Hillstomp Celebrates New Release

Hillstomp Celebrates New Release with Two Nights At Doug Fir

Portland’s junkbox blues duo Hillstomp is infamous for digging through the dumps and forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp.…
Red Bird CD Release

Red Bird CD Release Show Set for The Lake Theater

Bre Gregg has been a regular on the Portland music scene for years, but her interest in many genres may well have confused you. Though she has performed blues, soul, jazz, roots, and Americana, her signature powerhouse vocals, both technically…
13th Annual Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Aladdin Theater to Host 12th Annual Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Concert

The 12th Annual Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) Induction & Concert will be held on Saturday, October 13 at 7:00 pm at the Aladdin Theater. This year’s class of honorees include artists Andy Stokes, Monti Amundson, Ural Thomas, Dover…
Sugaray Rayford

Sugaray Rayford – One of the Blues Biggest Stars, Schedules Oregon Performances

When Sugaray belts out a song, you not only hear it, you feel it. The excitement in the room is palpable when he takes the stage; he is a superb vocalist and entertainer. His dynamic voice is large just like the man. With his old school vocal…
Band Together II - A Fundraiser for Mekong Bistro

Band Together II – A Fundraiser for Disaster Relief Slated for Mekong Bistro

Over the past year we have seen a number of tragedies strike many people, including a number of blues musicians. Disasters such as fires, snow storms, and other unforeseen events have caused several to lose gigs and hit them square in the pocket…
Rae Gordon Band

Rae Gordon Band

It has been an amazing summer for the Rae Gordon Band.  The band appreciates all the venues, both in Portland and out that treat our band and musicians in general like family.  It felt like a family affair as always at the Waterfront Blues…
Gospel Blues

Gospel Blues

at West Hills Covenant Church Friday, October 26 and Maranatha Church Saturday, October 27 The new musical Gospel Blues, with music by Janice Scroggins and Dave Fleschner and story by Wayne Harrel, will take the stage this October 26-27 in Portland.…
Joann Broh

Joann Broh

Live Double Y Records As one of Eugene’s favorite vocalists, Joanne Broh is known for her rousing live performances. One such night taking place at Mac’s in February 2018 was captured and is now available as her latest recording, Live. Backed…
JP Soars

JP Soars

Two new releases have recently found their way into my CD player, and each represents different strains of the terrific diversity — in both form and themes — jingling around and through blues and Americana-orientated music today. – by…
Shemekia Copeland

Shemekia Copeland

Two new releases have recently found their way into my CD player, and each represents different strains of the terrific diversity — in both form and themes — jingling around and through blues and Americana-orientated music today. – by…