Fundraising efforts continue for the TJ Wong Trio and Andrew Matthews as they prepare to represent the Pacific Northwest in the Blues Foundation’s “International Blues Challenge”, taking place in Memphis TN January ‘23. The TJ Wong trio will be the Cascade Blues Association competing representative, having won the “Journey To Memphis“ competition last July, and Andrew Matthews will be the CBA youth representative.
Your support of these young musicians is a direct investment in the future of the blues genre. There are many ways you can contribute to help them on this journey.
Through the Lighting In A Bottle records “donation portal”, you can contribute directly to the band to help offset flight and lodging expenses.
Via PayPal and Venmo, you can make direct donations to feed the artists on their trip.
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As Portland’s deep and rich talent pool continues to reach out with their gifts to help raise funds, you can attend these shows, make a donation, and get a world class evenings worth of music, all while investing in the future of the blues. Several fund raising events are scheduled at various venues in the Portland OR area up until TJ and Andrew’s departure for Memphis in late January ‘23.
11/27/22
3-7pm
TJ Wong fund raiser/LIAB records “Christmas In A Bottle” official release
Lake Oswego OR
With performances by
TJ Wong
Brady Goss/Johnny Wheels/Chad Rupp
The Christmas In A Bottle revue
$10 suggested donation at the door
12/7/22
7-11pm
The Big Dave Band’s big TJ Wong fund raiser
Portland, OR
With Performances by
Big Dave
The Sugar Roots
TJ Wong
$5 suggested donation at the door
12/11/22
3-7pm
TJ Wong fund raiser/LIAB records holiday party
Beaverton, OR
With performances by
Keven Selfe and the Tornadoes
The Christmas In A Bottle revue
Many more
$10 suggested donation at the door
1/21/23
7-11pm
Portland, OR
Performances TBA
$10 cover