Portugal. The Man will play Portland’s March For Our Lives

The students putting together Portland's March For Our Lives, a gun safety protest organized in the wake of the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting, have booked Portugal. The Man to play at Pioneer Courthouse Square on March 24. The…

Everclear Frontman Art Alexakis to Release First-Ever Solo Album

Art Alexakis — best-known as frontman and songwriter of the alt-rock outfit Everclear — is releasing his first solo album, expected later this year via The End Records/BMG. On Feb. 28 he launched a PledgeMusic campaign giving fans exclusive…

Kathleen Saadat Releases First Album at 77

At 77 years old, Portland’s legend of civil rights activism, Kathleen Saadat, is making her recording debut after a lifetime of singing behind the scenes. With an international release date set for March 2, “Love for Sale” is a…

Portugal, The Man wins Grammy!

We want to send a big shout-out to our friends and Portland, OR-based Portugal, The Man for their win at the Grammys!  Last year, Portugal, The Man was nice enough to donate their time to play Oregon Music Hall of Fame's Oregon Backstage fundraiser. …

Congrats to Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm for their Blues Music Awards nomination

Congratulations to Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm for their Blues Music Awards nomination for Soul Blues Album! The 39th annual Blues Music Awards will be held on May 10, 2018 in Memphis, TN. For more information on the Blues Music Awards, please…

Congrats to Jeff Lorber on his Grammy win!

Congrats to Jeff Lorber.  He won in the Grammy category of: Best Contemporary Instrumental Album: What If - The Jerry Douglas Band Spirit - Alex Han Mount Royal - Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge Prototype - Jeff Lorber Fusion --…

“Doc” Severinson Honored

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Elmhurst College Honors Carl Hilding “Doc” Severinsen June 1, 2017 Elmhurst College has honored Carl Hilding “Doc” Severinsen with an honorary Doctor of Music degree. The legendary trumpeter and bandleader was presented with the degree…

Oregon Backstage

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An evening of mingling and music benefiting the Oregon Music Hall of Fame Saturday, May 6 – 6pm?The Secret Society -- 116 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212 Get your tickets HERE. Kids 16 and Under get in for $25. Show is all ages. Advance…

Parting Musical Gift From Steve “Pearly” Hettum

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When Steven Hettum's bandmates heard about Steven's worsening health issues, they quickly got to work on creating a final album for release. Tracks they'd collected over the last few years were quickly shaped into an album called Folks Like…

High Flying Bird, Signe Anderson

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On October 4th, 2014, Signe Toly Anderson was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame Class of 2014. On January 28th, 2016, Signe passed away after longtime health issues and a heart condition had plagued her. Here we give you a lovely video…