Have you been curious about the "Burlingame Space", in the old liquor store location? It's primarily a rehearsal space for the Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra — "PYJO".
It's too small to be a concert venue for the jazz band - they perform on college campuses, at churches, theaters, etc in the area.
BSpace is open on select weekends, when groups of up to 10 performers — mostly jazz!
How do you know what concerts are upcoming?
Visit the Concert page for a link to Ticket Tomato
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Live Music!
The hosts have been doing occasional Live shows since January 2024.
Neon sign over the door. Address is 8423 SW Terwilliger Blvd. Photo by J.Miller
Upon entering, you see the bar just to your right, up front.
Step right up! Photo by J.Miller
Tables and chairs occupy the space between the front of the Space and the performers on stage.
David and John on stage! Photo by J.Miller
The acoustics are great, the lighting is adequate (no spotlights), and the air handling seemed very efficient, and thankfully quiet! All in all, a very pleasant space.
Chairs are comfy too!
The David and John duo
Friday, July 25, 2025 there was a performance of note! David Friesen and John Stowell. Doors opened at 6:30. Cost was $15/pp.
David Friesen played his Hemage* bass and the Space's grand piano.
John Stowell effortlessly played his guitar.
John Stowell (2019) in Aarhus, Denmark. Source: Wikipedia
David Friesen photo from his Facebook profile
*A Hemage bass is a custom-built bass guitar created by David Friesen, designed to blend the tonal characteristics of an upright double bass and an electric bass guitar.
Other things about the Space
When not used for rehearsals, the Space is used for private or group lessons.
Once in a while, an artist visiting Portland will hold a clinic in the Space.
Lessons of all kinds!
Getting There
One can walk, drive or Hop on the bus. BSpace is right on Trimet lines #43 & #35T.
There is parking space around back, and on adjacent streets.
Burlingame Space entry on the Collins View web site Businesses page.
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Editor's Note
Need to Map it, or plan a Trimet trip? Burlingame Space is at 8423 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Minors OK! (Even unaccompanied.)
John Stowell is a resident of Collins View!
Photos by J Miller and as credited. Written by J Miller.
Questions for Our Readers
Is there live music elsewhere in the neighborhood?
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Exercise: Attend a Live Music performance of your choice!
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Did you know that we have a first class Jazz venue, shared between South Burlingame, Collins View, and the city? Burlingame Space is a rehearsal space for the Portland Youth Jazz Orchestra, an occasional jazz venue, and an all-around creative space for making music: recitals, rehearsals, classes, lessons, recording sessions, and more. Their web site has all the details and variations.
Burlingame Space located at 8423 SW Terwilliger Blvd. BSpace is on Trimet lines #43 & #35.
Go to the New Collins View Blog to read about the space and a concert we attended --
newcollinsview.blog / culture / BurlingameSpaceLiveMusic.html
