Marisa Anderson
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Marisa Anderson’s Still, Here is a Glimpse into Her Eclectic Career

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…

Linda Handel Graffiti Photo Art: The excitement of impermanence

Linda Handel Graffiti Photo Art: The excitement of impermanence

Graffiti is often seen as a nuisance, an eyesore that mars the appearance of public spaces. But to artist Linda Handel, graffiti is a source of inspiration and excitement. For her, each new piece of graffiti represents an opportunity for discovery and exploration. Linda will be displaying her graffiti photography at Tigard Art Week at…

National Diet
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National Diet Debuts album The Noon Hour at Turn Turn Turn

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…

Makana Concert
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Makana concert in Portland: an evening of Slack Key Guitar mastery, Hawaiian songs, and stories of Hawai’i

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…

Andrew Molina
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Interview with Andrew Molina: Sharing Hawaiian music with the world

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…

“The Noon Hour” by National Diet is Breaking New Ground
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“The Noon Hour” by National Diet is Breaking New Ground

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…

Mt. Hood
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Ukulele Group Listing for Portland OR

Here is a ukulele group listing for Portland OR. Because of COVID, it is best to check with each group individually for whether they are meeting in-person or virtually. M.C. Jammers: Email Clair at ishiismith@gmail.com Portland Ukulele Wednesdays: Portland Ukulele Wednesdays – Join Portland’s all age + all level weekly uke social Tigard Ukulele Group:…