Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals

When
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025
7 p.m.
Cost: $69.96
Where
701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204

Ben Harper is one of the premiere songwriters of his generation. He is also one of the most versatile and brave songwriters, fearlessly working in various genres, ranging from pop, reggae and soul to blues, rock, funk and folk. He has recorded 18 studio albums and amassed a worldwide following, having sold over 16 million records worldwide and 3 Grammy Awards.
 
He has written songs for Mavis Staples, Natalie Maines, Tom Morello, Taj Mahal, Rickie Lee Jones, Charlie Musselwhite, Solomon Burke and The Blind Boys of Alabama. His studio recording credits feature Harry Styles, Keith Richards, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, John Lee Hooker, Ringo Starr and Ziggy Marley (to name a few) and include live performances with Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Harry Styles and many more. Harper's latest album, "Wide Open Light," dropped in June 2023. It includes "Yard Sale," a duet with Jack Johnson. It followed up the political and personally revealing, fearless and soulful Grammy-nominated "Bloodline Maintenance."