Mary McPage is an up and coming ukulele singer and songwriter who has just released her new album, Starlight Smoochy Smoochy. This album is chock-full of beautiful songs and melodies that will get your toes tapping. From the title track to the last song, Groovy Kinda Something, each song is unique yet still captures the…
Gwendolyn Fitz is a multi-talented artist from New York. Not only is she a singer-songwriter with a unique jazz-pop sound, but she is also an accomplished ukulele player and theater creator. Her award-winning ukulele musical, Ease of a Murder, is a comedy set in the Roaring Twenties about four murderers who can’t seem to murder…
If you’re a fan of Marisa Anderson’s work, then you know that she has an amazing ability to convey the complexities of the human experience through composition. Her newest release, Still, Here, is no exception. Each piece on the album reveals a new aspect of Anderson as a player and as a human being navigating…
As anyone who has been on a cruise knows, the music on the ship can make or break your experience. While some ships have great DJs and live bands, others stick to pre-recorded music that can get old fast. If you’re in charge of the music on your next cruise, make sure to mix things…
Planning on camping at a music festival this year? Heading out to your first festival this summer? Or maybe you’re a seasoned festival-goer who wants to make sure you’ve got everything covered? Either way, check out this comprehensive music festival packing list for all the essentials you’ll need to have an epic time at your…
Naming your band is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a musician. But it might seem like an impossible task to find an ideal band name that isn’t already taken. So how do you come up with a great band name?
Pūlama: Legacies of Hawai’i is the newest release from Makana, which pays homage to the island’s rich musical heritage, including slack key guitar and ukulele. Makana’s breathtaking solo performance, inspired by legends of the Hawaiian music resurgence such as George Helm, Gabby “Pops” Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi and The Sunday Mānoa, pays heartfelt homage to the…
National Diet will release their debut album The Noon Hour with their debut performance! National Diet is the experimental/prog rock songwriting project of Jake Rose (Rainbow Face) with drummer/percussionist Connor Reilly (Rainbow Face, Mercury Tree, Nick Prol, etc.) Date Thursday, April 28th 8 pm Architects of Fiction (post-punk) https://artifactsoffiction.bandcamp.com/releases 9 pm Ore. (psychedelic rock) https://orepdx.bandcamp.com/album/ore…
If you’re looking for a unique and unforgettable musical experience, you should consider attending the Makana concert in Portland on Wednesday April 27, 2022. Makana is a world-renowned musician who celebrates the rich heritage of Slack Key, ‘ukulele, and Hawaiian song. His performance at the Alberta Rose Theatre will be an evening of Slack Key…
Corvallis Ukulele A message from our friend Suz Doyle: Come join the Merry Ukesters for a free uke concert and singalong/ play-along at the Old World Deli on May 22nd from 5 to 8 pm. There will be food, fun and plenty of ukuleles for everyone! Date & Time May 22nd, 2022 5-8 pm Old…
The sound of the ukulele is a part of Hawaiian culture. It was introduced to the islands in 1879 and has been used ever since. The instrument started became popular with mainlanders in 1989 when Hawaii was annexed by the United States. In the early 1900s, tourism to Hawaii started becoming more common, and some…
Michelle Lubbe, professionally known as SparkleDammit, is a South African musician, singer, and songwriter. She started performing at a young age and her music incorporates various styles including dream pop, synth-pop, art pop, ethereal, electronic, experimental pop and industrial. SparkleDammit released their first song called Gods of Violence, and it’s awesome! I first learned about…
National Diet is a prog rock band from Portland, Oregon. The band is composed of Jake Rose (Rainbow Face) and Connor Reilly (Mercury Tree, Rainbow Face, Nick Prol, LiquidLight). National Diet’s music style can be described as a combination of experimental, progressive, and math rock, with some structured parts and some experimental parts. I’m excited…
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