Music Fest NW Brings Charles Bradley & Shuggie Otis To The Crystal Ballroom – Sept. 7th

As  part of the annual Music Fest NW this season, the powerful double bill of soul man Charles Bradley and funky bluesman Shuggie Otis will be appearing at The Crystal Ballroom on Saturday, September 7th.

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Charles Bradley (press photo)

Charles Bradley is a soulful R&B crooner and formerly a James Brown impersonator whose career is skyrocketing following a brilliant performance at SXSW in Austin. He has led a rough life as chronicled in the film Soul Of America, but he knows how to capture an audience with his dynamic stage appeal.

Shuggie Otis press photo

Shuggie Otis (press photo)

Shuggie Otis is the guitar playing son of R&B legendary band leader Johnny Otis and has been an innovative musician in his own right exploring new blends of blues and funky stylings. He was first given a guitar at the age of two and was already performing with his father’s band by the time he was twelve. Over his career he has released a handful of outstanding recordings and has worked with people ranging from Bobby Bland, Etta James and Frank Zappa.

Showtime for this fabulous show is 8:00 pm. It is an all ages event and tickets are $25.00 in advance and day of show, available through Cascade Tickets at www.etix.com.

Jamming For Jackson Lee – Sept. 15th

Jackson Lee (photo by Steve Nassar)

Jackson Lee (photo by Steve Nassar)

Former Cascade Blues Association President and long-time Board Member Jackson Lee has inoperable esophagus cancer and is terminal. His friends at The Trails End Saloon have put together a special benefit to help raise money for non-medical expenses such as his need to relocate to a new home, rent and other various expenses that are not covered by his Veterans medical benefits. This event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 15th.

Confirmed acts for this benefit at this time are The Rae Gordon Band, Bill Rhoades & The Party Kings, Megan James, Albert Reda, Scott Bouck, HiFi Mojo and Papa Rocket. The show will start at 2:00 pm running until 9:00 pm. This time may be extended depending on the number of other acts who request to help out. Suggested donation is $10.00. There will be raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets for sale and there will be a silent auction. Items are being sought for a raffle/auction; if you have anything you would like to offer please contact either Darlene Liedtke or Cindy Benda at The Trails End.

Please come out to help assist Jackson Lee at this event. One of the hardest working and devoted Board Members of the Cascade Blues Association for many years and a true lover of the local blues scene and musicians.

Super Group Southern Hospitality To Make Portland Debut! Sept. 6th

Southern Hospitality press photo  Dubbed by some critics as an upcoming “Southern blues-rock super group,” Southern Hospitality is breathing new life into revered music idioms for the next generation and have been compared to acts like The Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band and Little Feat. Big time accolades without doubt, but when you have a core group that’s made up of lap steel guitarist Damon Fowler, guitarist extraordinaire JP Soars and the 2013 Blues Music Award winning keyboard wizard Victor Wainwright, sparks are sure to fly every time they hit a stage.  They share much love for the songs of the South. The hot jazz and funk of New Orleans, classic country, gospel, soul, and blues that became rock ‘n’ roll in Memphis and went global by way of a trucker named Elvis. The band is currently touring in support of their debut album Easy Livin’, produced by Tab Benoit who has said, “Damon, Victor and JP are the future of roots music.”

Southern Hospitality will be making their first ever performance in Portland at Duff’s Garage (1635 SE 7th) on Friday, September 6th for a 9:00 pm show.  Admission is $15.00 and Cascade Blues Association members can receive a $1.00 discount by showing their current cards at the door for this co-sponsored event. Guaranteed to be one of the biggest shows of the year and certain to be packed. Don’t miss out!