Sy Smith sings at the Oxford Hotel in Bend

Sy Smith began her career leading a six-person Washington D.C. go-go band called "In Tyme". After graduating from Howard University with a bachelor's degree of Science in psychology and a minor in music therapy, she moved to Los Angeles, California. She soon charted territory singing backup for Usher, Eric Benet, Me'Shell NdegeOcello, Ginuwine, Brandy, and spending more than a year on the road with Whitney Houston. Among it all, Smith made appearances as a regular fixture behind Vonda Shepard on the FOX TV show Ally McBeal.

Galen Clark Trio plays at the 1905

Two Shows - 6:30p and 8:30p

Vocalist Sarah Clarke (The Motet, Portugal The Man, Outer Orbit) and keyboardist Galen Clark (Subtonic, Anna Tivel, Outer Orbit) join forces with an incredible rhythm section feat. Damian Erskine (Peter Erskine, Skerik, Outer Orbit) on bass and Micah Hummel (Subtonic, Anna Tivel, Quickly Quickly) on drums. The music ranges from stripped down funk and soul originals to beautiful ballads that pay homage to artists such as Emily King and Betty Harris. 

Yugen Music Project plays at Mermosa PDX

• Greg Kelly flute
• Phillip Tucker drums
• Carmelo Torres congas
• Terrance Wooten guitar

 Yugen Music Project welcomes back the vocal stylings of artist Toni Hill.

Kevin Selfe and the Tornadoes play at Arrivederci's

Rita Marquez sings at Wilf's

Rita Marquez is a favorite here at Wilf’s and in the Portland jazz scene. A classy lady, with a beautiful voice, she lights up every room that she is in before she sings a note! Her style can be soulful and sultry, but always elegantly playful. 

Christopher Brown Quartet plays at the Jazz Station in Eugene

Unearthing the Extraordinary: Original compositions inspired by ordinary people who went the extra mile to change the world around them.

Apifera with special guest Frankie Reyes play at the Jack London

Ms Vee sings at Clydes Prime Rib

Ms Vee will be backed up by her Badass Band

Big Bossa Quartet Plus Nova preforms at the Mock Crest Tavern

The Big Bossa Quartet, Jazz, Blues and Bossa with a sunny Southern accent. Perfect background for a glass of wine and conversation, or always up for a beer and dancing!