When it comes to live performance, Aniana has always won crowds over by laying her blood, sweat, tears (and a few loud chuckles) on stage for every performance. Backed by an 8-piece band of Portland all-stars, Aniana (Ahn-YAH-nuh) playfully bounces from soul, reggae, dub, disco, and rock with the explosive energy of Axl Rose and the sultry, soulful emotion of Sade. Aniana’s powerful, all-encompassing vocal range is matched with a punching 3-piece horn section and a rhythm section that morphs between analog and digital, acoustic to electronic, with thoughtful arrangements by her MD, bassist Brett McConnell. If you came to get down, no doubt, this queen of the Portland music scene is gunna take you there!

Kicking off the affair is Brett’s House Party, a livetronica band led by extraordinary bassist, Brett McConnell (Threedom, Everyone Orchestra, Fresh Track). Dust off those dancing shoes and stay hydrated for this one! $8