$15 ADV , $20 DOS / 21+ / Doors 7pm, Show 8pm / Blues, Soul, R&B / Buy Tickets Here
Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle deliver an electric performance that will have you on your feet from the first rumble of the organ to the final sting of the night. Muddy Award winning and International Blues Challenge awardee, Ben Rice takes his original Americana & Blues sound to the next level with his six piece horn band composed of the best musical talent Portland OR has to offer. The personnel includes Ben Rice on Guitar and vocals, Pat MacDougall on keys, organ, and background vocals, John Wolcott on Bass and background vocals, Pete Petersen on Sax, John Dover on Trumpet, and Adam Carlson on drums. Ben Rice's song crafting will have the audience on their feet, compelled to dance with its high octane delivery. Then be prepared for the raw emotion evoked by his heartfelt ballads. Get ready for the sonic roller coaster that is Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle.
“"...a blues artist, but his sound is in face a rich fabric of earthy genres."” - Pierce Brochetti
““One of the exceptionally talented members of a new generation of blues artists…” ” - Mark Thomas
Ben Rice may be quiet and unassuming—until he picks up a guitar. Dubbed the “blues ninja,” his fearless, inventive, and powerful guitar style, soulful vocals, and heartfelt songwriting have taken him from the Northwest scene to national and international stages. His influences range from Al Green to Stevie Ray Vaughan, blending blues, soul, R&B, folk, and country into a welcoming front porch sound. Whether sliding on a resonator or delivering electric leads, his intensity and emotional depth captivate audiences. In 2023, Ben expanded his sound with horns, vocal harmonies, piano, and organ, creating Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle—a high-energy experience that brings crowds to their feet. With an ever-growing career, Ben Rice is just getting started.