Waterfront Blues Festival

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Airs at: Fri, 07/04/2025 at 1:00pm - 10:00pm

Airs at: Sat, 07/05/2025 at 1:00pm - 10:30pm

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We’re back! The Waterfront Blues Festival is returning to Waterfront Park for two jam-packed days on July 4 & 5, 2025! This year, we’re bringing the party to a big ol’ main stage in the bowl along the shores of the Willamette River — same incredible vibes, just a fresh new format.

We’ve got an awesome music lineup, delicious food and drinks, and, of course, Portland’s legendary 4th of July fireworks show! While the festival may look a little different this year, our goal remains the same: bringing our fans together for an unforgettable weekend of music and celebration.

Can't be there in person? No worries, KBOO has you covered — we'll be live broadcasting the whole show! Tune in from 1-10pm on 7/4, and 1-10:30pm on 7/5.

This year's live broadcast of Waterfront Blues Festival is made possible by our wonderful sponsors, Music Millennium and Oregon Country Fair.

Genre(s):

Blues

Streams:

KBOO Stream 1

Program status:

Current

Waterfront Blues Festival on 07/06/24

Airs at: Sat, 07/06/2024 at 12:00pm - 10:00pm

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Waterfront Blues Festival on 07/05/24

Airs at: Fri, 07/05/2024 at 12:00pm - 10:30pm

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Waterfront Blues Festival on 07/04/23

Airs at: Tue, 07/04/2023 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Airs at: Sat, 07/01/2023 at 12:00pm - Tue, 07/04/2023 at 10:00pm

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, This is a live event and the schedule is subject to change. If you are looking for the lineup of performers, Please check the Waterfront Blues Festival schedule, for the best scheduling information. The 36th Waterfront Blues Festival is right around the corner, read... Read more

Waterfront Blues Festival 2022: Day 4

Airs at: Mon, 07/04/2022 at 12:00pm - 10:30pm

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Monday, July 4th Performance Schedule: 12 PM - 1 PM Jersey Soul 1 PM - 2 PM Norman Sylvester Revue 2 PM - 3 PM Toby Lee & Timothy James 3 PM - 4 PM Phantom Blues Band w/ Curtis Salgado 4 PM - 5 PM Lisa Mann, Karen Lovely, Ben Rice, Dave Melyan 5 PM - ... Read more

Waterfront Blues Festival 2022: Day 3

Airs at: Sun, 07/03/2022 at 12:00pm - 10:30pm

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Sunday, July 3rd Performance Schedule: 12 PM - 1 PM Ty Curtis Band w/ Hank Shreve 1 PM - 2 PM Hillstomp 2 PM - 2:55 PM LaRhonda & the Steele Family Band 3:05 PM - 4 PM Big Monti 4 PM - 5 PM Adia Victoria 5 PM - 6 PM Bobby Tor... Read more

Waterfront Blues Festival 2022: Day 2

Airs at: Sat, 07/02/2022 at 12:00pm - 10:30pm

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Saturday, July 2nd Performance Schedule: 12 PM - 1 PM Johnny Wheels & the Swamp Donkeys 1 PM - 2 PM The Sugar Roots 2 PM - 3 PM Zach Person 3 PM - 4 PM John Bunzow 4 PM - 5 PM Son Little 5 PM - 6 PM Diuna Greenleaf 6 PM - 7 PM Lady A 7 PM - 8 PM The... Read more

Waterfront Blues Festival 2022: Day 1

Airs at: Fri, 07/01/2022 at 12:00pm - 10:30pm

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Friday, July 1st Performance Schedule: 12 PM - 1 PM Josh Makosky 1 PM - 2 PM Andrew Matthews Band w/ Brady Goss 2 PM - 3 PM Bottleneck Blues Band 3 PM - 4 PM Pat Stilwell's Blues Alliance 4 PM - 5 PM Silent Partners 5 PM - 6 PM Marina Crouse w/ Ben Rice B... Read more

Waterfront Blues Festival preview with Ty Curtis and Rich Lawrence

Airs at: Thu, 06/23/2022 at 11:00am - 11:30am

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On today's episode, we celebrate the return of the Waterfront Blues Festival. It’s a Portland tradition, going back 35 years, but, due to the pandemic, there was a change in plans during the past two years. In 2020, KBOO partnered with WBF to present a virtual festival. ... Read more

Bluesfest Upriver 2021: Day 4

Airs at: Mon, 07/05/2021 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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Today's lineup features: Tony Coleman's Tribute to the Three Kings - 12:00 Hillstomp - 1:00 Jubu Smith - 1:30 Hillstomp - 2:30 Ghost-Note - 3:00 Read more