Ruthie Foster with special guest Stephanie Anne Johnson
Ruthie brings her full band along this time to rock the Rose!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.As the milestone tenth studio album from blues luminary Ruthie Foster, Mileage finds the singer-songwriter reflecting on a life full of professional triumphs, personal loss, and a musical journey that took a self-described “little Black girl with a guitar” from singing at churches in rural Texas to chalking up multiple Grammy nominations and collaborating with fellow greats such as Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. Tacoma-based singer/songwriter Stephanie Anne Johnson opens the show. $42.50 Advance$52.50 At the Door$62.50 Preferred Seating (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section)Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here
Belong Art Community Presents: Portland Art Showcase
Belong Art Community presents: Portland Art Showcase. Featuring: Belong Art Community Jam Group Stephanie Strange Amy Bleu Paul Paresa & Sam Densmore and School of Rock Portland House Band. 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: $20 Advance $30 At the Door $50 Ticket Plus Donation to Belong Art Community Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our venue FAQ here
Deb Talan of the Weepies with special guest Elena Loper
I Thought I Saw You, distributed by ONErpm, maps Deb Talan’s journey into new life, love, longing, and letting go. The collection of lush, folk-pop gems is enriched by Iowa musicians Dan Padley (keys, guitar) and Jay Foote (bass). Deb’s voice and writing urge the listener to lean into the whole range of feelings involved in making and accepting big life changes. Deb Talan’s voice has been described as “intoxicating” by NPR, “sugary and sultry” by Paste Magazine, “inimitable” by The Boston Globe. Her songwriting, whether as half of the folk-pop duo The Weepies, or solo, has earned her recognition on multiple “Best Of” lists over the years and numerous placements in movies, tv shows and commercials. Elena Loper opens the show. Tickets$28 Advance$32 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardian Review our venue FAQ here
Cheryl Wheeler with Kenny White
It has always seemed as if there were two Cheryl Wheelers, with fans of the New England songwriter relishing watching the two tussle for control of the mic. There is poet-Cheryl, writer of some of the prettiest, most alluring and intelligent ballads on the modern folk scene. And there is her evil twin, comic-Cheryl, a militant trend defier and savagely funny social critic. The result is a delightful contrast between poet and comic.Kenny White opens the show with a set of his clever and musical original songs and accompanies Cheryl on her set. Kenny comes to the world of the touring singer-songwriter following a long and successful musical journey as a studio musician and producer. He regularly opens for Cheryl Wheeler and has toured as the opener for Stephen Stills & Judy Collins and many other well-known artists. Born in New York City, Kenny began his career in the 1970s, touring exclusively as the keyboard player for Jonathan Edwards and later with Livingston Taylor, on Linda Ronstadt’s legendary, “Living in the USA” tour. White contributed to film soundtracks as writer/musician including four films by Indie-director laureate, John Sayles. Kenny also appears on dozens of recordings of other musicians, including Marc Cohn’s platinum debut.. Tickets: $32 Advance$38 At the Door Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Review our venue FAQ here
Josh Radnor with special guest Ari Tibi
Josh Radnor is an actor, filmmaker, author, and musician. As an actor, he is best known for portraying Ted Mosby on the popular and Emmy Award–winning CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. Beginning his musical career as a member of the duo Radnor and Lee with Australian artist Ben Lee, Josh released his debut solo EP in 2021, titled One More Then I’ll Let You Go, via Flower Moon Records. The songs were produced by Ryan Dilmore and praised by American Songwriter for their sincerity, “clever craftsmanship” and “certain purity.” The EP also showcased Radnor’s emotionally-rich, unassuming vocal style and talent for nuanced reflections on life in the guise of relatable, human stories. His 2023 double-debut-album, Eulogy: Volumes I + II, is comprised of twenty-three beautifully minimal, meditative, and stirring folk-Americana tracks. California singer/songwriter Ari Tibi opens the show. Tickets$28 Advance$35 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardianReview our venue FAQ here
Whiskey River – A Tribute to Willie Nelson by The Adrian Martin Septet feat. James Low
James Low sings the timeless songs of Willie Nelson as a member of the nimble septet led by guitarist Adrian Martin$24 GA Advance$29 GA At the Door $20 Live Stream (watch from the comfort of your own device) Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardianReview our venue FAQ here
SOUVENIRS – Celebrating the Songs of John Prine
Alberta Rose Theatre presents the fourth annual Souvenirs: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine. Backed by an all-star house band, The Prine-Time Players, featured vocalists from the region will perform their favorite John Prine songs. Led by Jeff Haigerty, (emcee acoustic guitar & harmonica) The Prine-Time Players are a band of working musicians in the Portland scene. It includes Colin Hogan (musical director, piano & organ), Fred Stephenson (lead guitar), David Owen (drums), Kate O’Brien (violin), Brian Link (bass), Jason Montgomery (pedal steel guitar) and Bill Tollner.Featured artists include: Portland Standard Time (Tim Rooney & Carissa Fitzgerald)Aram ArslanianJanet JulianKoby HaigertyJzo HaigertyMegan RinkerEli PearlAustin Peters & Julie Spencer Tickets$25 Advance$30 At the Door Minors ok with parent/guardian John Prine painting by Janet Julian Review our venue FAQ here
Ser.Rana – A Flamenco Performance by Sonia Franco
Ser.Rana is a foreteller. It is an experience that transforms the art of movement and sets dance free. It is like a body of water which cannot be contained, like an unceasing continuous flow of a river that is inside you and transforms your body through flamenco while you traverse impossible scenarios, which, akin to frogs, lose themselves when they are outside their pond. Presented by Spain Flamenco Arts, FECACE, and Espacio Flamenco Portland. Sonia Franco- Director, Choreographer and DancerAlejandro Peralta – GuitaristRosa Linero – SingerCristina Soler – SingerEl Pepi – PercussionistBegoña Fernández Pellicer – Production “For Sonia Franco, dance is not merely the act of movement, it is the ability to speak and communicate through that movement. And those who observe her as she dances, understand the history that emanates behind each of her movements.” – Carmela Greco, Flamenco Dancer Tickets$35 General Admission $45 GA At the Door $55 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
Loudon Wainwright III with special guest Kyshona
Loudon Wainwright III began 2025 with the January release of the new album “Loudon Live in London” which was recorded during a 3-night residency at Nell’s Jazz and Blues club in 2024. Then in February, he was a special guest on the UK’s prestigious “Transatlantic Sessions” tour – the highly acclaimed concert series which for the last 30 years has explored and celebrated the rich musical traditions that connect Scotland, Ireland and the U.S. Born in Chapel Hill, N.C. in 1946, Loudon Wainwright III came to fame when “Dead Skunk” became a Top 20 hit in 1972. He had studied acting at Carnegie-Mellon University but dropped out to partake in the Summer of Love in San Francisco and wrote his first song in 1968. Loudon was signed to Atlantic Records by Nesuhi Ertegun, and after that was lured by Clive Davis to Columbia Records, which released “Dead Skunk.” His songs have since been recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, his son Rufus Wainwright, and Mose Allison among others. An accomplished actor, he has appeared in films directed by Martin Scorsese, Hal Ashby, Christopher Guest, Tim Burton, Cameron Crowe, and Judd Apatow. Wainwright has also starred on TV in “M.A.S.H.” and “Undeclared”, and on Broadway in “Pump Boys and Dinettes”. Nashville singer/songwriter Kyshona opens the show. TICKETS:$35 GA Advance $45 GA At the Door $55 Preferred Seating (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section) Minors ok with parent or guardian Review our venue FAQ here
David Wilcox with special guest Jim Brunberg
David Wilcox is a revered folk musician with an effortless talent for spinning lyrics that quietly cut deep, crafting melodies that seamlessly ride the plot twists and turns. He observes the human condition from both the nerve center and the outside looking in. That kind of storytelling is certain to become a good friend. “For any singer-songwriter to be able to muster passion, hope and grace after 15 years in the unsung folk genre is an accomplishment, and as such, David Wilcox is infinitely accomplished.” — Paste Magazine “Factor in a strong acoustic guitar technique that eschews simplistic strumming in favor of expressive finger-picking, and a pleasant voice that sounds like a more insistent, fuller bodied James Taylor, and you have a solid solo-acoustic performer who will make his way even if he doesn’t serve ear candy.” — Los Angeles Times“The concert was an incredibly cleansing experience. Songs with passionate, beautiful lyrics sung in a soulful voice, backed by crisp acoustic guitar arrangements that took me on an emotional roller-coaster ride (I know, kind of sounds like a wine steward describing a fine Burgundy, right?)” — Kevin Nealon in Spin Magazine Jim Brunberg opens the show with a set of his folk/Americana songs that will knock you out. Jim’s many projects include the fabulous duos Box Set and Wonderly. Tickets:$28 GA Advance$34 GA At the Door$45 VIP with Preferred Seating (first 7 rows of the center section – available in advance only) Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian Review our Health & Safety Policies HERE
