The story of Lindsey and Jordan Plotner is the stuff of rom coms. In fact, while in Los Angeles, they even made an award-winning video about their personal and musical relationship. Today, the story continues with happy trails that brought them to Portland. Here’s how the full-length movie might go ..read more

KOIN news promotes the Jeremy Wilson Foundation & Meals On Wheels People 50/50 Community Cares Raffle ..read more

Portland musician Pat McDougall wants you to know about the Coronary Calcium Scan. It’s a quick, inexpensive medical test that can help you manage your heart health and prevent serious heart disease. Pat wishes two of his friends had known about this simple test before severe cardiac problems took their lives. (Photo by Norm Eder) Article by Claire Levine Pat McDougall is a busy guy. He frequently performs on keyboards with several ensembles a week, while also fitting in gigs with his own band, Tall Static. He also composes, records and does the many other things that musicians do these days ..read more

The surgery Andrea Walker received through the help of the JWF Musician Health & Services Program was life-changing. With restored vision, Andrea is thrilled to see everything more clearly and brightly – from guitar fretboards to dimly lit streets to the faces of friends at the back of an audience. By Claire Levine. Andrea Walker loves to drive and is good at it. As a working musician – guitarist and co-founder of Glitterfox – Andrea is behind the wheel to and from Portland gigs and while touring the country.  One night, the car Andrea was driving hit a median strip. Days later, the ..read more

Cover Your Hearts - a night of 80s guilty pleasure love songs. Pictured: Lael Alderman & The Hungry Hearts at CYH 2023 by Gary King Grab your glitter, your sequins and your shiniest suits for the 14th annual Cover Your Hearts Show, a benefit for The JWF: Feb. 17 at the Get Down. By Claire Levine In 2008, a group of musicians got together to celebrate Valentine's Day and the ‘80s – and to raise money for a good cause. It was so much fun, they’ve been doing the Cover Your Hearts (CYH) show annually – with audience members returning year after year. And once again – the proceeds of this yea ..read more

JWF Board President Rachel Melissa volunteering at our Waterfront Blues Festival booth. Read her letter to the community below. Dear Music Friends and Family,  In recent weeks, I've noticed a new series of billboards around Portland that announce, simply, “Portland Is What We Make It.” The mural-like advertisements feature colorful, happy scenes involving Portland iconography such as roses, beer, and pastel donuts. When I see these cheerful proclamations, I think to myself: Portland is Music.   Far and wide, we are known as a community built on music: from big names like, Esperanza ..read more

Jeremy Wilson singing “Run of the Mill” at the George Harrison Celebration Oct 21, 2023 Revolution Hall Portland, OR.  Guitarists left to right: Al Toribio, Mark Bowden, Anita Lee Elliott, Jeff Langston (bass). Hello JWF Supporters, Since I founded the JWF 501(c)3 in 2010, I’ve had the great pleasure of witnessing the power of our community in action. In that time, countless musicians, fans, and businesses have enabled our Musicians Health & Services Program to support more than 400 musicians and their families, providing more than $1.5 million in emergency assistance grants and navi ..read more

The Alberta Rose and The JWF are keeping the music and magic alive – 47 years after The Band said goodbye in its epic concert, The Last Waltz. Portland’s annual event, The Next Waltz, showcases fabulous Oregon musicians recreating the original performance and reminding us how extraordinary it was. Mark Bowden, Arietta Ward, Greg Hyatt and Jesse Lee Young rock “Further on up the Road” (Eric Clapton) at the 10th annual The Next Waltz, happening again this year November 24, 25, and 26, at Alberta Rose Theatre. Tickets Available Now Since 2011, Adam East and Jeff Rosenberg have organized and perf ..read more

Empowering First Time Buyers and Creative EntrepreneursEmbarking on the journey of purchasing your first home as a self-employed artist can be a thrilling yet daunting endeavor.  Step into a realm of possibilities and knowledge at the vibrant intersection of real estate and music, as we proudly present: HarmonyHome Workshop: Where Musicians Find Their Address.  Moderated by:   Sam Densmore: Realtor with Keller Williams and music producer at JWF. Ethan Sackfield: Mortgage broker with Advantage Mortgage. ? Date/Time: Sunday September 24, 2023, 1:00 - 2:30 PM ? Venue: The JW ..read more

EP 012 - featuring Lenanne Miller The JWF has teamed with photographer Norm Eder to highlight the creativity of the Northwest music community. The Every Musician has a Story Project uses artists' own words and images created by Norm to put the amazing quality and diversity of our music community on display. The Every Musician Has a Story Project EP 012 - featuring Lenanne Miller Title: A Sweet Family Affair Lenanne Miller was born to sing, but her talent was not discovered by her father, Norman Sylvester, until she was in college. Today she shares the stage with Portland's own Boogie Cat, t ..read more