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Come Together on May 10 for Michael Dean Damron
Michael Dean Damron has been a friend, a voice for social justice and a huge part of Portland’s music scene for decades. Now he needs our help, and we have the chance to show him our appreciation. Join us at Come Together, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Star Theater in Portland.
8 Popular Portland Record Stores
Whether you’re hoping to find a new favorite record shop near your rental home in Portland, OR, just got a player for your first apartment in Portland, OR, are adding to your lifelong collection in your Portland, OR home, check out Rent.’s article we were featured in here!
Gordon Lightfoot Salute to benefit JWF
Singer-songwriter Tom May assembles local musicians to honor his old friend Gordon Lightfoot: March 30 at The Alberta Rose Theater 4 PM doors 5 PM show.
SUNDOWN - A SALUTE TO GORDON LIGHTFOOT - A BENEFIT FOR THE JWF
Alberta Rose Theatre
Sunday, March 30
Doors: 4pm Show: 5pm
Gord’s gone but his songs live on. Featuring: Tom May, Doug Smith, Donny Wright with Brad Price, Dave Ross, Terry Prohaska & Rich Gillette, Don Lange, Kristen Grainger & Dan Wetzel, Kate Power, Matt Snook & Steve Blanchard, Ridge & Ann Gilmour. Chance Wooley
What music means to Steve Reischman
What music means to Steve Reischman.
A new inductee into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame speaks of how music is central to his life – from his relationships to his career.
What music means to LaRhonda Steele
LaRhonda Steele, the First Lady of Portland Blues, has been singing since she could talk. As a child, music was a bridge to acceptance. Now she helps others experience music as a bridge to fulfillment. “I want people to be able to express themselves . . . to find that joy, to find that purpose within themselves.”
What Music Means to Terry Currier
Terry Currier went to work in a record store when he was in high school. More than 50 years later, his love of music keeps him busy with his own iconic shop, Music Millennium, while tirelessly supporting Portland’s music community. His life has been driven by what he calls ‘the wonder of music.”
Music starts at the heart and fills the world
For Renée Muzquiz, “music gives everything meaning, fulfillment and purpose.” Learn Renée’s thoughts on the abundant gifts of music, why she dedicates her life to supporting the musical community, and why she encourages us all to contribute to The JWF’s 15th anniversary fundraising campaign.
What does music mean to us?
Help the JWF Musician Health & Services Program kick off our 2024 end-of-year fundraising campaign by telling us what music means to you – and by learning how music motivates our staff, directors and volunteers to dedicate their energy to helping the music community!
Waltzing Into a New Weekend
Our favorite annual event – The Next Waltz -- is moving to Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22 – 24 this year – one week before Thanksgiving weekend.