JOEY PORTER, frontman for acclaimed Portland jazz/funk juggernaut, Porterhouse, returns to the music scene with a handpicked collection of the NW’s finest to pay sonic tribute to soul and fusion-era artists of the 60’s and 70’s. 

The maiden voyage of the tribute band was launched several years ago to perform the tunes of groundbreaking funk/jazz masters, Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters. After a string of sold-out shows, it became apparent that the band was not alone in their still-vibrant love of this era, so they formed several other all-star incarnations to deliver the music of the Meters, Sly Stone, and most recently, the great Stevie Wonder.
The Willamette Week writes, “Tributes can be a scary thing, but Porter's eight-piece ensemble, featuring musicians harvested from the local scene, presents a seamless tribute full of improvisation and booty-shaking greatness… Judging by the reaction of the packed, sweaty audience and the near-perfect execution of the band, [another tribute show] couldn't happen soon enough.”