Entries by Greg Johnson

Allman Betts Band – Keeping the Southern Tradition Alive

As their name makes obvious, the Allman Betts Band continues in the tradition of the Allman Brothers Band. Devon Allman and Duane Betts — the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts — formed the group in 2018 with the intent purpose of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the foundation of the groundbreaking group of […]

​Corey Harris House Concert

Corey Harris is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and band leader who has carved out his own niche in blues. A powerful singer and accomplished guitarist, he has appeared at venues around the world. Beginning his career as a New Orleans street singer, in his early twenties he lived in Cameroon, West Africa for a year, […]

Sugaray Rayford Brings Big Time Entertainment Onstage

Soul & Jazz & Funk puts it best: “Think back to, say, the golden days of Chess and people like Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters; then factor in the sound of classic soul men like Solomon Burke and add a sprinkle of the big voiced icons like Teddy Pendergrass and you’re getting near to the […]

Rootsy Duo Jamestown Revival

Since its debut in 2014, Jamestown Revival has built an extensive fan base through grass roots support and relentless touring, and has performed at iconic venues from the Ryman Auditorium to Red Rocks Amphitheater as well as festivals such as Coachella, Austin City Limits, and Stagecoach among countless others. Led by Jonathan Clay and Zach […]

Anders Osborne Oregon Tour

With the potency of his richly detailed songwriting, his intensely emotional, soulful vocals, and his piercing, expert guitar work, New Orleans’ Anders Osborne is a true musical treasure. Guitar Player calls him “the poet laureate of Louisiana’s fertile roots music scene.” A powerful live performer, he has won over hordes of fans through his non-stop […]

The Return of Trifecta – Three Talented Voices Onstage Together

Lisa Mann, Bre Gregg, and Mary Kadderly — collectively known as The Trifecta — will be returning for another spectacular performance featuring their three-part harmony. Coming from different musical backgrounds, expect a night filled with blues, soul, jazz, and pop — with favorite covers and many original numbers. All three artists will be onstage together […]

Colin James Trio – Legendary Blues

If you grew up north of the border, blues guitarist Colin James needs no introduction. Since his first single hit the charts in 1986, he’s been a household name whose music spans the genres of rock, blues, jump blues, and R&B for over three decades. Last month he was honored with a Maple Blues Award […]

Ninth Annual Winter Music Festival

The Winter Music Festival returns to The Milwaukie Elks Lodge for its ninth year, featuring an impressive collection of Northwest-based musicians. The day-long indoor event will be held on two stages, featuring performances by Norman Sylvester, Lisa Mann, Rae Gordon, The Strange Tones, Chris Hamman Band with special guest Johnny Wheels, Lady A Band, and […]

Blues Guitar Icon Coco Montoya

Between his white-hot guitar playing and soulful, passionate vocals, Coco Montoya has talent to burn. In a career that spans nearly four decades, he’s gone from drumming for blues icon Albert Collins to holding the lead guitar spot in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers to leading his own band and touring worldwide. Montoya is revered for his […]

The Music of Cream – Disraeli Gears Tour

This unique project began in 2017 with a handful of concerts celebrating the 50th Anniversary of ‘The Cream’ in Australia and New Zealand. The show was so well-received that The Music of Cream has now been seen over one hundred times, often selling out, by tens of thousands of fans across North America and the […]