Biamp Portland Jazz Festival: Particle Kid / Daniel Lanois
Particle Kid is the experimental future-folk project of Micah Nelson, a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist whose work refuses to stay inside any one genre. Across six albums, including the sprawling 26-song Time Capsule featuring Jim James, Sean Ono Lennon, J Mascis, Margo Price, and his father Willie Nelson, he blends analog warmth, tape loops, and psychedelic folk into something entirely his own. Rolling Stone named him one of its “New Classics.” He has toured the world as a headliner, backed Neil Young, opened for The Flaming Lips, Tinariwen, Meat Puppets, and The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and played Luck Reunion, BottleRock, and the Outlaw Music Festival. One of the world’s music influential music makers, Daniel Lanois emerged onto the global scene in the 1980s, collaborating with Brian Eno on a series of experimental and groundbreaking ambient albums, culminating in 1983’s Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks. His work in the early 80s ushered in new vistas of sonic possibility, leveraging the studio-as-instrument and employing pioneering production techniques to create immersive worlds of sound. From here, Lanois entered into a remarkable series of collaborations, producing timeless albums and commercial high-points with U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, the Neville Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Neil Young. In addition to his production work, Lanois has created 14 studio albums, including his most recent, Belladonna Nocturne, a thematic sequel to his acclaimed 2005 album, Belladonna. Together, Nelson and Lanois are kindred sonic explorers. They have shared stages from the Hollywood Bowl to Luck Reunion and the Outlaw Music Festival. In October 2026 they released Blue Eye, an EP born from a rehearsal at Lanois’ Los Angeles studio with Big Thief’s Buck Meek, Kisser’s Germaine Dunes, and bassist Aroyn Day. It is a first glimpse of The Ocean Floor, their full-length collaboration due on Loosegroove Records in 2027. 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!
Biamp Portland Jazz Festival Presented by PDX Jazz Gretchen Parlato
Gretchen Parlato has forged a singular voice that honors the deep tradition of jazz while fearlessly advancing it. On her eagerly anticipated fall 2026 Edition Records release, The Wise Ones, Gretchen’s singer-songwriter roots reflect both continuity and evolution, weaving together jazz, R&B, and soul. The album features new collaborations with Robert Glasper, Gerald Clayton, Amber Navran of Moonchild, and Meshell Ndegeocello. The touring quartet reunites Gretchen with longtime bandmates—bassist, guitarist, and vocalist Alan Hampton and drummer Christian Eumann—alongside a pianist. Featured on over 85 albums, and five as a leader, Gretchen received her first Grammy Award nomination for Live in NYC (2013) and a coveted 4.5-star review from DownBeat Magazine, with the DVD hitting No. 1 on the iTunes best music video list. The Lost and Found (2011) received more than 30 national and international awards, including the DownBeat Jazz Critics Poll No. 1 Vocal Album of 2011 and iTunes Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Her 2009 sophomore release, In a Dream, was JazzTimes Critics Poll Vocal Album of 2009 and hailed by Billboard as “the most alluring jazz vocal album of 2009.” 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!
Biamp Portland Jazz Festival Presented by PDX Jazz Jazzmeia Horn
Named by her jazz loving grandmother, Jazzmeia Horn was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1991. She grew up in a close church-going family singing gospel music. Ms. Horn graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, which was attended by other great artists such as Roy Hargrove, Norah Jones, and Erykah Badu. In 2009, she enrolled at The School of Jazz at The New School in New York City. Ms. Horn won the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition and, shortly after, was signed by Concord Records. In 2017, she released her debut album, A Social Call, which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Ms. Horn continued to tour nationally and internationally, honing her vocal, performance and writing skills, to get across her message about the global need for love and social change in the world. In 2019, she released Love and Liberation which also received a Grammy nomination. The following year, she published her book, Strive From Within: The Jazzmeia Horn Approach, while recording her big band album, Dear Love. Dear Love, an album of encouragement through poetry and spoken word addressing the aspects of her community, her love and herself, was released in September 2021. All while performing, writing, and preparing for a fall 2023 release of her new album, Ms. Horn is teaching students and conducting outreach programs across the globe through The Jazz Horn International Vocal Initiative. 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!
Stumptown Soul Holiday Spectacular
Please join us for an unforgettable musical experience at the 11th Annual Stumptown Soul Holiday Spectacular, featuring an all-star cast of Portland’s finest musicians. With both a matinee and an evening show giving you two opportunities to experience the holiday magic, the performances will showcase a dynamic range of holiday music—from soulful renditions and timeless classics to heartfelt acoustic and original songs. Each show includes performances by: Norman SylvesterUral ThomasArietta WardDan BerkeryKris DeelaneSteve KerinJennifer SmiejaAundria LaurenKaty ObergMichael QuinbyLucinda SavoieSteven SavoieAlan SpinradJenny Spinrad all backed up by an all-star band including:Steve KerinJason AsbyMark BowdenPaul BrainardPeter DammannMike DannerLefty HeadGary KeeneyHeidi ShulerMary-Sue TobinBruce Withycombe Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or 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!
Stumptown Soul Holiday Spectacular
Please join us for an unforgettable musical experience at the 11th Annual Stumptown Soul Holiday Spectacular, featuring an all-star cast of Portland’s finest musicians. With both a matinee and an evening show giving you two opportunities to experience the holiday magic, the performances will showcase a dynamic range of holiday music—from soulful renditions and timeless classics to heartfelt acoustic and original songs. Each show includes performances by: Norman SylvesterUral ThomasArietta WardDan BerkeryKris DeelaneSteve KerinJennifer SmiejaAundria LaurenKaty ObergMichael QuinbyLucinda SavoieSteven SavoieAlan SpinradJenny Spinrad all backed up by an all-star band including:Steve KerinJason AsbyMark BowdenPaul BrainardPeter DammannMike DannerLefty HeadGary KeeneyHeidi ShulerMary-Sue TobinBruce Withycombe Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or 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!
38th Annual WINTERFOLK – A Benefit for Transition Projects
Oregon’s largest annual folk music concert event, a benefit for Transition Projects, will celebrate its 38th Anniversary tonight. Winterfolk is one of those rare expressions of giving and brings our community together in the common celebration of music and caring – with the knowledge that every dollar raised at the door goes to the people it is intended to help. For over 58 years, Transition Projects has delivered life-saving and life changing support to some of Portland’s most vulnerable residents. Winterfolk is proud to partner with this longtime organization. Winterfolk is proud to present a stellar lineup of talent for 2027. Headliner Craig Carothers has an old school kind of cool that’s hard to classify. Too folk for rock, too pop for folk, too jazz for country, too tall to be a jockey, Craig’s music is heartbreakingly beautiful and scathingly funny, delivered with a lively deadpan smile and a voice that’s downright swoony. with special guests: Kristen Grainger & Dan Wetzel of True North Tom May Clara Baker The Horsenecks TICKETS: When you buy a ticket consider making an additional donation to Transition Projects at the same time! Your donation is tax-deductible. Thank you! Choose your price. All seating is General Admission (GA). Graphic design by Kristen Grainger and Winterfolk Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or 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!
Mardi Gras Mambo – featuring the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Dirty Dozen Brass Band Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, the GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres including Bebop Jazz, Funk and R&B/Soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a ‘musical gumbo,’ has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across 5 continents and more than 30 countries, record 12 studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty five-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances. __________________________________________________________ Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas Nathan formed The Cha-Chas back in 1985, and since then has brought his unique take on this regional South Louisiana music to all corners of the globe. From Lincoln Center in New York to The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Nathan music has crossed all barriers to speak to the very heart of his audience. Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2005, he was honored last year with the Zydeco Music Association Lifetime achievement Award. The Cha-Chas have been voted the top Festival Band in the country, and have won the coveted Big Easy award for Best Zydeco Band for several years running. Nathan and his band have been featured in the New York Times, Essence and People magazines, and on the cover of USA Today. They’ve appeared in films like In The Electric Mist and The Kingdom of Zydeco, and worked with artists as diverse as Cindy Lauper, Michael Doucet and Buddy Guy. Keepers of the Zydeco Flame, they are committed to keeping their Creole Heritage alive Cest Si Bon! 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!
AJ McLean Presents Alexander James : The Better Man Tour
For more than three decades, Alexander James McLean has been known to the world as AJ McLean, a founding member of the Backstreet Boys and one of the most recognizable voices in pop music. Now, he’s ready to introduce himself on his own terms. Meet Alexander James. The public name change isn’t about leaving AJ or the Backstreet Boys behind; it’s about where McLean is in his life now and becoming more comfortable with the person behind the performer. After growing up and spending nearly his entire adult life in the public eye, he’s found himself thinking differently about who he is, what he wants to say and the kind of music he wants to make. On September 15, Alexander James will release “Into Your Heart,” a standalone single that shows another side of his musical direction. A hip-hop-meets-pop record with an undeniable groove, it’s less about fitting neatly into a genre and more about making something that feels good. It’s confident, playful and a total vibe — the kind of song that reflects the freedom McLean has found in letting instinct lead the way. But “Into Your Heart” is only the beginning. This fall, AJ McLean Presents Alexander James’ follow-up LP, Sex, Love & Music, a collection filled with hit after hit, inspired and built around the many sides of his life and artistry. The LP captures the energy, emotion and freedom of this new chapter, moving across soul, pop, R&B and hip-hop while staying rooted in the sound and perspective that feel uniquely his. Rather than trying to define a specific lane, McLean is following what feels right. Sex, Love & Music reflects that approach: bold, personal and unapologetically open to wherever the music wants to go. AJ McLean will always be part of the story. More than 30 years with the Backstreet Boys, countless sold-out shows around the world, hit records and landmark Las Vegas and Sphere residencies don’t disappear because he’s presenting Alexander James under a new creative banner, nor would he want them to. Alexander James isn’t about becoming someone new or erasing AJ McLean, it’s about giving another side of him the space to be fully seen. More than three decades of history, hits, mistakes, love, loss and growth have led to the artist and person he is today, with more to come. He’s not starting over or looking back. He’s moving forward, trusting his instincts, having a hell of a lot more fun and making music on his own terms. No rules, no lane and no armor, just AJ McLean presenting Alexander James. 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!
Fernando Viciconte – The Lucky House Album Release with special guest Sarabeth Tucek
Fernando Viciconte makes his return with The Lucky House, his first album in seven years. This stark, unforgiving collection of songs and stories fearlessly shifts between folk, rockabilly, heartland-rock and country as only one of Portland’s finest troubadours can. It’s a major work from a seasoned songwriter at the peak of his craft.Fernando Viciconte has a rich history in the celebrated Portland music scene. For three decades he has churned out musical missives full of straightforward confessionals, mystical pop reveries and beaten-down drunken laments that have been cherished by the many music fans of the Great Northwest and beyond. He has returned with The Lucky House, recorded by his longtime collaborator, acclaimed producer and songwriter Luther Russell. This time, the writing is somehow bleaker and more shot-through with sorrow than ever before. Armed with his nylon-stringed guitar and reunited with his old compadre in an undisclosed Portland basement studio, Viciconte has crafted a stunning slice of heartland rock that alternates between the Suicide-inflected desolation of 80’s-era Springsteen, the dusty 60’s Tex-Mex garage-rock of Doug Sahm and the lonesome wail of Sun-era Elvis. The rare magnificence of Fernando’s unique set of pipes is on full display here, seared to analog tape through a tube desk specially designed by Russell and on its maiden run for Viciconte’s eleventh studio album. ____________________________________________ Sarabeth Tucek, an American singer and songwriter born in Miami, Florida, first drew widespread attention in the British press when her debut single “Something for You” appeared in 2007. She appears on the song “Supper” by Smog and in the legendary documentary, Dig. Minors ok with parent/guardianReview 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!
The Next Waltz
A stellar lineup of Portland all-stars sing and play the music from The Band’s farewell concert, which happened 50 years ago this month, and was made into the best ever rock and roll concert film and classic album, The Last Waltz. For this year’s 50th anniversary, we are doing four shows across two weekends – November 20, 21, 28 and 29. Some different performers will be featured on different nights, so plan to attend multiple nights if you just can’t get enough. Featured performers TBA We are also adding Reserved Seating this year – choose your own seats at checkout – for a smooth and stress-free seating experience. 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 Musician Health & Services Program, an amazing organization that awards emergency grants to Northwest musicians in times of need, helps them navigate the health care system and so much more. When buying your tickets, choose “Reserved + JWF Donation” if you wish to make a $25 donation that goes directly to Jeremy Wilson Foundation Musician Health & Services Program. Thank You! SHOW TIMES: Friday, November 20th 7:30pm Saturday, November 21st 7:30pmSaturday, November 28th 7:30pm Sunday, November 29th 5:00pm 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!