Grant Ruiz has played classical guitar from the age of ten and is now an active flamenco guitarist and teacher in Southern Oregon. He has studied in Spain and participated in many productions at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. He is an adjunct guitar instructor at SOU and president of the Jefferson Classical Guitar Society. Dan...
LEFT LEFT is a labor of love comprised of 5 of Southern Oregon’s most accomplished and creative players. Originally conceived in 2009 as a local “side project” and vehicle to showcase Levick’s extensive catalog , the band gradually moved closer to everybody’s front burners as they began gaining popularity. Because of the lineup and instrumentation...
Guitarist Rod Petrone debuted at the New York Academy of Arts at eighteen. Studied with Russian composer and scholar Alexander Bellow and Jazz guitarist, Stanley Solow. Was a featured performer with the Mount Hood Orchestra in Portland with Brazilian mandolinist, Paulo de Sa, and on Canadian television. Plays a wide variety of international music from...
David grew up in the Midwest and started playing piano and singing at the age of 4. At 14 he picked up the guitar and has never put it down. Hitching his way from Iowa to California, he landed a full scholarship to a school of performing arts in San Diego. Performing as a singer...
“…sultry and soulful mixed with gritty conviction,” songwriter Jen Ambrose shares a blend of familiar and original Blues, Jazz, Rock, Soul and Americana music. The rich play of vocals with looping guitar and flute solos creates a dynamic performance during this One-Woman Show.
Singer and songwriter, Phil King, when asked to describe what kind of music he plays, replies, in short , “Americana & More“. In addition to original compositions, Phil’s repertoire includes an eclectic mix of familiar “cover” songs, as well as, some of his personal favorites from years past. Among his stylistic genres, are, folk, soft...
Guitarist-Singer-Songwriter Jeff Kloetzel performs songs from a diverse catalog, running the gamut from driving modern tunes to subtle timeless ballads. Influenced by many musical genres including pop, rock, folk, blues and contemporary island, there should be something for everyone in Jeff’s set list. His original songs are fueled by his rhythmic guitar work and soulful vocals.
The Rogue Suspects Lite is the small version of the band created for more intimate venues featuring singers Shae Celine and/or Jennifer Davis backed by Suspects founders Dirk Price (guitar) and Greg Frederick (Bass).
David grew up in the Midwest and started playing piano and singing at the age of 4. At 14 he picked up the guitar and has never put it down. Hitching his way from Iowa to California, he landed a full scholarship to a school of performing arts in San Diego. Performing as a singer...
Rick Millward and Nicole Dahl have been doing music in the Rogue Valley for many years. Rick was in Memphis for 16 years, then moved to Oregon. He and Nicole can be found in most of the wineries playing their mellow ambiance to patrons.
Kacie Bowers is originally from Southern California where she studied musical theater and performed in several productions. She recieved a B.A. in Theater from The University of Utah, and also studied a year at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Since living in the Rogue Valley, Kacie has been the lead...
A frequent performer throughout the Northwest, Jen Ambrose is seen in a diversity of settings ranging from regional wineries and casinos, numerous Concerts in the Parks, the Britt Festival to the main stage at the Seattle Hempfest. Both as a solo act and with her band she has opened for a number of well-known artists including Chris Isaak, Michael Franti, Colin...
Grant Ruiz has played classical guitar from the age of ten and is now an active flamenco guitarist and teacher in Southern Oregon. He has studied in Spain and participated in many productions at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. He is an adjunct guitar instructor at SOU and president of the Jefferson Classical Guitar Society.
When she’s not doing yoga, hiking around in the mountains searching for new creeks, or working as a farm hand, Greta loves to write acoustic soul/folk music with her guitar and banjo. She grew up in Jackson, Wyoming, and Billings, Montana, so don’t be surprised if it gets a little country sometimes! She has spent many...
Jef Ramsey, mandolin, vocals, Kathryn Casternovia, guitar, vocals, Michael Lindgren, bass. Our repertoire includes bluegrass, 1940s Swing standards, Country swing, Cajun, Tejano, Gypsy Jazz, vintage country, Texas swing, Jazz standards, original compositions and more.
