Augustana – All the Stars and Boulevards (20th Anniversary) — An Intimate Solo Performance of the Album in Full
Augustana emerged as one of the defining voices of mid-2000s alternative rock with their 2005 platinum-certified debut All the Stars and Boulevards. The album’s breakout single “Boston” became a cultural touchstone, amassing over 200 million streams and earning placements in countless films and TV shows. The band followed with successful albums including Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt (2008) and Augustana (2011), cementing their place in the hearts of fans worldwide. Led by the distinctive voice and songwriting of Dan Layus, Augustana has always prioritized authentic connection over trends. In recent years, Layus has breathed new life into the project with innovative approaches to both recording and performing. He’s released intimate reimagined versions of classic Augustana songs, explored solo material that pushes creative boundaries, and collaborated with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to reimagine Augustana’s music with lush classical and string arrangements—a testament to the depth and versatility of his songwriting. He’s also launched special anniversary tour experiences where he performs beloved albums in full as stripped-down solo shows. Whether playing sold-out theaters or intimate venues, Augustana continues to evolve while honoring the emotional core that first connected with millions. The music remains timeless—raw, honest, and deeply human. Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
Eilen Jewell
Hailed by American Songwriter as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices,” Eilen Jewell rises from the ashes on her captivating new album, Get Behind The Wheel, picking up the pieces of her shattered world and finding new purpose and meaning after watching her marriage, her band, and what felt like her entire career fall apart in a series of spectacular, heartbreaking implosions. Co-produced by multi-instrumental wizard Will Kimbrough (with Todd Snider and Hayes Carll), the collection pushes the acclaimed singer and songwriter’s trademark blend of vintage roots-noir into more psychedelic territory, with spacious, cinematic arrangements complementing her revelatory explorations of grief, loss, resilience, and redemption.An Idaho native, Jewell built her career the old fashioned way, touring relentlessly with the kind of undeniable live show that converts the uninitiated into instant acolytes. Over the course of nine albums, she’s crisscrossed the globe countless times and shared bills with the likes of Lucinda Williams, Loretta Lynn, Mavis Staples, Wanda Jackson, George Jones, and Emmylou Harris. Rolling Stone lauded Jewell’s “clever writing,” while NPR declared that she has a “sweet and clear voice with a killer instinct lurking beneath the shiny surface,” and The Washington Post mused that “if Neko Case, Madeleine Peyroux and Billie Holiday had a baby girl who grew up to front a rockabilly band, she’d probably sound a lot like Eilen Jewell.” Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
Gnoss
Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character. Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees, the band have built an invested following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the unique warmth of their live shows. This has been proven through three consecutive sellout appearances at Glasgow’s world-famous Celtic Connections festival. With the release of their third album, 2023’s Stretching Skyward, Gnoss reignite their collaboration with producer and engineer, Scott Wood (Skerryvore), further exploring their acoustic roots whilst incorporating new, electronic elements. Launch dates include performances across the UK and Europe, including standout appearances at the Orkney Folk Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, Towersey Festival and Denmark’s Tønder Festival. Gnoss combines the talents of; Aidan Moodie (Guitar/Vocals) Graham Rorie (Fiddle/Mandolin/Electric Tenor Guitar) Connor Sinclair (Flute/Whistles/Vocals) Craig Baxter (Bodhran/Percussion) Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
Petty Fever – Tom Petty Tribute Band
PETTY FEVER is a Multi-Award Winning full production tribute to TOM PETTY & The Heartbreakers, featuring the captivating Guitarist/Vocalist and Hollywood FAME Award Winner, FRANK MURRAY. They deliver an amazing and memorable salute to the Musical Legacy of Tom Petty, performing over four decades of classic Tom Petty hits such as American Girl, Free Falling, Breakdown, Running Down a Dream, I Won’t Back Down and many more. Petty Fever is the recipient of Multiple Entertainment Awards which include: 2 Time Recipient of the Las Vegas FAME Awards “Outstanding International Tribute Band”, Las Vegas, NV USA and 2 Time Recipient of the Los Angeles Music Awards “Tribute Band of The Year”, Hollywood, CA USA. Founded in Portland, OR USA in January 2009, Petty Fever features a world-class lineup of top tier NW veteran touring musicians, all with a common passion for the music of Tom Petty. They have been performing for enthusiastic, all-age audiences worldwide ever since. Their High Energy Show is second to none and always leaves the crowd craving for more, if you’re looking for an incredibly authentic Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert experience, Catch Petty Fever! Tickets$35 plus fees General Admission $45 plus fees GA At the Door $55 plus fees Preferred Seating (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section, available in advance only) www.pettyfever.com 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.
Ramble On (Led Zeppelin Tribute) • Who’s Next (Tribute to The Who)
Ramble On – Led Zeppelin Tribute aspires to authentically capture the raw energy and mystique of the Led Zeppelin legacy. Its members (Jerry Burke-Perez, Rich Ray, Justin Gibson, Ryan Moore) balance the original recordings with live performance interpretations of legendary songs. You will be transported as you witness Ramble On re-creating the ground-breaking Zeppelin sound. https://j-fell.com/rambleon/ Who’s Next – A tribute to The Who is a dynamic Portland group paying homage to the legendary rock band with electrifying performances that capture the essence and energy of the British Invasion titans. The band thrills audiences with unforgettable live shows that celebrate the timeless legacy of one of rock’s most enduring acts! https://j-fell.com/whos-next/ Tickets$35 plus fees General Admission $45 plus fees GA At the Door $55 plus fees Preferred Seating (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section, available in advance only) 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.
Dylan May and The Message HONEST Album Release with special guest Arietta Ward
Dylan May is a Vancouver-based singer/songwriter who has been bringing his unique brand of psychedelic funk and neo-soul to audiences far and wide for the last twenty years, from clubs up and down the West Coast to historic haunts in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. His intricate bass playing and Joycean lyrics sit at the center of grooves that are always in the pocket and on the one, showcased through performances that follow in the hyperbolic live tradition of luminaries like Prince, George Clinton and James Brown. For the release of his second album, Honest, Dylan and his formidable funk outfit The Message will be celebrating at The Alberta Rose. This has been a labor of love for all involved, the result of a series of recording sessions with legendary producers Tony Ozier and Billy Oskay. A culmination of the many musical paths taken throughout the years, a sonic journey full of lush textures and bouncing beats, a statement of intent, purpose and activism in an era that demands nothing less. This is sure to be a superlative evening full of special guests and more than a few surprises. Join Dylan and his all star band The Message—featuring Miguel Hernandez (guitar), Terrell “Peanut” Reed (drums), Shevonne Sayers (vocals), Chance Wooley (percussion), Jon Luc Hefferman (keys), Chang Park (trumpet) and Ryan Visser (sax)—for what promises to be a spectacular experience, with none other than Portland’s own Arietta Ward gracing the stage with an opening set of her own. Without question, the Alberta Rose will be the funkiest place in town on Wednesday, May 6th. $25 plus fees GA tickets$35 plus fees GA ticket plus signed CD Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here
Pure Prairie League
From their beginnings in mid-Sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring the propulsive team of drummer Scott Thompson and bassist Jared Camic, keyboard master Randy Harper, guitar ace/vocalist Jeff Zona and Pedal Steel/Saxophonist John Heinrich, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE continues to embellish the rich 50-plus year history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces. As one reviewer recently wrote: “PPL’s sound combines sweet memories with edgy, contemporary muscle. Their vocals are as strong as Kentucky moonshine and the musicianship and performance skills are as sharp as a straight razor”. Their eponymous first album – featuring the Norman Rockwell/Saturday Evening Post cover that introduced fans to PPL’s trademark cowpoke “Sad Luke” – has been hailed as a “major early influence in the emerging popularity of Country-Rock music”. Their second effort, the multi-platinum “Bustin’ Out” brought us the Craig Fuller-penned classic “Amie”, along with other gems of the genre. With “Two Lane Highway”, nine more albums and countless shows, a legacy has been forged and enriched, highlighting contributions from several noteworthy members, including original co-founder George Ed Powell, Cincinnati’s legendary Goshorn Brothers, Country Hall of Famers Gary Burr and Vince Gill, award-winning writer Jeff Wilson (3 Top-20 singles), top Nashville session vocalist Curtis Wright, and a host of other guest appearances from Chet Atkins, Johnny Gimble, EmmyLou Harris, David Sanborn, Don Felder, Nicolette Larson, Rosemary Butler, Jenifer Wrinkle, Jeff (Birdman) Kirk, Mat Britain and many more. Now in their sixth decade, Pure Prairie League continues to lead the way for the new generation of Country/Rockers such as Keith Urban, Nickel Creek, Wilco, Counting Crows and so many others that cite PPL as a major influence. A special discount ticket for anyone named “Amie,” “Amy,” “Amee,” or any variation thereof, is available, as we try to break the Guiness Book of World records for the most “Amie”s at a Pure Prairie League show. 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
Patty Larkin & Lucy Kaplansky
Celebrate Mother’s Day with two heroic women of folk at Alberta Rose. Patty Larkin is a visionary of sound and wonder, a real-deal version of artistry made of equal parts guitar wizardry, vocals shot through with soul and inventive lyrics that ripple across the terrain of the heart. Described as “riveting” (Chicago Tribune), “hypnotic” (Entertainment Weekly), and a “drop-dead brilliant” performer (Performing Songwriter), Patty has captured audiences for over thirty years with an imagination, enchantment, and technical artistry that has redefined the boundaries of the guitar driven singer songwriter. With eleven studio albums and two live recordings under her belt, Patty mines the intersections of poetry and song with her innovative 14th release, Bird in a Cage, released on her own Road Narrows Records. Bird in a Cage puts poems from ten notable poets to song, including US Poet Laureates William Carlos Williams, Stanley Kunitz, Kay Ryan, Robert Pinsky and Billy Collins, for a new and haunting collection that pulses with the magic of lyricism. Poems are made to be shared aloud, and with Bird, Patty takes up that tradition and sets it aglow: her extraordinary musical shadings make each poem a star. ______________________________________________ She started out singing in Chicago folk music clubs as a teenager. Then, barely out of high school, Lucy Kaplansky took off for New York City. There she found a fertile community of songwriters and performers—Suzanne Vega, Steve Forbert, The Roches, and others. With a beautiful flair for harmony, Lucy was everyone’s favorite singing partner, but most often she found herself singing as a duo with Shawn Colvin. People envisioned big things for them; in fact, The New York Times said it was “easy to predict stardom for her.” Lucy’s second album, Flesh and Bone (1996), emphasized her development as a gifted songsmith. Then Lucy’s success took flight with back-to-back hit albums Ten Year Night (1999) and Every Single Day (2001). Both received the AFIM award (Association For Independent Music) for Best Pop Album of the year. Lucy also contributed her story to a unique book, SOLO: Women Singer- Songwriters in Their Own Words, which includes some of the best known women on the music scene today: Ani DiFranco, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Sarah McLachlan and others. Lucy continues to tour and receive airplay both nationally and internationally. Her CD Ten Year Night is the #1 selling album of all time at Red House Records. Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
Lady Sings the Blues – A Tribute to Billie Holiday
The 19th Annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night is a celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Billie Holiday’s birthday month, and her 111th Birthday. Featured performers TBA Returning for her 6th year as emcee and 3rd year as curator of Siren Nation’s annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night is Marcia Hocker. Marcia is the recipient of numerous awards including the 2018 Jazz Hero Award for the City of Portland from the nationally recognized Jazz Journalists Association. This event brings together musicians of many genres to pay tribute to one of the greatest jazz singers and songwriters of our time. Billie Holiday, also known as “Lady Day,” was an American jazz singer and songwriter. Holiday was a hugely formative influence on jazz and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Above all, she was admired all over the world for her deeply personal and intimate approach to singing. A portion of each ticket sale will also be donated to KBOO Community Radio. Siren Nation is a Portland-based nonprofit whose mission is to inspire and empower women and people of all marginalized genders to create art, and to highlight their many achievements in the arts. Founded in 2005, Siren Nation is a nonprofit arts organization that fulfills our mission by creating year-round performance, exhibition, and educational opportunities in multiple art forms. Siren Nation strives to be inclusive and build community. We welcome women and people of all marginalized genders to apply to and participate in Siren Nation events. We are committed to advancing gender, racial, and economic equity through our work, our practices, and our policies. Thank you for supporting Siren Nation. https://sirennation.org/ Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS
John Gorka
John Gorka is one of the most well-loved singer/songwriters in the folk community. With a career spanning 40 years and a discography of 17 solo releases, he embodies the best of folk music with his eclectic blend of folk, blues and bluegrass influences, insightful lyrics and engaging delivery. John’s career was launched in the mid-80s when he won the prestigious New Folk award at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 1984. Several years later he signed to Red House records for the release of his debut album I Know. He migrated to Windham Hill/High Street for his subsequent three releases, earning extensive critical acclaim from a variety of publications including Rolling Stone which dubbed him the preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement. He returned to Red House in 1998 and has since released a string of albums that have achieved folk chart-topping success. Hailing from New Jersey, but forged in the Greenwich Village Fast Folk scene, John has honed his craft and persona into an unmistakable image. The shy, wry, insightful, and yes, sensitive singer-songwriter has been copied and parodied. But the old coat he wove still fits, and still suits him well. The old songs ring as true as they ever did, and the new ones are just as good. Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS
