Posts by Greg Homolka

Fans of genuine country music found reason to celebrate in Lincoln, Nebraska Wednesday, June 7th when a caravan of country stalwarts came to deliver its goods at the Pinewood Bowl Theater. Robert Earl Keen, Dwight Yoakam, and Willie Nelson were on the bill on a beautiful night at the 5,500-capacity venue. Keen and his band […]

Marco Benevento brought his road show of positive energy to Portland, Oregon’s Wonder Ballroom on April 8th, giving people a rousing performance, filled with that intangible thing we all seek in live music — a feeling of well-being. Before Benevento and his bandmates took the stage, the audience was treated to the casual rock stylings […]

Bluegrass jam juggernauts The Infamous Stringdusters delivered a one-two punch to Portland Oregon, playing shows Thursday and Friday night (April 6-7) at the Wonder Ballroom. Having already spent the better part of 2017 out on the road touring in support of their latest album Laws of Gravity, the Stringdusters proved to be polished and firing […]

Portland, Oregon’s Crystal Ballroom came alive Friday night as Yonder Mountain String Band brought their progressive bluegrass party to town. Nearly 20 years into the band’s existence, they continues to play dynamic shows, and bring a little something extra to each performance to keep fans on their toes. First up was The Lil’ Smokies, an […]

ALO’s 11th annual Tour d’Amour made its final stop at Portland, Oregon’s Wonder Ballroom on Saturday night. After a winter that was exceptionally cloudy and wet, including the wettest February on record, the good people of Portland have been impatiently awaiting a return of the light. Occurring just two days before spring, the ALO show […]

Fans of what could possibly be described as new classic country were treated to a three-course helping Wednesday when Cody Jinks came to Portland, Oregon with his pals Ward Davis and Paul Cauthen along to help elevate the experience. When the first performer to hit the stage has had his songs recorded by the likes […]

Portland, Oregon music fans were treated to a lengthy session of dance therapy when Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (KTDU) brought their infectious grooves to the Aladdin Theater on Friday, February 3rd as part of their Runnin’ With The Diesel tour. Los Angeles-based band The Main Squeeze kicked the night off and made sure that those […]

Portland, Oregon was treated to a double feature of storytelling singer/songwriting powerhouses Wednesday night when Todd Snider and Robert Earl Keen played Revolution Hall. Snider, coming off the fall release of his rock n’ roll party album Eastside Bulldog, came out armed with his acoustic guitar and a harmonica and engaged the crowd immediately with […]

John Craigie hosted a one-off CD release show at Portland, Oregon’s Doug Fir Lounge on December 15th. Portlanders braved icy roads to celebrate the singer/songwriter with a sold-out performance, and to get their hands on a copy of the new album, No Rain, No Rose. In addition to the rapt crowd, Craigie also had support […]

Soul singer Lee Fields and his talented band The Expressions made a stop in Portland, OR on Monday, December 5th at the Aladdin Theater. They were joined by Lady Wray and Holy Hive. Read our recent INTERVIEW with Lee Fields!  

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood (CRB) played to a full house at Portland, Oregon’s Revolution Hall on Saturday, December 3rd, offering up two well-received sets of their signature rock n’ soul sound. Although CRB released a new album, If You Lived Here, You Would Be Home By Now, just a month ago, they would play only […]

Veteran Seattle alternative rock band Candlebox were joined by Peter RG and Staticland for a show at the Roseland Theater on Saturday, November 19th. Photos by Greg Homolka.

The 6th annual Hangtown Music Festival filled the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California with sweet, sweet music from October 20th to October 23rd. The weekend was one big highlight after another, from the weather, lineup and performances, to the fans and costumes. Below are just a few of the things that stood out […]

ALO, on their way from their California home to Washington’s Summer Meltdown festival, stopped by Portland, Oregon’s Wonder Ballroom for a little Friday night dance party. Polecat, a five-piece band from Bellingham, was on hand to get the crowd properly warmed up. With drums, stand-up bass, electric guitar, fiddle, and one musician switching between 12-string […]

Revolution Hall welcomed a real live rock n roll show Wednesday night as the Hard Working Americans (HWA) came to town on their Cavalcade Of Chaos Tour, with the Mother Hips in tow. There were a few feelings of trepidation among Portland fans after the HWA had to cancel a live radio performance earlier in […]

When String Cheese Incident took the stage at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene Oregon on Saturday, Michael Kang said that it felt like home to be back in this part of the country, and that since it was the end of this part of their summer tour, that we should all have some fun. And […]

After an opening night that featured a slew of cover songs, String Cheese Incident’s second night at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Oregon saw the band pull mostly from their own material. The first set did feature a cover of Peter Rowan’s “Midnight Moonlight” and ended strong with “Stop Drop Roll” jammed right through “Texas.” […]

Christening Oregon as their home away from home, String Cheese Incident cut loose with a strong show in Eugene, Oregon to open their two-night run at the Cuthbert Amphitheater. The first set alone featured covers of the Allman Brothers (“Jessica”), Stevie Wonder (“Boogie On Reggae Woman”), Peter Rowan (“Sweet Melinda”), and Kool & The Gang […]

Last Thursday morning, cars began flowing into the idyllic Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, Oregon, filled with people anticipating four days of music from well-established touring acts, as well as young bands eager to earn their merit at this picker’s paradise. Yonder Mountain String Band has been hosting this event for an impressive 15 years, […]

Tickets to the moe. show at Portland, Oregon’s Wonder Ballroom sold out well in advance of their April 15 date. Fans of the band (moe.rons, as they are affectionately known) hadn’t witnessed a full-on Portland throwdown since 2013, and the excitement and enthusiasm was apparent in the line outside the venue before the doors opened. […]