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Emily Portman is an award-winning singer and songwriter with a passion for traditional songs, hailed as ‘one of the new British folk scene’s most beguiling presences’ (Uncut).

She has toured widely for over 15 years as a band leader, with The Furrow Collective, in a duo with Leveret’s Rob Harbron and with the UK Folk chart-topping album project ‘Sea Song Sessions’, featuring Jon Boden and Seth Lakeman. Emily was previously awarded a BBC Folk award for ‘Best Original Song’ and has released three critically acclaimed albums of original songs that recast old ballads and fairytales into new shapes.

Emily Portman

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### Event Description

**Event:** The Original Loretta Lynn Band, The Coalminers, presents Always Loretta featuring Emily Portman

**Date:** November 10, 2024

**Time:** 5:00 PM

**Location:** Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174

**Category:** Country

**Description:**
Join us for a special evening celebrating the legendary Loretta Lynn, the most awarded lady in country music history. With over 60 years of recording and touring, Loretta Lynn's legacy is honored in this intimate production featuring Emily Portman and the original members of The Coalminers, Loretta’s longtime backup group. 

Emily Portman, who formed a close friendship with Loretta over the past two decades, collaborates with The Coalminers to bring you an evening filled with songs and stories that defined a genre and inspired a new generation of musicians. With the approval of the Loretta Lynn Family, this show offers authentically recreated performances of Loretta’s greatest hits and fond reminiscences of her remarkable life.

Experience why fans fell in love with Loretta’s instantly recognizable voice and distinctive body of work, featuring songs that explore themes of female empowerment, blue-collar pride, sex, divorce, alcohol, and war. Don’t miss this heartfelt tribute to a groundbreaking performer.

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Celebrate the life and music of Loretta Lynn with those who knew her best in this unforgettable tribute at the Arcada Theatre.

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The Original Loretta Lynn Band, The Coalminers, Presents Always Loretta Featuring Emily Portman

Arcada Theatre

The Furrow Collective consists of four talented and individually acclaimed performers: Lucy Farrell (viola, voice & saw), Rachel Newton (harp, fiddle, voice), Emily Portman (banjo, concertina, voice) and Alasdair Roberts (guitars, voice).

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Jun 13, 2026

Emily Portman · The Courtyard

Nov 10, 2024

The Original Loretta Lynn Band, The Coalminers, Presents Always Loretta Featuring Emily Portman · Arcada Theatre

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