In many ways, Markets Flooded is 10 years in the making. Local musicians MOsley WOtta (Jason Graham) and Collothen (Colten Tyler Williams) first met a little more than a decade ago, when Collothen was captivated by some of MOWO’s paintings hanging in the COCC library. The two became fast friends—and eventually housemates—and began collaborating musically. […]
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Taking Center Stage
At 75 years old, Ural Thomas and The Pain is Portland’s best new band!
Ural Thomas has always been there. Since starting to sing and play music at age three, he has been in the vicinity of soul music history. The “middle” of 14 children (and named for the Ural Mountains in Russia), Thomas grew up in North Portland, in what had primarily been an African-American neighborhood until recent […]
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Traveling Hobos
Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank make life on the road
The road has long represented a cherished lifestyle for Ian and Teague Alexy of Minnesota folk duo Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank. Now it is a necessity for their survival as musicians as well. In 2005, after a move from New Jersey to Minneapolis, the brothers decided to combine their solo musical talents into a […]
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Spreading Mandolin Love
Veteran musician Don Julin offers introductory mandolin lessons
In the 2000 runaway hit, O Brother Where Art Thou?, the mandolin plays as central a role as George Clooney’s quirky and musical hobo; the instrument’s plucky yet mellifluous sound adding a distinctive hook to the soundtrack. Although relatively obscure 15 years ago, the mandolin was hugely popular during the 1930s Depression Era. Over the […]
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Source Suggests 3/5-3/11
Doc Ryan There’s just something extra invigorating about hearing Americana music outside. A certain warmth comes from the acoustic guitar and the storied lyrics, which is good since it’s only March and we cannot guarantee that the weather will stay warm. Either way, The Lot has heated benches, firepits and heaters to keep external temperatures […]
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Out of Town 3/5-3/11
Portland thursday 5 – sunday 8 25th Annual Cascade Festival of African Films The final weekend of the Cascade Festival of African Films will celebrate Women Filmmakers’ Week with multiple short and feature-length films by African women filmmakers. Addressing political, historical and social topics, the films shown give glimpses into numerous African cultures and their […]
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Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss Coming to Les Schwab Amphitheater June 25
Les Schwab Amphitheater announced today that legendary folk singer Willie Nelson and 27-time Grammy Award-winning bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss will perform in Bend June 25. The big name bill also includes Jerry Douglas. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 6. Online Presale is Thursday, March 5 from 10 am to 5 pm with the password “local.” […]
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Out of Town 2/25-3/4
Portland wednesday 26 Fade to Light: A Multidimensional Fashion Event Now that winter is on the way out and the New Year’s workout regimens are taking effect (right?), time for new wardrobe ideas. Fresh collections from designers like Adelheid Bergin, Altar HouseLine, Primal Haunt, Stefanie Saysm Rogue Minx, and the graduating students from Portland Sewing’s […]
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Source Suggests 2/25-3/4
Jive Coulis As part of Broken Top Bottle Shop’s Brews & Band series, which features free live music in the company of many fine brews, Jive Coulis brings its classic rock and roll from southern Oregon to Bend. This is the type of funky, rock and blues jams that sounds pulled from Almost Famous. Guitar […]
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Idolize This
Crystal Bowersox was a star long before American Idol
You know what they say: you can spend your entire life as a performing musician, but compete on one season of the highest-rated singing show in America and that’s all people remember you for. Aside from that one time Crystal Bowersox was the runner-up on American Idol, she’s best known for her powerfully soulful vocals […]