http://keysmelt.wordpress.com/ Sam Sanborn graduated with a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Oregon. After discovering the intricacies and internal workings of our political system, he decided to opt for a more creative track. While he has been published in a wide variety of magazines and journals for everything from poetry to science/tech reviews, Sam is happiest when writing about music in his beloved hometown.
A Promise of the Real that is. This exciting 60’s jam, blues-rock crossover kept it real and rocked the house.
In town for the first time in two years, Backyard Tire Fire filled glasses half-full with their brand of optimistic heartland rock and the jazz/blues stylings of Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin.
The son of Willie comes to Portland following in his country, blues footsteps with his band and homespun rock’n'roll.
Blue-collar, folk rockers Backyard Tire Fire bring their down-home mentality and hopeful common sense to Mississippi Studios this Friday.
Pete Bernhard’s solo project and Shoeshine Blue brought their trans-genre jambalaya to the Doug Fir last Friday night.
A purveyor of bone-chilling ballads, haunting melodies and impassioned vocals, Damien Jurado is not shy of expressing himself. Come see this talented songwriter at work this Friday at Mississippi Studios.
“I’m not a real big believer in genres, you know, good music is just good music. I just try and create the music that I love.” – Pete Bernhard
NW rock has never been hotter with Ape Machine and The Missionary Position sonically rampaging through town.
With catchy, pop-rock guitar riffs and cottony vocals, System and Station create a muted splendor that charms as much as it disarms.
Wild rock’n'roll storms through Ash St. this Thursday like a pack of simians on the hunt for sweet guitar licks.
A hootenanny to end all hoedowns, give these boys 30 minutes, a case of beer and a pack of cigarettes, and they’ll play any song ever made.
When you’re thinking of going to a good acoustic show, Nick Oliveri aka Rex Everything isn’t going to…
For anyone who was alive and cognizant during the late 80’s and 90’s, you’re probably familiar with the show…
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