Jimmie Herrod – Portland Homecoming + Album Preview Show with special guest Matt Dorrien
With “a voice like a beacon of hope” (Seattle Times), Portland’s very own singer, songwriter, and fast rising star, Jimmie Herrod, takes the Alberta Rose stage for a one-of-a-kind homecoming performance to kick off his forthcoming new album release tour! The definition of a rising star with a high tenor voice like no other, Herrod made millions of fans through his dramatic performances on the NBC reality competition show “America’s Got Talent,” and has taken the entertainment world by storm, appearing on stage, screen, and major venues around the world, including as a soloist with orchestra, at jazz festivals and cabaret venues, and on nationally broadcast concerts. This performance features Jimmie and a top-shelf jazz ensemble previewing selections from his forthcoming album of musical theatre meets jazz titled “Pretty is What Changes,” as well as originals and covers in a special night of musical connections, creativity, and community. You don’t want to miss this album preview and show featuring one of Portland’s top globetrotting vocalists. Portland singer-songwriter Matt Dorrien opens the show Tickets:$35 Advance$45 At the DoorMinors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardianReview 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
The Debashish Bhattacharya Trio
Debashish Bhattacharya is an undisputed master of the demanding technique and discipline of both Hindustani classical music and modern world fusion. Growing up in a musical family, he made his first radio performance at the age of four, and in the ensuing years was well on his way to a successful career. His large body of work has garnered extensive recognition, including two Grammy nominations, the Billboard top 10, Songlines Magazine top 10, Central Asia and Asia pacific world music top 10, Amazon top 100 albums, 2022 World Music Hall of Fame, 2016 Songlines Music Award, 2007 BBC Planet Award, 2005 Asiatic Society Gold Medal, the 1984 President of India Gold Medal, and National Geography and World’s Who’s Who enlisted artist awards. Debashish also serves as an Empanelled Artist of the Indian government’s Indian Council of Cultural Relations. A prolific composer, Debashish has created thousands of compositions based on over 40 ragas, which he plans to archive for future generations of slide guitarists across the globe. These compositions provide a rich vein of material for his many students from both East and West. He is a devoted teacher with hundreds of students from around the world. LEARN MORE ABOUT DEBASHISH BHATTACHARYA HERE Grab your tickets in advance- our tickets sell fast! $30 GA Advance$40 GA At the Door$50 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 7 rows of the center section – available in advance only) —— Door tickets sold only if available on a first come, first served basis! Once we reach capacity there will not be tickets available at the door. Minors OK with parent or guardian Review our venue FAQ here
Drunk Herstory
Drunk Herstory: Queer history as told by Portland’s most intoxicated drag performers. Come and enjoy live sketch comedy about the people, places, and events that shaped the LGBTQIA community into who we are today! Hosted by Lala Benét and Given. Featured performers: Vendetta Petty Kash D’Ho & Destiny Smokez WolfgangX & XO Skeleton Bolivia Carmichaels Claire Apparently Mx. Dahlia Belle & The Drunk Herstory Players ASL Interpretations provided by Fingers Crossed InterpretingSponsored by Wild Roots. $25 Advance$30 At the Door 18+OLCC rules require those 18, 19 and 20 years old to be accompanied by a parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Vienna Teng featuring Founders
Vienna Teng returns to the Pacific Northwest with two very special shows featuring her fellow members of the genre-crossing chamber group Founders. Featuring virtuoso trumpeter and composer Brandon Ridenour (Canadian Brass, Julliard faculty); acclaimed violinist, vocalist and composer Ben Russell (Max Richter, American Contemporary Music Ensemble); Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Andrew Gutauskas (Brass Against, Matrix Resurrections); and renowned world and classical percussionist Yousif Sheronick (Yo-Yo Ma, Branford Marsalis), as well as Vienna’s piano and vocals, the ensemble will perform adventurous new arrangements of Vienna’s music as well as other selections from Founders wide-ranging repertoire.Tickets: $32.50 Advance$39 Day of Show Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here
Eilen Jewell with special guest Steve Fulton
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.” Steve Fulton, a singer/songwriter from Boise, ID, will open the show.Get your tickets in advance because this show will likely sell out. $35 Advance$42 At the Door Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here
Waipuna
Celebrating 15 years at the forefront of Hawaiian contemporary music, Waipuna is an exciting collaboration of three talented individuals from celebrated Hawaiian musical families. Waipuna consistently wins Na Hōkū Hanohano (Hawai‘i’s “Grammys”) Awards every time they have a new album, from 2012 to the present, for a total 8 awards. Kale Hannahs is a veteran of the music scene, earning a reputation as a steady bass player and vocalist. His major in Hawaiian Studies finds voice in his songs. He was a founding member of the award winning group ‘Ale’a. Matthew Kawiaola Sproat was born and raised on O‘ahu, but is from the famous Sproat family from the Big Island. In 2003 Matt won the Big Island falsetto competition, and has both studied and performed with some of the best musicians in Hawai’i. David Kamakahi, whose renowned father Dennis Kamakahi was one of Hawaii’s most prolific songwriters, started playing ‘ukulele at the age of 15, studying the greats, such as ‘ukulele master and mentor Eddie Kamae. His clear natural talent shines through in his exceptionally clean technique and exhilarating playing. Their eclectic musical backgrounds and gorgeous vocal harmonies have led to their unique sound that draws comparisons to their name, “waipuna”, or spring waters – resource, life force, connecting to ancestors and nurturing generations to come. Tickets$28 Advance$32 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
DIDN’T MEAN TO HUSTLE – Release Show with The Colin Trio and Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle
We are proud to share with you a collaboration of two of Portland’s hardest working bands The Colin Trio and Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle. These bands are joining forces in celebration of the newest album release Didn’t Mean To from the Colin Trio. Get ready for an evening of genre bending music from soul, jazz, and blues to funk and rock. The Colin Trio, led by the fierce composer, musician, producer and yogi Colin Hogan, will take you on a musical adventure that defies genre or definition. Together with Cheo Larcombe on percussion and Brian Link on bass, the Trio will leave you wondering, “how is that just three people?” and, “what possible turn could come next?” Experience songs of joy, suffering, love, acceptance, anger and forgiveness, heartfully delivered by a band that achieves a tightness that only comes from thousands of hours of sharing the stage together. Come see what happens when one of Portland’s go-to backing bands is left to their own devices. Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle deliver an electric performance that will have you on your feet from the first rumble of the organ to the final sting of the night. Muddy Award winning and International Blues Challenge awardee, Ben Rice takes entertainment and showmanship to the next level with his six piece horn band composed of the best musical talent Portland has to offer. The personnel includes Ben Rice on Guitar and vocals, Pat MacDougall on keys, organ, and background vocals, John Wolcott on Bass and background vocals, Pete Petersen on Sax, John Dover on Trumpet, and Adam Carlson on drums. Ben Rice’s song crafting will have the audience on their feet, compelled to dance with its high octane delivery. Then be prepared for the raw emotion evoked by his heartfelt ballads. Get ready for the sonic roller coaster that is Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle! Tickets$20 Advance$26 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here
Paula Fuga – Saving My Love Tour
Acclaimed for her originality in song composition and spellbinding, soulful vocals, Paula Fuga is one of Hawaii’s top female musicians in generations. A poet at heart and an accomplished ukulele player under Master Instructor, Roy Sakuma, she has intertwined her passions into award-winning songwriting. Her debut album, Lilikoi lauded the prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for ‘Most Promising Artist.’ Since the release of her EP Misery’s End, which featured guest appearances by Ziggy Marley and Jack Johnson, Fuga has headlined the global music circuit and performed on the stages of Madison Square Garden, The Sydney Opera House Forecourt and is a three-time return guest artist to The White House. Today, with a global fanbase and thriving music career, Fuga’s music is dedicated to inspiring positive social change – rooted in perseverance and hope. She is fiercely committed to permeating the world with the evocative voice of the Hawaiian people. On June 18th, Fuga will release her second full-length album Rain on Sunday through Brushfire Records. Lead single, “If Ever” is available now. Tickets$28 Advance$32 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here
Masters of Hawaiian Music with George Kahumoku, Jr, Led Kaapana and Jeff Peterson
Masters of Hawaiian Music features three of the most popular musicians from Maui’s renowned “Slack Key Show,” sharing Hawai‘i’s unique “slack key” –- open tuning — guitar styles that traces its roots to 19th-Century paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) culture.Growing up in rural Hawai’i, slack key masters George Kahumoku, Jr., Led Kaapana, and Jeff Peterson were immersed from childhood in Hawaiian music and culture that brought family together with entertainment, learning, and joy. All are multiple Na Hōkū Hanohano (Hawaiian “Grammy”) Award winners.Four-time Grammy winner Kahumoku, called “Hawai‘i’s Renaissance Man”—he’s a, vocalist, storyteller, songwriter, author, teacher, sculptor, farmer, and chef. Kaapana is a National Heritage Fellow, unsurpassed in his guitar picking style, with rascal good humor, one of Hawai’i’s most influential musicians. Peterson is a star of the current generation enlivening slack key traditions, known for his versatility from slack key to classical, jazz to film soundtracks. Tickets$28 Advance$32 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our venue FAQ here
