Kota Dosa
Kota Dosa is a creative collective with roots in London, New York, New Orleans, and Oregon. Known for their eclectic sound that seamlessly blends blues, funk, rock, and reggae, the band has established a vibrant presence in the local music scene. They have booked gigs at renowned venues such as NUBLU and City Winery in […]
Come to Mama – Celebrating Etta James
One of the most important singers in the history of blues music, Etta James carved her reputation in the form of many indelible hits over a seven-decade career. Her music lives on within the Portland music scene. This production reunites Portland musicians who collaborated a decade ago on the Tell Mama! Etta James Tribute, assembled […]
Kris Deelane’s Psychedelic Soul Revue
Kris Deelane, leader of Portland’s white-hot Motown/Stax ensemble, Kris Deelane & The Hurt, and bandleader of the annual Next Waltz weekend at Alberta Rose Theatre, takes a side shimmy into ‘60s DayGlo with her new Psychedelic Soul Revue. Ride a booty-shakin’ fuzzed-out fantasy flight to San Francisco’s Summer of Love (and groove). Get on the […]
Oh He Dead
Washington, DC’s Oh He Dead brings their funky, poppy rock vibes wherever they go. Led by CJ Bowlin’ Johnson and her golden pipes, the five-piece group includes lead guitarist Alex Salser, John Daise-on-the-bass (say it out loud), Adam Ashforth on drums, and ViRG on keys. The close-knit crew is known for their contagious joy, and […]
Son Little
When Son Little released his 2015 self-titled debut, his collaborations with The Roots and RJD2 had already made him a name. Critics worldwide recognized the unique power of Little’s music, which stripped the past for parts that could be reconstituted into something wholly original. NPR hailed Little’s “impeccably crafted songs” as “honest and unpretentious,” while […]
Southern Avenue
Blues Music Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated, Southern Avenue is a Memphis-based family band blending original blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots music into an uplifting, timeless sound. Known worldwide for their inclusive, message-driven songs, they deliver hard-hitting grooves and electrifying guitar. Their latest album, Family, makes it clear that Southern Avenue creates musical storytelling magic. The […]
Low Cut Connie
With eight albums to date and a career that has earned praise from the likes of Barack Obama and Elton John, Low Cut Connie has cemented itself as one of the most electrifying acts in rock n’ roll today. Known for its unfiltered energy, raw emotion, and genre-defying sound, the band has captivated audiences worldwide […]
The Record Company
When The Record Company pick up their instruments, the members — Chris Vos (guitar, lead vocals, harmonica), Alex Stiff (bass, backing vocals), and Marc Cazorla (drums, backing vocals) — participate in a musical back-and-forth akin to a formative and supportive conversation among siblings. The nuances of their personalities seep through loose, bluesy guitar leads, airtight […]
The Motet
A new beginning can happen at any time. No matter where you may be on your journey, you can always start over once again. After 26 years, nine albums, and over a thousand shows, The Motet embarks on another chapter galvanized in equal measure by their longstanding bond and a surge of fresh energy. The […]
The Main Squeeze
There seems to be an aura in the air when the five members of The Main Squeeze enter a room. A multicultural five-piece from Los Angeles, The Main Squeeze has built a cult following in the States on the road — putting rubber to pavement and playing over 1,000 shows together over the past nine […]
