Beth Portman

 2022 Winter Edition Ukulele Magazine US - "A sweet treat!" Great Great Day album review

Jan. 2020 - Participated on the professional panel for Onstage Edmonton. A one day event where emerging artists perform and receive constructive feed back. Alberta Touring Alliance of Alberta(AATA)

Created and hosts a monthly live music night featuring vocalists called Birdie on a Branch at the Woodrack Cafe, Edmonton, AB.

Kirby Legacy Memorial Award.   Beth Portman along with the Grant MacEwan University create a one time scholarship in honour Kathy Kirby, a key figure in the Edmonton music scene who sadly passed in 2014. Portman had received good guidance and mentorship from the late Kirby. To help kick start the scholarship Portman donated a large portion of the ticket sales from her Take a Trip EP release concert which also acted as a Kirby Fundraiser for the scholarship.  The scholarship will be awarded to a student in the Arts and Management course at the University where Kirby taught.  2015-2017

Fair Phyllis, Portman's NFB animated short about a stressed out shepherdess screened at SkirtsAFird HerArts Festival 2017.

Beth Portman performed back up vocals for Marty Pawlina's live of the floor music video for Everyone Else's Song.  January 2017

Beth Portman featured artist on Twisted Wood Guitars website for August 2016.

2015 EP release 'Take a Trip' selected to be added to Capital City Records Music Collection for EPL (Edmonton Public Library).  February 2016

The haunting song 'Blinding Snow' along with instrumental excerpts composed and recorded by Beth Portman was used as the music score for the play 'And it Snowed' produced by the Ewing Public School.  Nebraska, US   October 2015  

South Country Fair Songwriting Contest , Lethbridge, Alberta   April 2012 - Recieved honourably mention award

Servus Credit Union Patio Series, La Cité Francophone (trio)   Edmonton, AB  August 2023

Green Shack Outdoor Summer Tour (10 shows - solo)   Edmonton, AB   July, August 2023

Edmonton Public Library Summer Tour (11 shows - solo)   Edmonton, AB   July, August 2023

Whyte Avenue Artwalk (solo with special guest Ronald Nyandoro)   Edmonton, AB   July 2023

Private Birthday Event (solo)   St. Albert, AB   June 2023

Glenora Community League  ‘Picnic in the Park’ (solo)   Edmonton, AB  June 2023

St. Albert International Children's Festival (solo)    St. Albert, AB   June 2023

Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour School, concert/music learning (solo)   Edmonton, AB  May 2023

Sherbrooke Community League, concert (solo)   Edmonton, AB  May 2023

Central Lions Seniors Association, concert (solo)   Edmonton, AB  May 2023

Rutherford Height Senior Residence, concert (solo)   Edmonton, AB  March 2023

A Night of Artists Artwalk, concert & busking (solo)   Edmonton, AB  March 2023

Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour School, concert/music learning (solo)   Edmonton, AB  Feb 2023

Asymmetrical Brewery, live music night (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Feb 2023

New Moon Folk Club , opener for Diyet & The Love Soldiers (solo)   Edmonton, AB  Feb 2023

EdmontonCHEFs.ca 2nd Annual Christmas Gala (solo & duo)  Edmonton, AB  Nov 2022

Queen Mary Community League, Community League Day (solo)   Sept 2022

North Glenora Community League, Community League Day (solo)   Sept 2022

New Moon Folk Club Volunteer Appreciation BBQ concert (solo)   Edmonton, AB   Sept 2022

Pleasantview lawn concert (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Aug 2022

Rutherford Heights Seniors Residence (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Aug 2022

Alberta Railway Museum's 'Teddy Bear Picnic' event (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Aug 2022

Wabamun Artwalk (solo)  Wabamum, AB   Aug 2022

The Carrot Community Arts Coffee House Anniversary & Chalk it Up Festival (solo)   Edmonton, AB   July 2022

Whyte Avenue 'Artwalk'  (solo)   Edmonton, AB   July 2022

Andrea & Rob Lawn  Concert  (solo)  Edmonton, AB   July 2022

Laura & Terry Front Porch Concert Series (solo)  Edmonton, AB   June 2022

Laurier Height Community League Summer event concert (solo)  Edmonton, AB   June 2022

Battle River Railway Excursions, 10 year anniversary event (duo)  Forestburg, AB   June 2022

Sherbrook Community Hall, Mother's Day Tea (solo)  Edmonton, AB   May 2022

The Blue Chair Cafe (solo, CD release)   Edmonton, AB  May 2022 - SOLD OUT

Glasshouse Kitchen | Bar (solo)  St. Albert, AB   Feb 2022

Rhainnon Hoyle's campaign office opening (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Aug 2021

'Beth's Picnic Party' concert - Private event  (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Aug 2021

The Lot - Concert (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Aug 2021

Grindstone/Fringe Festival  (solo)  Edmonton, AB   Aug 2021

Wabamun Artwalk (solo)  Wabamum, AB   Aug 2021

'Beth's Picnic Party' Curbside Concert KRISTINA (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Aug 2021

'Beth's Picnic Party' Curbside Concert HAZELDEAN (solo)  Edmonton, AB  July 2021

'The Suitcase Show' Curbside Concert HAZELDEAN (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Sept 2020

Private Birthday Party Concert (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Sept 2020

'The Suitcase Show' Curbside Concert JASPER PLACE CURLING CLUB (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Sept 2020

'Under the Blue Skies' Curbside Concert CHARTWELL SENIORS' RESIDENCE (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Sept 2020

'Under the Blue Skies' Curbside Concert RANDY (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Aug 2020

'Under the Blue Skies' Curbside Concert JAN MARIE (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Aug 2020

'Under the Blue Skies' Curbside Concert KRISTINA (solo)  Edmonton, AB  Aug 2020

'Under the Blue Skies' Curbside Concert LESLIE (solo)  Edmonton, AB  July 2020

'Under the Blue Skies' Curbside Concert MARY (solo)  Edmonton, AB  July 2020

'Under the Blue Skies' Curbside Concert FRIENDS OF THE ARDEN THEATRE (solo)  St. Albert, AB  June 2020

'Under the Blue Skies' Curbside Concert KAREN (solo)  St. Albert, AB  June 2020

1940s Music Curbside Concert MARIAN (solo)  Edmonton, AB  June 2020

SkirtsAFire Festival (solo)  Edmonton, AB   March 2020

Cafe Haven (solo)  Sherwood Park, AB   November 2019

Alberta Japan Twinning Municipalities Association Dinner (solo)    Stony Plain, AB   October 2019

The Blue Chair Cafe (Beth Portman with Paul Ledding),   Edmonton,AB  October 2019 - SOLD OUT

Boardwalk Sands on Whyte Festival (solo),    Edmonton,  July 2019

Secret Streetcar Concert (duo), Edmonton, AB  July 2019

Nina Haggerty Arts Centre, art exhibit opening (solo), Edmonton, AB  June 2019

Alberta War Brides Reunion Vintage Fashion Show (solo, MC)    Edmonton, AB   June 2019

Private Wedding Reception (trio), Edmonton, AB   May 2019

House of Hush Burlesque Speakeasy (solo), Edmonton, AB  May 2019

Branches Restaurant (solo), Sherwood Park, AB   March 2019

The Blue Chair Cafe, Valentine show (quartet), Edmonton, AB  February 2019 - SOLD OUT

House Concert Syrian Refugee Fundraiser (quartet), Edmonton, AB  October 2018

House of Hush Burlesque Speakeasy (solo), Edmonton, AB  September 2018

Nina Haggerty Arts Centre, art exhibit opening (solo), Edmonton, AB   August 2018

Taste of Edmonton (duo), Edmonton, AB   July 2018

Canada Day Celebrations 2018 (trio), Spruce Grove, AB   July 2018

Seniors Strawberry Tea concert (trio), Spruce Grove, AB   June 2018

Arden Theatre (St. Albert Community Hall), matinee concert (trio)   Edmonton, AB   April 2018

Beth Portman & Kevin Smith, VIA Railway 'Artist on Board', Edmonton to Toronto tour(duo)     April 2018

Beth Portman & the Good Find's Valentine Indoor Picnic & Concert (quartet)   Edmonton, AB   February 2018

Nina Haggerty Arts Centre, art exhibit opening (solo), Edmonton, AB   October 2017

Alberta Japan Twinning Municipalities Association Convention Reception (solo)    Stony Plain, AB   September 2017

Nina Haggerty Arts Centre, art exhibit opening (solo), Edmonton, AB   September 2017

Secret Streetcar Concert (quartet), Edmonton,AB  September 2017

Kaleido Family Arts Festival (solo),   Edmonton, AB   September 2017

Forestburg Canada 150 Celebrations Event (quartet),  Forestburg, AB   August 2017 (2 shows)

Alberta Japan Twinning Municipalities Association Convention Reception (solo)    Stony Plain, AB   June 2017

Battle River Railway Passenger Tour Train (duo), Kelsey to Heisler, AB    June 2017

The Blue Chair Cafe (quartet), Edmonton, AB  May 2017 - SOLD OUT

Nickelodeon Folk Club (solo opener for Oh Susanna), Calgary, AB   March 2017

EPL Jasper Place Library, Family Day Celebrations (trio), Edmonton, AB    February 2017

Vermilion Allied Arts Performance Series, Alumni Hall Theatre (five piece band), Vermilion, AB   February 2017

Capitol Theatre (Take a Trip show), Edmonton, AB   November 2016

Streetcar Concert (quartet), Edmonton,AB  September 2016

The Blue Chair Cafe (quartet), Edmonton, AB  July 2016 - SOLD OUT

Battle River Railway Passenger Tour Train (duo), Camrose to Heisler, AB    June 2016

EPL's 2016 Readers Choice Awards Kick Off Event (duo), Edmonton, AB    May 2016

SkirtsAFire HerArts Festival (solo), Edmonton, Alberta   March 2016

Uptown Folk Club's Winterfest (quartet), Edmonton, Alberta   February 2016

Alberta Showcase(Good Find band), Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta   Oct 2015

Yardbird Suite(Good Find band), Edmonton, Alberta   Sept 2015  

Streetcar Concert, Edmonton, Alberta   June 2015

Friends of the Forties (musical revue), Capitol Theatre, Edmonton, Alberta   October 2014

'Secret' Streetcar Concert, Edmonton, Alberta    October 2014

Alberta Culture Days, The Bailey Theatre, Camrose, Alberta   September 2014

FRINGE Edmonton International Theatre Arts Festival, Edmonton, Alberta   August 2014

Opener for The Good Lovelies (duo), Horizon Stage, Spruce Grover, Alberta   April 2014