Gypsy folk-punk? Russian fever-folk?
Neo-Bohemian dance-rock? Punk/big band fusion? Regardless, Chervona's musical styling is raucously unique. Chervona is what happens when you blend Soviet Bloc drinking songs with American punk and throw in a horn section.
The Crazy 8s, one of the most popular college bands to have ever emerged from the Pacific Northwest, made their way to the top of the charts (hitting the space for #1 on College Radio). Their most celebrated pieces are "Johnny Q." and "Law and Order." The Crazy 8s were first founded at Oregon State University.
After living in Portland less than a year Billy D & the Hoodoos is the current recipient of the Cascade Blues Association’s prestigious Muddy Award for Best New Act. Though heavily influenced by Chicago’s blues, Billy D isn’t just a typical blues man. His writing and musical talents form a “Backbeat Roots” style that goes way past traditional blues music.
Formed in New York in 1988, the spin doctors signed with Sony records by 1990. They released "Pocket Full Of Kryptonite" and their popularity quickly grew.The album went gold in less than a year and earned them a grammy nomination, a slot on Saturday night live & a tour with the Rolling Stones. This Jam band is known for their relentless touring and ad-lib shows. Top hits by the band like "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong", "Two Princes", "What Time Is It," and many more.
“If blues, soul, and rock can be said to form a triangle, you’ll find Hamilton Loomis right in the center of it”, says Guitar Player Magazine. An apt description, as young Loomis is one of the young artists at the forefront of bringing blues based American music into the 21st century and redefining it for a contemporary audience.
Ty Curtis is consumed by his music. There is no other way to explain how, at such a young age, this 23 year old, Salem Oregon based vocalist -guitarist-song writer has amassed a recording catalogue of three critically acclaimed albums, earned 2nd place, in the prestigious 2009 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and is nightly thrilling audiences from the Pacific Northwest to Montreal.
Think Avett Brothers meets the Allman Brothers! Sugarcane is led by the charismatic singer/songwriter Russel James. On the drum set is Josh Biggs, who has played with the Neville Brothers and Higher Ground. Uber-talented bassist Stefan Andrews is reminiscent of Rick Danko but with a bluegrass flair. On mandolin is Derek Hofbauer, a powerful player with a comedic and entertaining personality. Noah Bell on lead guitar amazes audiences with his skill and technical prowess whether with the slide, acoustic, or one of his many Telecasters.
Consisting of Beth Willis (vocals and guitar) and Todd Chatalas (lead guitar) the Beth Willis Rock Duo pairs catchy musical hooks with concise, intelligent lyrics, which merge together to form a style both distinct and familiar - some critics have dubbed the genre “Instant Classic Rock.”
Consisting of The melodic folk-pop of Jettison Bend touches listeners on a personal level with its lyrical insight and catchy pop melodies. They’ve been described as “Jeff Tweedy fronting a hybrid of A Beautiful Day and Death Cab for Cutie.” Led by “old soul” singer/songwriter Brian Bergstrom, the group has grown to a five-piece with guitar, viola, keyboard, bass, drums. The band’s monthly residency at Boon’s Treasury has grown their regional buzz and brought praise for the band’s fresh sound and soulful delivery
