NW Women Rhythm & Blues on February 13th at Edgefield Ballroom will feature:

Sonny Hess - Known far and wide for her sensual guitar playing, songwriting gifts and soulful vocals, this local blues legend has been firing up shows around the Northwest for over four decades. She was the first woman to be nominated in a male dominated field for Best Lead Guitar. 2023 NW Women Show ‘Best NW Event Muddy Award, 2023 Lifetime Achievement Muddy Award.

LaRhonda Steele - Recognized as one of the region’s nest R&B vocalists. She has been dubbed “The First Lady of Portland Blues” Accolades – 2020 Oregon Music Hall of Fame, 2018 Cascade Blues Assoc Hall of Fame, 2016-2018 Cascade Blues Assoc Best Female Vocalist Muddy Awards

Rae Gordon - Numerous awards for her blues and heartfelt soaring vocals, hard driving energy like a freight train. She serves up a delicious stew of grit with a side of soul and gospel.

Tarshene Pinney - Vocal powerhouse that lights up the room captivating the audience with her magnetic stage presence. Her impressive resume features work with Andy Stokes, Nu Shooz, Swingline Cubs, etc.

Leah Hinchcliff - The “femme fatale of funk’ Leah Hinchcliff has travelled far and wide entertaining music lovers from Saskatchewan to New Orleans. A highly respected bassist in the rich NW music scene, she enthusiastically shares soul-healing rhythms with all who partake of the groove.

Accompanied by Kelly Pierce on Drums, percussions and vocals with Mark Steele on Keyboards.

About The Northwest Women Rhythm & Blues group

The Northwest Women Rhythm & Blues group performs specialty shows produced by Sonny Hess since the early '80s. These unique shows comprised the top female performers in the region and exposes newly found talent to the Portland blues scene. Names you might recognize like Lisa Mann, Ellen Whyte, Rae Gordon, and Lady True Blue got their start in the area with Northwest Women Rhythm & Blues - women who have gone on to win multiple awards locally, regionally, and nationally. Each show is different and brings its own certain magic that you won't want to miss! 

Homepage:

https://www.nwwomenblues.com/