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.
The Brothers Reed is an acoustic duo that share the same genes. They play-Pop-Folk among other things. Focusing on tight harmonies and pretty riffs, The Brothers Reed want to bring you a unique listening experience often filling the between-time during shows with comedy and fun while balancing that with many serious songs about love and...
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.
Savanna performs classic country and western, 60’s & 70’s folk-rock, soul, reggae, blues, Liz Jones originals & beyond. Savanna is centered around rich 2 and 3 part harmonies, mood-evoking melodies and strong acoustic rhythms. Savanna, consisting of Liz Jones on acoustic guitar and voice, Anna Christensen on hand percussion (cajon, conga, snare, cow bell, chimes,...
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...
Christopher has been singing and performing for audiences since the age of 8. At the age of 13, he traveled to New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. while performing at the white house with Cadet Boys Choir. He is a graduate of Southern Oregon University and has been a part of the Rogue Valley ever...
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.
Blades of Grass is founded by Jef Ramsey on mandolin & Kathryn Casternovia on guitar known for their tight powerful vocal leads and harmonies. The Blades of Grass repertoire includes a variety of styles including bluegrass, Cajun, Tejano, vintage country, swing era jazz, original mandolin compositions and more.
The trio includes, Lisa Yriarte on vocals, Pete Brown on guitar, & vocals, & Mike Fitch on drums/percussion. We play a mix of pop, blues, r&b, & contemporary hits.
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...
Jon traces his roots back to Southern Wisconsin where his passion for music developed at the age of seven with his very first piano lesson. Jon’s discography now includes two singles and eight albums. Each album provides unique guitar instrumentals in the legendary tradition of performers Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and the late great solo...
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...
Charles Guy and Linda Powers play original music with Spanish flavors and Flamenco flair, plus other popular tunes with classical guitar, violin, and vocals.
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.
When Bob Rawlings moved to Ashland from the San Francisco Bay area, the bass player he was working with told him to look up Alan Berman , one of the finest singer piano players on the West Coast. Shortly there after Bob joined the Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra and immediately introduced himself to Alan and...
Bil plays an inspired and crystalline improvisational seven string jazz guitar, combining the Bachlike chordal movements of George Van Eps with a fluid fingerstyle and running bass line. The amazing guitarist Gene Bertoncini refers to Bil’s guitar playing as: “…miraculous, spontaneous, harmonic wizardry” and Howard Alden, one of the preeminent seven string players in the world...
Ben Gault, Pianist Ben is a lifetime Rogue Valley resident. He worked as a court reporter in Medford from 1964 to 1998 (perfect day gig for a piano player). He began playing piano at about age 10 and developed a love of classic jazz and swing from an early age. He started playing casual gigs...
The Rogue Rage Duo is Harpo De Roma and guitar and dobro player Dan Tiller. They play some country-blues, but mostly Delta Blues. Dan sings and plays slide Dobro and guitar using open tunings. Self-taught, he’s lived in the Rogue Valley all of his life. Harpo says, “Dan is such a great player that he...
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...
Jeff Stanley is an International singer-songwriter sharing residencies between the States and Australia. He has also performed in Indonesia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, and Africa. Jeff has opened for many famous performers such as Michael Franti and Spearhead, Peter Frampton, Buddy Guy and Heart just to name a few! He wrote and recorded the soundtrack...
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”...
Jon traces his roots back to Southern Wisconsin where his passion for music developed at the age of seven with his very first piano lesson. Jon’s discography now includes two singles and eight albums. Each album provides unique guitar instrumentals in the legendary tradition of performers Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and the late great solo...
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...
After graduating from Medford High School in 1965, Bob Haworth embarked on a career that took him around the world playing and singing with two of the most popular folk music groups of all time. As a member of The Brothers Four (1970 – 1985) and The Kingston Trio (1985 – 2005) Bob brought the...
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...
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.
