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Speakeasy Show: Missy Raines
Oh, wow. Missy Raines is playing the Speakeasy! First Lady of Bluegrass, songwriter extraordinaire, band leader and session player, and a darned nice lady to boot, Missy is a true legend in the bluegrass world. We've had the honor and pleasure to know her and work with her for several years, and it is beyond exciting to be able to host her here in Portland.
From her tenure playing with The Claire Lynch Band, Eddie Adcock, Josh Graves, Jim Hurst, Kenny Baker, and Jesse McReynolds to her 7 International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards, Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist. But with her newest release, Royal Traveller, Raines has stepped into the spotlight as a songwriter for the first time. The album digs deep into Raines' family life and her upbringing in West Virginia. Featuring previous and current members of her live band, as well as cameos from other bluegrass greats such as Stuart Duncan and Tim O'Brien, the album is a gorgeous look into the perspective, history, and musical influences of one of Nashville's most beloved musicians, Missy Raines.
In 1998, Raines became the first woman to win IBMA's Bass Player of the Year award and she went on to win the title repeatedly for the next several years. Royal Traveller highlights this particular piece of Raines' history with the stand out track Swept Away, which features the 5 first women to win IBMA instrumentalist awards, Raines, Brown, Sierra Hull, Becky Buller, and Molly Tuttle. Swept Away was named 2018 IBMA Recorded Event of the Year.
Her songs tell her story with a vulnerability and bold honesty that rings clear, spoken through beautiful arrangements and well chosen musical collaborations. With nods to many of the varied and challenging chapters of her life, the songs speak volumes of Raines tenacity and musicianship, and her ability to rise to bluegrass fame despite the various confinements of the times. She'll be bringing her current trio band to the Speakeasy.
You know the drill, doors open at 7 pm for that magical hour of mingling and Speakeasy spirits before music kicks off at 8 pm. Donation bar with various options and sometimes snacks. The giant dog will be playing percussion with his tail.
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LocationEar Trumpet Speakeasy (View)
2332 NE Wasco St
Portland, OR 97232
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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