Anders Osborne & Todd Park Mohr

An Evening with Anders Osborne & Todd Park Mohr (Big Head Todd) Scheduled at The Aladdin.

Two of America’s finest voices in blues, roots, and southern rock — Anders Osborne and Todd Park Mohr, better known as Big Head Todd — will take the stage for a special evening of terrific music at The Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie…
Southern Avenue

Blues Music Award Nominated Southern Avenue to Play Jack London Revue

The Memphis Flyer proclaims that “Southern Avenue is simply the best band in Memphis . . . the coolest music to come out of Memphis in years.” This hot young band is tearing up stages in venues and at festivals all over the world with its…
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Something To Talk About: A Portland Bonnie Raitt Tribute

At The Alberta Rose Theatre on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25, many of Portland's finest singers and musicians gather for Something To Talk About — two nights of music celebrating the music of Bonnie Raitt. Performers include Anne…
Blues Diva JJ Thames & The Violet ReVolt

Blues Diva JJ Thames & The Violet ReVolt Visits The White Eagle

Dubbed the "Future of the Blues" by legendary "Misty Blue" recording artist Dorothy Moore and a "Blues Trailblazer" by Living Blues Magazine, JJ Thames is the leave-it-all-on-the-stage front-woman of the Violet ReVOLT, possessing the mesmerizing…
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Mississippi Studios Hosts An Evening with Chris Thomas King

Award winning folk and blues guitarist Chris Thomas King returns to Portland for a showcase at Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi Avenue, on Sunday, March 4, at 8:00 pm.  Based in Louisiana, King is a successor to the authentic blues tradition…
Walla Walla Guitar Festival

Weekend Full of Blues at the Walla Walla Guitar Festival

The 7th annual Walla Walla Guitar Festival returns the weekend of March 9 – 11 with another spectacular line-up featuring more than thirty acts on stage throughout downtown Walla Walla, WA. The event will include a Friday night kick-off show,…
Janiva Magness

Blues Vocal Great Janiva Magness Returns to The Lake Theater

Janiva Magness is one of the most powerful and commanding entertainers in the world today. Her strong blues vocals and songwriting, taken from the hardships of her own life, have won her many accolades throughout her career — not only a Grammy…
ZZ Ward

Wonder Ballroom Welcomes ZZ Ward

Los Angeles-based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist ZZ Ward grew up listening to a lot of blues and hip hop, so blending these two styles just came naturally. She explains that “it was more about simplicity, honing in on what I love about…
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 Taj Mahal Visits Eugene’s Shedd Institute

For over five decades and with more than forty albums to his credit, Taj Mahal has played a vital role in preserving traditional blues and African-American roots music. “What inspires me most about my career is that I’ve been able to make…
The Wood Brothers photo by Alysse Gafkjen

Americana Band The Wood Brothers Coming to The Crystal Ballroom

After leaving their native Colorado, The Wood Brothers pursued different musical interests. Chris journeyed to New York and found fame with the jazz-funk outfit Medeski, Martin & Wood, while Oliver took his love for the blues to Atlanta…