For more than four decades, blues guitarist, singer, and producer Sonny Hess has brought together the Pacific Northwest’s most powerful female performers for the NW Women Rhythm & Blues showcases. This high-energy performance celebrates the legacy of women in blues while spotlighting some of the region’s finest talent.

The show features an all-star lineup including Sonny Hess, two-time Blues Music Award winner Lisa Mann, five-time Muddy Award-winning vocalist Rae Gordon, funky bass powerhouse Leah Hinchcliff, soulful vocalist Lady True Blue, and longtime groove master Kelly Pierce on drums.

Together they deliver a powerhouse mix of blues, R&B, and soul—honoring tradition while lighting up the stage with electrifying performances.

NW Women Rhythm & Blues will perform at the Sail on Sister Blues Cruise on Saturday, July 4.