
Band Stand Feb 2018
Steve Cheseborough
Hello All!
I’m back in Portland after a long trip to Charleston, S.C., over the holidays. Played a few shows, taught a workshop, visited friends and family. And shivered in the sunny south—I got stuck there three days…

Three Local Musicians Nominated For Blues Music Awards
The Blues Foundation recently announced the nominees for the 39th annual Blues Music Awards and it includes a trio of Portland musicians. Curtis Salgado has been noted for Soul Blues Artist, Karen Lovely for Contemporary Female Artist and Jim…

New American Super Group Bermuda Triangle Makes Portland Debut at The Aladdin
Alabama Shakes vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard launched her new side-project with Becca Mancari and Jesse Lafser, Bermuda Triangle, last summer. Since then, the Nashville trio released two tracks and are heading out onto the road with their…

Catfish Lou’s Celebrates First Year Anniversary
On Saturday, February 3, Catfish Lou’s, this year’s Muddy Award winner for venue of the year, will celebrate its first year anniversary and have decided to throw a party, so come out and enjoy the sounds of the Norman Sylvester Band. There…

An Evening with Tinsley Ellis at Jack London Revue
Rolling Stone describes Tinsley Ellis as: "Feral blues guitar...non-stop gigging has sharpened his six-string to a razor's edge...his eloquence dazzles...he achieves pyrotechnics that rival early Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton."
Ellis has traveled…

The Mysti Krewe of Nimbus Presents The 8th Annual Portland Mardi Gras Ball.
Mysti Krewe of Nimbus will present the 8th Annual Portland Mardi Gras Ball — a costumed celebration of Louisiana Mardi Gras Culture and joie de vivre — on February 10 at the Tiffany Center’s Emerald Ballroom, 1410 SW Morrison St. Shrug…

Guitar Hero Eric Johnson Returns to Portland
The guitar has been very good to Austin-based, Grammy Award winning musician Eric Johnson, earning him international renown as a player, composer, recording artist, and live entertainer as well as an ever-growing audience of admirers. And Eric…

Steve Kerin’s Lundi Gras Celebration Comes to the Lake Theater
Award winning Louisiana pianist Steve Kerin brings a time honored Mardi Gras tradition to Portland with a stellar musical lineup featuring Peter Dammann, Jennifer Smeija, Pete Moss, Tim Shaughnessy, and Everett Carlson! Lundi Gras is part of…

Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues’ Performance & Workshop Coming to Eugene’s Jaqua Concert Hall.
"Gritty Chicago blues and rarefied classical chamber music might not seem like a match made in heaven — until you’ve heard Corky Siegel bring the two together … a crowning achievement.” – Chicago Tribune
Few can claim to have forged…

Beth Hart’s Fire on the Floor Tour Slated for Revolution Hall
Grammy and Blues Music Award nominated Beth Hart is coming back to Portland for a sold out show at Revolution Hall on Saturday, February 3. Riding a creative tidal wave firing out acclaimed albums and hooking up with the biggest names in music…