Related Articles
Oregon’s Bluesman: Norman Sylvester
Jory Farr - May 7, 2020
In 1987, B.B. King told a 42-year-old Norman Sylvester to devote himself full time to music. The Boogie Cat heeded that advice and became his own ambassador of blues: "Musicians are messengers. We...
Save Our Stages
Chris Young - May 6, 2020
We need numerous independently owned venues and festivals to sustain our robust music ecosystem in Oregon. As the first to close but the last to reopen, these incubators of artistry are vital to...
In Dark Times, I Sing of Trees
Olivia Awbrey - Apr 22, 2020
In a blink, Covid-19 devastated the music industry. Together, we’ll adapt and evolve. During these times of uncertainty, it's more important than ever to shine a light on information that provides...
A Portlander’s Guide to the Best NW Festivals in 2017
Chris Young - May 2, 2017
From summer camp for adults to family-friendly campouts to city living, find wooded, immersive experiences as well as free, all-ages action during our favorite season in Portland and the greater...
Related Photo Galleries
-
Highlights from Day 2 of the Waterfront Blues Festival featuring Beth Hart, Mel Brown, The Revivalists, Rae Gordon and more at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on July 5, 2018
Photos by John Alcala
July 6, 2018 12:00pm
-
Highlights from Day 1 of the Waterfront Blues Festival featuring Robert Randolph, Norman Sylvester, Jon Koonce, Larkin Poe and more at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on July 4, 2018
Photos by John Alcala
July 5, 2018 1:00pm
-
The Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony featuring Freak Mountain Ramblers, Louis "King Louie" Pain and Floater at the Aladdin Theater on Oct. 14, 2017
Photos by Joe Duquette
October 18, 2017 10:00am
On Saturday, October 14, the Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) held its 11th annual induction ceremony at the Aladdin Theater. The ceremony honored artists including King Black Acid, Sean Croghan... -
Rockin' For Tony: A Musical Tribute to Tony DeMicoli with Nu Shooz, Quarterflash and Jon Koonce at the Crystal Ballroom on July 16, 2017
Photos by John Alcala
July 22, 2017 12:45pm
Some of Portland's most famous '80s rockers united at the Crystal Ballroom in honor of legendary club owner Tony DeMicoli. In the early 1980s, Portland experienced a golden age of homegrown live...
