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Luke Albright started playing music professionally at the age of 15. He double majored in jazz saxophone and piano at the Pinellas County Center for the Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida. Shortly after graduating, he started playing piano at the world-class Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa. In 2014, Luke moved to Oregon and has been playing with Portland-based trio The Coastline ever since. With a song list that ranges from early jazz to current hits, you are sure to hear some arrangements that pair well with your wine and steak.

Sunday, November 29

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Josiah Austin is a highly accomplished and versatile modern classical composer and pianist. With a strong focus on narrative, his works are characterized by delicate piano-centric compositions that occasionally incorporate electronic and orchestral elements, creating a truly unique and captivating musical experience.

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Aslin is an indie-folk songwriter and performer born and raised on Sauvie Island, Oregon making intimate, lyric-driven indie music. She grew up playing shows around the state, recently returning home to Portland after completing her degree in music business in Tennessee. Her latest EP, Inflight, details her journey of leaving home, chasing her dream of playing music across America, before finally returning home—balancing folk-inspired songwriting with atmospheric production. Aslin has opened for artists like Phoebe Bridgers and continues to build a name for herself in Portland’s music scene through live shows, self-released records, and a deep archive of unreleased songs. She’s currently focused on performing across the West Coast and shaping her next full-length album.

Thursday, November 19 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

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Covering the classics from Cole Porter to Coldplay, Gershwin to Greenday with a bit of everything in between, Dan has a favorite for everyone. As a solo pianist, Dan has entertained over a million people and plays for the joy of playing.

After winning his first local singing competition in 1998, Zac Grooms has become not only a locally known singer/songwriter/guitarist, but also a Nashville and Northwest recording artist, music producer, and band leader for Northwest country music group Brewer’s Grade Band. Zac has written/co-written over 60 songs including a number one on the independent country charts in 1999 (If I Had My Way), a Christmas song for “The Least Of These” a wonderful independent Christmas movie released in 2019 (Kid at Christmas Time), and a single release by fellow country artist Jessie Leigh called “irresistible”. Zac continues to make a name for himself on the northwest music industry by always finding new ways to create, share, and connect country music in the northwest and west coast.

Growing up in Hawaii, music was not an option or choice - it was a way of life for Kaloku that grew into today's passion. Motivated by the desire to share the aloha spirit that was instilled in him as a Native Hawaiian, Kaloku incorporates that same spirit of joyful sharing of life energy in the present, into all of his music. For him, a successful performance draws people from different cultures, backgrounds and walks of life to come together and experience something as one.

To date, Kaloku has recorded 3 CD's which include both originals and song covers. His original songs are motivated by his love for his Hawaiian ancestry. Kaloku and the Krew is high energy Island Reggae/Contemporary/Rock/Funk/Jazz that draws the crowds with those smooth island jams that everyone loves!

Josiah Austin is a highly accomplished and versatile modern classical composer and pianist. With a strong focus on narrative, his works are characterized by delicate piano-centric compositions that occasionally incorporate electronic and orchestral elements, creating a truly unique and captivating musical experience.

T.C. King is a multi-instrument performing and recording artist, formerly of the National Band Kings Revenge. Originally a performer in the Los Angeles music scene, T.C. is now appearing in the PNW.

His music combines acoustic and electric guitar and vocals reminiscent of the Seattle sound. All of this is paired with percussive rhythms, looped in real time, to bring a fresh perspective to hits from the 70s,80s,90s and beyond.

T.C. has appeared with members of the groups Disturbed, LIT, Jane's Addiction, Bullet Boys and Iron Butterfly. Playing guitar for over 20 years and leading numerous bands throughout his tenure, he now performs as a Solo Loop Pedal Artist.

T.C. is the recipient of the VCMA's: Male Performer of the Year, Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. His work has appeared on local radio stations and in No Cover Magazine.

The Northwest’s Premier Vocal Rock Band, GENERATOR is a high energy 5-piece group playing popular rock, blues and pop songs. The band’s hallmarks are dazzling vocals, brilliant 5-part harmonies, and a rock-solid groove. Generator keeps dance floors packed, and audiences mesmerized. They genuinely have fun playing together, and are a delight to watch.

The Three Kings is a soulful, entertaining all-star trio consisting of organist Louis “King Louie” Pain, vocalist Sean Holmes, and saxophonist Renato Caranto. Pain and Caranto are Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductees who have played thousands of gigs together with various bands, particularly with legendary drummer Mel Brown. Separately, Pain toured & recorded with the late NW blues legends Paul deLay and Linda Hornbuckle, and Caranto toured & recorded with Grammy-winners Esperanza Spalding and Merle Haggard. Holmes has performed with popular NW bands Soul Vaccination, 5 Guys Named Moe, Bobby Torres, and more. When these three “kings” get together, the musical fun & spontaneity are off the charts!

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Luke Albright started playing music professionally at the age of 15. He double majored in jazz saxophone and piano at the Pinellas County Center for the Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida. Shortly after graduating, he started playing piano at the world-class Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa. In 2014, Luke moved to Oregon and has been playing with Portland-based trio The Coastline ever since. With a song list that ranges from early jazz to current hits, you are sure to hear some arrangements that pair well with your wine and steak.

Portland Standard Time has been performing in the PNW since 2020 and has quickly become a local favorite for their engaging live shows and recognizable tunes. With Carissa Fitzgerald on vocals and Tim Rooney on guitar, Portland Standard Time’s dynamic duo sets the stage for a night of fantastic music that will have you tapping your toes and singing along!

Thursday, November 19 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

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Sean, raised in a musical family, began his journey in San Francisco and Los Angeles before settling in Portland in 1986 on a basketball scholarship. Transitioning from sports to music, he's since collaborated with luminaries like David Byrne and performed at prestigious festivals such as Mt. Hood Jazz Festival. Sean's versatile talent shines through his recordings with artists like Curtis Salgado and Gino Vannelli, alongside his leadership in his own band and contributions to esteemed groups like Mel Brown's B-3 Organ Group.

If you catch Kit at a 5PM time slot, be ready for a solo piano journey through multiple genres. Kit's 2500+ song repertoire includes everything from Sinatra to Motown, from Brian McKnight to Taylor Swift. If you catch Kit at 9PM, you're in for a treat as he crafts a night of sultry piano/vocal performances that fit the ambience of Michael Jordan's perfectly. With a smooth baritone reminiscent of Michael Bublé or Jamie Cullum, Kit puts his unique spin on everything from classic standards to Stevie Wonder and even Billie Eilish.

BridgeCity Soul is a dynamic soul, funk, and dance band led by Ramsey Embick and composed of seasoned musicians deeply rooted in American music traditions. Timothy Kindell, with connections to the Temptations and the Highway QC's, brings high-energy performances, while Mary Minnieweather-Tucker uses her gospel background to captivate audiences. Orester "Rusty" Cox, Doug Lewis, and Randy Star add depth with their extensive experience, having performed with notable artists and bands. Ramsey Embick, a veteran of soul music with a storied career, leads the band in delivering soulful and stirring performances that resonate deeply with fans.

Kick-start your holiday season and celebrate the creativity of our local artisans and makers. Sip while you shop with a wide array of holiday-inspired ales from some of the best breweries in Southwest Washington and the Pacific Northwest. Or spice things up with holiday-inspired spirits, wines and cocktails.

Saturday Session One

Saturday, November 14 | Noon – 4:00pm
Meeting & Entertainment Center
Beverage Garden Tickets: $29

Saturday Session Two*

Saturday, November 14 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Meeting & Entertainment Center
Beverage Garden Tickets: $29
*Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Sunday Session

Sunday, November 15 | Noon – 5:00pm
Meeting & Entertainment Center
Beverage Garden Tickets: $29

All event attendees receive $10 in Promo Play upon entry.

Must be 21 or older with photo ID to access Beverage Garden. Beverage Graden ticket includes a drink pass valid for 24 samples.

Jean-Pierre Garau, a Nord Keyboard Artist, enjoys an active vocation playing the piano, keyboards and singing. He performs in ensembles with Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer, Ellen Whyte, Al Perez, David Jacobs-Strain, Radio Stranger, Anne Weiss, in shows celebrating the music of Bonnie Raitt and George Harrison - and as a soloist.

Donna was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and her voice is as right as rain. Her singing roots began at a young age in gospel church choirs. She brings unique, sultry, and soulful renditions of jazz classics, new jazz tunes, soul and powerful blues. She is now living her dream.

Playing kickoff parties for Watershed & Pendleton Whisky Fest and opening for artists such as Zach Top, Drake Milligan, Chris Janson, Joe Nichols, Trace Adkins, Paul Overstreet, Allie Colleen & Ned Ledoux, this is a performance you won’t want to miss!

The eclectic blend of his alluring originals and expansive catalog of familiar genre-spanning covers will take you on a captivating and evocative musical odyssey that is a must-see! ​

With his wide-ranging, original song catalog, extensive touring experience and diverse stage shows – from solo acoustic performances to fronting a rowdy, good-time band – Joel Gibson Jr. fully embraces his country/rock roots and truly expresses his persona as the Eclectic Outlaw.

Joel, a native of the great state of Washington, has forged a lasting bond with loyal fans throughout the PNW. And, as his string of albums, online appearances and live shows within an ever-expanding touring radius continues to grow, that group is increasing as well.

Once you catch a JGJ show and experience Joel’s powerful stage presence, sincere storytelling and expert musicianship, it’s a good bet you’ll be a fan of the Eclectic Outlaw, too.

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Kick-start your holiday season and celebrate the creativity of our local artisans and makers. Sip while you shop with a wide array of holiday-inspired ales from some of the best breweries in Southwest Washington and the Pacific Northwest. Or spice things up with holiday-inspired spirits, wines and cocktails.

Saturday Session One

Saturday, November 14 | Noon – 4:00pm
Meeting & Entertainment Center
Beverage Garden Tickets: $29

Saturday Session Two*

Saturday, November 14 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Meeting & Entertainment Center
Beverage Garden Tickets: $29
*Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Sunday Session

Sunday, November 15 | Noon – 5:00pm
Meeting & Entertainment Center
Beverage Garden Tickets: $29

All event attendees receive $10 in Promo Play upon entry.

Must be 21 or older with photo ID to access Beverage Garden. Beverage Graden ticket includes a drink pass valid for 24 samples.

Cameron Morgan is foremost a guitarist, but also a composer, vocalist and multi-instrumental artist with a rich background in performance and sonic effects painting. His playing style is a melting blend of understated intellect and primal abandon wrapped in velvety tones. Cameron’s composing style conveys a sense of the dramatic with an edge toward adventurous song creation. Hatched in Houston, Texas, and raised in a record store, Cameron picked up his mom’s acoustic at age seven setting a musical trajectory that has taken him around the world with artists ranging from Brian Blade to Gino Vannelli. Cameron currently lives in Portland, Oregon.

Join The Cowlitz Indian Tribe and ilani in illuminating their 40-foot holiday tree for the first time this season. Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa, sing along with holiday carols and even meet Santa Claus.

Sunday, November 29

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Saturday, November 14 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm Win your share of $34,000 in cash and prizes each day of Holiday Crafts and Ale Fest!

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Josiah Austin is a highly accomplished and versatile modern classical composer and pianist. With a strong focus on narrative, his works are characterized by delicate piano-centric compositions that occasionally incorporate electronic and orchestral elements, creating a truly unique and captivating musical experience.

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Norman Sylvester, born in rural Louisiana in 1945, found his musical roots in gospel and blues, despite restrictions on where he could listen. Relocating to Portland, Oregon during the "great migration," he honed his skills in church and learned from blues greats like Isaac Scott. Transitioning from a career in the trucking industry to full-time music, Sylvester's band gained recognition, sharing stages with legends like BB King and James Cotton. Inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, Sylvester continues to balance family life while mentoring future artists and performing as a staple of the Northwest blues scene.

Thursday, November 19 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

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Covering the classics from Cole Porter to Coldplay, Gershwin to Greenday with a bit of everything in between, Dan has a favorite for everyone. As a solo pianist, Dan has entertained over a million people and plays for the joy of playing.

The duo Midnight & Moonshine with Rich Petko and Michele Linn borrow from the song books of artists like Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, John Hiatt, Little Big Town and Maren Morris as well as a handful of originals. With poignant lyrics set to an Americana style this duo enjoys uncommonly complementary vocal tones through which they tell their stories. As a classically trained pianist Rich applies his 35+ years of experience playing in multitudes of Country, Rock and Blues bands to the Midnight & Moonshine format and the magic happens. The pair have a genuine respect for the music; their personal connection to one another clearly shows and translates easily from the stage to the audience.

Conjunto Alegre means Happy Band, created by Aquiles Montas in September of 1987 after parting away from his previous band Ritmo Tropical he started with his friend Pedro Beltran in January of 1984 to introduce Caribbean Music Merengue and Salsa to Portland Oregon since people assumed that all Latin American music was mariachi. Aquiles brought vocalist Manuela Figueroa, Roberto Cruz and percussionist Amador Marcano, and recruited local new talent musicians from Mt Hood Community College music program. Ron Green, Dave Chambers, Ed Buckley, Mark Shervin, Quincy Jones. Since then Alegre has been performing at Festivals all over the Northwest such as: Portland Salsa en la Calle, Portland Rose Festival, The Bite Festival, Artquake, Cinco de Mayo, Mayors Ball, Mt Hood Jazz Festival, Salem Art Festival, Eugene Celebration, Seattle’s ForkLive Festival, Hispanic SeaFair, Victoria British Columbia, Canada and many Universities in Oregon and Washington. Conjunto Alegre was chosen to represent Latin Music by Cirque Du Soleil in Portland 1999 and Seattle in 2000. Received Best Latin Band and Best Latin Song ( Bella Bella) at the Portland Music Association Contest and Mayors Ball 1997. Many times at Fundraising events for the Portland Metropolitan Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and the Bend Latino Community Association. What makes Conjunto Alegre stands out from other Latin bands is the variety of music styles they play from Dominican Republic: Merengue and Bachata; Puerto Rico and Cuba, Salsa-Chachacha; Colombia Salsa and Cumbia,, and other music styles from other Latin American countries. Great for all occasions summer park concerts, fundraisers, weddings, nightclubs. Aquiles Montas became the first promoter of Latin music by bringing local acts from San Francisco, Seattle and Eugene and then International acts such as: Tito Puente, Andy Montanez, Los Van Van, Roberto Torres, Marvin Santiago, Eddie Santiago, and many more. He is a high energy performer, percussionist and composer, volunteer radio DJ at KBOO, Portland Oregon, Community Organizer Activist.

Josiah Austin is a highly accomplished and versatile modern classical composer and pianist. With a strong focus on narrative, his works are characterized by delicate piano-centric compositions that occasionally incorporate electronic and orchestral elements, creating a truly unique and captivating musical experience.

A native of Roanoke, VA, Kevin Selfe learned to play the blues by watching the masters that lived and traveled through the area. Having combined this influence with his own distinct style, Selfe developed a swampy, primal sound that is reminiscent of humid, summer evenings in the rural South. He relocated to Portland, OR in 2007 where he is now a leading light in the Pacific Northwest’s robust blues revival. Selfe is a two time inductee into the Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame for Electric Guitar and Traditional Blues Act, and his band, Kevin Selfe and The Tornadoes, has received prestigious Muddy Awards for Blues Act of the Year eight times. His recordings on world renowned blues labels Delta Groove and Vizztone have landed on the Billboard Blues Chart and have been featured on SiriusXM radio.

Hailing from Mississippi Fenix Sanders has taken his gospel roots and smooth jazz sax combining them into something you simply must experience. He has toured and has had the honor of playing with several notable national acts. Moved to Oregon in the early 90’s and formed the Fenix Rising Band, a 7-piece R/B - Funk Band reinventing his sound. Fenix’s smooth vocals and sax work are the feature that ties the entire tone and effect together. The combination captures the audience’s attention and interest. Dancers are quickly out on the dance floor. Positively Entertainment!

Tom Mann, born in India and raised in Iowa, discovered his passion for music at a young age. Influenced by artists like The Eagles and Kenny Rogers; stationed in West Germany, he immersed himself in country music, performing at military clubs and opening for renowned acts such as Charlie Daniels; after recording his first tracks in New Mexico's Norman Petty Studios, he pursued his dream full-time, sharing stages with Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, and others; currently, he's working on his latest project, a collection of Nashville-style songs featuring contributions from esteemed musicians.

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Luke Albright started playing music professionally at the age of 15. He double majored in jazz saxophone and piano at the Pinellas County Center for the Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida. Shortly after graduating, he started playing piano at the world-class Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa. In 2014, Luke moved to Oregon and has been playing with Portland-based trio The Coastline ever since. With a song list that ranges from early jazz to current hits, you are sure to hear some arrangements that pair well with your wine and steak.

Music has taken singer-guitarist Avi all over the world. He studied jazz at the Guitar Institute of Technology in Los Angeles, funk in the London scene of the late 70’s, and classical guitar with a master in Tel Aviv. He’s played classic rock on the Australian touring circuit, dazzled audiences in Asia with contemporary hits, and once even played traditional music with a tribe of former headhunters deep in the rainforests of Borneo. This showman’s distinctive style and musical mastery combine with an enormous repertoire to deliver the perfect entertainment for virtually any setting. No matter what the venue or occasion, a performance by Avi makes it memorable!

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THE GRAND CELEBRATION is coming to ilani! Get ready for a night packed with stars — Hồ Ngọc Hà, Quang Hà, Hồ Hoàng Yến, Lương Tùng Quang, Tuấn Anh, and MC Hoài Tâm with The Brothers Band!

If you catch Kit at a 5PM time slot, be ready for a solo piano journey through multiple genres. Kit's 2500+ song repertoire includes everything from Sinatra to Motown, from Brian McKnight to Taylor Swift. If you catch Kit at 9PM, you're in for a treat as he crafts a night of sultry piano/vocal performances that fit the ambience of Michael Jordan's perfectly. With a smooth baritone reminiscent of Michael Bublé or Jamie Cullum, Kit puts his unique spin on everything from classic standards to Stevie Wonder and even Billie Eilish.

Tom Mann, born in India and raised in Iowa, discovered his passion for music at a young age. Influenced by artists like The Eagles and Kenny Rogers; stationed in West Germany, he immersed himself in country music, performing at military clubs and opening for renowned acts such as Charlie Daniels; after recording his first tracks in New Mexico's Norman Petty Studios, he pursued his dream full-time, sharing stages with Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes, and others; currently, he's working on his latest project, a collection of Nashville-style songs featuring contributions from esteemed musicians.

Kris Deelane is a prominent figure in the Portland Rock scene, leading her ten-piece soul band, The Hurt, through vibrant local performances and regional festivals. With a rich touring history and notable shows at venues like Dante's and The Alberta Rose Theatre, Kris and her band have shared stages with icons such as Brian Wilson and Joan Jett. They've performed at major events like the Waterfront Blues Fest and opened for bands like 3 Dog Night. The Hurt, featuring Portland music veterans, delivers a dynamic blend of 60’s and 70’s soul, drawing from Motown to Memphis influences.

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