Howie Day – AUSTRALIA 20th Anniversary Show
Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him both critical praise and a legion of devoted fans. He is known for his energetic, heartfelt shows, where he connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. Day’s warm tenor voice “soars into fluttering, high registers, but also grates with real, pleading grit,” as one critic put it. After sales of over a million records and two Top 10 hits, Day is back on the road in support of his new studio album, Lanterns.A native of Bangor, Maine, Day began playing piano at age five and guitar at age 12. By 15, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school, Day became a fixture at college coffeehouses across the U.S. He wrote, financed and released his first effort, Australia, which was named Best Debut Album at the 2001 Boston Music Awards. The Boston Globe called Day “gorgeously seasoned, far beyond his years” with “a brave, beautiful singing voice.” During his relentless touring schedule, Day began experimenting with effects pedals and loop sampling techniques as he performed, layering live percussion with vocal harmonies and guitar parts to become a veritable one-man band. He went on to sell over 30,000 copies of Australia as he navigated the independent music scene and continued to hone his craft. Tickets: $30 Advance$35 At the Door Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Albert Lee
Albert Lee has played with everyone from Jerry Lee Lewis to Eric Clapton, to Emmylou Harris. He was a member of The Crickets in the post-Buddy Holly era, and forged an impressive solo career along the way. Don’t miss the man known as “Mr. Telecaster,” one of the legendary guitarists of rock and roll, rockabilly and country music. Tickets: $30 Advance$35 At the Door Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
John Cruz with special guest Johnny Helm
Hawaiian singer-songwriter John Cruz engages audiences with rich storytelling through songs ranging from Hawaiian to blues, folk, R&B and more. Cruz is a multi-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winner and contributed a composition and song to the GRAMMY® award-winning album ‘Slack Key Guitar, Vol. 2.’ Captivating guitar playing, soulful vocals and a compassionate, genuine heart make Cruz one of Hawaii’s most beloved artists.This Tour is in Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of his Album Acoustic Soul, from which the hit Song “Island Styles’ came.Through his work with Playing for Change, John has appeared on recordings with Ringo Starr, Robbie Robertson and many more legendary musicians.Honolulu-based singer-songwriter Johnny Helm opens the show. Tickets: $30 Advance$35 At the Door Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
One of the finest fiddlers Scotland has ever produced and his California-born music partner bring their Celtic magic to the Rose this evening. Tickets$30 Advance$38 Day of ShowMinors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
One of the finest fiddlers Scotland has ever produced and his California-born music partner bring their Celtic magic to The Alberta Rose Theatre.Tickets$30 Advance$38 Day of ShowMinors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Kruger Brothers with special guests Kristen Grainger and True North
Born and raised in Europe, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger started singing and playing instruments at a very young age. Growing up in a family where music was an important part of life, they were exposed to a wide diversity of musical influences. The brothers were performing regularly by the time they were eleven and twelve years old, and they began their professional career in 1979. Jens’ and Uwe’s first public performances were as a duo, and in just a few years they were busking on the streets of cities throughout eastern and western Europe. CBS Records contracted with Jens and Uwe when Jens was just seventeen years old, and shortly thereafter, the Krugers hosted a radio show on SRG SSR, the Swiss Public broadcast group. Several years later, the brothers teamed up with bass player Joel Landsberg, a native of New York City who also had a very extensive musical upbringing in classical and jazz music (studying with jazz great Milt Hinton), thus forming a trio that has been playing professionally together since 1995. Together, they established the incomparable sound that The Kruger Brothers are known for today. The trio moved to the United States in 2002 and is based in Wilkesboro, NC.Since their formal introduction to American audiences in 1997, The Kruger Brothers’ remarkable discipline, creativity and their ability to infuse classical music into folk music has resulted in a unique sound that has made them a fixture within the world of acoustic music. The honesty of their writing hassince become a hallmark of the trio’s work.In their ever-expanding body of work – Jens Kruger (banjo and vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar and lead vocals), and Joel Landsberg , (bass and vocals) – The Kruger Brothers personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. Their original music is crafted around their discerning taste, and the result is unpretentious, cultivated, and delightfully fresh.Local bluegrass favorites Kristen Grainger & True North open the show. Tickets$29 Advance$36 At the Door minors OK if accompanied by a parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Stephanie Anne Johnson Album Release with Brad Parsons + The Quick & Easy Boys and Arietta Ward
Stephanie Anne Johnson celebrates the release of their new album ‘Jewels’ with a full band show including album producer/collaborator Jeff Fielder. Brad Parsons + The Quick & Easy Boys, and Arietta Ward open.This will be a partially-seated show, so you can dance!Tickets: $20 Advance$25 At the DoorMinors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Ruthie Foster with special guest Christopher Worth
Ruthie Foster is a four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul. Described by Rolling Stone as “pure magic to watch and hear,” her vocal talent was elevated in worship services at her community church. Drawing influence from legendary acts like Mavis Staples and Aretha Franklin, Foster developed a unique sound unable to be contained within a single genre. That uniqueness echoes a common theme in Ruthie’s life and career – marching to the beat of her own drum.Healing Time is the latest jewel in Foster’s accomplished career, which includes multiple Grammy nominations and collaborations with fellow luminaries like Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. For her latest, Foster contributed more to the writing process than she had on any of her previous albums, effectively refining her own song craft in the process. “With this album, I dug deep and tried to go for the best way to write,” she explains. “This album says a lot about the period we were making it in, and how I wanted to find my way out of it.”Ruthie Foster’s ninth studio album represents a new high water mark for the veteran blues artist—a collection of songs possessing pure power, like a tidal wave of musical generosity. Healing Time finds Foster pushing her boundaries as a singer and songwriter more than ever before, creating a truly live-sounding atmosphere with the help of her band, who sound refreshingly loose and lived-in throughout these 12 songs. We’ve all been in need of some healing in recent times, and Foster’s latest provides a guide for how to move through the world with equal parts compassion and resolve.Incredibly gifted and talented singer and songwriter Christopher Worth opens the show with a solo set.$35 Advance$45 At the Door$50 Preferred Seating (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section)Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
GoGo Penguin with special guest Reid Anderson presented by PDX Jazz
Emotive, cinematic break-beat trio GoGo Penguin are back, playing music from their exhilarating new album Everything Is Going to Be OK – April 2023 (Sony records XXIM), together with songs from their luminous back catalogue. Bursting with the optimism of new beginnings, with a new drummer, a new record label and a subtly updated and developed sound, the band are ushering in a more sonically liberated era. Everything Is Going to Be OK is born from a time of turbulence and loss. During a personally difficult period for the band, including deep personal loss and mourning, the studio offered the band a sanctuary from real life. The resulting project draws its strength from a shared understanding and empathy. Through our hardships, together, we will emerge stronger; everything is going to be ok. Reid Anderson opens the show. $35 Advance$40 Day of Show Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Portland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Alberta Rose Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. Click HERE for tickets and be sure to click the showtime you want.Ages 8 +Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
