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...
The Elephant is an eclectic acoustic/electric rock duo from Southern Oregon. Joel and Daniel of The Elephant have been writing, recording, and performing music together for over 12 years, culminating into a precise and tight sound. Drawing inspiration from a variety of musical styles, the songs from The Elephant's trunk are both original and dynamic. ...
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...
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...
A Christmas Dinner Tiny Tim’s Roast Chestnut Soup. Roast Chestnut Velouté, Crispy Sunchokes, Pancetta, Chive oil, Rye Crouton. Pairing – 2017 Chardonnay Fezziwig’s Winter Salad. Mt Hood Rose Apple, Winter Chicory, Hazelnuts, Pomegranates, Goats Cheddar and Persimmon Vinaigrette. Pairing – 2015 BF Pinot Mrs Cratchit’s Pheasant Pie. Braised Sage Creek Pheasant, New Potatoes, Creamed baby...
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.
Son Ravello is Ashland, Oregon based singer/songwriter Michael “Mysha” Caruso. ” sweet, philosophical folk songs… an appealing, honest voice ” – SF Weekly. Caruso is a musician at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival who has performed in The Yeomen Of The Guard (2016), The Cocoanuts ( 2014) and The Taming of The Shrew ( 2013). Caruso...
“A Montage of different instrumental styles – a bit of classical, bit of jazz, a bit of Brazilian, a bit of Broadway, and a teaspoon of other styles.” Tim – Solo Instrumental Guitar
Over a decade of a journey with over 10 line up changes. Jive was a wonderful part in many peoples lives and the stories remain. The 4 albums released are available for purchase as well as free listening via youtube. Eric Leadbetter wrote all of the songs with the exception of “Under My” 2008 self-titled, and...
Jeffri Lynn Carrington is a classically trained vocalist who found singing to be her passion at a young age and has dedicated her life to it. Her vocal artistry spans across various genres and repertoire. Currently she is involved with several groups in Ashland including the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, a Zimbabwean style marimba band called...