A community celebration honoring the history and people of the original NE Portland; Elliott, Albina, Irvington, & Boise neighborhoods.
Grammy-Nominated blues legend John Primer featuring Steve Bell & special guests PDX Blues artists, The Fenix Rising Band
Tickets
GA $28
Reserved Seating $38
VIP $75 - Dinner, sponsor drink, and signed poster
VIP $100 - All access front row seating, dinner, sponsor drink, and signed poster
+ 7:30 pre-show meet & greet reception
7pm: Doors - Happy Hour & Food in lounge
8pm: Opening band Fenix Rising & special guests
9pm: Headliner John Primer featuring Steve Bell
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 award's 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 band favorite the Fenix River Band, and some suprise special guests!
Enjoy this first day of the Soulfest with killer blues, barbecue and bourbon specials.
Hosted by KMHD Radio, Artichoke Music, the Cascade Blues Association, Willamette Week, The Skanner.
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.
For more info about John Primer, go to https://johnprimerblues.com/bio
Steve Bell - Harmonica
John Primer has known Steve and all his brothers since they were just kids growing up on the south-side of Chicago. John would visit their Dad, Carey Bell and they were all around eager to learn about the Blues. Steve first joined the RDBB way back in 1996 and he even came to John's jam nights at Checkerboard Lounge before that. He is an Original RDBB Member.
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.
We love having Steve as part of our RDBB Family. We hope he stays with us for a long, long time to come. Come on out and meet Steve at one of our shows. We believe he is the BEST blues harmonica player in the world and we are so proud of him and everything he has achieved!"
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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. He is backed by JT Thomas, Jim Solberg, Pat McDougal & Brian Foxworth, smooth & well oiled rhythm section Reach out to us at thefenixrisingband.com.
