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Curtis Salgado, Alan Hager and Friends, Two Portland Blues Icons Unite To Celebrate New Recording at Mississippi Studios

Award-winning soul, blues and R&B vocalist Curtis Salgado’s earth-shaking vocals and forceful harmonica playing have devastated audiences around the world for over 30 years. Guitarist Alan Hager has been wowing fellow musicians from his hometown of Portland, Oregon and beyond for decades. Hager has been jamming with Salgado since 2003, and joined his band full-time in 2015. Together, the two blues fans and friends took time out of their busy touring schedule to record Rough Cut, a stripped-down album featuring a potent mix of newly written, timeless originals and carefully chosen blues covers. “We did it for the love of the music,” explains Salgado. “This is where our hearts are. These are deep songs that we love to play.”

That love comes through loud and clear on Rough Cut. Produced by Salgado and Hager, the 13 songs on the album (including six originals) range from plaintive to playful. Recorded in one live unrehearsed take, the original “I Will Not Surrender,” with its haunting and sparse soundscape, showcases some of Hager’s strongest guitar work, and some of the most profoundly emotive vocals Salgado has ever laid down. The canine-lover’s anthem, “I Want My Dog To Live Longer (The Greatest Wish),” is already a huge fan favorite. Salgado’s soulful singing and Hager’s elegant slide guitar playing shine on Elmore James’ “You Got To Move” and Muddy Waters’ “I Can’t Be Satisfied.” “He’s the best player in the business, unlike anybody else,” Salgado says of Hager. “One reason I made this record was to show him off.”

Curtis and Alan will be showcasing their new album with a CD release show at Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi Avenue, on Friday, February 2 at 7:00 pm. Tickets for this fully seated, 21 and over concert can be purchased in advance for $25.00 through Ticketfly.com. Day of show tickets, if not sold out, are $30.00 at the door.

Songwriters Boot Camp Offers Rare Opportunity to Local Musicians February 9-11

Past PDX Blues Event

Soulcraft Records Songwriters Bootcamp If you know any blues musicians or songwriters in general who want to improve their songwriting, they need to attend this Songwriters Boot Camp, February 9-11 at Soulcraft Records in Central Oregon. Attendees will work with a Platinum & BMI Award Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist & Vocalist, PolyGram/Mercury Artist, Jeff Paris.

Jeff has written hit songs and played in Robert Cray’s band and with Keb Mo for over a decade. He has produced, played, and written songs for Coco Montoya and played piano and BKG vocals on the Rod Stewart’s sessions 1971 -1998. He has also played with Slash, Lita Ford, and many others.

This February Jeff will be working with Soulcraft Records to provide an exclusive songwriters boot camp. “Not only will you get a song that has a chance, you will be connected to people who can get your song placed in the right hands,” explained David Samuels of Soulcraft Records. Deane Ogden, an American recording artist, session and touring drummer, producer, and broadcaster, will be rounding out the group.

Two gold and platinum songwriters, a multi-platinum drummer, and a 25 year NW music industry vet all team up together to teach participants how to write a song in three days. There is only room for 15 songwriters.

Normally, this kind of opportunity would cost between $10,000-15,000, when done through a major recording label. Jeff is helping bring this amazing opportunity, for the first time, to the Pacific Northwest for a fraction of what it would normally cost. The three day boot camp costs $1,200.

The format will be in a similar style of the Universal Group songwriting boot camp that they put on for their signed artist. The winning song (if good enough) will be shopped to record labels.

“If you are serious about doing something with your songwriting then you need to be here.” Contact David Samuels at 541-990-9376 or d777samuel@yahoo.com for more information.

The New Iberians Tenth Annual Mardi Gras Party at Catfish Lou’s

Past PDX Blues Event

The New Iberians have been one of the leading forces of celebrating the musical traditions of Louisiana since the 1990s, creating their own style by blending the regional sounds alongside a mix of Chicago blues and Northwest rock that they call “Stumptown Zydeco.” Named after the Queen City of the Bayou, Iberia is located deep in the Cajun country and is known for its Shrimp Festival and for being the world’s center of red pepper hot sauce production.

For the past ten years, The New Iberians have been bringing to Portland their own Mardi Gras celebration, which will be happening again this year at Catfish Lou’s, 2460 NW 24^th Avenue, on Fat Tuesday, February 13. The party will feature beads, masks, King Cake and gumbo.

The New Iberians, led by accordion player Evan Shlaes, also includes Paul Bassett on rub-board, Linc McGrath on bass, Fred Ingram on drums, Clark Salisbury on guitar, and Micharl “Buck” Brummell on harmonica and saxophone. Also on the bill will be The Paul Brainard Carnival All-Stars.

The Mardi Gras Party starts at 8:00 pm. Admission is $10.00. This is a Cascade Blues Association co-sponsored event, so remember to show your current membership card at the door to receive a $1.00 discount on admission.

Dress up in finest revelry ware and celebrate Fat Tuesday New Iberian style. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

New American Super Group Bermuda Triangle Makes Portland Debut at The Aladdin

Past PDX Blues Event

Alabama Shakes vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard launched her new side-project with Becca Mancari and Jesse Lafser, Bermuda Triangle, last summer. Since then, the Nashville trio released two tracks and are heading out onto the road with their form of harmonious Americana music. The tour will be hitting Portland on Friday, February 9 at The Aladdin Theater. Mancari and Lafser are both highly-regarded Nashville musicians with recent CD releases under their own names.

Tickets for Bermuda Triangle are expected to sell out, but can be purchased through The Aladdin Theater’s Ticket Exchange powered by Lyte if unavailable through Ticketfly.com. Original price is $26.00 – $28.00 if not sold out, prices may differ through the exchange. The Aladdin Theater is located at 3017 SE Milwaukie Avenue. This is an all ages event. Show time is 8:00 pm.

Catfish Lou’s Celebrates First Year Anniversary

Past PDX Blues Event

On Saturday, February 3, Catfish Lou’s, this year’s Muddy Award winner for venue of the year, will celebrate its first year anniversary and have decided to throw a party, so come out and enjoy the sounds of the Norman Sylvester Band. There will be food and drink specials, raffles, and most of all, fun. Catfish Lou’s is located at 2460 NW 24^th Avenue. Please check the venue’s website for show time and admission.

An Evening with Tinsley Ellis at Jack London Revue

Past PDX Blues Event

Rolling Stone describes Tinsley Ellis as: “Feral blues guitar…non-stop gigging has sharpened his six-string to a razor’s edge…his eloquence dazzles…he achieves pyrotechnics that rival early Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton.”

Ellis has traveled a million miles, and through that journey he has become a man with clarity about where he stands today and his future destination. As a proud Georgia-based artist, with his new album Red Clay Soul he celebrates a legacy built on four decades of performing, recording and song writing. His vision for the future is to continue to release the type of albums that push the boundaries of Blues and to expand his touring radius.

He will be bringing his electrifying performance to Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4^th Avenue, on Friday, February 23 for a 9:00 pm show. This is a 21 and over event, with tickets available through Ticketweb.com for $15.00.

The Mysti Krewe of Nimbus Presents The 8th Annual Portland Mardi Gras Ball.

Past PDX Blues Event, Uncatagorized

Mysti Krewe of Nimbus will present the 8th Annual Portland Mardi Gras Ball — a costumed celebration of Louisiana Mardi Gras Culture and joie de vivre — on February 10 at the Tiffany Center’s Emerald Ballroom, 1410 SW Morrison St. Shrug off those winter blues with an evening of live music, creative costumes, dancing, Mardi Gras Royalty, king cake, and of course a little lagniappe here and there.

Mysti Krewe of Nimbus formed in 2010 to celebrate Louisiana Mardi Gras, and bring that spirit of joy to Portland. The Krewe is composed of both former Louisiana residents and many locals who love the food, music, and culture of Louisiana.

Musical performances this year will feature Bridgetown Sextet, BrassRoots Movement Brass Band, Northside Skull and Bone Gang, Too Loose Cajun Band, and Karen Lovely and her band.

Tickets for this event are available at Tickettomato.com for $25.00 advance and are also available for $30.00 day of show. 21 & over only. The celebration begins at 7:00 pm. No food provided with ticket this year (except of course for King Cake), but there will be food available for purchase a la carte and a full bar will be at hand. Costumes encouraged but not required

Besides the annual Ball, the Krewe hosts the Portland Mardi Gras Day Parade, a free community event on North Mississippi Avenue taking place on Fat Tuesday, February 13. During the Parade, hundreds of Portlanders revel in the streets with lighted costumes, marching music acts, a kid’s costume contest, and, of course, plenty of beads! The Krewe also decorates a limited number of mini umbrellas, which have become highly collectible “throws.” Check www.PortlandMardiGras.com for details.

Guitar Hero Eric Johnson Returns to Portland

Past PDX Blues Event

The guitar has been very good to Austin-based, Grammy Award winning musician Eric Johnson, earning him international renown as a player, composer, recording artist, and live entertainer as well as an ever-growing audience of admirers. And Eric Johnson has been very good to the guitar, spotlighting its myriad melodic, sonic and lyrical splendors, paying homage to its heroes and innovators, collaborating and playing with many of its finest contemporary talents, and fostering its continuing vibrancy as a primarily instrumental genre in popular music.

“He’s an extraordinary guitar player accessible to ordinary music fans,” notes the Memphis Commercial Appeal. “That’s because Eric Johnson plays music and not just the guitar.”

Johnson whose music blends the approaches of various musical styles including blues, rock and jazz is an avid admirer of fellow guitarists past and present. He has performed and worked with other notable players such as BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John McLaughlin, Steve Miller, Chet Atkins, James Burton, and many others, as well as being a part of the Experience Hendrix Tours.

Eric Johnson returns to Portland for a show at the Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Avenue, on Thursday, February 1 at 8:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketfly.com or at the door day of show for $30.00. This is an all ages event. Joining Johnson will be members of his original band Tommy Taylor and Kyle Brock. Opening the show will be Nashville singer/guitarist Arielle.

Steve Kerin’s Lundi Gras Celebration Comes to the Lake Theater

Past PDX Blues Event

Award winning Louisiana pianist Steve Kerin brings a time honored Mardi Gras tradition to Portland with a stellar musical lineup featuring Peter Dammann, Jennifer Smeija, Pete Moss, Tim Shaughnessy, and Everett Carlson! Lundi Gras is part of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras celebrations; in French, “Lundi” means “Monday,” making this the Fat Monday predecessor of Fat Tuesday. The event can be seen as a kick-off to Mardi Gras celebrations.

This celebration will take place at The Lake Theater & Café, 106 N State Street in Lake Oswego, on Monday, February 12. General admission tickets are $15.00 and available online at Laketheatercafe.com. Mardi Gras masks, beads and costumes are encouraged. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues’ Performance & Workshop Coming to Eugene’s Jaqua Concert Hall.

Past PDX Blues Event

“Gritty Chicago blues and rarefied classical chamber music might not seem like a match made in heaven — until you’ve heard Corky Siegel bring the two together … a crowning achievement.” – Chicago Tribune

Few can claim to have forged an entirely original genre of music, but in 1966, Corky Siegel did just that. Guiding the blues of Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters out of the smoky cavern of Big John’s and onto the stages of the Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic and beyond, the harmonica-playing mad scientist had the tuxedo-and-gown crowd on its feet, clamoring for more of this blues-classical alchemy. These days, the harmonica virtuoso and composer is continent-hopping with Indian percussion and string quartet in Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues, continuing to bring classical and blues fans shoulder-to-shoulder…and obliterating musical categorization in the process.

It is a rare event when harmonica ace Corky Siegel makes it out to the Pacific Northwest. Even rarer when he is performing his Chamber Blues performance. For one night, for his only appearance in Oregon, Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues will be taking the stage at the Jaqua Concert Hall at The Shedd Institute for the Arts in Eugene, at E Broadway & High Street, on Saturday, February 3, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $29.00 – $34.00 and can purchased at Theshedd.org.

Siegel will also be holding a workshop focusing on the transformative power of dynamic expression by guiding and sharing performance secrets to artists enabling them to reach their full potential, and bring their music to life. Suitable for all ages from 8 to 80, this workshop will offer you a simple and easy to understand technique that will give students, teachers, and pros one single tool that will improve richness of tone and technique. Tickets are $25.00 and are also available at Theshedd.org. Held in Room 230 at The Shedd at 1:00 pm.