John McCutcheon
John McCutcheon is folk music’s renaissance man — master instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. Tickets:$25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Windborne
Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable.With a 20-year background studying polyphonic music around the world, Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Rowan share a vibrant energy onstage with a blending of voices that can only come from decades of friendship alongside dedicated practice. The ensemble shifts effortlessly between drastically different styles of music, drawing their audience along on a journey that spans continents and centuries, illuminating and expanding on the profound power and variation of the human voice. The singers educate as they entertain, sharing stories about their songs and explaining the context and characteristics of the styles in which they sing. Tickets:$25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Tamikrest • Bikini Drone
Tamikrest in tamasheq language means junction, connection, knot, coalition. The group members come from different horizons (Mali, Niger, Algeria and France). Wanting to assume fully their Touareg identity, they found in the rebel music Ishumar the means to express it. “A desert hosts us, a language unites us, a culture binds us.” The story begins at Kidal, capital of the eighth Region of Mali, while making tea of course. Pino, Cheikh and Mossa had just finished a guitar workshop with Juhan Ecaré (guitarist for Meiway) when they decided to form a group with only two old ‘home made’ guitars. And they got to work… “Even though we are young, guitars still have six cords!” After one year and a half of hard work, the group is complete and their repertory has grown to contain more than twenty-five original compositions. Though their music takes root in Ishumar Rock or Tuareg Blues, it borrows from various international influences as well as from neighbouring cultures. Through the message of their songs, Tamikrest want to make Tamasheq poetry and culture accessible to inhabitants of a world larger than the immensity of the Saharian desert.Local indie-euro-disco band Bikini Drone opens the show. Tickets:$25 Advance$30 At the Door 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
Matt Andersen • Mariel Buckley
When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering soulful performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking. In the studio, he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as he has to his live show, and the result – a multi-faceted and poignant body of work – has led him to amass over 18 million streams on Spotify and 18 million views on YouTube.In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout NorthAmerica, Europe and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Jonny Lang, Serena Ryder, and more. Mariel Buckley spent most of her youth playing hockey, getting into trouble and writing it all down. After dabbling in guitar for near a decade, she took up some bar gigs, playing mostly traditional country music. Buckley began writing original music in her early twenties and found a natural comfort in speaking her mind through song. After several years of honing her craft on and off the stage, she began seeing larger support slots –k.d. Lang notably saying: “this kid has a big future.” Tickets: $25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Kevin Burke
From early days with The Bothy Band to his celebrated solo performances, Kevin Burke is considered one of Irish music’s luminaries. The recipient of a National Heritage Fellowship from the NEA in the US, and in Ireland the prestigious Gradam Ceoil award, he is acknowledged as a master of the tradition. Although Kevin has spent much of his life playing in a group context, he has never lost his love for solo fiddle music.Tonight, Kevin will present an evening of solo Irish fiddle music, along with stories and humor and his trademark warmth and charm. A native of London, Kevin inherited his love of Irish music from his parents who emigrated from County Sligo, Ireland. Burke’s music career began in 1974 with a move to Ireland and joining seminal Irish group The Bothy Band. Since then, he has formed the renowned bands Celtic Fiddle Festival, Patrick Street, and Open House, and worked with many great artists including Arlo Guthrie, Kate Bush, Tim O’Brien, Christy Moore, Dervish, and Lunasa. His highly ornamented Sligo style of fiddling is beloved in all corners of the globe. Tickets: $25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Artichoke Community Music 50th Anniversary Concert
Celebrate Artichoke Music’s 50th anniversary with a fabulous concert and special event.The evening will feature Glitterfox, named one of Portland’s “Best New Bands” by the Willamette Week in 2022, showcasing the future of folk music in Portland; former Artichoke owners Kate Power and Steve Einhorn; Mary Flower; Arietta Ward; Matt Meighan; Tom May; Doug Smith; Richard Colombo; Gary Furlow and Tom Swearingen.Tickets: $30 Advance$35 At the Door$20 Live Stream Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Vanessa Collier with special guest Bre Gregg with Colin Hogan
“There’s a young lady came onstage with me, I forget where I was, but she’s playing an alto saxophone, and man, she was amazing.” Those are the words of Buddy Guy in a recent issue of American Blues Scene, describing an impromptu performance with Vanessa Collier on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. If you haven’t been fortunate enough to meet Vanessa and witness one of her head-turning, fiery, and passionate performances, you should definitely make sure you do. As a master musician and multi-instrumentalist, Vanessa Collier, weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues into every powerful performance and she is downright impressive. With soulful vocals, searing saxophone, and witty songwriting, Vanessa is blazing a trail, racking up an impressive arsenal of honors, and has already singled herself out as an artist of distinction and one we would all do well to watch.Bre Gregg leads Red Bird a fabulous Portland-based blues/soul group who opens the show. Tickets: $25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Siren Nation presents the 17th Annual Dolly Hoot Night – A tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time
Siren Nation presents the 17th Annual Dolly HootA tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time.Featured performers include:Shorty and the MustangsWestern Edition BandKingsleyThe HacklesAlexa WileyAmanda Richards and The Good Long Whilesand more! Tickets: $22 General Admission$22 Live StreamPresented by Siren Nation Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Siren Nation presents the 18th Annual Dolly Hoot Night – A tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time
Siren Nation presents the 18th Annual Dolly HootA tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Portland’s finest musicians pay tribute to Dolly Parton, the Queen of country music, musical icon, and one of country music’s most prolific songwriters. Dolly Parton is the most honored female country performer of all time. It’s time again for Siren Nation’s annual Dolly Parton Hoot Night at the Alberta Rose Theatre! This show always proves to be a fun night of local ladies singing their hearts out for the love of Ms. Parton – who is arguably the most successful female country singer of all time. Featuring: Ezza RoseAlexa WileyTara VelardeRose GerberThe WaysidersShorty and the Mustangs! Tickets: $20 General Admission$20 Live StreamPresented by Siren Nation A portion of each ticket goes to support the Willamina Public Library. We’ve chosen the Willamina Public Library in honor of Dolly’s devotion to literacy, specifically in rural areas. The Willamina Public Library serves as a resource hub and gathering place for the local community. The resources and services that are offered at the library create opportunities for learning, support literacy and education, and help shape new ideas and perspectives that are central to a creative and innovative life. Siren Nation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 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. Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
