Blues Legend John Primer - Grammy Award Winner - In Concert A Community Blues Benefit in Portland

Blues Legend John Primer - Grammy Award Winner - In Concert

A Community Blues Benefit

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Doors open: 6 pm
Event begins: 7 pm

Event Website: Alberta Abbey & Soundstage Events

Artist Website: John Primer

Artist Website: Steve Bell

Chicago Blues Icon John Primer: As the bandleader and lead guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, John Primer's virtuosity as a blues musician was forged by legends.

John started playing on Maxwell Street, the birthplace of Chicago blues and soon became the house bandleader at the infamous Theresa's Lounge for seven years alongside Sammy Lawhorn, Junior Wells, James Cotton and others.

Having played or recorded with a who's who of blues greats including Gary Clark Jr., Derek Trucks, Johnny Winter, and Buddy Guy to name a few, John Primer's personal accolades, including Lifetime Achievement Awards, reflect his countless contributions to the history of the blues. There are very few blues fans, critics or musicians who will deny the fact that John Primer is the real deal.

Steve Bell on Harmonica: Steve is a Master Harmonica player! His father, the Legendary Carey Bell, taught him how to play harmonica. Steve and his brothers all grew up learning how to play the blues. He has not only taken all that his father taught him, but has established his own very unique sound of his own.

Steve brings another show to John's performances, but he compliments every little thing John does too. Together John and Steve are the BEST in the blues! No one can play together like these two.

NOLA Crew: Vintage Soul

Portland's own 'NOLA Crew' VINTAGE SOUL brings That Feel Good Music to the show. There's a lot of talent stacked up in this band!

Steve Kerin - Keyboards, vocals
Chance Hayden - Guitar, vocals
Ben Jones - Bass,vocals
Brian Foxworth - Drums, vocals

Presented by:

Access To Opportunity

Supporting these local community service organizations:

Love Is Stronger - Providing pathways for at-risk youth to avoid gun violence
Elevate Unity - Supporting artists & uniting the community through live music
T.E.A.M. S.A.F.E.R. - Mentoring & providing youth with opportunities to participate in sports

Sponsored by:

Al Jubitz

Cap’n Ron

Additional Sponsors include:

Alberta Abbey

Ticket Tomato

Ketel One Vodka

Music Millennium

Music Portland

KBOO Radio

Tickets:

General Admission - $25