Supporting Those Who Make the Soundtracks of Our Lives
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation provides support to musicians and music industry workers in Oregon and Clark County, Washington as they navigate health-related challenges.
PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC: Selections from the JWF Artist Portrait Project
October 18 - November 30
The Old Church
Reception October 21st, 6:00 - 8:00pm
This fall, The Old Church Concert Hall and the Jeremy Wilson Foundation will present PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC: Selections from the JWF Artist Portrait Project, the first public exhibition of photographs from an ongoing visual record celebrating the musicians and music community workers who shape the cultural life of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
See more from photographer Norm Eder and the Artist Portrait Project on our webpage.
Navigating 2027 OHP Changes
Thursday, October 22nd
Doors 10:30 AM, event: 11 AM - 1 PM
Musicians Union Local 99
325 NE 20th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
Join Us. Register Now.
If you are a musician or music industry worker with the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), JWF and the Oregon Health Authority have important information for you about eligibility changes coming in 2027.
Link to: Overview of OHP Changes
Please join JWF and Oregon Health Authority staff for a presentation about these changes. Among other topics, we will discuss how to navigate new work requirements when self-employed with fluctuating hours and income, as is often the case for musicians and other music industry workers.
Thursday, October 22nd
Doors 10:30 AM, event: 11 AM -1 PM
Musicians Union Local 99
325 NE 20th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
Gram Jam:
A Tribute to Gram Parsons
November 7th, 8:00pm
The Showdown
Gram Jam is a celebration of the music of Gram Parsons. A seminal figure at the roots of what is now referred to as Americana. A mix of traditional country, rock n roll, blues and soul. Gram called that mix Cosmic American Music. Gram Parson’s efforts with The International Submarine Band, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and his two solo albums, GP and Grievous Angel were not commercial successes but his songs and style influenced all that came after. The Eagles, Little Feat, Workingman’s Dead by the Grateful Dead, The New Riders of The Purple Sage, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris are just a short list. Cosmic American Music is still alive and well in Portland and many other places around the world.
Shorty and The Mustangs have organized five Gram Jam benefit concerts for the Jeremy Wilson Foundation since 2016. So why do a sixth now?
In November, Gram Parsons would be turning 80 within two days of Gram Jam VI and will also be inducted into The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame within a few weeks of the show. In addition, Shorty and The Mustangs are celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2026. Too many dates have aligned. It’s meant to happen.
A stellar list of local musicians are donating their time and talent to this benefit show. Get your tickets, you don’t want to miss this!
Sundown:
A Salute to Gordon Lightfoot
November 17th, 7:00pm
Alberta Rose Theatre
Sundown: A Salute to Gordon Lightfoot
“In honor of what would have been his 88th birthday!”
Hosted & Produced by Tom May and the Alberta Rose Theatre
Featured Performers:
Tom May w/ Donny Wright and Grammy winner Doug Smith, Don Lange, Brad Price, Kate Power, Gary Furlow, Terry Prohaska, Adam East, Kristen Grainger/Dan Wetzel, Dylan May, Michael Henchman, and Meridian Green.
With kind support from Music Millennium, Redhare, and River City Folk.
Net proceeds go to The Jeremy Wilson Foundation.
The Next Waltz:
50th Anniversary
November 20, 21, 28, & 29th
Alberta Rose Theatre
A stellar lineup of Portland all-stars sing and play the music from The Band's farewell concert, which happened 50 years ago this month, and was made into the best ever rock and roll concert film and classic album, The Last Waltz.
For this year's 50th anniversary, we are doing four shows across two weekends - November 20, 21, 28 and 29. Some different performers will be featured on different nights, so plan to attend multiple nights if you just can't get enough.
We are also adding Reserved Seating this year - choose your own seats at checkout - for a smooth and stress-free seating experience. Every year The Next Waltz sells out in advance, so be sure to get your tickets early!
A portion of the proceeds benefit the Jeremy Wilson Foundation Musician Health & Services Program, an amazing organization that awards emergency grants to Northwest musicians in times of need, helps them navigate the health care system and so much more.
When buying your tickets, choose "Reserved + JWF Donation" if you wish to make a $25 donation that goes directly to the JWF Musician Health & Services Program. Thank You!
SHOW TIMES:
Friday, November 20th 7:30pm
Saturday, November 21st 7:30pm
Saturday, November 28th 7:30pm
Sunday, November 29th 5:00pm
Featured performers TBA
