The Showdown

Shady Pines Radio presents
COVER THE PEOPLE
An Evening of Beck & Ween covers

A portion of proceeds will go towards Blanchet House

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!

Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons return to Portland for their annual New Year’s Eve run, four nights of powerhouse rock ’n’ roll, fearless songwriting, and deep-catalog exploration. Featuring bassist Steve James and drummer Steve Drizos, the band hits Jack London Revue on December 30, Dante’s on December 31, The Showdown on January 1, and Star Theater on January 2, joined by Freddy Trujillo Band, Brooklyn Del & The Revelators, Ezra Meredith & The Deer Lodge All-Stars, and Lordymama.

Four nights, four completely different sets, and not a single song repeated. Catch one show or experience the entire four-night journey into 2027. Limited four-night VIP passes include a soundcheck experience and private acoustic performance before the January 2 show at Star Theater; available only to those that buy tickets to all 4 nights.