Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds
Waterfront Blues Festival
Portland, OR.
July 2, 2015

I'm not going to be able to record as much this year. I'll try to get all the major acts and some favorites I've had over the years. Again, KBOO FM is broadcasting the show live. KBOO is an all volunteer station. All proceeds from the festival go to the Oregon Food Bank so please donate if you can. They also have a live stream on the internet. It's an MP3 stream. My set up is an old Technics Quartz Tuner> H2 Zoom> SD card> computer> TLH.

 “Arleigh Kincheloe…presides over eight musicians with smoldering intensity, and her body language is as sly and stirring as her bluesy voice”- NEW YORKER

“Sister Sparrow, Arleigh Kincheloe’s nom de disque, is a soul queen with a voice strong and raspy enough to compete with riffing horns and clipped funk beats.” -  WASHINGTON POST

SISTER SPARROW & THE DIRTY BIRDS is a seven-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow), whose astoundingly powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of THE DIRTY BIRDS, a flock of seven men who masterfully lay down thundering grooves and soaring melodies. While each of the Birds are capable of lighting up the stage with jaw-dropping displays of musicianship, it’s clear they’re all focused on delivering the band’s infectious music as a single entity. Simply put, the band’s live show is explosive.

The band is building a following the old-fashioned way – and the demand for their infectious music has kept them on a relentless tour schedule across the country. Fueled by the band’s boundless energy, every show turns into a wild dance party, and THE DIRTY BIRDS are establishing a rabid following of fans eager to receive a potent dose of good times, delivered by the band night after night.

SISTER SPARROW’S commanding style alone is more than enough to dazzle audiences, but the magic doesn’t end with her: the band’s palpable camaraderie, undeniable talent and passion for music makes for a contagious combination that is taking the country by storm. SISTER SPARROW & THE DIRTY BIRDS’ blend of seductive soul and dirty blues-rock reminds audiences why they love live music.

Arleigh Kincheloe – vocals
Jackson Kincheloe – harmonica
Sasha Brown – guitar
Josh Myers – bass
Phil Rodriguez – trumpet
Brian Graham – saxophones
Dan Boyden – drums


Set List:
01 Don't Be Jealous
02 Sugar
03 Unknown
04 Mama Knows
05 Catch Me If You Can
06 Borderline
07 Dr. Feelgood
08 You Don't Know How It Feels
09 Unknown