Bob Howard

Dec 12, 2023 | oregonmusicnews.com | Bob Howard |Depeche Mode |Anthony Pidgeon

12/11/2023 By BOB HOWARD // Portland songwriting duo find international recognition Portland Americana duo Brightwell and Moran have had a landmark year in 2023. Their latest record, Land of Plenty, was released March 2023, and their award winning song, “Bare Bones,” was recorded at Abbey Road studios in London, England and released in February 2023. Land of Plenty opens with “River Flow” that takes us on a journey through the heartland of our lives.

Nov 20, 2023 | oregonmusicnews.com | Bob Howard

11/19/2023 By BOB HOWARD // The watchman Lives on in an Oregon tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. Gordon Lightfoot’s relationship with Portland was close. Fifty years ago, Tom May played a few songs for him in Omaha, Nebraska. That began a long friendship with Gordon. Gordon suggested that Tom come to Canada and try his luck there, and he offered to help make connections. Friday, November 17 25 artists saluted Gordon Lightfoot to a sold-out crowd to honor his 85th birthday at the Alberta Rose Theater.

Oct 9, 2023 | oregonmusicnews.com | Bob Howard

10/02/2023 By BOB HOWARD // Day 3 Highlight - Crys Matthews - Sisters Folk Festival 2023Crys Matthews first appearance at the Sisters Folk Festival was greeted enthusiastically. Matthews is a social-justice songwriter, who believes her duty is to keep breathing hope and encouragement into the people who listen to my music.  She brought her message of compassion and hope to Sisters.  “I believe in hope,” she says. “Those four words are what has sustained me these past four years.

Oct 7, 2023 | oregonmusicnews.com | Bob Howard

09/30/2023 By BOB HOWARD // Day 2 Highlight - Olive Klug - Sisters Folk Festival 2023Olive Klug, raised in Portland, graduated from Wilsonville High, has emerged as key player in a new wave of contemporary folk singers. Sisters welcomed them enthusiastically.  They are an independent singer/songwriter with a rare vocal gift. Olive (they/them) is known for their beautiful tone and vividly honest storytelling.

Oct 1, 2023 | oregonmusicnews.com | Bob Howard |Tom D'Antoni

09/30/2023 By BOB HOWARD // 24 artists, 7 venues rocking in Sisters on Opening Night! Opening night is more that one person can cover. Fortunately, most artists play three sets throughout the weekend. Three of the artists marking their first appearance at the festival were Siri Undlin, the songwriter behind the band Humbird. From Minneapolis/St Paul, Minnesota, Siri embodies the narrative folk song and balladry tradition in her music.