Terry Evans

Soulful Blues Vocalist Terry Evans With Portland Blues Guitar Masters, One Night Only!

Growing up in the Delta, blues vocalist Terry Evans began singing as part of the church choir, where he jokes that he wasn’t allowed to sing the “rough stuff” like rock & roll. He was only permitted to sing gospel and would have to…
Acoustic Guitar Summit Christmas

Acoustic Guitar Summit Brings its Magic To The Lake Theater & Cafe

The Acoustic Guitar Summit is made up of three of the country’s best fingerstyle guitarists, all of whom call Portland home. Two members, Doug Smith and Mark Hanson, won a Grammy in 2005 for their contributions to the Henry Mancini - Pink…
annual Cider Summit PDX

Region’s Largest Cider Festival Returns to the Pearl

Two things that really go together and showcase Portland to a tee: the blues and cider. Portland is renowned throughout the world as being a haven for world class ciders and that will certainly be the focus at the 7th annual Cider Summit happening…
LaRhonda Steele - A Tribute to Nina Simone

“I Put a Spell on You” – A Tribute to Nina Simone

LaRhonda Steele will sing the timeless songs of Nina Simone while backed by a nimble sextet led by guitarist Adrian Martin at the Alberta Rose Theatre, on Saturday, June 17. This promises to be a night to remember. Nina Simone was an amazing…
Matt Schofield

British Guitarist Matt Schofield Set To Light The Birk Aflame!

Though he holds a British passport and is an inductee of the British Blues Hall of Fame, Matt Schofield has been making his mark globally as one of the top players in the new class of six string wunderkinds. As The Los Angeles Daily News explains,…
Duffy Bishop & The Rhythm Dogs

Duffy Bishop & The Rhythm Dogs Reunite For One Night

Having Duffy Bishop return to the Pacific Northwest is always a treat since she moved to Florida. But what is an even rarer treat is when Duffy regroups with her original band, The Rhythm Dogs, for a once-every-now-and-then show. That treat…
Doug MacLeod

Master Story-Teller & Guitarist Doug MacLeod Back In Oregon for Several Performances

If there’s ever an artist performing today who is a troubadour, it would have to be Doug MacLeod. Constantly on the road, performing mostly solo while telling stories of his lifetime, the man has few equals who can engage and capture an audience…
John Nemeth

Award Winning Blues Man John Nemeth Appearing At The White Eagle

Over the past two decades-plus, John Nemeth has been setting the bar for blues vocalists and harmonica players. He continues to be one of the hottest stars in the musical firmament, touring nationally and internationally with his Memphis band…
Roy Bookbinder

Renowned Acoustic Bluesman Roy Bookbinder In Oregon

It is not often that Oregon gets to see acoustic blues master Roy Bookbinder heading through our region, so it is important that we let you know when such an event occurs. Even if it means taking a little drive to see him perform. Roy Bookbinder…
No matter where he’s currently residing or where he is traveling, Monti Amundson will forever be a Portland blues icon. After moving to Nashville a few months back and just finishing with a European tour that took him through The Netherlands, Denmark, and Belgium with multiple dates, Monti will be coming back home for a short visit and of course he is going to be bringing his guitar. Known for his fiery performances and guitar solos, the man sings larger than life. When Monti gets compared to Stevie Ray Vaughan or Johnny Winter he just says “thank you.” The fact is, the big man has his own style. “I’m a blues guitar player in a band that plays rock n’ roll,” Monti explains. He doesn’t so much as straddle the line between the genres as bend it, ignore it, or race back and forth across it until both sides go up in flames. The blues of Big Monti comes straight from the heart, cuts through your soul, and is as real as it gets. Monti has several dates lined up for his trek back to Oregon, and it will all start on Thursday, June 22 when he is joined by Allen Hunter at the Downtown Dog, 780 S Main Street, in Lebanon, OR. Show time for the Big Monti Duo will be 6:00 pm. On Friday, June 23, Monti will be returning to one of his favorite venues, The Trails End Saloon where he once held court every Wednesday night hosting a jam. This appearance will feature the Big Monti Trio with Allen Hunter on bass and Cory Burden on drums. Show time is 8:30 pm. The Trails End is located at 1325 Main Street, in Oregon City. The following Tuesday, June 27, Monti will be a guest at AC Porter’s regular gig at The Blue Diamond, 2016 NE Sandy Blvd, in Portland, beginning at 8:30 pm. Then on Thursday, June 29, the Big Monti Trio will be heading across the river to Vancouver, WA for a performance at Billy’s Blues Bar, 7115 NE Hazel Dell Avenue at 8:00 pm.. Friday, June 30 will find the Big Monti Trio at The Half Penny in Salem with special guest Robbie Laws. Located at 3742 Commercial Street SE, the show will start at 9:00 pm. The tour caps off on Saturday, July 1 as the Big Monti Trio opens the day at noon on the South Main Stage at the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival in Tom McCall Park in Portland.

Monti Amundson Returns For A Visit & A Handful Of Shows

No matter where he’s currently residing or where he is traveling, Monti Amundson will forever be a Portland blues icon. After moving to Nashville a few months back and just finishing with a European tour that took him through The Netherlands,…