John Bunzow

John Bunzow Launches New CD With a Handful of Shows

John Bunzow will celebrate his new self-produced CD "Concrete Paradise" with several local appearances. For his sixth release, John traveled to Nashville where he worked with legendary producer Brad Jones (Hayes Carll, Bobby Bare Jr, Steve Forbert),…
Celebration of Women In Music Melissa Etheridge Tribute with Sonny Hess & Friends

A Celebration of Women In Music

From its earliest recordings of the 1920s, the history of the blues is brimming with women who’ve played a pivotal role in its development. Vocalists like Ma Rainey, Mamie Smith, and Bessie Smith ruled the concert halls and the jukes of their…
Crossing Borders IV

Crossing Borders IV – Tracing America’s musical heritage from Africa, through Cuba, and into the South

BRAVO Youth Orchestras’ annual fundraising concert brings together youth and world-class musicians, and this year’s theme is Africamerica, with music from Ghana, Cuba, and the United States, featuring Alex Addy, Alma and Alex Martinez,…
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers – One of America’s Favorite Live Blues Acts

Whether he’s squeezing out the deepest blues or playing the funkiest soul grooves, legendary blues and soul giant Tommy Castro knows how to ignite a crowd. Over the course of his still-unfolding career, the guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter…
Guitar Hero Eric Gales

Famed Guitar Hero Eric Gales Coming to The Aladdin

Blues-rock guitarist Eric Gales was originally hailed as a child prodigy when, at the age of four, he first picked up the instrument. With his older brothers Eugene and Manuel (aka Little Jimmy King) showing him songs and licks in the styles…
New Iberians

Mardi Gras Double Header – New Iberians / Swamp Thang

In February, The New Iberians will be celebrating their twentieth-annual Mardi Gras Dance Party by bringing their own blend of Louisiana zydeco with a taste of blues to the Bare Bones Café and Bar. Joining them again this year will be Swamp…
Albert Cummings

Albert Cummings – Blues Guitar Master

It’s been said that you don’t choose the blues – it chooses you. For guitar virtuoso Albert Cummings, no words could ring more true. Cummings masterful guitar wizardry has drawn comparisons to iconic axe legends Albert King, Freddie King,…
Rose City Kings

Rose City Kings Lundi Gras Celebration

The Rose City Kings are well known for their exciting live performances and have released five critically acclaimed albums. The band will be returning to The Lake Theater & Café for their second annual Lundi Gras Celebration, which will…
Kate Vargas

Mysti Krewe of Nimbus Mardi Gras Celebrations

You’re invited to Join the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus as they celebrate Carnival season with the Northwest’s most authentic Mardi Gras events. On Saturday 22, the Tenth Annual Portland Mardi Gras Ball will be held at The Wonder Ballroom. There…
Kate Vargas

Kate Vargas Brings Her Eclectic Sound to Portland

“There doesn't seem to be very much that singer-songwriter-storyteller Kate Vargas is too afraid to reveal. Listen as her tales of love ('If You Love Me') and the devil ('Throw the Devil Back') weave their way through a riotous brew of folk,…