# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sleeper Wave at McMenamins Kennedy School
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Portland-based blues-rock band Sleeper Wave is led by teen musicians Cameron Kirkman (17) on guitar and vocals and Jonah Bradbury (15) on keyboards, joined by veteran bassist Kevin Kelley and powerhouse drummer Edwin Coleman III. Together, they blend classic blues, soulful folk, and high-energy rock into dynamic original songs and captivating live performances.

In 2025, Sleeper Wave won the Cascade Blues Association's Youth Journey to Memphis Competition, earning the opportunity to represent Portland at the International Blues Challenge on legendary Beale Street. Since then, they have become the first youth-led band nominated for a prestigious Muddy Award and have wowed audiences at the Waterfront Blues Festival, Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, and the historic Alberta Rose Theatre.

Whether performing at a packed theater or an intimate club, Sleeper Wave pushes the boundaries of blues-rock, demonstrating that the future of the genre is in capable hands. 

This event is all ages and FREE
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/sleeper-wave-at-mcmenamins-kennedy-school/200030454213224
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, contests, festivals, performances, art, theatre, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: McMenamins Kennedy School
- **lat**: 45.564548712351
- **long**: -122.62978304888
- **full address**: McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave,Portland,OR,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Sleeper Wave at McMenamins Kennedy School
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sleeper Wave at McMenamins Kennedy School being held?
  - **A:** Sleeper Wave at McMenamins Kennedy School takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave,Portland,OR,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sleeper Wave at McMenamins Kennedy School?
  - **A:** Sleeper Wave at McMenamins Kennedy School is organized by Sleeper Wave.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sleeper Wave at McMenamins Kennedy School is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sleeper Wave at McMenamins Kennedy School sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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