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The Every Artist Has a Story Project EP 006
Tony Coleman has toured around the planet performing with some of the best R&B and blues musicians ever. Tony can attest to playing drums with B.B. King, Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King, Albert Collins, Etta James, James Cotton, Katie Webster, Z.Z. Hill, O.V. Wright, Buddy Guy, and the list goes on and on.

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Doug Rowell’s roots go deep into Oregon’s soil. He grew up on a farm, but his berry stained fingers were never far from his electric guitar. Doug has traveled the world working with some of the best in the music business. He spent years as a studio artist in Los Angeles. His raging guitar sound can be heard on hundreds of recordings.

A new life after a long, long wait.
A grant from the JWF Musician Health & Services Program helped Kyleen King become pain free for the first time in more than 20 years – in time for her summer tour with Brandi Carlile.

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LaRhonda Steele, a Blues and gospel singer and songwriter, is recognized as one the region's best rhythm and blues vocalists. She has been dubbed "The First Lady of Portland Blues”—a title of leadership that she lives up to as she shares songs that carry forth directly from her soul and spiritual life-force.

Jeremy Wilson podcast interview Oregon Music News
Nov 3, 2022 By TOM D'ANTONI
Jeremy Wilson: The Foundation, His music, The Next Waltz / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music # 357

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Kevin Selfe has been electrifying audiences nationwide since breaking into the blues scene in 2006. His growing stature as a captivating story teller and passionate performer are surpassed only by his deft mastery of blues guitar. Having relocated to Portland, OR, the Virginia native is now a leading light in the Pacific Northwest’s robust blues revival.

Online Auction - Gram Parsons painting by Janet Julian
In honor of Shorty and the Mustangs and the return of the Gram Jam this Nov 5th 9 PM at LaurelThirst Public House. Janet Julian has made an amazing Gram Parsons portrait she is auctioning off to the highest bidder to benefit the JWF Musician Health & Services Program.

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The Every Artist Has a Story Project EP 002 - Featuring Beth Wood
The JWF has teamed with photographer Norm Eder to highlight the creativity of the Northwest music community. The Every Artist has a Story Project uses artists' own words and images created by Norm to put the amazing quality and diversity of our music community on display.


An interview with Kris Deelane - the return of The Next Waltz!
Musicians work hard to make our world a little safer. Kris Deelane says, "Our job is to help create an arena for social connection. People fall in love with the people around them at concerts. They make friendships that last a lifetime.” So, Kris invites you to become a partner in creating this community. Your contribution to the JWF Musician Health and Service Program will make our little world safer, healthier and happier for the musicians who give us so much, every day.