The Next Waltz sold out the Alberta Rose Theatre on Saturday night. About 60 Portland musicians performed songs by The Band, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris and more to recapture The Band’s legendary farewell concert. Above, Jeff Rosenberg dresses the part for Van Morrison’s “Caravan.”
Lewi Longmire leads “Don’t Do It” for the finale.
Shook Twins perform “Rag Mama Rag.”
The Paul Brainard Horns help recreate the brassy sounds of The Band.
Morgan Geer sings Paul Butterfield’s “Mystery Train.”
JR Pella delivers a roof-raising performance of “Mannish Boy” by Muddy Waters.
The Parson Red Heads sing “The Weight.”
Al James from Dolorean performs Dylan’s “Forever Young” and “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down.”
Jeff Rosenberg and Jeremy Wilson lead the entire cast on “I Shall Be Released.”
Photos courtesy of Mountain Air Studios in Portland, Oregon.
