An exclusive night of intrigue at Portland’s largest philanthropic New Years Eve Gala, dress up in your finest black tie and evening gown attire for a night you’ll never forget! The night’s events begin with an exclusive VIP reception where you and your guests will be welcomed with a complementary signature cocktail and hors d’oeuvres followed by a three-course gourmet dinner, complimentary wine at your table, a show unmatched anywhere in the city, with international flare and intrigue featuring Billboard charting artist Patrick Lamb, and then by the original blues brother Curtis Salgado to close out the night. And it all benefits the Childrens Cancer Association. There will be complimentary New Years champagne toast, a Paparazzi photo booth, party favors and more!

This special event takes place at The Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11^th Avenue. VIP tickets for Curtis Salgado and Patrick Lamb are $150.00 at Tickettomato.com. VIP reception at 7:00 pm, dinner served at 7:30 pm, Music begins at 7:30 with Patrick Lamb.This event takes place on the fourth floor. On the third floor there will be a tribute to Earth Wind and Fire featuring Julianne Johnson and the Brown Sisters. Reserved tickets for the third floor only show are $125.00.

An all‐star cast of Portland musicians will light up the stage at the fourth annual “,” a benefit and toy drive for the patients of Shriners Hospital for Children Portland. Performances cross a wide range of styles from soul, to gospel, pop, Hawaiian, R&B, rockabilly, folk, original songs, and of course, the traditional holiday classics.

This year’s event will be held at The Wonder Ballroom on Saturday, December 16. The artists involved feature some of the Northwest’s most prolific musicians: Alan Spinrad, Aundria Lauren, Dan Berkery, Dylan Rieck, Gary Keeney, Jennifer Smieja, Jim Brunberg, Jim Quinby, Karen Lovely, Katy Oberg, Kris Deelane, LaRhonda Steele, Mark Bowden, Michael Quinby, Paul Brainard, Pete Moss, Peter Dammann, Robert Lefty Head, Steve Kerin, Tim Shaughnessy and Ural Thomas.

Proceeds from the performance will benefit Portland’s Shriners Hospitals for Children, whose 90-plus-year mission is to provide care to children with orthopedic issues, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. The Portland hospital has been instrumental in helping children defy the odds of disability, as well as pioneering education and research to improve lives for generations.

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketfly.com for $20.00 advance. Day of show admission at the door will be $25.00.  The Wonder Ballroom is located at 128 NE Russell. StreetShow time is 7:30 pm. 21 and over only.

 

 

Robbie Laws is a widely recognized Pacific Northwest musician and guitar instructor from Portland Oregon.  Robbie has been, and continues to be, a pillar in the blues community.  He has given back to the blues community for over 20 years.  Now it is time for us to help him.

Robbie’s wife Jerri has been ill for the past few years due to complications from an autoimmune disorder which has left her unable to work outside of the home. Medical bills have been piling up causing a great deal of hardship and stress. Jerri has gone through an extensive and costly series of tests and treatments with high insurance deductibles and out of pocket expenses maxed out over the past two years, while her health continued to decline.

The good news is that Jerri is now beginning to turn the corner and is getting stronger through her efforts of working with a very good naturopath doctor.   She is finally starting to feel better, but it’s going to take some time. The naturopath is not covered by insurance and has been a high out of pocket expense as well, but it’s worth it because Jerri is finally responding to a positive treatment plan. She is determined and inspired to keep going to build her health back up and have quality of life again.

Robbie has been working seven days a week doing his best to get the back medical bills paid off and could really use your help and support so that Jerri can continue focusing on her dedicated journey back to health.

As a main force on the local music scene for so many years, Robbie and Jerri have many friends. And they’re coming out in force to help out. A benefit concert will be held at The Trails End Saloon on Sunday, December 17 from 2:00 until 10:00 pm. Scheduled to appear at the event will be a virtual who’s who of Portland’s best: Lisa Mann, Rae Gordon Band, Ben Rice, Doug Rowell, Grace London, Jimi Bott, Kevin Selfe, Dave Kahl, A.C. Porter, The Lightning Kings, Dave Melyan, Chad Rupp, Timothy James & Portland Blues Revival, Garry Meziere, Robbie Laws, Jim Solberg, Marty Henninger, Ed Neumann and more!

The Trails End Saloon is located at 1320 Main Street in downtown Oregon City. Admission is a suggested donation of $5.00. There will be a raffle with tickets for $5.00 each or three for $10.00. If you’re unable to attend and would still like to help Robbie and Jerri, you can make a personal donation by visiting http://www.gofundme.com/robbie-laws-family-medical-fund.

This event is sponsored by the Trails End Saloon, Cascade Blues Association, Centaur Guitar and Old Town Music.

Southern Californian guitarist, singer and songwriter Alastair Greene’s musical journey has been anything but traditional. His combination of blues, Southern rock, and jam band sensibilities have been thrilling audiences for nearly two decades. For seven years he toured and recorded with progressive rocker The Alan Parsons Project and has appeared on recordings with renown artists such as Mitch Kashmar, Franck Goldwasser, Ansley Dunbar, and Toad the Wet Sprocket’s front man Glen Phillips. Greene has also released several albums of his own with his latest Dream Train released just this last month. And with recent appearances at the Chicago Blues Festival and the Big Blues Bender, as well as guest appearances with such luminaries as Eric Burdon, Walter Trout, Coco Montoya, Savoy Brown, John Nemeth, and Debbie Davies, it’s crystal clear that his star is on the rise.
The Alastair Greene Band will be heading out to The Birk for two shows. The first will be on Saturday, November 4 at 7:00 pm and again on Sunday, November 5 for an afternoon show starting at 2:00 pm. Tickets for both can be purchased at TicketTomato.com for $10.00 advance or $15.00 at the door day of show. All ages are welcome. The Birk is located at 11139 Hwy 202 in Birkenfeld, OR.

 

American folk-music icon Tom Paxton graces the Alberta Rose stage with his original and timeless folk-song repertoire, classic voice, and presence. Paxton has become a voice of his generation, addressing issues of injustice and inhumanity, laying bare the absurdities of modern culture and celebrating the tenderest bonds of family, friends, and community. In describing Tom Paxton’s influence on his fellow musicians, the late Pete Seeger commented that “Tom’s songs have a way of sneaking up on you. You find yourself humming them, whistling them, and singing a verse to a friend. Like the songs of Woody Guthrie, they’re becoming part of America.” Guy Clark adds: “Thirty years ago Tom Paxton taught a generation of traditional folksingers that it was noble to write your own songs, and, like a good guitar, he just gets better with age.” Paxton has been an integral part of the songwriting and folk music community since the early 60’s Greenwich Village scene, and continues to be a primary influence on today’s “New Folk” performers.
The legendary Tom Paxton will be returning to Portland for one night only as he appears at the Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta Street, on Tuesday, November 7 at 7:30 pm. Tickets for this all ages event are available at Albertarosetheatre.com for $28.00 advance, $35.00 at the door. Preferred seating in the first five rows of the front and center section can be obtained online in advance only for $45.00.
Grammy Award winners The DonJuans open the show.