Oregon’s Bluesman: Norman Sylvester
Jory Farr - May 7, 2020
In 1987, B.B. King told a 42-year-old Norman Sylvester to devote himself full time to music. The Boogie Cat heeded that advice and became his own ambassador of blues: "Musicians are messengers. We...
The Portland Playlist: Ural Thomas
Chris Young - Oct 12, 2018
It’s time for Ural Thomas to spread love and bring The Pain—he shares the songs that inspire his music, plus a couple that he just can’t live without. Listen to his playlist now!
A Guide to All-Ages Music in Portland
Chris Young - Aug 3, 2016
Although access to all-ages events may be tough to come by at times, there are still plenty of tireless advocates working to bolster the scene in our city.
The Portland Playlist: Thara Memory
Chris Young - Mar 11, 2015
Thara Memory shares the songs that inspire his music—plus a couple of tracks that he just can’t live without. Listen to his playlist and download a song of his for yours! Photo by Diane Russell
Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship Apps Due Valentine's Day
Chris Young - Feb 5, 2015
OMHOF's 2015 college scholarship applications are now available online but must be postmarked by February 14.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame: Honoring The Past, Building The Future
Don Campbell - Nov 11, 2014
“The whole message is to recognize Oregon’s musical past, and use that as a vehicle for education to support Oregon’s musical future.” Photo by John Alcala
Music Millennium Celebrates 45 Years with a Kickstarter
David Mosher - Feb 27, 2014
Seeking $60,000 to fix roof plus add a coffee, wine and beer bar, come celebrate in-store with cake, Dirk Hamilton and Portland’s The Cry! performing on March 15.
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The Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony feat. Monti Amundson, Ural Thomas & the Pain, The Kingsmen and more at the Aladdin Theater on Oct. 13, 2018
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Though not the best-known hall of fame in the land, the talent within the Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) and the organization's commitment to a greater cause—music education—are hardly matched....
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The Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony featuring Freak Mountain Ramblers, Louis "King Louie" Pain and Floater at the Aladdin Theater on Oct. 14, 2017
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Rockin' For Tony: A Musical Tribute to Tony DeMicoli with Nu Shooz, Quarterflash and Jon Koonce at the Crystal Ballroom on July 16, 2017
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Some of Portland's most famous '80s rockers united at the Crystal Ballroom in honor of legendary club owner Tony DeMicoli. In the early 1980s, Portland experienced a golden age of homegrown live...
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The Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony featuring Duffy Bishop, Fernando Viciconte and 3 Leg Torso at the Aladdin Theater on Oct. 8, 2016
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The Oregon Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony featuring Nu Shooz, Norman Sylvester and Dr. Demento at the Aladdin Theater on Oct. 4, 2014
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