2020
2/20 – Mac Market, McMinnville, OR.
1/24 – Gallery Theater Cabaret night, Youngberg Hill, McMinnville.
2019
11/30 – Troon Tasting Room, Carlton, OR
9/15 – Listen, Learn, Lead #7, Climate Town Hall, Nasty Women Get $hit Done PDX, Portland, OR. (solo)
8/10 – House concert, Hillsboro, OR
7/27 – Troon Tasting Room, Carlton, OR. (solo)
2018
12/30 – The Oregon Garden, Silverton, OR. Christmas in the Garden – Biergarten, 21+ (solo)
12/29 – The Oregon Garden, Silverton, OR. Christmas in the Garden – Biergarten, 21+ (solo)
12/1 – The Oregon Garden, Silverton, OR. Christmas in the Garden – Biergarten, 21+ (solo)
11/30 – The Oregon Garden, Silverton, OR. Christmas in the Garden – Biergarten, 21+ (solo)
7/27 – The Oregon Garden, Silverton, OR. Art in the Garden (solo)
7/26 – Concerts on the Plaza, McMinnville, OR. (solo, opening for Brian Bovenizer and The New Old Stock)
6/24 – Troon Vineyard, Grants Pass, OR (solo)
6/2 – Growler House, Newberg, OR. (solo)
5/12 – Oregon Garden, Silverton, OR. Digging in the Dirt event (solo)
April 13 – May 5 – Gallery Theater, McMinnville, OR Val as Bitsy May Harling in the play Sordid Lives
2017
12/20 – The Oregon Garden, (Christmas in the Garden) Silverton, OR. (solo)
12/19 – The Oregon Garden, (Christmas in the Garden) Silverton, OR. (solo)
12/16 – D’Anu Wine Bar, Hillsboro, OR. (solo)
11/25 – Troon Vineyard Tasting Room, Carlton, OR. (solo)
11/11 – Wildwood Hotel, Willamina, OR (solo)
11/4 – D’Anu Wine Bar, Hillsboro, OR. (solo)
10/14 – private event. Dayton, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
10/5-8 – FAR-West Conference. Bellevue, WA.
9/30 – D’Anu Wine Bar, Hillsboro, OR. (solo show)
9/21 – Barrel 47, Carlton, OR. (solo show)
9/9 – Carlton Crush. Carlton, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
8/20 – private party. Carlton, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
8/19 – private party. McMinnville, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
8/17 – McMinnville Downtown Farmers Market, McMinnville, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
8/12 – Habitat for Humanity benefit event.(solo)
8/10 – McMinnville Concerts on the Plaza, McMinnville, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
7/26 – The Oregon Garden, Silverton, OR. 7-9pm (solo show) see website for admission details; all ages
5/27 – Troon Vineyard Tasting Room, Carlton, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
5/18 – Barrel 47, Carlton, OR. (solo show)
5/2 – First Tuesday, Walters Cultural Arts Center, Hillsboro, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
4/22 – K&M Wines, Carlton, OR. (solo show)
4/12 – Alberta Street Pub, (Local Roots Live Series) Portland, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
2/17 – The Horse Radish, Carlton, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
2/11 – Troon Vineyard Tasting Room, Carlton, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
1/26 – Barrel 47, Carlton, OR. (Val – solo)
2016
12/30 – Studio 154 at Independence Grill, Independence, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
12/3 – The Oregon Garden, (Christmas in the Garden) Silverton, OR. (Val – solo holiday show)
11/26 – Troon Vineyard Tasting Room, Carlton, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
11/19 – Eagles Nest Artisans Studio (McMinnville Art & Wine Walk) McMinnville,OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
11/10 – Piecing Community Together, McMinnville, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
11/3 – Barrel 47, Carlton, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
10/28 – Studio 154 at Independence Grill, Independence, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
10/13-10/16 – FAR-West 2016, Bellevue, WA (10 showcase performances, solo and with Luminous Heart)
10/5 – Ken Moore Campaign Fundraiser, Carlton, OR (contact Val at music at valblaha dot com for details)
9/30 – Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room, McMinnville, OR. (Possibility EP Release Party!!! Luminous Heart duo)
9/17 – Studio 154 at Independence Grill, Independence, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
9/10 – Carlton Crush, Carlton, OR. (Luminous Heart duo)
9/9 – The Horse Radish, Carlton, OR. (Fact or Fiction EP Release party!!!! full band: Val’s All Purpose Shine, plus Callaway/Riccardi band opens)
8/24 – The Oregon Garden, Silverton, OR (solo show) see website for admission details; all ages
8/20 – Eagles Nest Artisans Studio, McMinnville, OR (solo show) McMinnville Art & Wine Walk
8/17 – Beaverton Wednesday Farmers’ Market, Beaverton, OR (solo show)
7/26 – Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace, Hillsboro, OR
7/23 – Timberland Trek 4 Tails (Homeward Bound Pets benefit event), Yamhill, OR
7/20 – Beaverton Wednesday Farmers’ Market, Beaverton, OR (duo: Luminous Heart)
7/14 – McMinnville Farmers’ Market, McMinnville, OR (duo: Luminous Heart)
7/9 – The One Horse Tavern, Gaston, OR (solo show)
7/6 – Youngberg Hill, McMinnville, OR (solo show)
6/18 – Eagles Nest Artisans Studio, McMinnville, OR (solo show)
6/11 – private party (duo: Luminous Heart)
6/4 – Oregon Vines. Yamhill, OR (duo: Luminous Heart)
6/3 – The Horse Radish, Carlton, OR (full band: Val’s All Purpose Shine, plus Luminous Heart duo opens)
5/28 – Troon Vineyard, Carlton, OR, (with Luminous Heart)
5/21 – Eagles Nest Artisans Studio, McMinnville, OR
5/7 – Oregon Vines. Yamhill, OR
4/30 – Cornerstone Coffee Roasters. McMinnville, OR
4/29 – Michelbook Country Club. McMinnville, OR
4/16 – Local Roots music festival/KMUZ fundraiser. Willamette Valley Heritage Center, Salem, OR
4/16 – CASA auction and fundraiser. Grand Ballroom, McMinnville, OR
4/9 – Park Place Cafe, Gresham, OR. Also performing: Rich Waggoner, Tom Arnold and Paul Kwitik.
4/13 – Newberg First Friday at All People Yoga (duo: Luminous Heart)
3/11 – The Horse Radish, Carlton, OR (full band: Val’s All Purpose Shine, plus Luminous Heart duo opens)
2/14 – Carlo and Julian Winery, Carlton, OR Luminous Heart duo
2/12 – Bethany Frame Central, Beaverton, OR (celebration for artist Susan Statler)
2015
12/23 – Streetcar Bistro, Portland, OR
12/5 – Hillsboro High School fundraiser – Holiday Bazaar, Hillsboro, OR
12/3 – Milepost 5/Art Haus Chapel Theatre, Portland, OR (3 Chords and the Truth Songwriters’ Showcase); also playing: Michael Henchman, Ricky Bellinger
11/20 – Hotel Oregon, Cellar Bar, McMinnville, OR (with Joe Aloia on bass)
10/24 – Kelly’s Olympian, Portland, OR along with Marianne Flemming, Anna-Lisa and Anchors of Ascension.
10/2 – Hotel Oregon, Cellar Bar, McMinnville, OR (with Joe Aloia on bass)
9/19 – The Horse Radish, Carlton, OR (with Joe Aloia, Theresa Riccardi and Jamie Corff) no cover
9/19 – Carlo and Julian Winery, Carlton, OR (private party)
9/12 – Carlton Crush, Carlton, OR
8/27 – Waltz Brewing, Forest Grove, OR
8/26 – Youngberg Hill, McMinnville, OR
8/20 – McMinnville Farmers’ Market, McMinnville, OR
8/16 – private event with Big Love, Yamhill, OR
8/15 – A Blooming Hill Vineyard, Cornelius, OR
8/12 – Beaverton Wednesday Farmers’ Market, Beaverton, OR
8/8 – Celebrate Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR
7/28 – Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace, Hillsboro, OR
7/25 – Savor the Summer at Unger Farm, Cornelius, OR
7/23 – Central Hotel, 8608 N. Lombard St., Portland, OR (3 Chords and the Truth Songwriters’ Showcase)
7/16 – McMinnville Farmers’ Market, McMinnville, OR (with Awaken Jane)
6/30 – It’s Wine Tyme, Capitola, CA
6/13 – Park Place Cafe, Gresham, OR
6/11 – McMinnville Farmers’ Market, McMinnville, OR
6/5 – Hotel Oregon, Cellar Bar, McMinnville, OR
6/2 – Pizzario, Hillsboro, OR (First Tuesday)
5/30 – A Blooming Hill Vineyard, Cornelius, OR
5/23 – Troon Vineyard, Carlton, OR
5/16 – Alberta Street Pub, Portland, OR (Bob Dylan Tribute)
5/19 – The Waypost, Portland, OR (opening for Abby Posner from Los Angeles)
4/25 – Local Roots live performance taping at CCTV, Salem, OR
4/17 – Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room, McMinnville, OR
4/8 – Alberta Street Pub, Portland, OR (Local Roots music night)
4/4 – Park Place Cafe, Gresham, OR
3/19 – Waltz Brewing, Forest Grove, OR
3/13 – The Horse Radish, Carlton, OR (with special guest Calin Matei)
3/14 – Hillsboro High School fundraiser, Hillsboro, OR
3/7 – Fundraiser for Sheridan Japanese School, Sheridan, OR
Luminous Heart is Val Blaha on guitar/vocals/mandolin/keyboard and Jamie Corff on guitar/vocals – lyrical folk-pop originals, with some uncommon covers.
Val’s All Purpose Shine is Val Blaha on guitar/vocals, Joe Aloia on bass/lead guitar, Theresa Riccardi on drums, and Jamie Corff on background vocals/guitar (with guest musicians often joining on lead instruments). Mainly country/folk/Americana originals, with some covers, depending on the venue.