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Will Jordan w/ Swiggle Mandela, Deeanthony_goes, BrandonLee Cierley

  • Alberta Abbey 126 Northeast Alberta Street Portland, OR, 97211 United States (map)

Doors at 7:30 | Show at 8:00

All ages welcome.

Free parking is available in the lot across the street until full.

WILL JORDAN

Will Jordan aka Billy is a Multi-Platinum selling, Grammy-nominated singer- songwriter, and producer from Tacoma, Washington, now residing in Los Angeles. He is best known for penning the hook for "Fly" by Nicki Minaj feat. Rihanna. After securing a few other major placements, Jordan released a joint EP with Jamla/Roc Nation producer, titled "Be Good".

He is currently preparing to release a single titled "Control" with Bay Area rap artist Guapdad 4000. On "Control" Will and Guapdad both give their accounts of being in a relationship with someone who is moving too fast. Both, in their own way are cautioning their counterpart as to the dangers of rushing into a relationship.

SWIGGLE MANDELA

Swiggle Mandela is one a prominent Hip Hop artist from Portland Oregon who is breaking onto the national scene. He has worked with world famous artists like Westside Boogie and Jim Jones. Swiggle Mandela wrote his first “rap” in the year 2000 when he was 9 years. He Started recording on tapes on old stereos for around when he was 11. By the time he was 12 he had found a free studio to record at in NE Portland. In middle he began giving away CDs and building a fan base. By the time he was 20 he had already opened for Dead Prez, D12, and Immortal Technique at the wonder ballroom. He has over 50 music videos released, and has a passion for video production. Now at 32 years old he is one of the most well known and beloved Hip Hop artists from Oregon, performing regularly at venues like Kelly’s Olympian and the Roseland theater. He also throws shows and has booked over 50 Portland artists. He is a mentor to young artists. His music is about love and unity, and is fun, but can be serious and deep. Whether it’s going into schools, or talking to incarcerated youth, Swiggle Mandela aims to make the world a better place for the next generation.

Deeanthony_goes

Singer songwriter Deeanthony_goes vibe music infuses rnb hiphop and Neo soul with warm harmonies and deep vocals. Deeanthony_goes latest single and music video Sunshine is a vibey Miami influenced pop hiphop track which is on all streaming platforms including YouTube

Background

Born in Portland Or but raised in Seattle Wa.. Deeanthony_goes started writing early as a Child and started doing talent shows to performing shows in his early 20s. Musically was heavily influenced by the sound of the 90s hiphop rnb and Neo soul. BUSTA rhymes Aaliyah Jon B Donell Jones and Erykah Badu just to name a few..

Deeanthony_goes dropped his first single Fake Heartbreak Jan 2022 followed by a single named Jealousy

With his great networking skills Deeanthony_goes has made cameos in 30+ music videos with 2 of his own under his belt.

Socials Ig: @deeanthony.goesTwitter: @deeanthony_goesTikTok : @deeanthonymarcell

BRANDONLEE CIERLEY

BrandonLee Cierley is an up and coming Saxophonist born in Tacoma, Wa whose music seemingly combines elements from sounds that have influenced his musical voice such as Modern jazz, traditional jazz, & hiphop. During his time in Washington State, BrandonLee pursued his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science & Music from Pacific Lutheran University.

During his uprising in the music scene, BrandonLee continuously seeks instruction to master his saxophone craft by working with multiple instructors such as Pacific Northwest Saxophone great Tracy Knoop and one of this generation’s emerging artists Braxton Cook. This ongoing instruction has been a catalyst for BrandonLee’s search for his musical voice.

While being a band leader and solo artist, BrandonLee has showcased his talents working with some of the music scene’s most exciting producers/artists around the world such as; Jam of the Week Founder/Portland based Trumpeter Farnell Newton, EyeLoveBrandon, Jonny Tobin, multi-instrumentalist from Portland Machado Mijiga, and Portland based Producer Hunter Love to name a few. In 2018, BrandonLee Cierley ventured into exploits outside of his staple genre to be a guest artist with TwoFriends, LA Dj Duo, at sold out music festivals Lucky & Paradiso. Recently, BrandonLee joined the stage with world renowned Saxophonist Mike Phillips who has played with musical giants such as Michael Jackson, Prince & Stevie Wonder.

BrandonLee Cierley has performed over all the Greater Puget Sound area and has been featured on KMHD with a featured track from newly formed Portland based label “LofiJazzSoul”, and was showcased multiple times on KNKX’s Live Studio Session segments.

BrandonLee Cierley released his debut album "Here Comes a New Challenger" in July of 2020 bringing in over 20k streams and counting which earned him a spot on PDX's jazz station KMHD's Best Single of the Year. On July 8th, BrandonLee released a much anticipated summer 2-pack EP "Thank You for Waiting" which featured LA-based Saxophonist Braxton Cook and was been placed on Spotify Editorial Playlists such as: Smooth Jazz Beats, Smooth Beats & Fresh Finds: Jazz.

BrandonLee recently released the single his sophomore record “Camaraderie” which was released on October 7th through PDX based label Lofijazzsoul receiving album reviews from one of Seattle prestigious jazz writers, Paul Rauch, from "All About Jazz" as well as from Robert Ham of "Jazz Society of Oregon''. With that, BrandonLee's newest album has been placed on a plethora of playlist placements including 2 of Spotify's biggest followed Editorial Playlist, "All About Jazz" & "Fresh Finds: Jazz".

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