Brooks Robertson: Natural Born Picker

, ,
Charisma and talent overflow at Mountain Air Studios when Brooks plays finger style guitar. What is it. How did he learn it. In a moment of Zen, it seems. If you are picking, it follows you’ll be grinning. Just can’t help it. Brooks…

A Musician’s Life: Lived By the Moment

, ,
Naomi LaViolette states she is “feeling lucky” to be an independent singer-songwriter in Portland. But so much more than good luck is packed into a successful singer-songwriter career. I admit to a fair bit of envy when I see how some…

Be a Superhero – Support Music Education!

,
This 2K 5K 10K & Kid's Fun Walk supports the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and fights to Keep Portland Weird! 2ND ANNUAL SUPERHERO FUN RUN 2K 5K 10K & WALK KIDS UNDER 9 ARE FREE ... RED CAPE – FIRST 200 WHO BUY TICKETS ONLINE GET…

Laura Ivancie: Not In It For the Wealth

, ,
I wonder where Laura will truly end up in her journey. In the brief time she's been doing her thing, it has included college basketball,fighting fires for the U.S.Forest Service, and teaching English in Buenos Aires. But music was always in…

Musical Food for Thought

, ,
We've been showing off the young and talented in these posts recently. Time to hear from a seasoned pro and share his observations through decades long experience as singer/songwriter and bandleader. A Facebook post from Jack McMahon caught…