Online tickets-sales for this show are closed at this time. If tickets are provided at the door, arrive at the venue before the show. Elevate Unity Benefit Music Series - Bridge City Soul
Saturday, September 25th, 2021
Doors open: 5 pm
Event begins: 6 pm
Bridge City Soul: Soul Band, Dance Band, Funk Band is not just the brainchild of Ramsey Embick but the dream of everyone in the band. Soul and R&B music must rank among the most unique of American music with its pulsing beat, soul-stirring vocals, and compelling message! BridgeCity Soul has 6 members all steeped in this idiom.
Description:
This benefit music series will feature Portland's top Soul, Latin, Blues, & Jazz bands.
Bridge City Soul: Soul Band, Dance Band, Funk Band is not just the brainchild of Ramsey Embick but the dream of everyone in the band. Soul and R&B music must rank among the most unique of American music with its pulsing beat, soul-stirring vocals, and compelling message! BridgeCity Soul has 6 members all steeped in this idiom.
Eddie Wright - a man of pure soul who began singing in church and performed with “Men of Hope” before embarking on a more public career in the Portland Soul/R&B scene.
Danelle Barker, originally from Florida, armed with a Bachelor in Music from PSU, a full-blown arranger, and composer is a peerless vocalist who is the new darling of the local jazz scene. She has also thoroughly captured the hearts and imaginations of Portland’s soul enthusiasts.
Johnnie Russell on drums, a force of nature having performed with Andy Stokes, Yolanda Adams, Walter Hawkins, James Moore, and the great Linda Hornbuckle.
Guitar wizard Doug Lewis has been an integral member of all things R&B in Portland for decades performing with Pleasure, Chaka Kahn, Linda Hornbuckle, and Andy Stokes.
Jeff Andrews on bass holding down the pocket is a long-time pillar of the Portland area gospel and funk scene.
Leader Ramsey Embick on keys is an Oregon native who started his first soul band in high school and never looked back. Bandleader for the Pointer Sisters in the 80’s, also worked on projects with Jennifer Holiday, Gladys Knight, The Whispers, Gerald Levert, Rene & Angela, Michael Jackson, The Commodores, Bobby Womack, anyway, you get the idea. . .The point is this is the music that ignites the spirit in all of us because this is the music we all love.
Description:
This benefit music series will feature Portland's top Soul, Latin, Blues, & Jazz bands.
During the shows, we will spotlight positive tangible commentary from community activists, select nonprofits, and social equality advocates sharing ideas and strategies to unite our divided country.
Elevate Unity Benefit Music Series
Facebook Live Streaming
Seating is limited due to the city and state restrictions. Reservations are suggested in order to ensure entry.
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Ticket Types
General Admission - $15
Required 2 drink minimum per person: (cocktails, beer, wine, N/A)Non-Profits: Jazz Society of Oregon, Ethos Music Center, Black United Fund, Legacy Mentor & Friends of Noise
Sponsors: KMHD Radio, Music Millennium
21 & Over.
Tickets are Non-Refundable.
Performer subject to change.
Elevate Unity Benefit Music Series - Bridge City Soul
Date / time Sat, September 25, 2021 Doors open: 5:00 pm Event begins: 6:00 pm Buy Tickets
Venue info Botanist
910 NW 14th Ave.
Portland, OR, 97209
