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We all benefit from a strong music community
The truth is, we ALL benefit from the strength of our music community. Despite the hardships faced by Portland in recent years, music will be a huge contributor to our city's rebirth. Unlike our roses and amazing restaurants, our city's music can easily and instantly travel around the country and the globe, making it one of the greatest possible ambassadors of Portland's enduring contributions to the arts.
What we mean when we say ‘safety net’
Since I founded the JWF 501(c)3 in 2010, I’ve had the great pleasure of witnessing the power of our community in action. In that time, countless musicians, fans, and businesses have enabled our Musicians Health & Services Program to support more than 400 musicians and their families, providing more than $1.5 million in emergency assistance grants and navigation services.
The 3rd Annual George Harrison Celebration at Revolution Hall
Portland, OR - October 21, 2023, Mark Bowden, of SonicButter/PDX, presents The 3rd Annual George Harrison Celebration. Sponsored by The Jeremy Wilson Foundation and co-hosted by The Alberta Abbey and MusicPortland, the concert brings together more than 30 prominent Pacific Northwest musicians to reprise George Harrison’s legendary triple album, All Things Must Pass, combined with highlights from The Concert For Bangladesh (1971), live on stage at Revolution Hall.
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Lenanne Miller was born to sing, but her talent was not discovered by her father, Norman Sylvester, until she was in college.
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Rich Layton is a musician's musician. His distinctive style is instantly recognizable to rock and roll fans.
Knot Springs announces 2023 Summer Concert Series
Knot Springs, Portland’s wellness social club, today announces its Summer Concert Series featuring intimate performances from Portland’s THREEDOM, Isabeau Waia’u Walker, Alexis Mahler, AC Sapphire, and Greaterkind. Concerts take place on the Knot Springs patio every Thursday in August, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Rae Gordon and Friends and a message of hope
When talented, compassionate Portland musicians gather in the studio to craft a song of hope, magic happens. Blues musician Rae Gordon got the idea – and her friends ran with it and made it their own. Read about the making of “It Will Not Last.”
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Duffy Bishop and Chris Carlson met in Seattle in 1983 and moved to Portland in 1994. They were welcomed by the city’s amazing Blues community, playing iconic venues such as The Dandelion Pub, Starry Night, Key Largo, Halibuts and the Alberta Rose Theatre. These rooms and their loyal fans nurtured artistic expression and created one of the most vital music scenes in the country. Duffy and Chris remain Northwest favorites, creating music and happy audiences.
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Chelsea Luker and Dan Duval have been on the region’s music scene for twenty years. They have performed with many groups playing jazz, classical, funk and soul. Chelsea is a saxophonist, flutist and vocalist who dabbles in guitar and keys. Dan is a guitarist and also plays keys and sings. The duo recently launched their newest endeavor, Moon Music. They call it lounge music from the future.
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Martin Velez is a music composer, producer and sound designer, who works on soundtracks, scores, theme songs, jingles, title cards and sound logos. He came to Portland, OR from Bogota, Columbia.