The Legendary Ramblin’ Jack Elliott At The Alberta Rose: Oct 16

Ramblin’ Jack Elliott is an American icon. A folk music legend who has been nominated for five Grammy Awards, including a win for Best Traditional Blues Album in 2009 for the disc A Stranger Here. With six decades of performing he has quite a lengthy and noted resume. In his early years he worked the roads as a troubadour alongside his buddy Woody Guthrie and became a huge inspiration for future musicians including Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits and just about anybody who has picked up a guitar to play folk and roots music.

Ramblin’ Jack Elliott is coming back to Portland for a special night at the Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta Street, for an 8:00 pm show on Wednesday, October 16^th. Admission is $20.00 advance through the venue’s website and $22.00 at the door day of show. Minors are okay when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Young folk players Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally will be special guests with Ramblin’ Jack.