A soulful singer, skilled songwriter, and guitarist with a sharp, clear tone, Seth Walker has made a name for himself throughout the country, having lived in both Austin and New Orleans and recorded in Nashville. His upbringing brought him contact with classical music alongside country, rock, and pop, but thanks to an uncle he was introduced to the blues in his late teens and here he found himself under the spell of players such as Snooks Eaglin, T-Bone Walker, and BB King. His guitar work is clean with a classic electric tone, while his vocal skills echo Ray Charles, and Delbert McClinton. A compelling performer, Seth Walker has the skills to captivate an audience with his warm unique feel good style.

“This young man is pure talent, a masterful blues guitarist, a singer with some swing in his voice and a writer whose (songs) sound less composed than unleashed.” – Austin American Statesman

With a handful of highly acclaimed recording, Walker is currently celebrating his latest release, Gotta Get Back, with a tour that will be bringing him to the Portland area on Tuesday, January 31 at Duff’s Garage, 2530 NE 82^nd Avenue. Show time will be 8:00 pm and admission at the door is $10.00.

Seth Walker will also be appearing at the Fort Georges Brewery, 1483 Duane Street in Astoria on Sunday, January 28. Contact the venue for more information at (503) 325-7468.

Martin Chilton, culture editor for London’s Daily Telegraph, calls Jeffrey Foucault “an original, beguiling songwriter with a marvelously expressive voice.” With ten albums under his belt, this skillful troubadour is currently touring across the country with drummer Billy Conway. Poet and writer Chris Dombrowski describes Foucault’s music as “a tough, spare collection of darkly rendered blues and ballads, like a field recording of a place that never existed. In a series of letters to lovers, friends, heroes, and family, Foucault deftly weaves together disparate strands of sound and experience, raw love, and hard wisdom.” He has been compared to legends like Townes Van Zant, John Prine, Steve Earle, Bruce Sprinsteen, and Bob Dylan for both his poetic lyrics and his stage presence.

Foucault will be bringing his rugged folk rock with a dash of blues to the Doug Fir Lounge on Wednesday, January 16. Show time is 9:00 pm and is open to those 21 & over only. Tickets range from $8.00 to $12.00 and are available in advance through Ticketfly.com.

“The blues is best served up live, with an enthusiastic audience and a killin’ band, and that’s exactly what guitarist Albert Cummings does. Cummings effortlessly shifts from chimney subdued stylings to raucous roadhouse raunch to soaring yet stinging lead lines, driving his audience to frenzy in all the right places.” – Guitar Edge Magazine

Albert Cummings is a masterful blues rock guitarist whose soulful and explosive style many have compared to greats like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Freddie King, and Jimi Hendrix. Onstage, he is a magnetic front man and singer and infuses modern creativity into everything he does. Cummings has toured with blues legends like B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, and others, and these shows exposed him to audiences grateful for his hard-rocking shows. Cummings performs live like man who very life depends upon every tune.

Albert Cummings brings his dynamic guitar pyrotechnic blues to the Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta Street, for a show on Wednesday, January 18. This 8:00 pm performance is open to all ages with minors accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets can be purchased for $17.00 in advance at Albertarosetheatre.com or at the door day of show for $20.00.

Over the years, Jesse Cook has tried to cross-pollinate his music with music from different parts of the world. After two decades of crisscrossing the world in restless pursuit of inspiration, innovation, and collaboration, the Paris-born, Toronto-raised Cook changed course for his ninth studio album One World. Instead of exotic locales, he stayed home in his studio, and instead of a foreign legion of performers, he relied on his own devices. And as an alternative for exploring musical cul-de-sacs — flamenco, classical, rumba, world beat, pop, blues or jazz — he united them. He’s earned 11 Juno nominations and one win for 2000’s Free Fall. A classical guitarist as a child, he then studied flamenco, then jazz; weaving three musical and guitar traditions in his background. For Jesse, music is a constantly evolving thing.

Jesse Cook will be appearing at The Elsinore Theater, 170 High Street SE in Salem on Wednesday, January 25. Tickets for this 7:30 performance range from $27.50 to $45.00 and available at TicketsWest.com.

Local recording artist and playwright, Beverly Frentress, of Stone Soup Blues, in conjunction with PDX Playwrights, presents her original play with original songs, score, and lyrics, Dust on My Shoes, The Musical. Co-produced by Miriam Feder.

Offered at Fertile Ground 2017 Theatre Festival January 22, 2:00pm and January 29, 12:00pm, at the HipBone Studios, 1847 East Burnside, Portland. Followed by performances at the HipBone Studios February 9-11, 16-18, and 23-25 at 7:30pm.

Marital decisions and consequences lead to a modern day blended family with teenagers. Set in anywhere,USA. Allan and Malinda allow us to put a scope on their lives. When fidelity is questioned, they take a closer look at their relationship. Family, teenagers, parents, and lawyers all weigh in. Through catchy lyrics and melodies and an engaging plot, from blues to ballads to pop, to Rock, R & B, and Electronica, comes the journey. An original book and song, with an original music score. You’ll come away warm and hopeful, through music and the theatre!