Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds Fly Into Mississippi Studios: Sept. 15th

Singer/songwriter Arleigh Kincheloe describes her band Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds as, "loud, fun — and it's supposed to make you feel good. That's the goal." They certainly accomplish that goal tenfold with a saucy, sonic brew of…
Bonnie Raitt

Edgefield Welcomes Blues-Rock Legend Bonnie Raitt : Sept. 17th

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and one of our most beloved blues-based musicians, Bonnie Raitt makes an encore performance in Portland following her recent appearance at the Keller Auditorium last April. Celebrating her twentieth release with…

John Nemeth, Soulful Blues Master Coming Back To The Northwest: Sept. 22nd & 25th

John Nemeth has worked his way to the very top of the blues world — something that might not be as easy as it sounds when you take the fact that he had his start in Boise, Idaho. But throughout the years he took his original take on soul and…
Dustbowl Revival

The Dustbowl Revival : American Roots Music At Its Best: Sept. 22nd

Mississippi Studios welcomes The Dustbowl Revival to their stage on Thursday, September 22. This is a hot up-and-coming young band that covers a wide range of musical styles, from bluegrass, swing, hot jazz, Pre-War blues, Southern soul, and…

I Put A Spell On You: A Tribute To Nina Simone Featuring LaRhonda Steele : Sept. 23rd

When it comes to a list of the true divas of Portland’s soul, blues, and jazz world, no roster is complete without including LaRhonda Steele. LaRhonda, along with the Adrian Martin Sextet will be taking command of the stage at Jimmy Mak’s…

Jimmy Thackery Headlining This Year’s Ilwaco Blues & Seafood Festival: Sept. 23rd

One of the top musical happenings on the coast every year is the annual Ilwaco Blues & Seafood Festival. The Muddy Award nominated event returns this year on Friday and Saturday, September 23 & 24 at The Port of Ilwaco, Washington, and…

The Record Company Bring its Roots, Blues, & Rock Act To Mississippi Studios: Sept. 26th

Just a couple months removed from its highly praised appearance at the Waterfront Blues Festival last July, the Los-Angeles-based The Record Company will be returning to Portland for a show at Mississippi Studios on Monday, September 26. The…

Muddy Award Recipients Pay Tribute To Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters is arguably the most influential bluesman of the twentieth century. Waters was instrumental in bringing the sounds of the Delta north to Chicago, electrifying it in the 1950s, and then tirelessly promoting its popularity. Beyond…

Sugaray Rayford Band, Big Man With A Big Voice, Back At The Birk: Sept. 30th

When Sugaray Rayford belts out a song, you not only hear it, you feel it. His command of a stage brings palpable excitement to the audience; he is a superb vocalist and entertainer, a fact that has been proven with two consecutive Blues Music…

Portland Blues Cruise To Help Journey To Memphis Winners Get To The IBC: Oct. 8th

What can be better than a day on the Portland Spirit, floating along the Willamette River, dancing and listening to the sounds of some of our region’s finest blues musicians? This October you’ll have the opportunity to experience three decks…