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Thaddeus Moore remembers sitting in a movie theater in 2008, watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall and hearing Frank Black’s “You Can’t Break a Heart and Have … Continue reading
From Bad Brains to Death, the African American contribution to punk and hardcore music is manifold. Few would guess, however, that in 2021, the standard … Continue reading
Let the trumpets sound: The Jazz Station is formally re-opening after more than a year of being closed down for COVID and for a remodel. … Continue reading
Opening a brand-new bar and entertainment space in the middle of a global pandemic is like calling for a fake punt in football, according to … Continue reading
Growing up in northern Washington state, Portland folk and Americana singer-songwriter Anna Tivel remembers listening to country radio with her dad. It was the storytelling … Continue reading
“Real Men Love Cats.” I have three cats and I proudly wear that T-shirt. Another man who openly loves cats is Portland-based Moshow the Cat … Continue reading
For nearly a year and a half, performance venues have been shut down. It’s been a boring period for music fans, but for young musicians, … Continue reading
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After a year away, the annual Oregon Festival of American Music is back! Since 1992, OFAM has celebrated classic American jazz and popular music created … Continue reading
No one is more surprised that Rudolf Korv songs sound the way he does than Rudolf Korv himself. The singer-songwriter from Eugene is celebrating his … Continue reading
Once upon a time, crowds gathered in sweaty, dimly-lit rooms to hear music played live by actual flesh and blood musicians. At times throughout the … Continue reading
As the summer brings back the ability to meet without masks and soak in the heat, the WOW Hall wants to welcome the community back … Continue reading
From the strains of “Here Comes the Bride” to Bugs Bunny in operatic costume riding on a white horse singing in “What’s Opera, Doc,” to … Continue reading
A versatile and prolific pianist with a gentle touch for her instrument, Lara Downes performed several times at this year’s virtual Oregon Bach Festival, after participating … Continue reading