Beth will be performing two sets of uplifting summer & train themed music on the steps of the the Gossamer Gallery and Gifts at the Wabamun MainStreet ArtWalk. The artwalk features up to 40 local artists.
Upcoming Shows
An outing for families and teddy bears. After exploring the wide selection of trains join Beth for a 1/2 hr. picnic themed concert (3 performances). Bring a picnic blanket and small snack.
This will be Beth's 3rd time performing for this neighbourhood concert series. She will be sharing the bill with another fine local singer songwriter, Dave Von Beiker. This is a community event, but if you're interested in attending contact Beth through her contact page for the address.
It's community league day and Queen Mary CL will be hosting a fun afternoon to celebrate. Grab some pancakes and settle in for Beth's summer themed concert for the whole family.
Projects, Recognition & Awards
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
Past Performances
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
Senior's 92th Birthday Concert (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
Edmonton War Brides Club reunion concert (solo) Edmonton, AB June 2018
McLoed Windows wine & cheese reception (solo) Edmonton, AB May 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 & Kevin Smith, The Woodrack Cafe(duo) Edmonton, AB April 2018
Beth Portman & the Good Find's Valentine Indoor Picnic & Concert (quartet) Edmonton, AB February 2018
PCL Women's Night, Pleasantview Community Hall (solo) 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)
Cafe Blackbird (solo), Edmonton, AB July 2017
'Soul Saturday Brunch' The Needle Vinyl Tavern (solo), Edmonton, AB July 2017
Alberta Japan Twinning Municipalities Association Convention Reception (solo) Stony Plain, AB June 2017
'Happy Hour' The Needle Vinyl Tavern(quartet), Edmonton, AB June 2017
Battle River Railway Passenger Tour Train (duo), Kelsey to Heisler, AB June 2017
Heart of the City Art and Music Festival (solo), Edmonton, 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
For the Love of Rutherford Fundraiser (solo), Edmonton, AB January 2017
Capitol Theatre (Take a Trip show), Edmonton, AB November 2016
Cafe Blackbird (solo), Edmonton, AB October 2016
Streetcar Concert (quartet), Edmonton,AB September 2016
Kaleido Family Arts Festival (solo), Edmonton, AB September 2016
Music in the Park(solo)-Blue Quill, Edmonton, Alberta September 2016
House Concert (The Suitcase Show), St. Albert, AB September 2016
The Blue Chair Cafe (quartet), Edmonton, AB July 2016 - SOLD OUT
The Carrot Community Artshouse Cafe (solo-Suitcase Show), Edmonton, AB June 2016
Battle River Railway Passenger Tour Train (duo), Camrose to Heisler, AB June 2016
Sideliners Pub & Pantry Open Stage, Featured performer (solo), Edmonton, AB May 2016
EPL's 2016 Readers Choice Awards Kick Off Event (duo), Edmonton, AB May 2016
Wild Earth Bakery & Cafe (solo-suitcase show), Edmonton, Alberta March 2016
SkirtsAFire HerArts Festival (solo), Edmonton, Alberta March 2016
Uptown Folk Club's Winterfest (quartet), Edmonton, Alberta February 2016
Senior's Residence House Concert (solo), Edmonton, Alberta February 2016
Private Post-Christmas Party, Edmonton, Alberta January 2016
Three Christmas Delights (variety show)(solo), Edmonton, Alberta Dec 2015
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
Alberta Culture Days, Leo Nickerson Elementary School (solo), St. Albert, Alberta September 2014
Music in the Park(solo)-Blue Quill, Edmonton, Alberta September 2014
Alberta Provincial Archives "The Great War" exhibit opening(solo), Edmonton, Alberta August 2014
FRINGE Edmonton International Theatre Arts Festival, Edmonton, Alberta August 2014
Expressionz Cafe, Edmonton, Alberta May 2014
Opener for The Good Lovelies (duo), Horizon Stage, Spruce Grover, Alberta April 2014
Wild Earth Cafe (solo), Edmonton, Alberta February 2014
Private House Concert (solo), Edmonton, Alberta November 2013
Alberta Provincial Archive's "Heritage Song" Concerts (solo), Edmonton, Alberta September 2013
Jeffrey's Cafe & Wine Bar, Edmonton, Alberta September 2013
Pleasantview Community Fall Social (duo), Edmonton, Alberta September 2013
Music in the Park-Blue Quill (solo), Edmonton, Alberta September 2013
Old Strathcona's Artwalk Festival (duo), Edmonton, Alberta July 2013
Battle River Railway's Passenger Train (duo), Forestburg, Alberta July 2013
Blue Chair Cafe, Edmonton, Alberta May 2013 - SOLD OUT
Pleasantview Community AGM & Social (duo), Edmonton, Alberta April 2013
SkirtsAFire HerArts Festival (solo), Edmonton, Alberta March 2013
Stettler Performing Arts Centre (duo), Stettler, Alberta January 2013
Jeffrey's Cafe & Wine Bar, Edmonton, Alberta August 2012
Wild Earth Cafe (solo), Edmonton, Alberta July 2012
Willow Music Festival (duo), New Norway, Alberta July 2012
Carter-Ryan Gallery & Live Arts Venue Concert, Canmore, Alberta July 2012
Arden Theatre Volunteer Thank You Concert, St. Albert, Alberta June 2012
Private House Concert (duo), Edmonton, Alberta May 2012
Private House Concert (duo), Edmonton, Alberta April 2012
Cha Island Tea Company (duo), Edmonton, Alberta April 2012
Alba Artists Series, Lantern Community Church, Calgary, Alberta April 2012
Southpointe Starbucks (duo), Edmonton, Alberta March 2012
House Concert (duo), St. Albert, Alberta March 2012
Northern Lights Folk Club (duo), Edmonton, Alberta February 2012
Jeffrey's Cafe & Wine Bar, Edmonton, Alberta Dec 2011 - SOLD OUT
Fresh Start Bistro, Edmonton, Alberta November 2011
Alberta Showcase 2011, Edmonton, Alberta October 2011
The Blue Chair Cafe, Edmonton, Alberta September 2011 - SOLD OUT
St. Albert Botanical Gardens, St. Albert, Alberta August 2011
The Haven Social Club, Edmonton, Alberta June 2011
YWCA Women of Distinction Gala, Edmonton, Alberta June 2011
Old Timer's Cabin (duo), Edmonton, Alberta May 2011
The Yardbird Suite (CD Release) ((full band), Edmonton, Alberta May 2011
House Concert (duo), Edmonton, Alberta May 2011
The Carrot Cafe (duo), Edmonton, Alberta March 2011
The Second Cup (duo), Edmonton, Alberta March 2011
GRIT Fundraiser: Hope & Harmony, Edmonton, Alberta March 2011
Winterfest (duo), Edmonton, Alberta February 2010
Hulbert's Cafe (duo), Edmonton, Alberta June 2009