Soundstage Events

12/28/2025

12/28/2025

Here are the events for this week! Join us tonight 8pm @ The Jack London R***e for INNOVATION PROJECT REUNION SPECIAL ft. Eldon T. Jones and Denis Springer (Pleasure) 🎟️ found at https://www.ticketweb.com/event/innovation-project-reunion-special-jack-london-revue-tickets/13990294

Then on New Years Eve, THE PDX SOUL ALLIANCE TRIBUTE is happening 6pm @ The Benson Hotel 🎟️ found at https://www.tickettomato.com/event/9817/a-new-year-s-eve-exclusive-the-pdx-soul-alliance-tribute

Tickets are selling out fast so grab them while you still can and support our non-profits Elevate Unity and Saturday Samaritans ! We look forward to seeing you tonight and ringing in the New Year with you this Wednesday 🥳

12/05/2025

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Us! THE PDX SOUL ALLIANCE TRIBUTE presented by Elevate Unity & the Benson Jazz Revival

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 6pm - 10pm

Venue doors open at 6 pm
Music begins at 7 pm
NYE Dinner from 6 - 10 pm
We suggest arriving early for parking and seating.

Music Lineup:
- Portland’s Own...Hall of Fame Vocalist SHIRLEY NANETTE
- ELDON T. JONES
- PDX Soul Alliance Band
(Sherif Iman ~ Vocals
Justin Calhoun ~ Drums
Kenton Davey ~ Piano
Russ Garlow ~ Bass)

along with more Surprise Special Guests!

Join us for an incredible night of music featuring Portland’s top female vocalists performing Jazz, Soul, Gospel, and more! Celebrate with the legendary Shirley Nanettec, and Billboard jazz top 50 Artist Eldon T Jones as they sing in the new year!

Don’t miss this truly special night! This is a once-in-a-lifetime show performance at the beautiful historic Benson Hotel that benefits two impactful local non-profits: Elevate Unity & the Saturday Samaritans organizations, dedicated to uplifting the community and feeding our unhoused neighbors. ❤️

*Tickets sold at door will be cash only

11/23/2025

If you’re looking for a way to spend your Wednesdays, look no further. come down to the Benson hotel and see how we’re keeping the Portland spirit alive!

11/21/2025

Join us at Alberta Abbey for our Saturday Love Showcase featuring “Billboard Top-50 Artist” Eldon T. Jones, Chris Turner, Anthony Jones, Alonzo Chadwick, Eli Hardy, and surprise special guests!

$25 General Admission
$30 Reserved Seating
$50 VIP - Reserved Seating & Dinner

VIP Dinner Includes: Garlic Stuffed Brisket, Bourbon St. Chicken, 7 Cheese Mac, and Cajun Green Beans.

Celebrate the holidays with a spectacular night of entertainment for the love of music, food and of course Unity!

Eldon and this crew have worked hard to create a one-of-a-kind musical experience you won’t soon forget.
The magic is real when these music masters hit the stage, so get your tickets early and enjoy the atmosphere with cocktails, wine, food, and much more.

Visit our instagram bio or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elevate-unity-presents-saturday-love-soul-music-showcase-tickets-1849307050169 to reserve your tickets and food while still available.
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10/30/2025

Elevate Unity, Vibrational Youth PDX and Soul’d Out Productions present Black Friday Soul
Friday, November 28, 2025 8 -11 PM
Jack London R***e
Tickets 21+ nonref

Featuring musical talents BLVK HARMONY, Brika DeTar, Claire Newrones, Toni Hill, and The FreeTones and playing a mix of fan favorites, originals, and mashups that move your soul and bring all the good vibes — with surprises and special guests in the mix!

Dinner menu provided by Southern Grill Catering:
Pulled Pork & Bourbon St. Chicken
Creole 7 Cheese Mac & Southern Garlic Green Beans

Visit our instagram bio or https://www.ticketweb.com/event/black-friday-soul-jack-london-revue-tickets/14637833? to reserve your tickets and food while still available.

10/29/2025

Elevate Unity Nonprofit and The Benson Hotel proudly unveil: The Benson Jazz Revival
Every Wednesday, 5-7PM at The Benson Hotel

Portland’s love affair with jazz is being rekindled in truly iconic fashion — a free weekly jazz series that brings smooth sounds, community connection, and cultural vibrancy back to the heart of downtown.

Hosted every Wednesday from 5–7 PM in the hotel’s elegant lobby lounge, the series will showcase a dynamic mix of the Pacific Northwest’s top jazz talent, emerging artists, and surprise special guests. Seating is first come, first served — arrive early to secure the best spot.

The is about more than music; it’s a celebration of community, connection, and shared experience. Elevate Unity’s mission reflects the heart of the series: to bring people together through unity, inclusiveness, and a love of culture.

Guests can expect an immersive evening that blends the richness of Portland’s jazz heritage with elevated craft beverages including Don Julio, Bulleit, Ketel One, Rendition Rye, Kur Gin, and local favorite Dobbes Family Winery, and a rotating selection of chef-inspired hors d’oeuvres — all set within one of the city’s most storied venues.

This event is a part of ’s mission to champion diverse programming for performing arts, mentoring youth, community love & unity 😊❤️🫂 A special thank you to our supporting sponsors including Jack London R***e, Sould Out Productions, MusicPortland, Don Julio, Bulleit, Ketel One, Rendition Rye, Kur Gin, Dobbes Family Winery, and The Portland Skanner, who are all striving to “Elevate Unity” and celebrate diversity and love for each other in our community and everywhere else.

Elevate Unity nonprofit is a collaborative effort created from the necessity to support the arts, reconnect our community, and promote unity through the healing message of music! Our focus is to advocate for inclusion and equality while providing help and support for our local venues, their staff, and the creatives still suffering from the devastating effects of COVID-19.

09/12/2025

Elevate Unity Nonprofit and The Benson Hotel proudly unveil: The Benson Jazz Revival
Every Wednesday, starting September 17, 2025
5-7PM
The Benson Hotel

Portland’s love affair with jazz is being rekindled in truly iconic fashion — a free weekly jazz series that brings smooth sounds, community connection, and cultural vibrancy back to the heart of downtown.

Hosted every Wednesday from 5–7 PM in the hotel’s elegant lobby lounge, the series will showcase a dynamic mix of the Pacific Northwest’s top jazz talent, emerging artists, and surprise special guests. Seating is first come, first served — arrive early to secure the best spot.

The is about more than music; it’s a celebration of community, connection, and shared experience. Elevate Unity’s mission reflects the heart of the series: to bring people together through unity, inclusiveness, and a love of culture.

Guests can expect an immersive evening that blends the richness of Portland’s jazz heritage with elevated craft beverages including Don Julio, Bulleit, Ketel One, Rendition Rye, Kur Gin, and local favorite Dobbes Family Winery, and a rotating selection of chef-inspired hors d’oeuvres — all set within one of the city’s most storied venues.

This event is a part of ’s mission to champion diverse programming for performing arts, mentoring youth, community love & unity 😊❤️🫂 A special thank you to our supporting sponsors including Jack London R***e,
Sould Out Productions, MusicPortland, Don Julio, Bulleit, Ketel One, Rendition Rye, Kur Gin, Dobbes Family Winery, and The Portland Skanner, who are all striving to “Elevate Unity” and celebrate diversity and love for each other in our community and everywhere else.

Elevate Unity nonprofit is a collaborative effort created from the necessity to support the arts, reconnect our community, and promote unity through the healing message of music! Our focus is to advocate for inclusion and equality while providing help and support for our local venues, their staff, and the creatives still suffering from the devastating effects of COVID-19.