After years of performing, recording, and growing his career in Portland, Salvatore Manalo now closes this chapter to embark on a new journey—pursuing music in a new city with fresh inspiration, new collaborations, and a continued commitment to creating music that moves both the heart and the feet. Join him in his farewell show with Hiroki, started with Matt Brewster alongside the city’s grooviest musicians.
Salvatore Manalo:
Salvatore Manalo is a Portland-based musician whose soulful voice, skillful guitar work, and heartfelt songwriting have earned him a devoted following both online and in the local scene. Renowned for reimagining popular hits through an R&B lens and creating original songs that fuse timeless groove with modern flair, Salvatore has carved out a distinctive place in the soul and R&B world. Whether fronting his solo project, Hiroki, or lending his talents to countless bands, his passion and musicianship always take center stage.
Laryssa Birdseye:
Laryssa Birdseye is an upcoming electro Pop singer based out of Portland, Oregon. For fans of the mainstream stylings of Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, or Taylor Swift, and the more lyrical sensibility of Phoebe Bridgers, Laryssa has solidified herself as one of the premiere powerhouse vocalists and burgeoning Pop stars of the Pacific Northwest.
Rachel Wong:
Rachel Wong is a queer pop R&B artist from Portland, Oregon, blending 2000s R&B nostalgia with modern, moody pop. Named one of Willamette Week’s Best New Bands of 2025, she’s performed the National Anthem for crowds of 20,000+ at Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Timbers, and Portland Thorns FC games. Her music has received radio play across the UK, Singapore, and the Bay Area — and you just might hear her songs in Love Island. She’s releasing new music every month through 2025.
