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Articles
Three New Records from Three Portland Artists to Watch
Andrea Janda, Jeni Wren Stottrup, Ryan J. Prado - Nov 13, 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, the city of Portland continues to pump out solid releases from newcomers as well as established acts. With two sophomore efforts and a debut, these are three names you...
Three Portland Artists to Watch This Spring
Jeni Wren Stottrup, Mac Smiff, Ryan J. Prado - Apr 26, 2017
This city is so full of talent that it’s easy to miss rising acts the first time around. But consistency is key and two of these artists have shown a penchant for pop aesthetics fused with gloom...
Gritty Birds at Pickathon: Conversations with Thao & The Get Down Stay Down and GuildWorks
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Sep 7, 2016
Listen to conversations with singer, songwriter and activist Thao Nguyen and Pickathon's Sky Crew from the 18th edition of the fest, and then tune in to XRAY.fm every Wednesday from 1 to 1:30pm...
Gritty Birds at Pickathon: Conversations with 10 String Symphony and Ezra Furman
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Sep 1, 2016
Pickathon may just be the happiest place on earth, according to 10 String Symphony. Listen to conversations with the fiddle duo and wunderkind Ezra Furman from the 18th edition of the fest, and...
Gritty Birds: A Conversation with Pickathon Founder Zale Schoenborn
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 28, 2016
Listen to a conversation with the founder of the iconic Northwest festival, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
Gritty Birds: Genders
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 26, 2016
Listen to a conversation with the emerging Portland pop four-piece plus hear a few of their songs, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Ken Stringfellow of The Posies
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 28, 2016
Go behind the scenes of the music industry and get gritty with the Northwest power pop mainstay, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Megan Diana McGeorge of Piano. Push. Play.
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 22, 2016
Go behind the scenes of the music industry and get gritty with the Portlander who's bringing pianos to the public, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Deep Sea Diver
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 17, 2016
Jeni Wren Stottrup caught up with husband-and-wife team Jessica Dobson and Peter Mansen to discuss Deep Sea Diver’s latest release and their future now that they've started their own label. Tune...
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Sarah Bethe Nelson
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 9, 2016
Go behind the scenes of the music industry and get gritty with the San Francisco songwriter, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Christopher Willits
Jeni Wren Stottrup - May 27, 2016
Go behind the scenes of the music industry and get gritty with the electro ambient, audiovisual artist, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Tamar Aphek
Jeni Wren Stottrup - May 20, 2016
Go behind the scenes of the music industry and get gritty with this Israeli DIY artist, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Diarrhea Planet with Fog Father
Jeni Wren Stottrup - May 17, 2016
Go behind the scenes of the music industry and get gritty with these raucous rockers, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Wimps with Kyle Craft
Jeni Wren Stottrup - May 11, 2016
Go behind the scenes of the music industry and get gritty with these Northwest rockers, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Radiation City
Jeni Wren Stottrup - May 3, 2016
Go behind the scenes of the music industry and get gritty with Lizzy Ellison of the dreamy pop quartet Radiation City, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
The Return of The Gritty Birds Podcast with YACHT
Chris Young - Apr 27, 2016
Go behind the scenes of the music industry and get gritty with pop-punks YACHT, then tune in to XRAY.fm every Thursday from 1 to 1:30pm for new episodes.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Prolific Drummer Papi Fimbres
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Sep 2, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features the inexhaustible local drumming legend Papi Fimbres as he heads off to Germany for a year, leaving behind...
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Mac Smiff of We Out Here Magazine
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Aug 26, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features PDX hip-hop journalist and online magazine editor Mac Smiff.-
The Gritty Birds Podcast Wraps Up Season 1; Moves to Monthly Format
Chris Young - Aug 4, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, The Gritty Birds will wrap up season one this month with guests comedienne Amy Miller, hip-hop writer Mac Smiff and drummer Papi Fimbres... 
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Brandon Day of Marmoset
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 28, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features music licensing expert Brandon Day.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Photographer Alicia J. Rose
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 21, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features photographer, director, producer, editor and musician Alicia J. Rose.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Jared Mees of Tender Loving Empire
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 14, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features musician and label honcho Jared Mees.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Brandon Nikola of Habesha Lounge
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jul 7, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features underground house show promoter and musician Brandon Nikola, formerly of Habesha Lounge.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Theo Craig of Smoke Signals Music
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 30, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features talent buyer, musician and radio DJ Theo Craig—who also has about a zillion other appellations that could...
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Peter Vaughan Shaver of Sound Advice
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 23, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features selfless legal sage Peter Vaughan Shaver of Sound Advice law firm.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Ingrid Renan
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 16, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features band manager and savvy tastemaker Ingrid Renan.
The Gritty Birds Podcast: Stirling Myles of Alameda and Marmoset
Jeni Wren Stottrup - Jun 9, 2015
Bringing you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, this week's episode features artist, writer and social media expert Stirling Myles.-
Introducing The Gritty Birds Podcast: Episode One with Jeremy Wilson
Chris Young - May 11, 2015
Ready to bring you an insider’s view of the Portland music scene, host Jeni Wren debuts The Gritty Birds Podcast with artist, activist and the man behind a massive charity auction to support...
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The Gritty Birds Podcast: Reva DeVito
Past Shows
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Nov17Friday9pmLenore.Neo G Yo, YardsssKelly's Olympian
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May12Friday9pmBlossomSkull Diver, Coco ColumbiaKelly's Olympian
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Mar19Sunday8pmThe Gritty Birds Podcast Live...Kelly's Olympian
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Jan29Sunday8pmMini BlindsKelly's Olympian
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Nov3Nov 3 - 14Siren Nation Music and Arts FestivalPortland
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Oct27ThursdayVortex Music Magazine Release...Cravedog
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Jun6Saturday3:30pmAlamedaFountaine, Krist KruegerTender Loving Empire Hawthorne
