BACK WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN II – MUDDY MADNESS – Second Annual Cascade Blues Association Fundraiser
Back What You Believe In Second Annual Cascade Blues Association FundraiserFeaturing:Ben Rice & The PDX HustleLloyd Jones + Mark SharkTy Curtis + Taylor NewvilleNorman Sylvester BandTevis Hodge, Jr.Sonny Hess + Lisa Mann Tickets: $30 Advance$32 At the Door$100 VIP (limited number available) includes admission, front row seating, a signed poster and a one-day GA pass to the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band with special guests Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters
Maria Muldaur is best known world-wide for her 1974 mega-hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” which received several Grammy nominations, and enshrined her forever in the hearts of Baby Boomers everywhere; but despite her considerable pop music success, her 55-plus year career could best be described as a long and adventurous odyssey through the various forms of American Roots Music. During the Folk Revival of the early ’60s, she began exploring and singing early Blues, Bluegrass and Appalachian “Old Timey” Music, beginning her recording career in 1963 with the Even Dozen Jug Band and shortly thereafter, joining the very popular Jim Kweskin Jug Band, touring and recording with them throughout the ’60s.In the 46 years since “Midnight at the Oasis,” Maria has toured extensively worldwide and has recorded 41 solo albums covering all kinds of American Roots Music, including Gospel, R&B, Jazz and Big Band (not to mention several award- winning children’s albums). She has now settled comfortably into her favorite idiom, the Blues. Often joining forces with some of the top names in the business, Maria has recorded and produced on-average an album per year, several of which have been nominated for Grammys and other awards.Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters strip down to an acoustic trio for their opening set tonight.Tickets:$29 Advance$32 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
I Put a Spell On You – Nina Simone Tribute 10th Anniversary with LaRhonda Steele and the Adrian Martin Quintet
This year marks the 10th anniversary of this fabulous show! LaRhonda Steele sings the timeless songs of Nina Simone as a member of the nimble quintet led by guitarist Adrian Martin Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardianReview our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
I Put a Spell On You – Nina Simone Tribute with LaRhonda Steele and the Adrian Martin Sextet
LaRhonda Steele sings the timeless songs of Nina Simone as a member of the nimble sextet led by guitarist Adrian Martin$24 GA Advance$29 GA At the Door$24 Live Stream – Enjoy the show from the comfort of your own device. Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
I Put a Spell On You – Nina Simone Tribute with LaRhonda Steele and the Adrian Martin Sextet
LaRhonda Steele sings the timeless songs of Nina Simone as a member of the nimble sextet led by guitarist Adrian Martin$25 GA Advance$32 GA At the Door$25 Live Stream – Enjoy the show from the comfort of your own device. Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardianReview our venue FAQ here
I Put a Spell On You – Nina Simone Tribute with LaRhonda Steele and the Adrian Martin Sextet
LaRhonda Steele sings the timeless songs of Nina Simone as a member of the nimble sextet led by guitarist Adrian Martin$24 GA Advance$29 GA At the Door Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Tinsley Ellis
“An exciting, emotional guitarist and a strong, evocative songwriter…One of modern blues’ greatest performers.” –Vintage Guitar “A legend of American blues music…An American music treasure…Ellis delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues.” –Premier Guitar “Powerful, spine-tingling guitar and gritty, soulful vocals.” –Relix According to Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis, his new, first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth, is both “a departure and an arrival.” Ellis has been recording and travelling the world for over four decades, delivering his feral, guitar-fueled, original electric blues-rock to ever-growing audiences at concert halls, festivals, and clubs. Naked Truth is steeped in the folk blues traditions of Muddy Waters, Skip James, Son House, Robert Johnson and even Leo Kottke. To the casual fan, this might seem to be a new direction, but for Ellis, it’s an extension of his music, as he taps into the raw essence of the blues. “This is a record I’ve always wanted to make, and one that my longtime fans have been asking for,” he says, noting he’s included an acoustic mini-set in his concert performances for years. Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
Vanessa Collier with special guest Ben Rice
Best known in the blues world – Vanessa Collier is a twelve-time Blues Music Award nominee and four-time winner, including for the monumental Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year, Horn Player of the Year, and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year this year – her new album, Do It My Own Way finds her influenced by soul artists like Mavis Staples, Sharon Jones, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin. Blues Blast Mag said, “Vanessa is an important part of the future of the blues.” Born in Texas, growing up in Maryland, launching her career in Philadelphia, Collier grew up listening to an eclectic variety of music. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, she joined blues legend Joe Louis Walker’s band, going solo at his urging, and has become a notable artist “whose rise to the top is nothing short of meteoric” (Making a Scene). Her recent album, Heart On The Line, spent nine weeks in the Billboard Blues Album Chart top 15. One of Portland’s finest young blues talents, Ben Rice, opens the show with a solo set. Tickets:$25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here
40 Years of the Norman Sylvester Band – Celebrate our Journey
Join us for the 40th Anniversary Concert of music, memories & funky groovesFeaturing the Norman Sylvester BandALL-STAR line-up of past & present performers! Tickets:$25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian Review our venue FAQ here
Carolyn Wonderland with special guest Jody Carroll
Carolyn Wonderland, with her dynamic guitar playing, formidable songwriting, and pure Texas vocals, has more than earned her reputation as a fiercely independent artist. Wonderland plays original, bluesified, cosmic soul music, mixed with heavy doses of Tex-Mex and riff-fueled rock ‘n’ roll. She has been performing professionally since the age of 15 and has led a colorful and adventurous life. On the road her entire career, she’s played with icons from Townes Van Zandt to Levon Helm, from Buddy Guy to Hubert Sumlin, from Bob Dylan to John Mayall, all while writing her own story. On her new Alligator Records album, Truth Is, Wonderland, with her vividly detailed, instantly memorable songs, reflects on the world with honesty and righteous conviction. Wonderland’s bold and insightful songs tell common-sense truths that, in her words, “need to be told.” They are driven by her sometimes savage and other times gently melodic guitar fingerpicking, along with her full-throated yet still vulnerable vocals. As for the album’s brutally honest subject matter, Wonderland says, “There’s always hope and we’re still here for each other, but at some point, you have to sing about the elephant in the room.” With Truth Is, Carolyn Wonderland stakes her claim among the most influential roots music voices today, delivering the blues’ honest truth to all who will listen. Her courageously empowering music packs an emotional wallop, with every track on the album performed with a rare intensity that is welcoming and ultimately uplifting. “She’s something else,” Bob Dylan once said to Ray Benson. “She should be nationwide.” Portland-based blues/Americana artist Jody Carroll opens the show with a solo set. Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
