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Thursday Night Coffeehouse is a celebration of up to four local and touring artists coming together in an intimate, coffeehouse setting at the venerable Artichoke Community Music. It is a wonderful opportunity to hear artists of all levels in a listening room setting. It is also important to note that each artist is donating their performance to contribute to Artichoke's mission. Because of this we encourage our audiences to tip the performers if they are able. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and light snacks are available for purchase at the bar. Doors - 6:30pm
Show - 7:00pm
Tickets - $10
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LINEUP CURATED BY PORTLAND FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY
ARIETTA WARD--
Soul Gospel Funk Roots Rock Blues
It's rare to find anyone in the blues, jazz, soul, funk, or R&B genres who isn't familiar with her name. Arietta Ward, affectionately known as Mz. Etta, has become an integral part of Portland's vibrant and diverse music scene. . She began her musical journey alongside her beloved mother, the late pianist and esteemed Northwest legend, Janice Marie Scroggins.
Because of her diverse musical background and unparalleled versatility, Arietta has been a Featured Artist-At-Large at the 2023 Sawtooth Valley Gathering festival in Stanley, Idaho; a staple at the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival for many years & as a bandleader, opened for the Iconic Macy Gray at the famed Elsinore Theatre in Salem Oregon.
She has shared the stage with acclaimed artists such as Esperanza Spalding, the late Obo Addy, Linda Hornbuckle, Curtis Salgado, Jarrod Lawson, Nigel Hall, Tony Ozier, Tyrone Hendrix, and Farnell Newton. "All of the music, all the songs... these are my stories. They’re stories that need to be told, and I am here to tell them.”
While many try to label her music within specific genres like Neo-Soul/Blues, Funk, or R&B, Arietta refuses to confine herself to any one category. Instead, she remains focused on the content and the profound responsibility she believes every artist carries. "Be mindful of how you deliver. Be mindful of your intent while conveying your messages. When you open your mouth, always hold that intent in the highest positive vibration possible
With an ensemble of exceptional musicians or as a featured artist, Arietta is committed to spreading joy and happiness through unforgettable performances that leave a lasting impact on the hearts of her audience.
Her highly anticipated debut album, “Arietta”, captures her live performance persona as well as her studio self. With high energy, humor and passion, the unique sound experience of Arietta Ward will surely have you wanting more.
https://www.mzettasworld.com
KEN VIGIL--
Former Artichoke board member performing original compositions
(For fans of Woody Guthrie, Towns VanZandt, Jerry Garcia)
Ken is a singer-songwriter who plays carefully crafted original songs, and select covers from the folk/Americana traditions. He will sing and play acoustic guitar and harmonica in this performance.
BILL HERNANDEZ--
Bill sings and plays acoustic guitar...he leans toward soft ballads that reflect what is happening in his life.
In November of 2019, after an amazing 24-year career as a video producer at Nike, Bill decided to retire to pursue his passion and hobby of music full time. Bill is a singer-songwriter who writes originals and performs covers from the 60's and 70's. As the music director for the non-profit Influence Music Hall, he is active in the Hillsboro music scene. He performs and books musicians for the First Tuesday Hillsboro Art Walk.
https://www.billhernandezmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/billhernandezmusic/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEYfWYYy5H9/
KEN GAINES--
Portland, OR area singer/songwriter, producer, and teacher Ken Gaines has the goal of writing great songs in just about every genre and style. "For all the great songs that have been written I belong to a wonderful tribe who believe there are a least as many great ones still to be written." His voice has the range to cover those styles and his supple guitar work lays down arrangements instead of just chords. His lyrics are both powerful and poetic and highlight the skills of a story teller and observer of life. Formerly from Houston, TX, in 2005 he was voted Singer Songwriter of the Year by the Academy of Texas Music and in 2007 his song "Einstein's Violin" was nominated Song of the Year at the Texas Music Awards.
https://kengaines.com/index.html
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2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97202
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