Not Fade Away – Buddy Holly & Ritchie Valens Tribute presented by Joshua Josue
Joshua Josué presents a night of songs by Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and The Big Bopper to commemorate 66 years since the day the music died. On January 31, 2025, music enthusiasts will have the privilege of experiencing Joshua’s heartfelt tribute firsthand. Taking center stage, Joshua and his band will skillfully render the timeless classics of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper. From the foot-tapping rhythms of “La Bamba” to the infectious energy of “That’ll be The Day” and the soulful ballad, “Donna,” Joshua’s performance promises to be a captivating journey through the golden era of rock and roll. But the magic doesn’t stop there. In addition to the chart-toppers, Joshua will delve into the lesser-known treasures of Ritchie Valens’ repertoire, treating the audience to gems like “Ritchie’s Blues” and the enchanting “Malagueña.” These selections shine a light on the depth and versatility of the Chicano musical tradition. This is more than just a performance; it’s a celebration of rock ‘n’ roll history and the Chicano heritage, and a fusion of cultural richness and artistic expression. Through Joshua’s soulful renditions, he not only pays homage to the musical greats but also leaves an indelible mark on the tapestry of Chicano musical history. With local blues guitar hero Ben Rice, bassist Keith McCarthy, and drummer Vince Adamé, Joshua brings to life the music that inspired him and a generation of guitar bands. This will be a partially-seated show, so you can DANCE! Tickets$20 Advance$25 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here
The Next Waltz
A stellar lineup of Portland all-stars sing and play the music from The Band’s final concert, which happened 48 years ago this month, and was made into the best ever rock and roll concert film and classic album, The Last Waltz. Featured performers include Norman SylvesterLaRhonda SteeleJohnny Wheels & The Swamp DonkeysJohnny Franco & His Real Brother DomJohn Averill (Marchfourth)Sean Badders (The Quick & Easy Boys)Arietta WardSteve Barton (Translator)John Becher (The ResolectricsPaul BrainardRachel BrashearJim Brunberg (Wonderly)Kimo CamatGalen Clark (Trio Subtonic)MaryEtta CollierKris Deelane (The Hurt)Colin Hogan (The Colin Trio)Steve KerinBrian Koch (Blitzen Trapper)James Low Kendall LujanKaty ObergTate Peterson AC Sapphire (Caliko)Kris Stuart (Root Jack)Al Toribio (Mexican Gunfight)Matt VothAnne WeissJesse Youngand many more! Every year The Next Waltz sells out in advance, so be sure to get your tickets early! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Jeremy Wilson Foundation for musicians’ health care and patrons are encouraged to bring two non-perishable food items for Oregon Food Bank. TICKETS:When you buy a ticket you may also make an additional donation to the Jeremy Wilson Foundation at the same time!Choose your price. Seating is all General Admission whatever price you pay. Any amount over the basic ticket price goes directly to the Jeremy Wilson Foundation. $35 Advance$40 at the Door$55 Advance with a $20 Donation to JWF$100 Advance with a $65 Donation to JWF! ADDITIONAL SHOW TIMES: Friday, November 22nd 8 pm Saturday, November 23rd 8 pm Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
The Next Waltz
A stellar lineup of Portland all-stars sing and play the music from The Band’s final concert, which happened 48 years ago this month, and was made into the best ever rock and roll concert film and classic album, The Last Waltz.Featured performers include Norman SylvesterLaRhonda SteeleJohnny Wheels & The Swamp DonkeysJohnny Franco & His Real Brother DomJohn Averill (Marchfourth)Sean Badders (The Quick & Easy Boys)Arietta WardSteve Barton (Translator)John Becher (The ResolectricsPaul BrainardRachel BrashearJim Brunberg (Wonderly)Kimo CamatGalen Clark (Trio Subtonic)MaryEtta CollierKris Deelane (The Hurt)Colin Hogan (The Colin Trio)Steve KerinBrian Koch (Blitzen Trapper)James Low Kendall LujanKaty ObergTate Peterson AC Sapphire (Caliko)Kris Stuart (Root Jack)Al Toribio (Mexican Gunfight)Matt VothAnne WeissJesse Youngand many more!Every year The Next Waltz sells out in advance, so be sure to get your tickets early! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Jeremy Wilson Foundation for musicians’ health care and patrons are encouraged to bring two non-perishable food items for Oregon Food Bank. TICKETS:When you buy a ticket you may also make an additional donation to the Jeremy Wilson Foundation at the same time!Choose your price. Seating is all General Admission whatever price you pay. Any amount over the basic ticket price goes directly to the Jeremy Wilson Foundation. $35 Advance$40 at the Door$55 Advance with a $20 Donation to JWF$100 Advance with a $65 Donation to JWF! ADDITIONAL SHOW TIMES:Friday, November 22nd 8 pmSunday, November 24th 5 pm Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here
Bring Out Your Dead – Celebrating the Music that Remains
Bring out Your Dead is a celebration of many of our musical icons we have lost in this past year. The event will honor their contributions, memorializing their art through a festive, unique night of performances, tributes, and storytelling, featuring a stellar line up of Portland’s most lauded musicians. Featured performers include Storm Large, China Forbes, Puddles Pity Party, LaRhonda Steele, Laura Gibson, Holcombe Waller, E Ellison, Julianne Johnson, Alonzo Chadwick, Mitch Gonzales, Stephanie Schneiderman & Tony Furtado, Alina Aliyar and Margaret Malone. With an all-star band which includes: James Beaton (Storm & The Balls), Nate Query (The Decemberists), Bill Marsh (Pink Martini), Ji Tanzer (Blue Cranes) and Jon Neufeld (Jackstraw). Expect covers of iconic songs and arrangements that may take on a different form than the original. From rock to pop, jazz to classical, the performances will honor a wide range of musical genres. Stories curated by Courtenay Hameister. TICKETS: $45 Advance $55 At the Door $65 Preferred Seating (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section) SOLD OUTMinors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here
Nearly Dan
The demands of the music of Steely Dan are high, both in technical proficiency and in preserving the sarcastic, knowing attitude originally conceived. Nearly Dan excels on both fronts, fusing together the chops of 12 diversely-talented artists (with backgrounds in jazz, rock, R&B, country, and swing) into a veritable butcher’s shop window of precisely cut bass lines; surgical, highly reminiscent guitar solos; a biting yet sophisticated horn section and richly marbled beats. Nearly Dan coolly presents their own arrangements of those masterpiece compositions such as the bouncing “Reelin’ In the Years,” the sorrowful, karmic circularity of “Do It Again,” or the funny but mortified “Peg.” Satiate your hunger for music with depth when Nearly Dan takes the stage. The 12 members of Nearly Dan have shared the stage with celebrities of world renown, such as Stevie Wonder, Sammy Davis Jr., Ray Charles, Lou Rawls, the Four Tops, the Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Johnny Mathis, Olivia Newton John, Huey Lewis, Tower Of Power, Tito Puente, Natalie Cole and Gladys Knight. “You are AMAZING!!! My mouth hurt from smiling so much throughout your entire show!!” – Francine T. “I was BLOWN AWAY. I was amazed a band could capture Steely Dan’s smooth energy and sound so flawlessly. I found myself thinking after listening to Home at Last and a few other songs, “whoever manages these arrangements has to be a perfectionist”…. – Rachel J. “Saw your show last night and was absolutely blown away!! Not only the extraordinary musicianship but the interaction among the band members and the crowd was just flat out remarkable.” …. – TL McD. “Absolutely stunning. Y’all cover the songs, but you are not a cover band. True to the original, but with a fresh twist.” …. – Boyd and Lara J. “Great show by Nearly Dan tonight! It’s not every band that will bring tears to your eyes because of how good they are.”…. – April W. Tickets: $30 Advance$40 At the DoorMinors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here
WHO’S NEXT performs Live at Leeds and Who’s Next (Double Album show w/ Laser Gator light show))
Get ready for an electrifying night of classic rock at the Alberta Rose with Who’s Next – Tribute to The Who, as they take the stage to perform not one, but two iconic albums in their entirety. First up is Live at Leeds, The Who’s legendary 1970 live album, capturing the raw energy and power of their live performances. From blistering guitar solos to thunderous drums, this album set promises an unforgettable journey through rock history, including hits like “Substitute” and “My Generation.” Then, the band will dive into Who’s Next, the groundbreaking 1971 album featuring timeless classics like “Baba O’Riley” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” Known for its blend of hard rock and innovative synth sounds, this album remains one of the most influential in rock music. But that’s not all—the night will be brought to life with an incredible laser show by Laser Gator, adding a mesmerizing visual experience to the already thrilling music. With spot-on performances, powerful vocals, meticulous attention to detail, and an immersive laser light show, Who’s Next will deliver a night that honors The Who’s legacy in a spectacular way. Don’t miss this chance to experience two of rock’s greatest albums live in one unforgettable night at the Alberta Rose! TICKETS: $35 GA Advance $45 GA At the Door $55 Preferred Seating (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section) Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian Review our venue FAQ here
Alberta Rose Theatre’s All in the Family New Year’s Eve with The Nowhere Band and The Cat’s Meow!
Alberta Rose Theatre’s All in the Family New Year’s Eve with The Cat’s Meow! Burlesque with live music by Pink Lady & The Tramps and The Nowhere Band performing The Spirit of ’76An eclectic set of some of our favorite music from the 1970’s Golden Era of AOR Come ring in the new year with the people in your neighborhood. Tickets:$50 Advance$60 At the DoorAges 21 & over This is a partially-seated show so you can DANCE! Review our venue FAQ here
Tony Starlight’s Neil Diamond Experience – Hot August Night
Tony Starlight shall Neil before thee! Tony Starlight’s wildly popular Neil Diamond Experience is back this October with a special tribute to Neil Diamond’s classic double-live album Hot August Night. WHY IS HOT AUGUST NIGHT SO IMPORTANT? Any great concert performance elevates the source material. Most concerts today are a visual medium and although they might put on a great stage production with dancers, explosions and video screens, you’d never listen to the concert independently because its basically indistinguishable from the recordings (or IS the recordings!) From the first song on Hot August Night, “Crunchy Granola Suite”, the music is the star and the live versions unanimously outshine the original recordings. The emotion of performing to and connecting with a live audience is a special gift that not all artists have. Hot August Night captures Neil at just the right time, where he has a writing and performing history that makes him professional, but he is not yet an icon caught in the trappings of fame and fortune. There’s a hunger and urgency to the performance that it is rare to capture on tape.Neil Diamond is one of the few elite artists like Frank Sinatra, Elton John and The Beatles who transcend generations. Three or four generations can come to a concert and each can connect to the music on their own terms. Neil Diamond’s music unites people from multiple generations. The Tony Starlight Neil Diamond Experience differs from similar tributes in 3 key ways:1) Musically it is a faithful rendition of Neil in his heyday with no prerecorded tracks. Tony’s Neil voice is spot on, in both tone and inflection. Hear for yourself. 2) The show doesn’t take itself too seriously. Tony is a musical comedian, so the show is a fun mix of music and comedy. And sing-a-long! 3) It is in a seated concert setting, NOT a “stand-like-sardines-for-two-hours-in-a-venue-that-thinks-all-you-want-to-hear-is-drums-and-bass.” Tony Starlight: Vocals and guitarCraig Bidondo: PianoFrank DiGiovanni: KeyboardsNick O’Donnell: GuitarDennis Caiazza: BassBarbara Ayars: VocalsThea Enos: Vocals Tickets$35 General Admission$45 At the Door$50 Preferred Seating – SOLD OUT Minors ok with Parent or Guardian Review our venue FAQ here
Tony Starlight’s AM Gold Seventies Soft Rock Experience
Why Seventies Soft Rock? “The radio was the soundtrack to the 1970s, the era in which I grew up.” “Not every radio had FM capabilities, especially in cars. The AM dial was played in stores and restaurants and in the Country Squire Station Wagon that I rode in, sans seat belts. I absorbed these songs and they are a part of me. A few lines of “Rocket Man” and I’m taken back to a time of polyester, bell bottoms and Evel Knievel. We are always shocked at how the audience seems to know all the words to every song in our playlist. To hear the crowd sing “even though we ain’t got money, I’m so in love with ya honey” or “give me the beat, boys, and free my soul, I wanna get lost in your rock ‘n’ roll and drift away” is magical. I’s like a big campfire sing-along, K-Tel style!” -Tony Starlight, AM Gold Seventies Soft Rock Show What started as a monthly Neil Diamond Tribute has grown into a soft rock explosion! Tony Starlight makes an evening out of performing songs from the stalwarts of the AM dial in the 1970s. Artists like Elton John, Neil Diamond, Carole King, Jim Croce, Little River Band, Carly Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Barry Manilow and Billy Joel. One hit wonders like “Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)”, “Dancin’ In The Moonlight”, “Welcome Back”, “Seasons In The Sun” and much, much more. Tony Starlight: Vocals and guitarCraig Bidondo: PianoNick O’Donnell: GuitarDennis Caiazza: BassAdam Carlson: DrumsBarbara Ayars: VocalsThea Enos: Vocals Tickets:$35 General Admission$45 At the Door$50 Preferred Seating Minors ok with Parent or Guardian Review our venue FAQ here
STREAMING ONLINE: White Album Xmas 2024 – Christmas Day Broadcast
Relive the joy that is White Album Xmas 2024 from the comfort of your device. It’s the music of The Beatles performed by The Nowhere Band accompanying amazing acts of skill and artistic beauty from Rose City Circus!This is the world premiere broadcast of this show, captured live at the Alberta Rose Theatre on Thursday, December 12, 2024.Share the love one more time on Christmas Day! Tickets are available on a sliding scale. Please pay what you can to support this fantastic show.Thanks!!
