PORTLAND – Bill Chinnock and his band will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at the Center for Cultural Exchange.

Discovered by the legendary producer John Hammond Sr., who once called him “the real essence of American music,” Chinnock is an Emmy award-winning singer-songwriter, slide guitarist and harmonica player.

He performs an electrifying style of blues and roots-based songs.

Tickets are $17.50 in advance and $20 on the day of show.

They are available through the center’s box office, 761-1545.