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Pickathon 2024: Breakout Star Spotlights
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Pickathon 2024: Breakout Star Spotlights: Adi Oasis, Lo Steele, and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley

This week’s Pickathon 2024 Breakout Stars? We’re super stoked on: Adi Oasis, Lo Steele, and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley. Join us from August 1-4, 2024, in Happy Valley, Oregon, for these unbeatable acts and more. Get your tickets now and be part of the legendary magic!


Adi Oasis Spotlight

Adi Oasis, a French Caribbean singer/producer/bassist, is taking the music world by storm with her debut album “Lotus Glow,” released in 2023. Known for her soaring vocals and funky bass, Adi has garnered over 30 million streams and acclaim from major publications. She has toured globally, sharing stages with renowned artists like Lenny Kravitz and Anderson .Paak.

When They’re Playing

  • Thursday Night from 1 AM – 2 AM at Galaxy Barn
  • Friday 11 PM – from 12 AM at Cherry Hill

Lo Steele Spotlight

Lo Steele is a Portland-based singer, songwriter, and award-winning actor. Daughter of blues icon LaRhonda Steele, Lo blends soul, gospel, and blues with modern R&B. Her 2023 album “Happy Girl” was praised by Portland Mercury. She has shared stages with Dianne Reeves and Tank and the Bangas. As an actor, Lo has performed in productions like “Hair” and “Passing Strange.” Her 2024 Tiny Desk submission, “Another Life,” was featured by NPR Music. Follow her on socials @Losteele for updates on her projects.

When They’re Playing

Catch Lo Steele  at Pickathon 2024 on:

  • Thursday from 5 PM -6 PM at Cherry Hill
  • Saturday from 12 PM – 1 PM at Lucky Barn

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley Spotlight

Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, often called the “James Brown of Ghana,” is back with his latest album, “Hi-Life Jazz.” Known for his deep, soulful highlife sound, Ambolley’s 35th release brings new life to jazz classics from legends like John Coltrane and Miles Davis, infused with his signature highlife style and polyrhythms. This album, his third on the German Agogo label, coincides with a European tour, featuring stops in Paris, Amsterdam, Lisbon, and more. Ambolley’s illustrious career spans collaborations with Ghanaian greats and performances at major festivals like Montreux Jazz Festival.

When They’re Playing

Catch Gyedu-Blay Ambolley at Pickathon 2024 on:

  • Saturday from 1 PM – 2 PM at Woods Stage
  • Saturday Night from 12 AM – 1 AM at Paddock

Get Your Tickets

Join us at Pickathon and experience these breakout star performances and more! Tickets are selling fast for August 1-4, three weeks from today, in Happy Valley, Oregon. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for real-time updates!


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