Mike Skill had the vision of The Romantics and created a band with Romantics'. With “Talking In Your Sleep” recently featured in the 2023 blockbuster movie “Five Nights At Freddy's” and the Netflix sensation “Stranger Things,” Skill’s music has never been more relevant or energizing. Accompanied by a powerhouse lineup of rock veterans from Portland bassist Kerry Movassagh (Tommy Tutone) harmonica maestro Rob “Captain Harmonica” Cullivan, and dynamic drummer Justin Matz, with special guest Dan Schauffler of “The Crazy Eights,” and “Nu Shooz” This show promises to be an unforgettable journey through rock history. From timeless Romantics’ anthems to Skill’s latest hits like “Not My Business” and “’67 Riot,” featuring Wayne Kramer.

Steve Wilkinson is a singer-songwriter from Portland, OR. His career started in the early 1990s as the fiery singer for American band Gravelpit on Schizophonic Records (I-5 Killers compilation Everclear, The Wipers, Supersuckers), which released two singles and two full-length albums. Gravelpit later signed with boutique American psychedelic label Rockadelic Records, who released Gravelpit’s critically acclaimed third and final album, ‘Snowglobe’. He later formed Portland’s Mission 5, which released two full-length albums and toured the Northwest and Europe. He now fronts Portland’s Wilkinson Blades, who have released three well-received LPs. He and his bands continue to evolve and update his style while maintaining his unique voice and sound. Steve has played over 1000 live shows and has opened for such luminaries as Slash, Jason Bonham, Afghan Whigs, The Dandy Warhols, Everclear, Mudhoney, Dead Moon, Elliott Smith, Freedy Johnston, Peter Case, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Napalm Beach, The Minders, and countless other significant regional and national acts. He is credited with nearly 30 releases, including nine full-length albums, multiple regional compilations, and guest appearances on recordings, and has also composed scores for independent short films and plays. He plays regional acoustic shows in a solo and duo setting with Paul Brainard and Grant Cumpston and has just completed his first solo album, ‘Truth or Consequences’(released in 2023) with producer Rob Stroup.

From Portland, Oregon, Desert Shame delivers a diverse rock ’n’ roll sound, laced with notes of Americana. Jodi Stevens, long time Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter, fronts the band on vocals and guitar, with Shiggy Pop on lead guitar, Charlie Gallipeau on bass, and Dale Conboy on drums.