Portland based Indie Pop band Those Willows began almost 10 years ago when Jack Wells and Mel Tarter met in high school in the suburbs of Detroit, MI.
Since then, they have grown to a four piece band and evolved their sound with Motown, folk and soul influences.
With four releases, tours around the US, and songs appearing on MTV, VH1 and Bravo, Those Willows will hook you with their vice grip vocal harmonies and magnetic energy.
Laurel Simmons is the songwriter behind MayMay and has just released her second LP, Mountains Hills Plateuas and PlainsMayMay debuted their first release, And so I place you in the setting sun, in 2012 after a few years of shows under the moniker and has evolved to be a project, at various times, played with Heather Woods Broderick, Peter Broderick, Birger Olsen and Raul Pastor Medall.
MayMay’s sound is inviting and reflective with lush yet spacious arrangements; weaving ethereal vocalizations, homespun beats, twangy guitars and melodic piano.
Touring in support of his newest vinyl release, “Minor Cult Figure,” on Voodoo It Yourself Records, Dusty Santamaria has been a phantom cornerstone of the West Coast underground music and poetry scene for the past decade. Drawing from mid-century R&B, gospel, and country music as well as Magick theory and poetics. Santamaria’s songs and memorable live shows have scored him opening slots for the likes of Reckless Eric and Lucinda Williams. A self described “minor cult figure,” Dusty Santamaria performs as one possessed by the spirit of that re-emerging zeitgeist of a lost, yet intrinsic era of American sound.
“Stringology” presents the best in Vintage American Music, Classic Jazz & Swing in a unique duo format, that, as the name implies, is all-strings! Hot jazz of the 1920’s, ‘The Great American Songbook’ of the 1930’s and ‘40’s, Gypsy Swing — even Contemporary and Latin American styles are showcased by the virtuoso guitarist ERIC BOGART— and the “rock-solid” rhythm back-up of TERIANNE STRATTON on ukulele.
The influence of the legendary Gypsy guitarist, Django Reinhardt, who won acclaim for his unique guitar styling in 1930’s Paris, infuses every performance by “Stringology” with spirited excitement, passionate improvisation and pulsating rhythm that leaves every audience cheering– and wanting to come back for more.
“Stringology” has performed in Seattle, Miami Beach, Victoria BC, Mexico, and can be seen regularly at many festivals and music venues on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State– their home base.
Meg Baier’s latest release, Cedar Rose, is an album composed by Meg Baier and Produced by Alan Singley. The songs are a little bit Laurel Canyon and a little bit Lilith Fair. Rich harmonies and sonic playgrounds surround the listener. The songs deal with love and making it in the world. It’s all very modern and classic at the same time.
We’re thrilled to present our first She Shreds Weekend Showcase!! Come take break from the city life, enjoy some sweet jams from Portland based artists, walk on the beach, relax in the sauna, soak in the sun (or rain, ’cause you know… PNW), bring your dog, your mom, your partner, and chill with the She Shreds crew. It’s gonna be the best.
*** Reserve your trailer/cabin by calling Sou’wester directly at (360) 642-2542 and mention it’s for the She Shreds showcase.
Born in the American South, Louis Ledford has carved out a career composing and performing literate Americana roots music. He has produced three solo recordings in association with Waterbug Records, a relationship which began in 2005 when Ledford met label owner Andrew Calhoun at the legendary Texas Kerrvile Folk Festival. Louis has collaborated with folk diva Anais Mitchell on several projects including his singing the role of Hades for a touring production of her rock opera Hadestown. Mitchell recorded his song “When You Fall” for her collaborative album Country EP with Rachel Ries released by Ani Difranco’s Righteous Babe Records.
Ledford’s attention to lyrical detail is simply stunning. He makes the most of everyday circumstance, while never making the mundane feel normal. – 9X Music Magazine.
Louis Ledford is a great songwriter; witty, insightful and observant regarding the oddities of human behavior. – J. Kelly, Creative Loafing, Atlanta.
Louis Ledford achieves what Woody Guthrie was so good at–making an instant connection with the listener – Americana UK.
MayMay debuted their first release, And so I place you in the setting sun, in 2012 after a few years of shows under the moniker and has evolved to be a project, at various times, played with Heather Woods Broderick, Peter Broderick, Birger Olsen and Raul Pastor Medall.
