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…

Concert for Kids with Saint Motel

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California indie-pop band Saint Motel were in Portland earlier this week to tear it up at Crystal Ballroom, But before they did we had a fun opportunity to sit down with them and ask all our burning questions like "What's in a name?" Check out…

Neo Boys: Doing It Their Way

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It was the 70's in Portland and the music scene was dominated by the guys. Until. Punk washed onshore in Portland and everybody was inspired . Including a group of young women who couldn't be stopped. The power and urgency of the punk movement…