Clinton Fearon in Astoria, Oregon

Sunday, August 30, 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Venue: Charlene Larsen Center for The Performing Arts

Artist: Clinton Fearon

Debra Heesch Presents Reggae Legend CLINTON FEARON Solo Acoustic on August 30th at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts in Astoria, Oregon. All Ages are Welcome.

Looking to make it a weekend full of live music? Rigs & Reggae, a separate event, is Aug 27-30 at Pier 39 in Astoria. Find more info at pinosadventures.com. Also check out the historic Norblad Hotel, in the heart of downtown Astoria, OR. It is the most stylish, comfortable, and quirky boutique hotel on the North Coast. Independently owned and thoughtfully restored, the vibrant 40-room hotel offers luxurious, spacious suites and adorable, affordable cabin rooms. Book online at norbladhotel.com or give us a call at 503-325-6989.

CLINTON FEARON is a composer, songwriter, singer, and player of instruments since his early teens, and a professional since the age of 19. He was born in Jamaica and became the bassist, vocalist, and lyricist for the mythic Gladiators, as well as a session musician for Coxsone Dodd in Studio One and Lee 'Scratch' Perry's at Black Ark, two of the main producers on the island at this time. He also composed some everlasting bass lines for well-known artists like Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles, and many others.

After leaving Jamaica in 1987, Clinton Fearon started a new career in Seattle. With other musicians of the Gladiators, he decided to stay in the US and founded The Defenders. The band built a nice following in the Northwest. After five years, the band split, and Clinton Fearon formed the Boogie Brown Band with local musicians in 1993. Clinton recorded eight albums with Boogie Brown Band and two albums in a solo acoustic. Each song of Clinton Fearon is a strong message coming from the heart of a man who dedicates his life to help a better world come. With chiselled music and poetic lyrics, he opens reggae to a wider audience who simply love his beautiful songs.

"My music is roots reggae from the island of Jamaica. I grew up deep in the hills, up in St. Catherine, surrounded by nature, beauty, and hard work. Even as a child, I knew I wanted to be a musician and began my career singing in church and at school, and eventually built my own guitar! As a teenager, my journeys took me to Kingston, where I met many musicians and began writing and recording music. The Skatalites, Motown artists, and Jamaican musicians who came before me all influenced my music. I write from my heart. The world is full of inspirations... nature, people, politics, love. I write about them all. My music is good for the soul - always with a message of hope and betterment for tomorrow. It's good for dancing, good for listening, and I think it's good for all." - Clinton Fearon

General Admission: $20

Online sales close at 8:00 pm on 8/29. Tickets will be available at the door.

All Ages | Tickets Are Nonrefundable.