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BRINGING THE BAYOU TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Steve Kerin is a master of the Cajun/Zydeco/blues traditions of his native Louisiana. Since moving to Portland, he has added a joyful Louisiana zest to our regional music – and became a dedicated supporter of the Musician Health & Services Program.
Dan Haley Plays it Forward April 1st at The Laurelthirst
Dan Haley says, “We all need bread to eat, a roof over our heads, clean air and clean water. But we also need emotional sustenance that connects us to other people. To me, music is the most powerful force for that.” That’s why Dan is donating a recording of his songs performed by local musicians to the JWF Musician Health & Services Program. It’s his way of giving back to a community that always watches out for each other.
Join Dan & Friends Saturday April 1st at the Laurelthirst Public House to celebrate the CD release of CHORD GARDEN: A TRIBUTE TO THE SONGS OF DAN HALEY.
Cover Your Hearts 2023 - a night of 80s guilty pleasure love songs!
Nostalgic for the music and the fashion of the 80’s? Did you miss the 80’s entirely but love a great party anyway? Ready for some love songs, sweet, sour or wild? Then don’t miss the annual Cover Your Hearts ball, Friday, Feb. 17 at the Get Down.
End of Year Letter 2022 by Jeremy Wilson
My earliest memories are of song-circles–the beginning of my musical learning–and the singers and songwriters who surrounded me. I joined the school band in second grade and continued that training through high school. In fourth grade, I started seriously studying ballet, dancing five days a week. At thirteen, I bought my first electric guitar using money I earned collecting bottles and picking strawberries. A year later, I put ballet on hold and started my first rock band.
Cancer treatment meets the pandemic - Seann McKeel
Now that the music world is getting back to normal – and Seann is in very good health once again – she is continuing her work on behalf of children with cancer. She’s also looking forward to being there for others in the music community, as they were for her.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.