California and Texas Blues Greats Teamed Up With The Golden State Lone Star Revue : Sept. 6th

The blues have long played a major role in both Texas and California’s musical culture. Some of the most renowned artists have hailed from these two states, so it would seem quite fitting that pairing musicians from both these states would…

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears Coming To The Doug Fir Lounge: Sept. 2nd

Hailing from Austin, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears music is a collision of Southern soul, Midwestern blues, and vagabond punk. While he’s been compared to "The Godfather of Soul" James Brown, and counts among his inspirations blues…

Award-Winning Performer Ruthie Foster Back In Portland: Sept. 7th

From houses of worship to houses of blues, Ruthie Foster has always been a rafter-rattler. And with a soul-filled voice honed in Texas churches, she can move audiences to tears or to ecstasy, sometimes during the same song. Foster is a blues-world…
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2016 Sunbanks Music Festival : Sept. 9th

Founded in 1995, the Sunbanks Music Festival in Electric City, Washington is a twice-a-year event that offers the best in national and regional musicians. This four-day festival will take place on September 8-11 against the backdrop of Banks…

NOLA Super Group New Orleans Suspects : Sept. 8th

The New Orleans Suspects began playing together in 2009 as a pick-up band at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans. Comprised of some of the most seasoned, highly respected players in NOLA, the group originally called themselves The Unusual Suspects.…

One Night Only, Amber Martin Brings ‘Janis: Undead’ To Stage In Portland: Sept. 9th

The highly celebrated cabaret star, vocalist, and former Portlander Amber Martin returns to Portland on September 9, to perform her tribute to iconic rock and blues legend Janis Joplin, Janis: Undead. Martin is an acclaimed New York City performing…

The Trails End to host the Second Annual BB King Birthday Celebration & Tribute Show: Sept. 17th

BB King may have physically left this world in May 2015, but his music will live on forever in the hearts of all blues musicians and fans world-wide. September 16 would’ve been BB’s 91st birthday, and to show everyone that he still impacts…

Nikki Hill Is Bringing Her Soulful, Powerful Performance To Dante’s!: Sept. 15th

With a no-filter energy and explosive live show, Nikki Hill delivers a sound that will make you believe in rock ‘n’ roll again! Her unique voice, with raw rock and soul dynamics mixed with the strength, passion, and honesty of blues shouters…

Legendary Tom Rush To Play At The Alberta Rose Theatre: Sept. 13th

Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer whose shows offer a musical celebration — a journey into the traditions of what music has been, the promise of what it can be, and the scope of what it may become. His distinctive guitar style, wry…

RB Stone, American Roots & Blues Rock: Sept. 9th

Critics have dubbed RB Stone a Blues Cowboy, Country Bluesman, Americana Artist, and Roots Rocker, and he agrees with each label. Stone is based in Nashville and has released seventeen albums throughout his career, with his latest, Some Call…