SONNY
A Force in R&B, Blues & Rock...........
HESS
Booking and Contact info
Veteran guitarist vocalist, Sonny Hess first picked up a guitar as a kid age 8, by the time she was a teenager she was picking up gigs all over and played in Portland’s top bands at the time, The Koffee Band and Margo Tufo’s Blues Sisters. From there she met the show stopping, late great, Paulette Davis. This band won Portland’s music association Crystal award for outstanding R&B act of the year. Paulette Davis gave Sonny the nickname ‘Sonny Smokin’ Hess’, they played together for four years and out of that came the CD “It’s About Damn Time”. After Paulette passed, Sonny continued their legacy as the Power Band always known for upbeat danceable R&B, a real energetic show. Sonny went on to be the first woman nominated in a male dominated field for Best Lead Guitar by the Cascade Blues Assoc, also holds a nomination for "Lifetime Achievement Award". She has played with, sung with and composed with many of the regions top artists, as well as opening for Etta James, Jr Walker and the All Stars, Average White Band and Bobby Womack. Sonny Hess is also widely known for her productions of the NW Women R&B Show, a specialty show she takes pride in producing. Her show has been seen by 100’s of 1,000’s over the past 15 years at the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival.
Mr. Kelly Pierce, drum/percussion man, is like a brother to Sonny as they have played together for over 15 years. He is in sync with her groove and knows how to anticipate her next move. Kelly is an emotional player with dynamics that make him an Ace up our sleeve.
Sonny Hess Productions
Produces and performs many different combinations with Portlands finest musicians.
Duo's with Lisa Mann, Kelly Pierce, Ellen Whyte As Jane Doe and more.....
Trio's, 4pc to 10 pc bands, including her special NW Women R&B shows.
Tailored to suit your particular event
APRIL
4th Janis Joplin/Carole King Tribute show 8p @ Blue Diamond
Ticketed event www.bluediamondpdx.net
8th Alberta Rose NW'ern All-Stars 7:30p Lisa Mann, Terrie Odabi, Jimi Bott, JT Thomas, Sonny Hess, Louis Pain and more! tickets at Alberta rose Etix.com
9th Edgefield Winery Duo with Kelly Pierce 7p
11th Spinellas -Gresham 6p Duo w/Kelly Pierce
15th Tax Day Tunes w/Pocket Funk @ Blue Diamond 7p
24th Beach Hut Deli Tigard Duo w/ Kelly Pierce
25th South to North Womens w. Rae Gordon Music Revue 8p Blue Diamond
26th Jane Doe Trio @ Astoria Seafood Festival 130p
Ellen Whyte, Sony Hess, Kelly Pierce
30th 48 North Pizzeria Sonny Hess, Kelly Pierce, Rae Gordon 6p
MAY
2nd Rose City Coffee 2-4pm Jane Doe Duo
6th Pocket Funk @ Blue Diamond 7p
7th Harbor Lodge McMenamins Duo w/Kelly Pierce
8th Lady Kat w/Sonny Hess Band @Blue Diamond 8p
9th Mac's in Silverton Sonny Hess Band
14th Edgefield Winery Duo with Kelly Pierce 7p
23rd Sonny & Friends Blue Diamond 8p
29th Luna Sea Seal Rock w/Claudia Paige
