One of the most exciting shows in the Summer of ’23 was Black Shelton and the American Dream at The Boat House in N. Portland. If you’re a regular in the scene, you might be asking yourself, “where the heck is ‘The Boat House?'” and that was part of the excitement.
It’s a non-venue – a parking lot hidden behind railroad tracks in Industrial North Portland. The uncommon setting was a perfect compliment to a non-traditional, post-4th of July celebration thick with the irony that even our past presidents cannot always be trusted to uphold the ideals of social justice and racial equality. I can think of no more suitable an artist to rally such a crowd in the spirit of unity, and TRUE patriotism, than Black Shelton and the American Dream. They were named the PDX Presents Artist of the Year just a few weeks later in recognition of their purpose, power, and prolific contribution to the local music scene and will be headling at Twilight April 4th.
This will be a show fondly remembered by all in attendance.
Learn more about Black Shelton and the American Dream at https://blacksheltonandtheamericandream.bandcamp.com
