2008 Festival Concert Schedule click on group icon for group photo, click on group name for info or bio (if available) NOTE: All concerts are subject to change. No refunds. No exchanges. All performances are rain or shine.
Friday, August 22nd 2008
*** Regional Jazz Groups ***
4:00-5:30 PM
Joe Powers Trio (Portland, Oregon)
6:00-7:30 PM
Art Resnick Trio (Portland, Oregon)
*** Headline Acts ***
8:00-10:00 PM
An Evening with Judy Collins Spend a Friday night under the stars at the Festival with the legendary Judy Collins—America’s internationally acclaimed folk, blues & ballad singer-songwriter. See http://www.judycollins.com
Saturday, August 23rd 2008
*** Regional Jazz Groups ***
11:00-12:00 PM
Chris Woitach/Dave Valdez Sextet (Portland, OR)
*** Headline Acts ***
12:30-2:00 PM
Nicholas Payton Quartet Called “Abundantly gifted” by the New York Times, this Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter & New Orleans native brings soulful mainstream jazz to the Festival stage. See http://www.nicholaspayton.com
BeauSoleil Quartet avec Michael Doucet Grammy winners BeauSoleil have claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. Take the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blend elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country & blues into a satisfying musical recipe—that’s BeauSoleil! See http://www.rosebudus.com/beausoleil
The Gospel Hummingbirds These Grammy nominees sing R&B and Gospel Music to new heights. The Chicago Tribune says: “…Gospel music is about making a joyful noise, ...The Hummingbirds practically raise the roof with their sweet harmonizing.” See http://www.berkeleyagency.com/html/gospel.html
3:30-5:00 PM
Rita Coolidge Whether its blues, jazz ballads or Southern Rock…nobody sings it better than this 2-time Grammy winner! See http://ritacoolidge.com