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Duffy Bishop & Her Badass Blues Buddies

Duffy Bishop is one of the most beloved artists from the Pacific Northwest, but since she relocated to Florida a couple years back, every visit is highly anticipated each summer, with desire that she and Chris Carlson could stay longer. The shows always sell out.

An inductee in the Oregon Music Hall of Fame as well as both the Cascade Blues Association and Washington Blues Society Hall of Fames, her show are energetic, entertaining and personal as she will walk right Into the audience to interact with the fans that adore her as much as she does them.

On Friday, August 10, Duffy Bishop, Chris Carlson and some of their “Bad Ass Buddies” will be hitting the stage at Portland’s Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta Street. She will be joined by her former Seattle-based rhythm section of Dave Jette on drums and Keith Lowe on bass, Portland horn section with Chris Mercer and Brad Ulrich on saxophones and Joe McCarthy on trumpet, and Portland’s Dave Fleschner on keys.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at Ticketbiscuit.com for $20.00. If any tickets remain, they will be $25.00 at the door. Minors are OK when accompanied by a parent or guardian

Seattle’s Nick Mardon Blues Trio Hits Catfish Lou’s For First Visit

Past PDX Blues Event

The Nick Mardon Blues Trio hails from Seattle and plays Texas blues with influences from psychedelic rock to jazz fusion. Nick Mardon fronts the band with smooth vocals and an endless supply of blazing guitar licks. In the bands over the top live performances Nick often plays the guitar behind his head, behind his back, or one handed. The rhythm section features the dynamic groove of Greg Olson on the fretless electric bass and the tasteful drumming of Andy Emery. Greg and Andy lay down a solid groove and can go from loud and rocking to whisper quiet in one beat. Their high energy performances leaves audiences astounded and call the group the “Future of the Blues” and the band was recently nominated for the Washington Blues Society’s BB Awards as best new act.

On Friday, August 10, the Nick Mardon Blues Trio will be making their debut performance at Catfish Lou’s, 2640 NW 24^th. The start time is 9:00 pm. This is a free show.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Tearing at the Seams Tour

Past PDX Blues Event

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats practically explodes with deep, primal and ecstatic soulfulness. Their stunning work isn’t just soul stirring, it’s also soul baring, and the combination is absolutely devastating to behold. You don’t just listen to this band, you experience it. This soul-R&B-rock collective scored nation-wide success with the rave-up hit single “S.O.B.” ranking as one of the most thrilling arrivals of recent years, its reputation stoked considerably by the group’s incendiary live shows.

They will be playing on Friday, August 10 at McMenamin’s Edgefield concert series at 6:30 pm, with opening act Nikki Lane. Unfortunately this all ages concert is sold out, but tickets can still be purchased through various ticket resale outlets. Be wary of the seller and expect very high prices. McMenamin’s Edgefield is located at 2126 SW Halsey Street, in Troutdale, Oregon.

An Evening With Brothers And Sister – Allman Brothers Tribute

Past PDX Blues Event

The highly popular Portland all-star Allman Brothers Tribute show, Brothers and Sister returns with a night at Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi Avenue, on Wednesday, August 29. Featuring some of Portland’s very best musicians, the show includes Lewi Longmire, Anita Lee Elliott, Jimi Bott, Matt Cadenelli, Tim Huggins, Steve Kerin, Kris Stuart and David Lipkind.

Brothers and Sister have studied the music of the Allman Brothers Band intensely, finding ways to capture the sound, style and feel of the original “At Fillmore East” concert while allowing for their own individual spirit and joy to shine through. They perform the music with haunting detail, to create an incendiary and heart-felt evening that would gratify even the Allmans themselves. In only 3 years, they’ve played some very high-profile shows and festivals, with nearly every performance being sold-out, or capacity crowds.

Tickets are $12.00 advance through Ticketfly.com and $14.00 at the door day of show. Show time is 8:00 pm. This is a 21 & over event with mostly standing and limited balcony seats.

The Second Annual CBA Member Concert @ the Crossings

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WHERE: Columbia Crossings located at 515 N. E. Tomahawk Island Drive

WHEN: August 5 – Noon – 6:00 pm, 2018

LINEUP: AC Porter & The Live Wires with special guest Jim Wallace, Martin Henry & Freedom Street Band, Patrick Stilwell Band, and more TBA

The Cascade Blues Association’s Concert @ the Crossings returns again this year. By now you should all be aware of the new format for this event. As in past years with our picnic, we will offer limited beer, wine, sodas, and water on site. Dan from Dano’s Dogs will be offering food for sale. But mimicking the local Concerts in the Park format members will need to bring their own food to the event. We want to thank those members who have expressed understanding the reason for this change.

This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. A family membership permits 2 adults and 2 children living in the same household. There will be a charge for additional children. CBA membership will be available for purchase at the event. So bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic basket and join us for a fabulous day of good friends and some killer blues.

Ian Moore – Birthday Show

Past PDX Blues Event

Since his arrival as a solo artist in 1993 and his self-titled debut on Capricorn Records, former Austin guitar star, now residing in Seattle, Ian Moore’s journey has been one of perpetual forward motion and constant change. The record included the hits, “Satisfied” and “Blue Sky”, and even featured the track, “Harlem”, which was made in to a music video by rap icon, Ice Cube. Now twenty-five years later and a series of recordings under various labels, Moore is touring on his fourteenth album titled Strange Days. Birthed from channeling all the influences from his childhood, soul music and the blues, while carrying forward all the hard-earned life lessons acquired on his journey that allow him to infuse these songs with a depth that only comes from years and miles. Moore’s ability to straddle genres like a Neil Young or a Jack White is obvious. By paying tribute to such luminaries as Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding, Aaron Neville (even covering “Hercules”), and Sly Stone, IanMoore can offer music politically charged at times, as well as the heartfelt love song filled with emotion and purpose.

The Ian Moore Band will be coming to Portland to celebrate his 50^th birthday on Thursday, August 9 for a 9:00 pm show at Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi Avenue. Tickets for this 21 & over concert are $16.00 advance through Ticketfly.com, or $20.00 day of show.

Too Slim and The Taildraggers Acoustic

Past PDX Blues Event

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Lake Theater & Cafe is honored to host “Story Tellers,” an intimate evening of acoustic music with Northwest blues legends Too Slim and the Taildraggers.

Known for their unique eclectic style of blues and rock that has become a genre all its own, Tim “Too Slim” Langford’s ever-evolving musical direction cannot easily be classified. They effortlessly cross genres, flavoring blues with rock and Americana that appeals to audiences of varying musical tastes.

“Too Slim (Tim Langford) is not only a master of slide guitar, he’s also a composer of the highest regard: a supremely talented performer and composer who ranks with the best that blues/rock has to offer.” – Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes

This is a rare opportunity to see this band in an intimate acoustic environment. Showtime is 7:00pm a sell-out is expected so advanced purchase is recommended. Tickets are $15.00 for general admission ($80.00 for a reserved VIP table up front seating four) and can be purchased online at laketheatercafe.com. The Lake Theater & Café is located at 106 N State Street in Lake Oswego.

Maryhill Winery Presents Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite

Past PDX Blues Event

Following up on their Grammy Award winning album, Get Up!, Ben Harper whose musical approaches cover multiple genres and blues legend Charlie Musselwhite have re-teamed to put together a new disc entitled No Mercy In This Land. The album is a musical expression of the kinship between the two, recounting personal stories of each and adding to the sonic history of American struggle and survival.

Currently touring in support of the new album, Harper and Musselwhite will be making a stop at the Maryhill Winery Amphitheater on Saturday, August 25 at 7:00 pm. General admission tickets are $44.50 reserved seating $64.50, and premium reserved at $84.50 through Ticketmaster.com. Maryhill Winery is located at 9774 Highway 14, in Goldendale, Washington

Tualatin Crawfish Festival offers a wide variety!

Past PDX Blues Event

The Tualatin Crawfish Festival offers a wide variety of food, entertainment and activities. There’s something for all ages! Join us Friday evening, August 3 at Tualatin Community Park for some great music. Come back Saturday to enjoy a fantastic line-up of musicians, kids Watermelon & adult Crawfish Eating Contest, the CrawKID Zone, local vendors, and of course, crawfish! The first 50 in the gates on Friday will receive free admission on Saturday. Admission is $5.00 each day with kids under 12 free.

This year’s music will feature blues harmonica from Larry Oxley and tribute bands Ramble On (Led Zeppelin tribute) and Stone in Love (Journey tribute) on Friday night. Saturday will have a full day of great blues music starting off with funk & soul band Stump Town Soul, followed by Ty Curtis, Sister Mercy, Ken DeRouchie Band, Lisa Mann & Her Really Good Band, and the night will close out with a burning set with Ty Curtis, Lisa Mann and Ben Rice all joining together.

Slide Man Sonny Landreth Coming To The Aladdin

Past PDX Blues Event

After a dozen acclaimed albums, virtuoso slide guitarist and bandleader Sonny Landreth found himself at an artistic crossroads. He wanted to finally create the full-length acoustic collection his fans had long requested. But he was also itching to capture the sound of his stalwart electric trio augmented by a couple of his favorite collaborators. And the time was certainly right for an elastic, career-spanning double-live album. The results came about as his latest, sensational release, Recorded Live In Lafayette, featuring his his acoustic and electric bottleneck lightning.

Landreth has collaborated with the very top names in guitar over the years: Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Eric Johnson, Derek Trucks – the list goes on. The noted slideman cut his musical teeth in The Red Hot Louisiana Band of zydeco king Clifton Chenier, and Landreth has since recorded and toured with artists ranging from John Mayall to John Hiatt. ‘Recorded Live in Lafayette’ adds another major chapter to his tale, as new vocal and instrumental colors emerge.

Sonny Landreth will be bringing his blazing guitar mastery to the Aladdin Theater on Friday, August 3, for an 8:00 pm all ages event. Tickets are $27.50 to $30.00 and can be purchased in advance at Ticketfly.com. The Aladdin Theater is located at 3017 SE Milwaukie Avenue.