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Lady Sings the Blues 2026 preview

Produced for:  Jazz Lives!
  Lady Sings the Blues: A Tribute to Billie Holiday returns to the Alberta Rose Theatre on April 4, 2026.  KBOO Art Focus presenter Joseph Gallivan talked to Jazz Lives’ Marcia Hocker, who is MC for the event and also one of the singers who will interpret Billie Holi... Read more

Portland Legacy Music Blog

Produced for:  Portland Sound Legacy
Local Artists, Real Voices At Portland Sound Legacy, the mission is simple — to give local musicians a real voice on the airwaves. The station’s commitment to homegrown talent is unmatched. Every week, you’ll hear exclusive tracks from Portland artists, live sessions, a... Read more

Hallow's Dawn and Hallow's Eve

Produced for:  Halloween Specials
  Check out all of our spooky specials this October! Culminating on October 31st with a 2-part marathon: Hallow's Dawn and Hallow's Twilight. Hallow’s Dawn 12am-2am Halloween is the Queerest Holiday - Jamie! 2am - 3am Movie Cutups Halloween Edition - Rolf 3am - 5:30am The... Read more

2025 Pickathon is almost here

Produced for:  KBOO
Big Names and Local Bands are ready to slay at 2025 Pickathon Big-name bands at Portland’s most unique  music festival, 2025 Pickathon, include Portugal. The Man, Taj Mahal, Ocie Elliott, Julien Baker & Torres, and Haley Heynderickx.  But Pickathon (July 31–Aug. 3 at Pen... Read more

Tight Shoes by Damon Runyon

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Waterfront Blues Festival 2025 preview

  Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival is returning for 2025 (July 4 and 5) with a scaled-back format this year. Festival Artistic Director Peter Dammann told KBOO that this year's event will feature a smaller but more focused lineup, adapting to the challenging econo... Read more
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