HERITAGE SOULFEST 2024 | JOHN PRIMER

PRESENTED BY LOVE IS STRONGER, ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY & ELEVATE UNITY

Thursday, August 29, 2024

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

• 7:00 pm | Happy hour & food in lounge

• 7:30 pm | VIP meet & greet reception 

• 8:00 pm | Fenix Rising band & special guests 

• 9:00 pm | John Primer featuring Steve Bell

Venue: Alberta Abbey 

This important community celebration is honoring the history, struggle and people of the original NE Portland; Elliot, Albina, Irvington, and Boise neighborhoods

John Primer, Chicago Blues Hall of Fame member and three time Grammy Nominated icon returns to the Northwest for an exclusive date at Alberta Abbey for the third annual Heritage Soulfest.

Blues Blast awards 2021, Male Blues Artist of the Year, and also 2024 Blues Man of the Year!

John comes to Portland hot and fresh off a successful national tour. He's invited his partner in crime, renowned harmonica showman Steve Bell, plus local blues favorite the Fenix Rising Band, and some surprise special guests!

Enjoy this first day of the Soulfest with killer blues, barbecue and bourbon specials.

Tickets

$25 — General Admission

$50 — Reserved Seating

$75 — VIP Package 

• Includes dinner, sponsor drink, merch, signed poster 

Dinners include a choice of Bourbon St. Chicken or Smoked Cajun Pork / Garlic Green Beans / 7 Cheese Mac 

Musicians

John Primer | Three time Grammy nominated artist and American blues legend, John Primer, was the bandleader and guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and Magic Slim & The Teardrops. He played or recorded with a who's who of blues greats including Junior Wells, Gary Clark Jr., Derek Trucks, Johnny Winter, The Rolling Stones and Buddy Guy, to name a few, John Primer's personal accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award, reflect his countless contributions to the history of Chicago blues. There are very few fans, critics or musicians who will deny the fact that John Primer is the real deal.

Steve Bell | Steve is a Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, Master Harmonica player! His father, the Legendary, Blues Hall of Fame artist, Carey Bell taught him how to play harmonica. Steve and his brothers all grew up learning how to play the blues. His big brother is also a Blues Hall of Fame Artist, Lurrie Bell and both his younger brothers, Tyson Bell, bassist and James Bell, drummer complete the Bell Family Dynasty Band. 

Steve has come a long way with his sound. He has not only taken all that his father taught him, but has established his own very unique sound of his own. He is like a blues harmonica train, so hold on tight he'll take you for a ride! 

Steve is our other headliner and brings another show to John's performances. He compliments every little thing John does and knows where he needs to fill in with his harmonica to complete the song. Together, John and Steve are the BEST in the blues! No one can play together like these two. 

Fenix Rising Band | The Fenix Rising Band, formerly known as The Fenix Project, is a Dynamic, soulful rhythm & Blues band led by Saxophonist/vocalist Fenix. The band has held court in Portland’s most venerable Juke Joint, The Blue Diamond, weekly for over 20 years. 

Hailing from Mississippi, Fenix has taken his gospel roots and smooth jazz sax combining them into something you simply must experience. Fenix has toured and has had the honor of playing with several notable national acts. Moved to Oregon in the late 90’s and formed the Fenix Rising Band, a 7 piece R/B - Funk Band reinventing his sound

• Jason Thomas | Lead Guitar/ Vocalist
• Pat McDougall | Keys/Vocals
• Jim Solberg | Electric & Standup Bass and Vocals
• Brian Foxworth | Drum/Vocals
  

21 & over.
Tickets non-refundable.