By adding their own personal slant, She and each player create the distinctive sound, known as Strawberry Roan.

With a busy show schedule, Catherine and Strawberry Roan plays on, creating fans wherever they perform.

WEDNOV 25
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
21+💰 $6BluesSoulR&BNightlife & Social

Soul Cookin’

Soul Cookin’ is a Portland-based band blending soulful R&B and blues with a spicy Cajun twist. Led by Northwest blues legend Lloyd Jones, the band serves up a groove-heavy mix of swampy rhythms, soulful vocals, and Louisiana-inspired flavor that keeps the dance floor moving all night.

Band members: Lloyd Jones (guitar/vocals – leader), Brian Foxworth (drums/vocals), David Kahl (bass), and friends.

Thanks for coming out to The Blue Diamond — we’re excited to have you!

Doors open at 6 PM for dinner & drinks
Music kicks off at 7 PM

Here’s the quick rundown so everyone has a blast:

  • No reservations needed — first come, first served. Grab a good spot early!
  • There’s a $6 cover
  • 21+ show
SUNNOV 15
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Drop-inFolkWorld MusicBluesFarmers MarketsFood & Drink

The Modern Folk

The Modern Folk is a experimental/ambient folk music based on traditional folk forms such as Appalachian, Irish, and Delta Blues and Spiritual Jazz styles.

THUNOV 19
9:00 PM
BluesFolkJazz

LIVE MUSIC

LIVE MUSIC

Tevis Hodge and Johnnie Ward live at Produce Row, 7 - 9 pm. Free entry with purchase of food or beverage.

Tevis Hodge: “Well-versed in multiple blues idioms such as the Piedmont, Delta, Texas, urban, and country blues styles, He also dips into jazz, jug band, folk, and even old-timey novelty tunes. Tevis Hodge Jr's repertoire is an eclectic mix, while his performance oozes with originality and passion.”

Johnnie Ward: “He was on the original roster for the very first Waterfront Blues Festival (then named Rose City Blues Festival).... but his mere lengthy presence in the scene isn't what makes him great. Talk to every respected legend in the NW region, and everyone raves about his musicianship. He sits happily at the crux of the Blues and Jazz scene, and wherever the quirky Jugband scene fits. He plays Thelonious Monk on the damn harmonica!”

SATNOV 21
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
BluesRock

The Jake Blair Band

Jake Blair is a blues-rock guitarist and vocalist of the highest caliber, blending surf, psychedelic, and jazz influences into a sound that’s unmistakably his. Performing professionally since age 13, he has built a strong regional reputation by consistently captivating audiences. From earth-moving, high-energy musical anarchy to the quiet, brutally honest whispers of his guitar, Jake delivers performances that are as emotional as they are electrifying. Every show is a guaranteed experience.”

TUENOV 3
Hours not provided
+4 more
21+BluesWorkshopsLGBTQ+Parties

Tuesday Blues

Join us for Tuesday Blues at the beautiful Hoku Events on Madison

And we’re turning it up to 11(pm) with 2 hours of live music followed by 1 hour with some of your favorite Blues DJs each week

Host: TBA
7:00- All levels Blues dance class
8:00 - 10:00- Live Blues Music
10:00- DJ: TBA

Masks encouraged, provided, and appreciated
Currently 21+
$0- $20 Sliding Scale Admission

Volunteer opportunities available

No one turned away for lack of funds

Tuesday Blues is a weekly social partner dance event in Portland established in 2003.
Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society is a non-profit dedicated to dance education, supporting live blues music and creating a joy-filled community for dance and music lovers.

Tuesday Blues is a POC & LGBTQIA safer event. This means bigotry of any kind is not tolerated. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let someone on the Portland Blues & Jazz Dance Society team know. Thanks for helping keep our dance a safe.

This event was last updated on: 6/19/2025
Please doublecheck the sponsor's website or contact by phone/email if this date is very old.
SATNOV 14
NOV 14 12:00 AM – NOV 15 12:00 AM
BluesFolkJazzCountryDiningWine

Music & Pizza Saturdays: The Feel Good YA YAs

Join us every Saturday evening for live music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., paired with great wine and pizza, all while surrounded by the bucolic beauty of Oregon farmland.

A $10 cover charge begins at 5 p.m. and can be applied toward the purchase of your favorite bottle of wine. Wine Club members enjoy complimentary admission for themselves and up to four guests.

Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle throughout the evening, with special pricing on select wines by the glass.

About the Artist:

Kathy Vos and Emily Outland make up the Feel Good YA YAs. They play a unique and possibly bizarre assortment of songs, from genres such as country, blues, soft rock, oldies, folk and jazz. They are always a crowd pleaser and deliver songs where folks like to sing along.

TUENOV 3
5:30 AM
+3 dates
FolkBluesCultural Heritage

Early Morning Gumbo

A spicy mix of folk and acoustic music, much of which is connected to the American south, including (but not limited to) acoustic blues, Texas folk, Cajun, string band & Texas swing. Hosted by Dave Johnson, Terrence. Past shows available on the KBOO program page at https://kboo.fm/program/early-morning-gumbo.

FRINOV 13
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
BluesRockPopCountry

Strawberry Roan

Rock n' blues

From clubs, festivals and corporate events, to session work, traveling, and radio jingles, Catherine Loyer has had a rich career in music. But her if you ask her she'll tell you her favorite moments have been with her band, Strawberry Roan.

Catherine and her band is best known for having an exciting show with a tight groove, driven by rich, powerful vocals, and high caliber players.
They play an array of artistic covers, and originals, as well as everyone's favorites. The songs range from country, rock, pop, and even blues. By adding their own personal slant, She and each player create the distinctive sound, known as Strawberry Roan.

With a busy show schedule, Catherine and Strawberry Roan plays on, creating fans wherever they perform.

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