BLOG
The Every Artist Has a Story Project EP 010
Duffy Bishop and Chris Carlson met in Seattle in 1983 and moved to Portland in 1994. They were welcomed by the city’s amazing Blues community, playing iconic venues such as The Dandelion Pub, Starry Night, Key Largo, Halibuts and the Alberta Rose Theatre. These rooms and their loyal fans nurtured artistic expression and created one of the most vital music scenes in the country. Duffy and Chris remain Northwest favorites, creating music and happy audiences.
The Every Artist Has a Story Project EP 009
Chelsea Luker and Dan Duval have been on the region’s music scene for twenty years. They have performed with many groups playing jazz, classical, funk and soul. Chelsea is a saxophonist, flutist and vocalist who dabbles in guitar and keys. Dan is a guitarist and also plays keys and sings. The duo recently launched their newest endeavor, Moon Music. They call it lounge music from the future.
Revisiting a neighborhood through its music: The Albina Soul Walk
Today, the Portland community is belatedly focusing on the vitality and culture it has missed out on with the loss of the Albina community. To learn more about its history and how residents are working together, visit the Albina Vision Trust.
The Every Artist Has a Story Project EP 008
Martin Velez is a music composer, producer and sound designer, who works on soundtracks, scores, theme songs, jingles, title cards and sound logos. He came to Portland, OR from Bogota, Columbia.
The Every Artist Has a Story Project EP 007
Adriana Wagner has been making music since childhood. For the last six years, Portland Jazz Ensemble has been giving aspiring teens and college-age musicians like Wagner the tools they need to create their own jazz-based music. And after a two-year pandemic break Adriana is back with her new quintet.
The Every Artist Has a Story Project EP 006
Tony Coleman has toured around the planet performing with some of the best R&B and blues musicians ever. Tony can attest to playing drums with B.B. King, Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King, Albert Collins, Etta James, James Cotton, Katie Webster, Z.Z. Hill, O.V. Wright, Buddy Guy, and the list goes on and on.
The Every Artist Has a Story Project EP 005
Doug Rowell’s roots go deep into Oregon’s soil. He grew up on a farm, but his berry stained fingers were never far from his electric guitar. Doug has traveled the world working with some of the best in the music business. He spent years as a studio artist in Los Angeles. His raging guitar sound can be heard on hundreds of recordings.
A new life after a long, long wait.
A grant from the JWF Musician Health & Services Program helped Kyleen King become pain free for the first time in more than 20 years – in time for her summer tour with Brandi Carlile.
The Every Artist Has a Story Project EP 004
LaRhonda Steele, a Blues and gospel singer and songwriter, is recognized as one the region's best rhythm and blues vocalists. She has been dubbed "The First Lady of Portland Blues”—a title of leadership that she lives up to as she shares songs that carry forth directly from her soul and spiritual life-force.
Jeremy Wilson podcast interview Oregon Music News
Nov 3, 2022 By TOM D'ANTONI
Jeremy Wilson: The Foundation, His music, The Next Waltz / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music # 357