Portland Live This Week

Lee and the Bees: 'Anything' [Video Premiere]

Perfecting her three-minute pop song on her debut 'Feel Feelings,' watch Lee Aulson and a cast of busy Portland musicians come together as Lee and the Bees and then seem 'em all live at The Hawthorne Hideaway on January 26.
Hear Fox and Bones on Making the Move [Podcast Premiere]

Featuring conversations with working musicians, Making the Move digs into the creative ways artists structure their careers while balancing their professional and personal lives. Kicking the series off with Fox and Bones, listen to Tara Velarde chat with the folk pop duo and then catch them at Portland's Folk Festival at the Mission Theater on February 1 and 2.
Stephan Nance: ‘Overwintered’ [Song Premiere]

In the specter of loss and depression, one non-binary singer-songwriter finds their way back to creativity through therapy, mindfulness and birding. Celebrate the release of Stephan Nance's new record at Classic Pianos with Karyn Ann on January 18.
Fir Live from The Rye Room [Video Premiere]

The latest Rye Room Session features local classic rock meets indie pop band Fir. Watch them perform “Seasons” and catch them on February 7 at the Doug Fir.
Happy New Year! Ring It In with PDX Songwriters

As 2018 came to a close, a handful of incredible local musicians gathered at Blue Heron Studio to welcome the new year with their own heartfelt rendition of “Auld Lang Syne.” See 'em all sharing the Doug Fir stage on January 6 when Samuel Eisen-Meyers & The Joyful Noise celebrate the release of his debut EP—and leave a comment here for your chance to win a pair of tickets!
A Strange Bird Live In the Hollow with Shady Pines Media [Video Premiere]

In collaboration with Shady Pines Media, watch the Portland folk artist sing a woeful tune about changing values in society. Then, don't miss her at The Waypost on January 25.

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