‘Blitzen Trapper’ among 2024’s inductees into Oregon Music Hall of Fame

Published 12:00 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

The Oregon Music Hall of Fame has named its new class of inductees, led by Portland band “Blitzen Trapper”. The 17th annual ceremony will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, October 12th, at the Brooklyn neighborhood’s Aladdin Theater – on S.E. Milwaukie Avenue, a half block south of Powell Boulevard.

Other inductees include Laura Viers, Exploding Hearts, Tony Lash (Heatmiser), Jenny Conlee (The Decemberists), The Obituaries, and more.

“It’s a real honor to be chosen for induction to the Oregon Music Hall of Fame,” said Blitzen Trapper’s Eric Earley. “Having lived in Oregon my whole life, and watched the music scene’s ever-changing evolution over many years, it’s so great to be a part of that history and the fabulous sounds generated in this weird, unique corner of the world.”

The band has been touring this summer in support of its new album, “100’s of 1000’s, Millions of Billions,” out now on Yep Roc Records. The 12-track album follows nearly four years after 2020’s “Holy Smokes Future Jokes”. Blitzen Trapper has been an active band for more than 20 years, and originally broke out with the album “Furr” in 2008.

The Oregon Music Hall of Fame awards includes a concert, featuring Blitzen Trapper, Laura Veirs, and The Obituaries. It will also feature a live auction, with autographed guitars from Peter Frampton, Elvis Costello, The Decemberists and more. Proceeds from this event help support the nonprofit Oregon Music Hall of Fame’s “music in the schools” programs as well as its scholarship program.

Other inductees are Robbie Laws, Gary Fountaine, the late Darcelle (Walter Cole), Steve Reischman, John Nilsen, and Bob Dietsche. The Artist of the Year is “Portugal. The Man” – a band originally from Alaska which has been based in Southeast Portland for several years.

Once again this year, the Master of Ceremonies at for the evening will be Tony Starlight. Tickets for the evening are available at the Aladdin Theater box office, or online at – https://www.aladdin-theater.com