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...
Stolen Moments consists of Dan Fellman on guitar, Conny Lindley on vocals and guitar, and Walter Lindley on upright bass. Dan Fellman lives in Ashland and plays a wide range of jazz styles, including American jazz standards, Latin jazz, Flamenco fusion, and gypsy jazz: the music of Django Reinhart and his “Hot Club of France”...
“…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).