ARTIST LINE-UP
NW WOMEN RHYTHM & BLUES SHOW
Willamette Falls Music Festival's headliner is the renowned regional act Northwest Women Rhythm & Blues. The brainchild of musician and band
leader Sonny Hess have performed specialty shows produced by Sonny Hess since the early ‘80s. These unique shows are comprised of the top female performers in the region and expose newly found talent
Willamette Falls Music Festival's headliner is the renowned regional act Northwest Women Rhythm & Blues. The brainchild of musician and band
leader Sonny Hess have performed specialty shows produced by Sonny Hess since the early ‘80s. These unique shows are comprised of the top female performers in the region and expose newly found talent. Each show is different and tailored to your event featuring multiple ladies and brings its own certain magic that you won’t want to miss! This show will feature seasoned singers including Rae Gordon.
Bobby Kelton
Bobby Kelton grew up playing “his brand of music” in a musical family in Grants Pass, Oregon, where his father played guitar and fiddle, and was also a talented vocalist. His mother taught piano, which was Bobby’s first introduction to learning an instrument.
Bobby took up guitar at 11 years old, which started a long and fruitful musical j
Bobby Kelton grew up playing “his brand of music” in a musical family in Grants Pass, Oregon, where his father played guitar and fiddle, and was also a talented vocalist. His mother taught piano, which was Bobby’s first introduction to learning an instrument.
Bobby took up guitar at 11 years old, which started a long and fruitful musical journey.
With musical influences ranging from traditional country to blues, to modern rock and jazz, Bobby has found himself developing an eclectic mix of these styles as his own. He is a talented songwriter and his originals take you on a journey.
Monkey See and Monkey Duo
Monkey See and Monkey Duo
Jesse Young (guitar/vocals), and David Owen (drums), play Louisiana rooted country rhythm n blues with original interpretations of tunes from the Great American Songbook. Jesse was born and raised in the cultural stew of Southwest Louisiana. and serenaded swooning lovebirds on New Orleans’ only Venetian gondola, before Hurricane Katrina
Jesse Young (guitar/vocals), and David Owen (drums), play Louisiana rooted country rhythm n blues with original interpretations of tunes from the Great American Songbook. Jesse was born and raised in the cultural stew of Southwest Louisiana. and serenaded swooning lovebirds on New Orleans’ only Venetian gondola, before Hurricane Katrina sent him running for high ground. He has also played Waterfront Blues Festival, Portland Jazz Festival, Pendleton Round Up. David Owen’s experience and versatility across a spectrum of styles of music informs a deep rooted understanding of “the groove” while also embracing nuance and emotive texture with improvisational intuition.
Perry Gerber
Monkey See and Monkey Duo
Perry Gerber is a local celebrity in Lincoln City, Oregon. Over the last 35 years, his passion for playing music provided him the opportunity to tour from the coast and beyond. Another passion of his is being on the water where he will be during the Falls Fest.
The Radio Riots
The Radio Riots
The Radio Riots is a 5-piece rock dance cover band playing the best music from the radio spanning the past five decades. From AC/DC to Led Zeppelin, this band puts on a raucous show bound to get people out on the dance floor. The band brings professional sound gear and lighting to accommodate any event.
Sarah Lodge
The Radio Riots
Sarah Lodge is a soulful vocal powerhouse based out of Portland, Oregon & has been serenading the NW region for over a decade with an eclectic blend of R&B, Soul, Funk, Rock, Pop, Country & Traditional Jazz music.
STEVE AND MARGOT KELLY
This husband and wife duo have been playing music throughout Oregon City, Portland and the Northwest region for years in such bands as Big Yellow Taxi and Return Flight. They bring a variety of musical genres including Americana, folk, country, rock, jazz, bluegrass and beautiful harmonies. They connect with audiences through a wide vari
This husband and wife duo have been playing music throughout Oregon City, Portland and the Northwest region for years in such bands as Big Yellow Taxi and Return Flight. They bring a variety of musical genres including Americana, folk, country, rock, jazz, bluegrass and beautiful harmonies. They connect with audiences through a wide variety of music, humorous storytelling and a down-home rapport as if they'd never left their living room. .
Timothy James (TJ Wong)
Timothy James is one of a kind. Hailing from the small community of Mulino, he has made fans from around the world. Combining honest songwriting with his plethora of influences has become a distinct sound, even at just 21. "little intervals" is out now, and could not be a better follow-up to 2017's "Love = Chaos". But hey, don't just take our word, go hear for yourself at the Falls Fest.
