St. Patrick’s Day Concert with Kevin Burke with special guests Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O’Leary
Right on time for St. Patrick’s day, Alberta Rose Theatre is proud to present Irish fiddle legend Kevin Burke with his special guests Nuala Kennedy & Eamon O’LearyOne of the greatest fiddlers of this or any generation, Kevin Burke is known far and wide, a legend in traditional Irish music. His bow has driven the Bothy Band, Patrick Street, Open House and Celtic Fiddle Festival. He was awarded a National Heritage Fellowship in the US, and in Ireland the prestigious Gradam Ceoil Award His solo performances of flawless unaccompanied fiddle, delivered with humorous stories of the tunes and their makers, are an absolute delight. Kevin’s easy and welcoming manner leaves the audience feeling like privileged guests, and with a richer understanding of this great tradition. Whatever context, band or solo, Kevin Burke’s fiddle is a dynamic melodic force, the voice of the master.“A lyrical player of emotional electricity.” -The Washington PostLong time friends and musical collaborators, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’ Leary have toured together widely, both in duo and as part of The Alt. They are internationally recognized members of the traditional music community, noted for their instrumental skills and diverse repertoire of traditional and contemporary song. Both are songwriters, who love and research traditional Irish/Scottish songs. With an engaging stage presence and understated virtuosity, they present a timeless selection of songs and instrumentals. “Nuala and Eamon bring us beautiful music that ranges from the ancient Irish tradition to reflections on the present day.…lyrically fresh, harmonically rich and presented with magnificent ease.” -The Irish TimesTickets:$25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Carolyn Wonderland
Carolyn Wonderland, with her dynamic guitar playing, formidable songwriting, and pure Texas vocals, has more than earned her reputation as a fiercely independent artist. Wonderland plays original, bluesified, cosmic soul music, mixed with heavy doses of Tex-Mex and riff-fueled rock ‘n’ roll. She has been performing professionally since the age of 15 and has led a colorful and adventurous life. On the road her entire career, she’s played with icons from Townes Van Zandt to Levon Helm, from Buddy Guy to Hubert Sumlin, from Bob Dylan to John Mayall, all while writing her own story. On her new Alligator Records album, Truth Is, Wonderland, with her vividly detailed, instantly memorable songs, reflects on the world with honesty and righteous conviction. Wonderland’s bold and insightful songs tell common-sense truths that, in her words, “need to be told.” They are driven by her sometimes savage and other times gently melodic guitar fingerpicking, along with her full-throated yet still vulnerable vocals. As for the album’s brutally honest subject matter, Wonderland says, “There’s always hope and we’re still here for each other, but at some point, you have to sing about the elephant in the room.” With Truth Is, Carolyn Wonderland stakes her claim among the most influential roots music voices today, delivering the blues’ honest truth to all who will listen. Her courageously empowering music packs an emotional wallop, with every track on the album performed with a rare intensity that is welcoming and ultimately uplifting. “She’s something else,” Bob Dylan once said to Ray Benson. “She should be nationwide.” Tickets:$28 Advance$35 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our venue FAQ here
Belong Art Community Presents: Lee DeWyze & Belong Resident Showcase
Belong Art Community presents American Idol Winner Lee DeWyze. Belong Art Community residents will open the show and speakers will share their stories and experiences of their disabilities. Net ticket sales and donations will be donated to Belong Art Community to continue to build its community and create together through classes, art, and experiences.Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $12 – $20 Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Tinsley Ellis
“An exciting, emotional guitarist and a strong, evocative songwriter…One of modern blues’ greatest performers.” –Vintage Guitar “A legend of American blues music…An American music treasure…Ellis delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues.” –Premier Guitar “Powerful, spine-tingling guitar and gritty, soulful vocals.” –Relix According to Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis, his new, first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth, is both “a departure and an arrival.” Ellis has been recording and travelling the world for over four decades, delivering his feral, guitar-fueled, original electric blues-rock to ever-growing audiences at concert halls, festivals, and clubs. Naked Truth is steeped in the folk blues traditions of Muddy Waters, Skip James, Son House, Robert Johnson and even Leo Kottke. To the casual fan, this might seem to be a new direction, but for Ellis, it’s an extension of his music, as he taps into the raw essence of the blues. “This is a record I’ve always wanted to make, and one that my longtime fans have been asking for,” he says, noting he’s included an acoustic mini-set in his concert performances for years. Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our venue FAQ here ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.
The Stinkfoot Orchestra – Frank Zappa Tribute featuring Ray White
Employing a 6-piece horn section, tuned percussion and 4 vocalists, this ensemble pulls no punches – delivering the intricacies and eccentricities of Frank’s music with power, authenticity and musical prowess. That said, no Zappa concert would be complete without a healthy dose of Frank’s sardonic wit – and the Stinkfoot Orchestra does not skimp on this vital ingredient. Incorporating props, costumes, stage vignettes and audience participation, the band goes the extra mile with every performance to create a complete entertainment experience that leaves even the pickiest Zappa fan pining for more.If you were able to catch one of their previous performances in Portland, you know to expect a different show each time (and you also know what an amazing show to expect). “The Stinkfoot Orchestra… admirably delivered all the musical virtuosity, compositional non-conformity, and satire of American culture that Frank Zappa distilled within his extensive oeuvre. The impression left upon driving home from this experience was one of deep appreciation mixed with laughter and amazement.” – Ted Silverman, Jambase Tickets$25 Advance$30 At the DoorMinors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
THE STINKFOOT ORCHESTRA A 15-Piece Tribute to Frank Zappa featuring Ike Willis
As the iconic voice who contributed to multiple Zappa ensembles, Ike Willis is best known as the voice of Joe from Joe’s Garage. Holding the title of the musician who spent the most years making music with Frank, Willis’ unmistakable baritone voice helped breathe life into many of Zappa’s most enduring compositions over the course of 10 years and 10+ albums. Decades later, Ike’s voice is as strong as ever and brings an immediate sense of familiarity to the music of The Stinkfoot Orchestra.Incorporating a 6-piece horn section, tuned percussion and 5 vocalists, this 15-piece ensemble pulls no punches – delivering Frank’s music with power, authenticity and musical prowess. Founded by 35-year veteran of the SF Bay Area music scene, Nick Chargin, The Stinkfoot Orchestra has spent the last 2 and a half years honing their craft and are finally taking their long-awaited show to the stage.Don’t miss your opportunity to catch this rockin’ teenage combo as they make their way through the Pacific Northwest with a stop at the Alberta Rose. $25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Matt The Electrician • Freedy Johnston
Two exceptional singer-songwriters share the stage at the Alberta Rose tonight.Matt the Electrician is Matthew Sever, a quirky, sincere folk/pop singer songwriter based in Austin, TX. He has self-released 10 studio albums, and 2 live CDs since 1998. Matt moved to Austin, TX from the West Coast in 1996 to pursue music full time. He regularly tours all over the world, specifically The US, Canada, Western Europe and Japan. His songs have been featured on Network TV shows, in feature length movies, and in TV commercials. He regularly plays festivals, theaters, nightclubs, and house concerts, and will continue to do so until he cannot. He has performed most recently at the Newport Folk Festival, Austin City Limits Festival, Travelers’ Rest Festival, Old Settler’s Music Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Sisters Folk Festival, Kerrville Folk Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, and Tondr Folk Festival in Denmark.Freedy Johnston is a singer-songwriter originally from Kinsley, Kansas. A town 1,561 miles from both New York and San Francisco. He moved to New York in the 1980’s and worked as an office temp for a few years before landing a deal with Bar None Records in Hoboken. His second record for them was his breakthrough album, 1992’s Can You Fly. He then signed to Elektra Records and in 1994 worked with producer Butch Vig on his biggest record, This Perfect World, which featured the radio hit “Bad Reputation”, and earned him Rolling Stone’s Songwriter of the Year award for 1994. His songs were featured in the movies “Kingpin”, “Kicking and Screaming” and “Heavy”.He recently moved to Portland. Tickets$25 Advance$30 At the DoorMinors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Waipuna
Celebrating over 12 years at the forefront of Hawaiian contemporary music, 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. Waipuna is an exciting collaboration of three talented individuals, all from celebrated Hawaiian musical families. Kale Hannahs is a veteran of the music scene, earning a reputation as a steady bass player and vocalist. 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 studied and performed with some of the best musicians in Hawaii. 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. They bring a fresh and contemporary energy to Hawaiian classics and to the island sound, preserving tradition while moving it into the 21st century. Hawaiian heritage is thriving, and Waipuna reflects both the traditions passed forward from the previous generations and the transformations that keep culture alive for the generations to come. Tickets$28 Advance$32 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Liberace and Liza: A Tribute presents “After Hourz” – A New Variety Show!
What do you get when you combine Portland’s own Liberace & Liza: A Tribute with The Carol Burnett Show, Saturday Night Live and Stephen Colbert? A brand new series of spicy shows from the madhouse minds of David Saffert, Jillian Snow and Jason Rouse. Liberace’s dizzying piano skills and Liza’s powerhouse belt join forces with special guests who’ll fend for themselves through the gaiety and flair of these over-the-top superstars. Bring your sunglasses and be prepared. “Simultaneously retro and groundbreaking” – Anthony Hudson AKA Carla Rossi David Saffert as LiberaceJillian Snow as Liza MinnelliWith special guest Courtney FreedDirected by Jason Rouse Tickets:$30 Advance$35 At the DoorAges 21 & OverReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
Tracy Grammer
Tracy Grammer is one of the most beloved acts in contemporary folk music. Called “one of the finest pure musicians anywhere in folkdom,” (Boston Globe), she has performed on coffeehouse, theater, and festival stages since 1997, and has been a guest on Mountain Stage, World Cafe, River City Folk, SiriusXM Radio, and Folk Alley. With pristine fingerstyle guitar, percussive strums, dynamic vocals, and incantatory narratives, Tracy delivers a polished, personal show notable for its melodies, heart-forward content, and engaging, authentic delivery. It’s often the case at the end of the show that audiences can’t decide which moved them more — the songs, or the stories behind them. Tracy’s journey in music has been marked by both tragedy and triumph. In 2002, then-duo partner and songwriter Dave Carter died suddenly while on tour. Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, heralded as “the new voice of folk music” by the Associated Press, was riding high on the success of their third album, DRUM HAT BUDDHA, and had just finished a five-week bus tour with Joan Baez as featured artists and Baez’s band mates. Tracy’s determination and grace in the wake of unfathomable loss, and her transparency as she gained her footing as a solo artist, have earned her a devoted, lifelong following, who see her concerts as nothing less than a celebration of courage, bravery, vulnerability, and love. As one fan puts it, “With Tracy, it’s not just about the music — it’s a soul journey.”In addition to performing internationally, Tracy has judged Kerrville New Folk, served as a Folk Alliance panelist and mentor, led songwriting workshops, hosted the Dave Carter Memorial Writer’s Round-up for eight years, taught choral music at private high schools in Massachusetts, and delivered the keynote at Cape May Singer-Songwriter Weekend. She has toured as bandmate and opening act for Joan Baez, performed with Hugh Masekela and Odetta as part of New York State’s Songs of the Spirit Tour, and recorded with Mary Chapin Carpenter. She is the only performer invited to play the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 13 years in a row and promoters everywhere agree: the photos don’t do her justice.Tracy returns to perform in Portland for the first time in years. Don’t miss it!Tickets:$25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our Health & Safety Policies HERE
