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Cover Your Hearts – Guilty Pleasures Continue
Every year, musicians gather in pick-up bands or in their regular ensembles to perform their favorite songs of the ‘80s – when MTV was soaring, there was no such thing as too much, and some of pop’s most enduring hits came out of everybody’s radio.
Cover Your Hearts is a total indulgence in the most popular music of the ‘80s – a time to sing along, to reminisce and to bask in the friendship and quirkiness of Portland’s music scene.
We all benefit from a strong music community
The truth is, we ALL benefit from the strength of our music community. Despite the hardships faced by Portland in recent years, music will be a huge contributor to our city's rebirth. Unlike our roses and amazing restaurants, our city's music can easily and instantly travel around the country and the globe, making it one of the greatest possible ambassadors of Portland's enduring contributions to the arts.
What we mean when we say ‘safety net’
Since I founded the JWF 501(c)3 in 2010, I’ve had the great pleasure of witnessing the power of our community in action. In that time, countless musicians, fans, and businesses have enabled our Musicians Health & Services Program to support more than 400 musicians and their families, providing more than $1.5 million in emergency assistance grants and navigation services.
Keeping Portland Saucy
“We’ve always been lucky to live in a place where music is such an important piece of the community – the fabric of the community. The Portland Metro Area is struggling a bit right now, and it’s been the food and music and art that has held this community together,” and is helping revitalize our regional vitality.
A message from Decemberist Chris Funk
GivingTuesday is a movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world. GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.
The Eternal Waltz
The Alberta Rose and The JWF are keeping the music and magic alive – 47 years after The Band said goodbye in its epic concert, The Last Waltz. Portland’s annual event, The Next Waltz, showcases fabulous Oregon musicians recreating the original performance and reminding us how extraordinary it was
HarmonyHome Workshop: Where Musicians Find Their Address.
Embarking on the journey of purchasing your first home as a self-employed artist can be a thrilling yet daunting endeavor. Step into a realm of possibilities and knowledge at the vibrant intersection of real estate and music. The JWF proudly presents: HarmonyHome Workshop: Where Musicians Find Their Address.
The 3rd Annual George Harrison Celebration at Revolution Hall
Portland, OR - October 21, 2023, Mark Bowden, of SonicButter/PDX, presents The 3rd Annual George Harrison Celebration. Sponsored by The Jeremy Wilson Foundation and co-hosted by The Alberta Abbey and MusicPortland, the concert brings together more than 30 prominent Pacific Northwest musicians to reprise George Harrison’s legendary triple album, All Things Must Pass, combined with highlights from The Concert For Bangladesh (1971), live on stage at Revolution Hall.
The Every Artist Has a Story Project Ep 012
Lenanne Miller was born to sing, but her talent was not discovered by her father, Norman Sylvester, until she was in college.
The Every Artist Has a Story Project EP 011
Rich Layton is a musician's musician. His distinctive style is instantly recognizable to rock and roll fans.