Craig Wright is an American singer-songwriter (and short story writer) who lives in Ashland, Oregon. His new band, Southern Oregon (featuring the vocals of Savannah True Randall and Laynie McCartney and Jeff Addicott on bass) reflects Wright’s Southern roots through the lens of an Oregon dream. Born in Winfield, Louisiana, and known for his work...
Guitarist Ed Dunsavage has been performing regularly around the Pacific Northwest for 22 years. Ed has shared the stage with many wonderful artists including vocalists Bernadette Peters, Greta Matassa, Beth Baker & Leslie Kendall, guitarists Mimi Fox & John Stowell among others.
Guitarist Ed Dunsavage has been performing regularly around the Pacific Northwest for 22 years. Ed has shared the stage with many wonderful artists including vocalists Bernadette Peters, Greta Matassa, Beth Baker & Leslie Kendall, guitarists Mimi Fox & John Stowell among others.
Formed in early 2013 shortly after Paul Turnipseed’s arrival in Southern Oregon, The Paul Turnipseed Trio has been playing jazz with a New Orleans flavor for nearly two years here in the Rouge Valley. Comprised of Turnipseed on guitar and vocals, Jeff Addicott on acoustic bass, and Mike Fitch on drums, the trio explores various...
Lee began playing professionally at age 16 and has remained professional for 50 years, performing from the Midwest to Las Vegas and California and most recently 25 year as a Big Island favorite in all the best venues there. Artists like Ray Charles, Bill Evans, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and even The Beatles shaped Lee's...
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 Fellman...
Rutendo Marimba plays the inspiring and joyful music of Zimbabwe. The group plays on seven Zimbabwean-style marimbas accompanied by vocals and drum kit. Rutendo has performed at many venues around Southern Oregon including the Green Show and the Britt Gardens. The music is highly entertaining, danceable, and appeals to all ages!
Joe Cohoon on acoustic bass worked for many years in the Portland area performing in various rock and blues groups. In addition to working with several Rogue Valley Jazz ensembles, Joe also performs with the Beatles Tribute Band, The Nowhere Men.
Singer-Songwriter-rhythm guitarist Liz Jones (of the group Savanna) performs her collection of originals and cover songs in the downstairs wine bar every third Wednesday from 6-8pm. Liz is a singer whose voice is most often likened to that of 60’s icons Joni Mitchell or Joan Baez. Liz’s songs cover a variety of musical genres including...