The Oregon Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) is proud to announce its 2021 Induction Ceremony on Saturday, October 9 at the Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Avenue in Portland. The event will feature live performances by Todd Snider, Lifesavas and Renato Caranto with Louis Pain Trio starting at 7pm.
This year’s diverse list of inductees includes: Tommy Thayer, LaRhonda Steele, Todd Snider, Renato Caranto, Lifesavas and The Decemberists. The Dandy Warhols have been voted Artist of the Year and the Koonce-Ross-Fraser album, New American Blues will be honored as Album of the Year. Gloria Johnson (KGON) and Steve Pringle (KINK) will receive awards in the music industry category. Heritage awards will go to big band leader, Carl Smith and Blues vocalist “Sweet Baby” James Benton. Portland supper club owner and entertainer Tony Starlight will host the show. A guitar auction for the OMHOF Scholarship fund will include guitars signed by Chicago, X, Rick Springfield, Psychedelic Furs, Hot Tuna, David Bromberg, Jason Isbell, Steve Earle, Brandi Carlile, Dave Mathews and Emmylou Harris.
Title Sponsor for this event will be Elliott, Powell, Baden & Baker, presenting sponsor for the 14th year. Additional sponsors include: The Autzen Foundation, Cedar House Media, Classic Pianos, Extracto Coffee Roasters, Five Star Guitars, Liberty Mutual, Mutual of Enumclaw, Oregon Music News, Oregon Mutual, Philadelphia Insurance, Safeco Insurance, The Skanner, Stoller Family Estate Wines, Stormbreaker Brewing, Willamette Week and the Youth Music Project.
For the health and safety of everyone, entry to the Aladdin Theater requires proof of a full course of COVID vaccination or proof of a negative COVID test taken in the prior 72 hours.
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.