David Pinsky and Phil Newton have been a major part of the Southern Oregon Blues scene for over thirty years and have joined forces as an acoustic/electric duo. David’s propulsive guitar, welded with Phil’s harmonica chops, provide a steady groove reminiscent of the 60’s Chicago style duets.
MONTANA SOUL TRIO The Montana Soul Trio will nourish you with sweet song waves and colorful guitar weaves. Tom Klinefelter and Anna Christensen, a long-time, well loved Rogue Valley Duo will be accompanied by the tastefully talented Mikey Stevens. Their mix consists of tight vocal harmonies, harmonica, guitars, and percussion, inter-splashed with fine trumpet solos. With...
Vocalist Danielle Kelly with guitarist Paul Turnipseed share with you jazz and pop standards from the great american song book. Paul’s inventive accompaniment weaves together bass, chords and solos, while Dani’s soulful vocals tell the stories.
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.
JIM MALACHI began his musical career in the Rogue Valley 30 years ago at Ashland’s historic Mark Antony Hotel where he resided and performed nightly as guitarist/vocalist for three years. He also performed and co-composed music during nineteen seasons at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre, and has appeared as a percussionist in several productions at the...
The Ed Dunsavage Trio was voted Favorite Jazz Group in the Ashland 2012 & 2014 Sneak Preview Readers Poll. 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...
Not Too Shabby is a band/trio that includes Lisa Yriarte on lead vocals, Pete Brown on guitar and vocals, and Matthew Kriemelman on drums, percussion and vocals. The band plays a variety of music that includes jazz, r&b, blues, pop and contemporary hits. http://youtu.be/fQxWe6kDd6o
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. This unique style of marimba music was first introduced to the Pacific Northwest in 1969 when Dumisani Maraire, a Zimbabwean attending the University of Washington, started sharing the music and performing. Playing on seven Zimbabwean-style marimbas and accompanied by vocals, drum kit and auxiliary percussion,...
