​Portland Blues LEGENDS are in the house! Blues guitarist extraordinaire Sonny Hess, powerhouse vocalist Rae Gordon and dynamic drummer Kelly Pierce take the 48 North stage Thursday. You don't want to miss this!
All ages, no cover. Come and enjoy live music with us!

​Gabriel John is a country singer/songwriter currently based out of Portland, Oregon. For the past five years Gabe has toured all over the Pacific Northwest bringing his unique blend of country and R&B to stages all across the country. Performing both his original songs and timeless classics, Gabriel John puts on an unforgettable early bird evening of music you won't want to miss.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iTtkT6pTJ0SVuOnT4ZC4V
Instagram: @gabehessentertainment

​Taylor Newville @Taylorguitargirl
Taylor Newville began playing in Portland, Oregon at the age of six. She fell in love with playing the guitar! She has explored many different styles of music through the years: heavy metal, rock, jazz and the blues. She is currently focusing on the blues with her band Taylor Newville and the Riders. Taylor and the Riders get the crowd moving and rock the blues with guitar riffs and solos. Taylor's musical influences include BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, Roy Buchanan, Joe Bonamassa, and Bonnie Raitt. Taylor was a finalist in the Journey to Memphis International Blues competition 2023 and has been nominated for the 2023 and 2024 Cascade Blues Association Muddy Awards for best new artist and 2024 Performance of the year Waterfront Blues Festival - Sail on Sisters and Contemporary Blues Act.
Taylor Newville and the Riders have been playing big stages including Waterfront Blues Festival, Cathedral Jazz Festival, Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival, MD 25 Festival and the headliner for the 2025 Peninsula Blues Festival.
In 2023, Taylor produced two CDs/EPs with originals and a third CD/EP was released July 2025 “Find My Way”. Checkout Taylor's music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon music and other streaming platforms.

Sam Girl @xosamgirl is an independent singer/songwriter based in Independence, Oregon, with roots out of the Bay Area. Her style is a blend of genres including mid-tempo bedroom pop, many ballads, and a touch of contemporary country. Some artists that have inspired her work are Adele, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga, and Rascal Flatts. We are thrilled to have Sam Girl back on the 48 North stage!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sam-girl/1457137225
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4swGdvW6ernTTl0u1KIcWN 

​The Poets have been on tour to promote their first album, ‘Under A Fading Sun’. The record is an eclectic mix of rock, blues, jazz, pop and even their now famous tango tune.
Prior to joining the band, the various Poets have played with the likes of Sting, Peter Gabriel, Bono, BB King, Steve Miller, Johnny Mathis, Dr. John, Harry Connick Jr, and Curtis Salgado. They bring their immense talent and experience together to create one of the more unique and enjoyable live shows you will get to see.
Idle Poets is a musical experience with few peers, something best experienced live. You don't want to miss this show at 48 North Pizzeria!

​Jody Carroll is a explosive blues songwriter and musician from Asheville, North Carolina, who stands as one of the most striking performers of his time, capturing the essence of old American, folk, and blues traditions with a powerful, hurricane-like guitar style. Carroll conjures up the spirit of the Delta with haunting precision, shifting effortlessly from National steel guitar to banjo, weaving tales of lost loves, forgotten histories, and the raw blood that runs through rural America. His unassuming yet magnetic presence, captivating songs and yarns attest to the true authenticity of his music. His newest record takes an Americana-infused look at the blues. He offers hope alongside the melancholia of the past. Carroll’s music reflects not just the hardship, but the resilience of life. He has shared the stage with blues legends such as Buddy Guy, Honey Boy Edwards, R.L. Burnside, and Johnny Winter, earning his place among the finest contemporary blues artists who bring both raw emotion and hope to their audiences.In addition to heavy touring of the U.S and Japan, he appeared at the renown Americana Festival Merlefest regularly.
"A new blues artist we now can't live without...Jody Carroll does not play the blues so much as he inhabits them, with a definite Americana tinge. His dark and haunting tales embody roots music to its fullest.. a voice that signifies he’s seen and lived it all, he takes the blues to a different and intriguing destination.."
Amos Perrine - No Depression

​Sproose is a 5-piece angulated americana rock band, grown from the majestic PNW inspiring earthy psychedelia overtones rooted in americana rock ancestry. Original notes with hooky melodies on the wind and deep grooves that can reach the sun…..You might not believe the sounds you hear!
Tevin Lowe of the Lowe's Bros. will be playing an acoustic opener at 6pm with Sproose taking the stage after. They pack the house every time they play at 48 North so be sure to arrive early for a seat! 

Rick and Joanne are back on the 48 North stage playing a wide variety of pop and rock hits - acoustic cover tunes you can sing along with!