Now in its third year at Roosevelt High School, and over a decade and counting as an independent school music program, the Deep Roots Music Project added a new dimension this year. The North Portland School's participating student lyricists, known as the St. Johns Poets, participated in a March 20-25 living history trip to Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. There, they explored the history of our nation's civil rights movement. (pictured: l to r Cody Palmer, Jermeisha Hampton, China Lundy recording this podcast at MastanMusic Studio.)
In preparation for a ten mile walk, titled “A Day In The Life Of Martin Luther King,” the students studied the civil rights movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s and also the political music that grew out of the events of the time. By reenacting King's famous 1965 jaunt, the young writers came home with a sense of what it was like to march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, back in 1965, when black Americans were taking a stand for their right to vote.
Two of the traveling students have collaborated on a song, which will appear on The St. Johns Poetry Sessions, Volume III, about this historic event of change. The new Roosevelt Deep Roots CD will be released May 21st 2009. You can hear this amazing song "My Change My Gain" with lyrics by Aundre Lesure and U'Aundrick Nath-Clark in this episode of The MastanMusic Hour.
MastanMusic Studio and producer Jeremy Wilson also celebrate three years participation in this fine project. Five of the ten tracks for the new CD were recorded right here at MastanMusic Studio. We hope you will enjoy this in-depth SPECIAL FEATURE on this year's Roosevelt High School Deep Roots Music Project class. (pictured: l to r U'Aundrick Nath-Clark, Jeremy Wilson, Mercedes Smith recording this podcast at MastanMusic Studio.)
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This week we are releasing the DJ segment - Part 1 of Ep 68. Join us two weeks from now when we will release Part 2, featuring Lotus Isle recorded and filmed live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase at Kelly's Olympian in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Western Aerial performing "I've Got A Van"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
In this Episode we have one of our all time favorite Portland punk rock outfits, New York Rifles - we recorded them last October before the release of their latest CD, Make A Wish (Buy at CDBaby) that came out in March on In Music We Trust records.
New York Rifles are fresh off a West Coast Tour, so if you didn't have the pleasure of seeing them live, well at least you can hear them here. Catch Scott Young on vocals, guitar, Sean Moultrie on drums, Kari Schafer on vocal, keyboard, and guitar duty and Brent Williams on bass and vocals as they rock you in one of the coolest most high energy sets the MastanMusic Hour has hosted. These guys created a great vibe and we think we captured a really great performance. Please do enjoy!
This week we are releasing the LIVE segment Part 2 of our show. Join us two weeks from now when we will release a new DJ'd segment in Episode 68 Part 1
Visit our YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week:
Western Aerial performing "I've Got A Van"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
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MastanMusic is happy to announce our affiliation with the new concert listings website and podcast www.portland.concertcoop.com/ a/k/a The Concert Co-Op.
Jeremy Wilson is producing the new Concert Co-Op podcast that is hosted by two very cool and industrious music fans, Christian and Junichi. We are sure that you will be very impressed with the extensive (and we mean COMPLETE!) concert listings for Portland that is updated daily; the massive amount of cool extras like free song links and videos; plus a fabulously produced podcast that also features full length tracks from some of the best bands around.
Seriously, www.portland.concertcoop.com/ is something both music fans and bands of all stripes will want to be part of. The Concert Co Op is the real deal! Check it out and don't forget to subscribe to their podcast, "it's GGRRRREAT!" SUBSCRIBE NOW
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer and editor John Densmore Webmaster JW
Wed, 08 Apr 2009
Episode 67 Part 1 Featuring Motorik, Sweet Water, Pushing Red Buttons, The Luck of Eden Hall, The Muggs, Kenneth Ishak
The bands we are playing in this episode are all red hot. We've been getting more and more music from all over the country and the world and we're glad to report that there's some really good music being made out there. This week we've gotten music from The Muggs (pictured on the right. Photo by Doug Coombe) all the way from Detroit, Michigan, The Luck of Eden (cool psych!) hailing from Chicago, the masterful and catchy Pushing Red Buttons from New York, pop surrealist Kenneth Ishak all the way from Oslo, Norway and from our fare sisters up north in Seattle, we have both the dark hearted stompers Motorik and mighty rockers Sweet Water. Listen to our podcast to find out more about these groups and hear new tracks from all of their brand new albums. Thanks to everyone listening and sending in music! subscribe to our podcast
This week we are releasing the DJ segment - Part 1 of Ep 67. Join us two weeks from now when we will release Part 2, featuring New York Rifles recorded and filmed live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase at Kelly's Olympian in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Western Aerial performing "I've Got A Van"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
MastanMusic News Wire
MastanMusic is happy to announce our affiliation with the new concert listings website and podcast www.portland.concertcoop.com/ a/k/a The Concert Co-Op.
Jeremy Wilson is producing the new Concert Co-Op podcast that is hosted by two very cool and industrious music fans, Christian and Junichi. We are sure that you will be very impressed with the extensive (and we mean COMPLETE!) concert listings for Portland that is updated daily; the massive amount of cool extras like free song links and videos; plus a fabulously produced podcast that also features full length tracks from some of the best bands around.
Seriously, www.portland.concertcoop.com/ is something both music fans and bands of all stripes will want to be part of. The Concert Co Op is the real deal! Check it out and don't forget to subscribe to their podcast, "it's GGRRRREAT!" SUBSCRIBE NOW
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
Join us in Episode 66 Part 2 where hosts Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore bring you the serious rock'n'roll chops of Sledge Feather.
Loud, blues-soaked rock, the trio known as Sledge Feather deliver a no-holds-barred riff-rock extravaganza on their forthcoming
debut full-length, "Pants Off". Recorded by Jeremy Wilson, Sledge Feather is equal parts early Van Halen, AC/DC, and Nirvana all rolled into a
unique ball of fully original rock.
In this Episode 66 of the MastanMusic Hour, hear Sledge Feather's full set recorded live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase at Kelly's Olympian in downtown Portland, Oregon. We usually only offer up 5 or 6 of the songs from each set, but we just couldn't help ourselves this time around and have released all 45 minutes of their stellar set.
Visit us every two weeks when we release our podcast - every other Monday of the month!
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Western Aerial performing "I've Got A Van"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
MastanMusic News Wire
MastanMusic is happy to announce our affiliation with the new concert listings website and podcast www.portland.concertcoop.com/ a/k/a The Concert Co-Op.
Jeremy Wilson is producing the new Concert Co-Op podcast that is hosted by two very cool and industrious music fans, Christian and Junichi. We are sure that you will be very impressed with the extensive (and we mean COMPLETE!) concert listings for Portland that is updated daily; the massive amount of cool extras like free song links and videos; plus a fabulously produced podcast that also features full length tracks from some of the best bands around.
Seriously, www.portland.concertcoop.com/ is something both music fans and bands of all stripes will want to be part of. The Concert Co Op is the real deal! Check it out and don't forget to subscribe to their podcast, "it's GGRRRREAT!" SUBSCRIBE NOW
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
Sun, 01 Mar 2009
Episode 66 Part 1 Featuring Speck Mountain, The Bitter Tears, Paula Sinclair, Benjamin Bear, Men Darwish Trio, The Handsome Family
In this Episode 66 of the MastanMusic Hour, a new format to the show where we release the show as a single half hour segment every other Monday is starting to get on track again. Blame it on the economy, but you can be assured our labor of love, this crazy thing we do called The MastanMusic Hour Podcast will continue coming! We're getting our schedules back together and we will start being consistant with our releases every two weeks from here on out. This week we are releasing the DJ segment - Part 1 of Ep 66. Join us two weeks from now when we will release Part 2, featuring Sledge Feather live from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase recorded and filmed at Kelly's Olympian in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Western Aerial performing "I've Got A Van"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Sledge Feather live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 66 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show will be out Monday March 16, 2009.
MastanMusic News Wire
MastanMusic is happy to announce our affiliation with the new concert listings website and podcast www.portland.concertcoop.com/ a/k/a The Concert Co-Op.
Jeremy Wilson is producing the new Concert Co-Op podcast that is hosted by two very cool and industrious music fans, Christian and Junichi. We are sure that you will be very impressed with the extensive (and we mean COMPLETE!) concert listings for Portland that is updated daily; the massive amount of cool extras like free song links and videos; plus a fabulously produced podcast that also features full length tracks from some of the best bands around.
Seriously, www.portland.concertcoop.com/ is something both music fans and bands of all stripes will want to be part of. The Concert Co Op is the real deal! Check it out and don't forget to subscribe to their podcast, "it's GGRRRREAT!" SUBSCRIBE NOW
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
Join us in Episode 65 Part 2 of our show where hosts Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore produce the show live from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, OR. This weeks featured guests are Western Aerial.
Portlands mega rock power trio Western Aerial bring their confidant and in your face attitude to rock the MastanMusic Hour. Experience this front row seat and hear Western Aerial perform a high energy live set in front of a packed audience of their most die hard fans in a small Portland Oregon club. Find out lots more about Western Aerial by following the band name hotlinks.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. Coming soon Western Aerial performing "I've Got A Van"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED LIVE GUEST WILL BE
Don't miss Sledge Feather's live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 66 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show will be out as usual every other Monday.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
In this Episode 65 of the MastanMusic Hour, a new format to the show is being introduced. We'll be releasing the show as a single half hour segment every other Monday. This week we are releasing the DJ segment - Part 1 of Ep 65. Join us December 29th when we will release Part 2, featuring Western Aerial live from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase recorded and filmed at Kelly's Olympian in downtown Portland, Oregon. Click on the band links to find out more about the great music we showcase.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week ZOUAVES performing "Fox Gloves"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Western Aerial live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 65 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show will be out December 29th, or as usual every other Monday.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
In this Episode 64 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Zouaves showcase their lo fi desert noir. Including pump organ, violin, and mandolin alongside more traditional rock band instrumentation of guitar, bass and drums, their subdued vocal stylings take you on a unique trip. They combine elements of spaghetti western, chamber folk and goth rock to create something that is entirely their own.
Scroll down to the Episode 63 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about the bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week ZOUAVES performing "Fox Gloves"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
4th Annual John Prine Sing Along - Friday Dec., 12th
VENUE: Biddy McGraws 6000 NE Glisan Portland, OR
Good good good times and great cause. John Prine songs all night long sung by an all star Portland cast, and YOU. Lyric sheets available so everyone can sing along.
This years line up includes: Jeremy Wilson, Griff Bear, Little Sue, Jeff Haigerty, Jessica Stiles, Steve Einhorn & Kate Powers, and more!
This is a non-smoking event... that starts at 8pm... all proceeds go to Ethos... music education makes for a happier and healthier world.
UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Western Aerial live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 65 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show will be out December 15th, or as usual every other Monday.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
In this Episode 63 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Highway bring the stage to life at Kelly's Olympian. The psychedelic road music of Highway takes the listener to a few places they may not have gone otherwise. They mix old school am radio sounds together with dark guitar pop ala' Love and Rockets (meets Bobby D!), giving the band a unique wash all it's own. Don't miss this cool set from one of Portland's new favorite bands.
Scroll down to the Episode 63 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about the bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week HIGHWAY performing "T is for Trouble"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
MastanMusic Studio producer Jeremy Wilson was interviewed for KGW TV show PDXPOSED which aired November 15th and 16th on Portland, Oregon channel 8 KGW. You can see the segment online at http://www.pdxposed.com/.
Jeremy was interviewed at the studio while working on The Deep Roots music project recording Keegan Smith. PDXposed is hosted by Jon Olson and Guests Hosts from the Portland entertainment world. Each show features Music, Arts, Travel & Entertainment segments for Portland, Vancouver, and the Pacific NW.
UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss ZOUAVES live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 64 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show will be out December 1st, or as usual every other Monday.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
Mon, 03 Nov 2008
Episode 62 Featuring Jon Garcia and the Best Laid Plans
In this Episode 62 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Jon Garcia and the Best Laid Plans are the featured guests. Mostly known for his work as a solo acoustic performer, Jon Garcia has assembled a band with some fine musicians. None of the nuance of his solo sound is lost. They have a perfect understanding of his vision and bring it to life with impressive enthusiasm and sensitive dynamics. Fans of early U2, My Bloody Valentine and Radiohead will be turned on by their romantic sounds. Don't miss the video single we recorded from our September MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase we produce every second Friday from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon. This week Friday November 7th come and see Lotus Isle, The Don of Division St., and The Redeemed!.
Scroll down to the Episode 62 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about the bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Jon Garcia and the Best Laid Plans performing "The Wedding Song"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Please join us for the 5th MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday November 7th - 11/07/08 - recorded and filmed live from Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon. This months show will feature an incredible AMERICANA showcase with three of Portland's best acts including Lotus Isle, The Don of Division St. and The Redeemed. This show is going to be packed, because members of these bands in include ex-Baseboard Heater's Matt Brown, the fabulous Michael Jodell and Steve Lockwood and more!
UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Highway live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 63 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show is out November 17th, or as usual every other Monday.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
Join us in Episode 61 Part 1 where Jeremy Wilson and guest DJ Kate Sokoloff spin new tracks from the new ALL Portland, OR compilation CD DEARLY DEPARTED - True Lies In Song Unearthed From Lone Fir. The CD was produced by Kate (who also produces the extremely cool and popular OPB hit radio show Live Wire). Don't miss the CD release party featuring most of the CD's all star line-up 9 pm Friday, OCT 24 at The Doug Fir Lounge.
In this Episode 61 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, catch a solo set from one of our favorite guys in the whole world, Leigh Marble.
His literate and aggressive vocal style is punctuated by folksy harmonica and acoustic guitar in one of Leigh's rare solo acoustic sets. Leigh is fast becoming one of Portland's favorite troubadours and he was gracious enough to come celebrate Jeremy Wilson's birthday with a stellar set of his awesome songs.
Scroll down to the Episode 61 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about the bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Leigh Marble performing "On Your Way"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Please join us for the 5th MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday November 7th - 11/07/08 - recorded and filmed live from Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon. This months show will feature an incredible AMERICANA showcase with three of Portland's best acts including Lotus Isle, The Don of Division St. and The Redeemed. This show is going to be packed, because members of these bands in include ex-Baseboard Heater's Matt Brown, the fabulous Michael Jodell and Steve Lockwood and more!
UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Jon Garcia and the Best Laid Plans live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 62 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show is out November 3rd, or as usual every other Monday.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
In this Episode 60 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Tony Smiley returns with a stellar set of one-man-band-ninja styles. Live from Kelly's Olympian, Tony knocks out familiar songs from his latest CD "Driving Myself Sane", and introduces a new song, "Arch Nemesis". "Arch Nemesis" is also our featured video single this week!
Tony's brand of dance rock is infectious. Don't miss part 2 of this show!
Scroll down to the Episode 60 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about the bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Tony Smiley performing "Arch Nemesis"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Please join us for the 4th MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday October 10th - 10/10/08 - recorded and filmed live from Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon. This months show will feature a ROCKTOBER! showcase with three of Portland's finest rock'n'roll new breeds including Western Aerial, Sledge Feather and The New York Rifles. This show is going to RAWK!
UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Leigh Marble's live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 61 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show is out October 20th, or as usual every other Monday.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
In this Episode 59 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, live from Kelly's Olympian, it's Mission 5.
A longtime Portland favorite, Mission 5 rocks the house. Featuring a handfull of new songs, Mission 5's big guitars and in your face rhythms complement Steve Wilkinsons nicotine stained vocals. This is power pop Portland style. Don't miss Mission 5 in Part 2 of Episode 59 of the MastanMusic Hour.
Scroll down to the Episode 59 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about the bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Mission 5 performing "You Are Not Alone"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon Friday August 8th 2008.
iTunes Releases MastanMusic Artists
Download Tony Smiley's new CD DRIVING MYSELF SANE from iTunes
Download The Dry County Crooks new CD WHEN HEARTS BREAK from iTunes
Download Silverhawk's new CD HANGOVER BICYCLE RIDE from iTunes
Please join us for the 3rd MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday October 10th - 10/10/o8 - recorded and filmed live from Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon. This months show will feature the ROCKTOBER! showcase with three of Portland's finest rock'n'roll new breeds with heart including Western Aerial, Sledge Feather and The New York Rifles. This show is going to RAWK! We can't express how much fun the shows have been. Please come down for some good sounds and rock out with us.
UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Tony Smiley live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 60 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show is out October 6th, or as usual every other Monday.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
In this Episode 58 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Jeremy Wilson (host of The MastanMusic Hour) makes his debut appearance on his own show joined by his friends Sam Densmore, Ezra Holbrook, and Simon Milliman onstage at Kelly's Olympian.
Hear the band play soulful live versions of songs from Jeremy's "some day to be released CD/Rock Opus", Honey/Moon/Life. After performing primarily as a solo singer/songwriter for the past few years, Jeremy is planning to hit the rock'n'roll road again with a full band. JW thought his 40th birthday was a good enough reason to put the new group together and rocked out with a crowd of lovin' friends on 08/08/08, 40 years to the day!!! Watch for more JW Band shows in the coming months!
Scroll down to the Episode 58 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about the bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Jeremy Wilson Band performing "Compartment In The City" live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon Friday August 8th 2008.
Please join us for the 3rd MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday September 12th - o9/12/o8 - recorded and filmed live from Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon. The show will feature the beautiful Jon Garcia and his full band, the psychedelic perfectness of Portland's Highway will make you dance and the brand new Zouves will turn your head 'round and 'round! We hope to see you there!
UPCOMING FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Mission 5 live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 59 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show is out September 22th, or as usual every other Monday.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
In this Episode 56 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, The Dirty Birds, rock out.
Spitting fire from the bell of the sax, melting your face off with hot licks, screaming, and provocative vocals, these guys are a no holds barred band of hell-billies like you've never heard. Hailing from Olympia/Portland, Dirty Birds have been revving it up on the I-5 corridor since the mid nineties. This is your chance to experience their live show in all it's sweaty glory. Live from Kelly's Olympian in downtown Portland, OR The Dirty Birds rock The MastanMusic Hour Episode 57 Part 2.
Scroll down to the Episode 57 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about the bands. Or if you are reading this from our newsletter click this link to go to our web page www.mastanmusic.com/podcast.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week The Dirty Birds performing "Mother Load" live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Please join us for the 3rd MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday September 12th - o9/12/o8 - recorded and filmed live from Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon. The show will feature the beautiful Jon Garcia and his full band, the psychedelic perfectness of Portland's Highway will make you dance and the brand new Zouves will turn your head 'round and 'round! We hope to see you there!
UPCOMING FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Jeremy Wilson's live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 58 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. Our host makes his MastanMusic Hour debut musical appearance. The show is out September 8th, or as usual every other Monday.
In this Episode 56 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Hillfolk Noir, brings their psychedelic folk rock to Kellys Olympian.
Travelling from Boise, ID Hillfolk Noir have been on the road all summer supporting their new CD, "Diggin Songs".
Frontman Travis Ward (Doug Martsch/Built to Spill), and guitarist Sam Merrick (Leaving Trains) provide a dark toned twin guitar attack that bellies their experience in indie rock. Harmonies and drums are provided by Ali Ward and standup bass is aptly handled by Michael P. Waite.
Scroll down to the Episode 56 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about The bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Hillfolk Noir performing "Dig A Hole" live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase live from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Please join us for the 3rd MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday September 12th - o9/12/o8 - recorded and filmed live from Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon. The show will feature the beautiful Jon Garcia and his full band, the psychedelic perfectness of Portland's Highway will make you dance and the brand new Zouves will turn your head 'round and 'round! We hope to see you there!
UPCOMING FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss The Dirty Birds live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 57 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. Serious hillbilly rock. The show is out August 25th, or as usual every other Monday.
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
Live in Episode 55 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, The Dry County Crooks, are kicking out the jams from The MastanMusic Hours new digs at Kelly's Olympian. Fresh from a spate of shows promoting their new CD "When Hearts Break" (2008 MastanMusic), the band is a well oiled machine.
They've spent the last seven years refining their Cash meets Social Distortion sound, and it shows in their confident live show. Hear the roar of the guitars and the thump of the drums as the Crooks pick and grin their way into your head and heat up the night with their fire brand rock'n'roll. (Fire photo of The Dry County Crooks by Juliana Tobon)
Scroll down to the Episode 55 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about The bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week The Dry County Crooks performing "Crutch" live from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase from Kelly's olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.
You can join us for the 2nd MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday August 8th - o8/o8/o8 - recorded and filmed live from Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon and help Jeremy Wilson celebrate his (he can hardly say it) 40th B-day. Jeremy Wilson will debut his new band and will also share the stage with, The Dry County Crooks, Silverhawk, Tony Smiley, Mission 5, Leigh Marble and other surprise guests. The show will help raise money for a surgery Jeremy needs and will be a blast to boot. We hope to see you there!
UPCOMING FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Hillfolk Noir live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 56 pt2 of the MastanMusic Hour. Beautiful blues hillbilly folk. The show is out August 11th, or as usual every other Monday.
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
Live in Episode 54 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Rene Musquiz of Chica Y Los Gatos, a new transplant to Portland from Texas brings her fiery jazz and latin influenced folk to our listeners. Her acoustic performance is captivating and technically skilled, showcasing her literate songwriting. Her musical talents and penchant for language are underscored by her background of growing up in a musical household and obtaining an English degree. Hear new, previously unreleased songs as well as a few from the Chica Y Los Gatos CD "Perfect Weather" in this great show!
Scroll down to the Episode 54 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about The bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Chica Y Los Gatos performing "Una Mujer" live from our recording studio.
The live sequence Part 2 of The MastanMusic Hour is now produced from the cool night club Kelly's Olympian. Read all about it! The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase (Press Release) Our first show featuring The Dry County Crooks, Hillfolk Noir and The Dirty Birds went smashingly Friday July 11th. Starting with Episode 55 Part 2 out Monday July 28th you will hear The Dry County Crooks in true form performing from the club stage with PA, crowd and lights all going. Their high octane set was the bomb. Hillfolk Noir's beautiful folk/blues set will be featured as Episode 56 Part 2 out August 11th and The Dirty Birds crazed rockabilly thump will come out as Episode 57 Part 2 on August 25th.
You can join us for the 2nd MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday August 8th - o8/o8/o8 - and help Jeremy Wilson celebrate his (he can hardly say it) 40th B-day. Jeremy Wilson will debut his new band and will also share the stage with, The Dry County Crooks, Silverhawk, Tony Smiley, Mission 5, Leigh Marble and other surprise guests. The show will help raise money for a surgery Jeremy needs and will be a blast to boot. We hope to see you there!
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
For Episode 53 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, former leader of I Can Lick Any S.O.B. in the House Michael Dean Damron turns in a stellar solo acoustic set. His emotional delivery highlights his well written songs. In the interview segments of the show, hear Michael wax poetic about his songwriting inspirations, his new band Thee Loyal Bastards, and life on the road. This is a truly awesome performance.
Scroll down to the Episode 53 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about The bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Michael Dean Damron performing "Hotter Hell" live from our recording studio.
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
For Episode 52 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Brady Beard
hails from Vancouver, WA. A new face on the local music scene, he's taking stages by storm all over Portland and beyond as an opening act for portland's own Tony Smiley. After catching him at an open mic at Vancouvers 15th St Pub, Tony introduced him to Jeremy Wilson. The two soon struck up a plan to produce an EP at the MastanMusic Studio. Keep your ears open for it's upcoming release. Check out this preview of Brady's capable performing chops live in this Episode 52 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. (photos of Brady Beard by Anni Becker)
Scroll down to the Episode 52 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about The bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Brady Beard performing "Fort Mojave Friend" live from our recording studio.
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
For Episode 51 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, The Posies
Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow stopped by and turned in a rare acoustic set. Armed only with two guitars and their sweet sounding voices, they took us on a journey through their intelligent and flowery pop world. The five song set touches on songs from throughout their career and delivers the hits with renditions of "Dream All Day" and "Suddenly Mary" coming off quite nicely. Though they've always been consummate professionals, their time playing onstage with heavy hitters such as REM and Big Star seems to have informed and en-lived their stage presence. Their 20 year anniversary Portland tour stop at Dante's (following the recording of this podcast), was a reminder that they are still firing on all cylinders and kicking out the rock like never before. Congratulations to the Posies on 20 years of inspired music! (photos of the Posies by Juliana Tobon)
Scroll down to the Episode 51 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about The bands.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week The Posies performing "I Guess You're Right" live from our recording studio.
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
The Posies Visit MastanMusic Studio
Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow from the internationally acclaimed band The Posies were in town May 16th celebrating the fact that they have been a band for 20 years now.
They joined us at our studio to play for Episode 51 of The MastanMusic Hour. Their tour which has taken them all through Europe continued with four NW dates in Seattle, Portland, Tacoma and their home town of Bremerton WA. We caught up with them the night of their Portland show when they took a break to come over to the studio and perform acoustically. (photos by Juliana Tobon)
For Episode 50 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Portland's
Blue Skies For Black Hearts
continue a stellar performance of catchy retro styled indie pop with their second set on the MastanMusic hour. "Serenades and Hand Grenades" is their new CD on the King Of Hearts Record Label, coming out May 20 with a CD release show scheduled for May 30th at Holocene in Portland, OR. Summer tour dates scheduled to take them to venues as far away as Boise, ID and Los Angeles, CA., find Blue Skies for Black Hearts exposing their music to the masses on the road. (photo by Justin Dylan Renney)
Scroll down to the Episode 50 Part 2 section below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about the band.
Join us in Episode 50 Part 1 where Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore spin new tracks from the Deep Roots Music Project CD - The St Johns Poetry Sessions, Vol. 2. This is the second year running MastanMusic has been part of this wonderful high school music project now into its eleventh year. Artists featured in this show include:Keegan Smith, John Henry Bourke, Jessica Stiles, DLUX:THE LIGHT, Barry Hampton, Jeremy Wilson
Just scroll down to the PART 1 section below to hear the show and read about the featured groups.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Blue Skies For Black Hearts performing "I Still Wish You Were Around" live from our recording studio.
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
The Posies Visit MastanMusic Studio
Jon Auer and Ken Springfellow from the internationally acclaimed band The Posies were in town May 16th celebrating the fact that they have been a band for 20 years now. They joined us at our studio to play for Episode 51 of The MastanMusic Hour. Their tour which has taken them all through Europe continued with four NW dates in Seattle, Portland, Tacoma and their home town of Bremerton WA. We caught up with them the night of their Portland show when they took a break to come over to the studio and perform acoustically. We'll be releasing the concert, interview and video single June 2nd. We were absolutely honored to host these talented fellows and Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore along with everyone in the crew were floored by their majestic songs and pitch perfect vocals. Don't miss Ep 51 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour coming out June 2nd. It's like WOW!!
DEEP ROOTS MUSIC PROJECT - Year 2 for MastanMusic! The deep Roots Music Project now in its eleventh year has just released three new CDs, with 4 songs produced and engineered by Jeremy Wilson at MastanMusic studio for the Roosevelt High School CD - The Saint Johns Poetry Sessions Vol 2. Be sure to listen to The MastanMusic Hour Episode 50 Part 1 to hear the tracks and to learn about this fabulous music project that takes young writers from high school and matches them with area artists to produce full blown studio version songs from the students' lyrics. The photo is from when the Roosevelt High School Deep Roots Music Project class visited our studio during the production of the album. (Pictured l to r - Edgar Obispo-Sanchez, Angeles Becerril-Ferrusca and Aaron Munoz)
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
Mon, 05 May 2008
Episode 49 Featuring Blue Skies For Black Hearts Set 1
For Episode 49 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Portland's Blue Skies For Black Hearts visit their classic brand of 60's influenced indie pop on the MastanMusic Studio for the first of two sets.
"Serenades and Hand Grenades" is their new CD on the King Of Hearts Record Label, coming out May 20 with a CD release show scheduled for May 30th at Holocene in Portland, OR. With summer tour dates scheduled to take them to venues as far away as Boise, ID and Los Angeles, CA., Blue Skies for Black Hearts are showing their dedication to exposing their music to the masses on the road.
Just scroll down to the PART 1 section below to hear the show and read about the featured groups.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Blue Skies For Black Hearts performing "A World Without Love" live from our recording studio.
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
FRIDAY, MAY 9 at The Someday Lounge
IRPC's 10th Birthday Rock n' Roll Bash: Superstar Open Mic Night —8pm, $10.00 at the door Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC) Tenth Birthday Rock and Roll Bash: Superstar Open Mic Night Headlined by Brandon Summers from The Helio Sequence, this super special event will feature short solo sets by some of Portland's most illustrious rockers, including Leigh Marble, Sam Coomes (Quasi), Jeremy Wilson (ex Pilot and Dharma Bums) and many more. To keep it real for the kids, members of The Thermals will play an all ages show next door at Backspace. All proceeds benefit the IPRC as we gear up for our second decade of community building, self-publishing, art-making and all around good times.10 dollars gets you into events at Someday and Backspace!
Silverhawk CD RELEASE PARTY! Friday May 9th at The White Eagle at 836 N. Russell St. Portland, OR. The line-up includes Dan Jones and the Squids! Click Here to find out when and where they will be performing. Go catch this concert and don't forget to pick up a copy of their new CD Hangover Bicycle Ride - BUY NOW
The Dry County Crooks Record release party scheduled for Saturday May 17th at Dantes at 1 SW 3rd Avenue & Burnside in Portland, Or. The new CD "When Hearts Break" will be available at the show for the first time. But you can be the first to buy the CD NOW available exclusively through the MastanMusic website before May 17th. The CD won;t be available in stores until June! Order your CD NOW. Be sure to check out The Dry County Crooks Tour Schedule to find out when they'll be in your town. Look for an upcoming feature in Portland's Willamette Week magazine the week of May 17th. CD AVAILABLE ONLY AT MASTANMUSIC UNTIL JUNE! BUY NOW -The Dry County Crooks - When Hearts Break
Tony Smiley is also ramping up his playing schedule with gigs booked in California. Check out the Tony Smiley MySpace Page for complete tour dates this spring. Need a copy of Tony's latest CD "Driving Myself Sane" now available in stores. Or pick up a copy right now directly from us BUY NOW - Tony Smiley "Driving MySelf Sane"
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW
For Episode 48 Part 2of the MastanMusic Hour, Portland's Silverhawk returns to churn out a second set of rocking live cuts. In this set, brothers Sam and John C. Densmore lead the band through songs from their new CD "Hangover Bicycle Ride", switching up instruments as they go! They'll close the set with two baritone guitar twang tunes from their 2004 release, "Westward".
Check out Silverhawk at their CD Release Party Friday May 9th at The White Eagle at 836 N. Russell St. Portland, OR. The line-up also includes Dan Jones and the Squids. (photo by Juliana Tabon)
Scroll down to the Episode 48 Part 2 section below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about the band.
Just scroll down to the PART 1 section below to hear the show and read about the featured groups.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Silverhawk performing "My My Mary" live from our recording studio.
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
FRIDAY, MAY 9 at The Someday Lounge
IRPC's 10th Birthday Rock n' Roll Bash: Superstar Open Mic Night —8pm, $10.00 at the door Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC) Tenth Birthday Rock and Roll Bash: Superstar Open Mic Night Headlined by Brandon Summers from The Helio Sequence, this super special event will feature short solo sets by some of Portland's most illustrious rockers, including Leigh Marble, Sam Coomes (Quasi), Jeremy Wilson (ex Pilot and Dharma Bums) and many more. To keep it real for the kids, members of The Thermals will play an all ages show next door at Backspace. All proceeds benefit the IPRC as we gear up for our second decade of community building, self-publishing, art-making and all around good times.10 dollars gets you into events at Someday and Backspace!
Silverhawk CD RELEASE PARTY! Friday May 9th at The White Eagle at 836 N. Russell St. Portland, OR. The line-up includes Dan Jones and the Squids, and the Crosswalks. Click Here to find out when and where they will be performing. Go catch this concert and don't forget to pick up a copy of their new CD Hangover Bicycle Ride - BUY NOW
The Dry County Crooks Record release party scheduled for Saturday May 17th at Dantes at 1 SW 3rd Avenue & Burnside in Portland, Or. The new CD "When Hearts Break" will be available at the show for the first time. But you can be the first to buy the CD NOW available exclusively through the MastanMusic website before May 17th. The CD won;t be available in stores until June! Order your CD NOW. Be sure to check out The Dry County Crooks Tour Schedule to find out when they'll be in your town. Look for an upcoming feature in Portland's Willamette Week magazine the week of May 17th. CD AVAILABLE ONLY AT MASTANMUSIC UNTIL JUNE! BUY NOW -The Dry County Crooks - When Hearts Break
Tony Smiley is also ramping up his playing schedule with gigs booked in California. Check out the Tony Smiley MySpace Page for complete tour dates this spring. Need a copy of Tony's latest CD "Driving Myself Sane" now available in stores. Or pick up a copy right now directly from us BUY NOW - Tony Smiley "Driving MySelf Sane"
For Episode 47 of the MastanMusic Hour, Portland's Silverhawk invite you to "rock out with your hawk out" to live renditions of tracks from their cds "Hangover Bicycle Ride" and "Westward". Fronted by brothers Sam and John C. Densmore, their unique style of rock n roll is heavily dosed with retro psychedelia and americana references. They stopped by in the midst of a ten day NW mini tour announcing the release of "Hangover Bicycle Ride" to play two sets and chat with your host Jeremy Wilson in the familiar environs of the MastanMusic studio. Check them out at their CD Release Party Friday May 9th at The White Eagle at 836 N. Russell St. Portland, OR. The line-up also includes Dan Jones and the Squids.
Scroll down to the Episode 47 Part 2 section below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about the band.
Just scroll down to the PART 1 section below to hear the show and read about the featured groups.
Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Silverhawk performing "Cry Cry" live from our recording studio.
MM Newswire 47 Silverhawk on KCBY Channel 11 News
On Easter Sunday Silverhawk played an all ages benefit concert in their original home town of Coos Bay, Oregon. Follow this link to see the guys on TV, It's super cool: See Silverhawk on KCBY Channel 11 News
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
Silverhawk CD RELEASE PARTY! Friday May 9th at The White Eagle at 836 N. Russell St. Portland, OR. The line-up includes Dan Jones and the Squids, and the Crosswalks. Click Here to find out when and where they will be performing. Go catch this concert and don't forget to pick up a copy of their new CD Hangover Bicycle Ride - BUY NOW
The Dry County Crooks CD RELEASE PARTY scheduled for Saturday May 17th at Dantes at 1 SW 3rd Avenue & Burnside in Portland, Or. The line-up also includes Mike D & Thee Loyal Bastards, Drunken Prayer and MC Jeremy Wilson. DON'T MISS THIS SHOW!Be sure to check out The Dry County Crooks Tour Schedule to find out when they'll be in your town. Stay tuned for big things from them.
Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore, will perform a night of acoustic music at 9 Muses Acoustic Pub at 2715 SE Belmont, Portland OR on Wednesday April 9th, 2008. Music starts at 9 pm and goes at least until midnight. This is a very cool bar that was converted from an old SE Portland house. It's comfy and a full bar is available. Come here JW's and Sam's music in a very chill place.
Tony Smiley is also ramping up his playing schedule with gigs booked in California. Check out the Tony Smiley MySpace Page for complete tour dates this spring. Need a copy of Tony's latest CD "Driving Myself Sane" now available in stores. Or pick up a copy right now directly from us BUY NOW - Tony Smiley "Driving MySelf Sane"
We have an announcement! The MastanMusic Hour is planning on expanding our podcast horizons. Beginning Friday July 11th The MastanMusic Hour will start hosting a monthly band showcase at Kelly's Olympian in downtown Portland at 426 SW Washington where we will record and film our show live at the club. You can come on down to the shows and check out the bands we think are great. Then, later in the month you can go to our website, or iTunes and check out the recordings and video from what we hope become memorable nights of music and good times. We hope you will join us for our 1st MastanMusic Hour Band Showcase Friday July 11th at the newly vamped Kelly's Olympian which is all geared up and ready to rock with it's new music room and sound system. We'll let you know the 1st line-up in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned, and keep coming back every 2 weeks for new live studio sets! Like this weeks awesome Episode 46!
For Episode 46 of the MastanMusic Hour, Portland's Scotland Barr and the Slow Drags bring a second 5 song set to the studio. Scotland Barr and his band are currently on tour, including a showcase at this years SXSW conference in Austin, Texas that went extremely well. Thanks for coming back to catch Scotland Barr's second full set in Episode 46 Part 2.
Scroll down to the Episode 46 section below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about the band.
We had to take a break from Part 1 this week. Don't worry! Part 1 will be back in Episode 47 with six extremely AWESOME new band music releases complete with all of the insightful, and outrageous, yet somehow incredibly sincere banter of your hosts JW, Sammy D and Milo.
Get Your Band CDs Made and Help Jeremy get Heart Surgery
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
Silverhawk Spring Tour 08! The fellas are getting out on the road for the next couple of weeks hitting Coos Bay, Eugene, Astoria, Portland, Seattle and more Click Here or on the cool poster to the left to find out when and where they will be. Go catch their concert and don't forget to pick up a copy of their new CD Hangover Bicycle RideGo To MM Music Store Now
Tony Smiley is also ramping up his playing schedule with gigs booked in California. Check out the Tony Smiley MySpace Page for complete tour dates this spring. Need a copy of Tony's latest CD "Driving Myself Sane" now available in stores. Or pick up a copy right now Go To MM Music Store Now
The Dry County Crooks are preparing for a busy spring as well. They are gearing up for the release of When Hearts Break, their latest CD produced by the MM crew. Be sure to check out The Dry County Crooks Tour Schedule to find out when they'll be in your town. Stay tuned for big things from them.
Jeremy Wilson, will perform an acoustic set at Music Millennium at 3158 E. Burnside on Monday April 7th, 2008. Jeremy will be participating in Music Millenniums ongoing Songwriter Circle series. The store is open all day and the show is at at 7:30 pm. JW will be playing with John Nilson and Songwriter Circle host Jack McMahon
For Episode 45 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Portland's Scotland Barr and the Slow Drags come to the studio with their unique sound and calm presence. Scotland Barr and his band have the wonderful ability to cross genres, with every song being a new and refreshing take on good ole' americana. To see them live is unforgettable, but you can experience the next best thing with our latest live studio performance this episode. Be sure to also come back in two weeks to catch Scotland Barr's second full set in Episode 46 Part 2. Yes, that is how good these guys are!
Scroll down to the PART 2 section below to listen to the whole audio show and to read more about the band.
Help Jeremy Wilson Get Heart Surgery
If you would like to help Jeremy raise money for an important heart operation he needs you can make a donation securely through PayPal with your debit or credit card. Your help is much needed and very appreciated.
MM Newswire
Get Your Band CDs Made and Help Jeremy get Heart Surgery
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy Wilsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
Jeremy Wilson solo acoustic show Thursday March 13 at The White Eagle in Portland Oregon. The incredibly talented Jon Garcia will be opening the show. Click Here For More Info
Silverhawk at Kelly's Olympian this Friday, Mar 14 at 9pm w/Dan jones + the Squids and The Crosswalks. Check out the MastanMusic Myspace Page for complete MastanMusic artists tour dates this spring. We're coming to your town!!
A Benefit For Amber Gentry
Jeremy Wilson, accompanied by Sam Densmore, will perform an acoustic set and Benefit Concert at the Bossanova Ballroom at 722 E. Burnside on Saturday March, 15 2008 to help Amber Gentry in her fight against cancer. Doors are at 8 pm JW and Sam go on at 8:30 sharp. Please find out how you can help by visiting Ambers Money Page
For Episode 44 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Portland's The New York Rifles rock the studio. Rock guitars rule and noise is cool! The NY Rifles make unique, catchy songs and perform with reckless abandon. They have a new CD coming soon, and we're excited to share this great live studio performance with you.
Just scroll down to the PART 1 section below to hear the show and read about the featured groups.
MastanMusic Newswire
Don't miss Tony Smiley and Silverhawk at AudioCinema this Friday, Feb 29 at 9pm. Check out the MastanMusic Myspace Page for complete MastanMusic artists tour dates this spring. We're coming to your town!
Get Your Band CDs Made and Support a Good Cause!
Portland's Cravedog CD/DVD replication and merchandise is working with MastanMusic to alleviate expenses related to Jeremy WIlsons upcoming heart surgery. Order your CDs from Cravedog and they'll donate a sizable portion of their profits to Jeremy's cause. Be sure to let them know you want the Jeremy Wilson special when placing your order! Click Here For Details
A Benefit For Amber Gentry
Jeremy Wilson, accompanied by Sam Densmore, will perform an acoustic set and Benefit Concert at the Bossanova Ballroom at 722 E. Burnside on March, 15 2008 to help Amber Gentry in her fight against cancer. Doors are at 8 pm JW and Sam go on at 8:30 sharp...(read more) Please find out how you can help by visiting Ambers Money Page
COOL PHOTOS OF JW BAND AT BIDDY McGRAWS TAKEN BY INGER KLEKACZ, CHECK THEM OUT!
Episode 43 Parts 1 & 2
For Episode 43 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, we bring you standout singles from the MastanMusic Hour Live Archive. All are available now on our podcast page as part of each artists half hour long performance and interview.
Scroll down to the PART 1 section below to hear the show and read about the featured groups.
MastanMusic Newswire
Silverhawk and Tony Smiley CD Street Dates
March 18, 2008 Offical release date announced of
Tony Smiley and
Silverhawk CDs.
Look for new MastanMusic Hangover Bicycle Ride by Silverhawk and Driving Myself Sane by Tony Smiley
at your favorite record stores beginning March 18,2008. Both Tony and Silverhawk are planning VERY COOL CD release parties showcasing material from their new MastanMusic Label releases.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Silverhawk will be at Slabtown for a CD release party of psychedelic proportions on April 4, 2008.
Stay tuned for a confirmation on Tony Smiley's CD release show. Rumor has it it's going to be a big one!!
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing done by Jeremy Wilson and John Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica and Photography by Juliana Tobon
Episode 42 Parts 1 & 2
For Episode 42 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, we were joined live in our studio by The Lonely H. They are currently on a national tour supporting their new release, "Hair", out on super hip indie label, The Control Group. Having gathered reviews and other press from such national media giants as Spin and MSNBC, the Lonely H have literally gone from hometown heroes to indie rock road dogs since graduating high school last year. In the case of the Lonely H, their youth is an asset, bringing energy to their psychedelic infused classic rock stylings. This is one of our favorite shows to date!
Scroll down to the PART 2 section below to listen to the show and to read more about The Lonely H.
For a glimpse of the show, click on the MMHour Video Single player to see and hear The Lonely H perform "Say Your Prayers" live from our studio!
Scroll down to the PART 1 section below to hear the show and read about the featured groups.
MastanMusic Newswire
Jeremy Wilson, John Boyer Sat Feb 9th
Biddy McGraws, Portland OR
Come join Jeremy Wilson and his band with Ezra Holbrook drums/vocals, Sam Densmore guitar/vocals, and Aaron Masonek bass/vocals for Jeremy's first full band show in three years. The show is at 9 pm on Saturday February 9th at Biddy McGraws The incredible Jim Boyer of The Freak Mountain Ramblers fame is headlining the show! Here is what Biddy McGraws website has posted about the show:
Tonight we have not one, but two local legends-- and since Portland boasts one of the deepest talent pools in the country, a performance that includes two local legends is a definite, must-see show!... (read more of this story)
The Lonely H -
Cool Photos From Their MastanMusic Performance
The Lonely H with Jeremy Wilson at MastanMusic Studio during their fantastic live performance in Episode 42 part 2 of The MastanMusic Hour. From left to right is: guitarist Eric Whitman; bass player Johnny Whitman; Jeremy Wilson; singer/keyboardist Mark Fredson; and drummer Ben Eyestone. The Lonely H kicked off their 90 day Winter/Spring tour of the United States (and one show in Mexico!) by stopping into the studio and talking and rockin' out with us. Later that night the guys played at The Ash Street Saloon in downtown Portland, OR. That show rocked too! Check out these great photos taken by photographer Julianna Tobon by clicking HERE.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing done by Jeremy Wilson and John Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica and Photography by Juliana Tobon
Episode 41 Parts 1 & 2
In part 2 of Episode 41 of the MastanMusic Hour we were joined by Portland Brooklyn transplant, Jessica Stiles . She gave us a preview of songs from her upcoming album, tentatively titled "Westerner", due out in late 2008. Tune in to hear Jessica backed by another Portland notable, lap-slide guitar player Dylan-Thomas Vance, and an impromptu collaboration with MastanMusic Hour host, Jeremy Wilson.
Scroll down to the PART 2 section below to listen to the show and to read more about Jessica Stiles cool styles!
For a glimpse of the show, click on the MMHour Video Singleplayer to see and hear Jessica's song "Two Flat Tires" live from our studio!
Scroll down to the PART 1 section below to check it out!
MastanMusic Newswire
A Heart Felt Thank You
Jeremy Would again like to thank everyone who attended or was involved with the medical benefit show Dec 29 at the Doug Fir. The event was a huge success, bringing in close to $3,000, and was great fun. Old friends and new packed the house and jammed out to Cure tunes.
We are happy to announce the official release date of Tony Smiley and
Silverhawk CDs.
Look for new MastanMusic Hangover Bicycle Ride by Silverhawk and Driving Myself Sane by Tony Smiley
at your favorite record stores beginning March 18,2008.
Both Tony and Silverhawk are planning VERY COOL CD release parties showcasing material from the releases. Thank you in advance for coming out to party with us this coming March! Stay tuned!
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing done by Jeremy Wilson and John Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica and Photography by Juliana Tobon
Episode 40
In this New Years episode, we are taking a look back at some of our favorite CDs from 2007. We've now produced 40 episodes of the MastanMusic Hour, so we're "slacking" and taking a bit of a break for this episode. There is no part two this time around, but do not despair. We'll be back with more live shows in January, 08 including a special duo of Jessica Stiles and Dylan-Thomas Vance out January 14th, and The Lonely H live in our studio January 28 for Episode #42 Part 2. Happy New Year!!!!
Portland Tribune Article about Jeremy Wilson and MastanMusic - Friday December 28th 2007 Read Article
Buko Magazine Artcile about MastanMusic - December 2007Read Article
Jeremy Wilson Medical Benefit A Total Success
Jeremy would like to personally "thank everyone who attended and everyone who brought their remarkable talents to the stage. It was a night I will never forget. I have never experienced such total support and love. I want to let you all know that this act of great friendship has touched me to the core. With your help I am sure I going to be O.K.. Thank you all so much!"
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing done by Jeremy Wilson and John Densmore. Videography and special projects Christine Frederica. Photography by Juliana Tobon
In part 2 of Episode 39 of the MastanMusic Hour, you'll hear songwriter Lael Alderman and his stellar band. Lael is on lead vocals, harmonica and acoustic guitar and is backed by some fine musicians including
Gregg Williams (Drums)
Mike Squires (guitar)
Michael Lewis (guitar/keys/vocal) and
Jordan Leff (bass/keys/vocals). He talks of the making of his new record, "Of Birds, Devils, and the Heart", and gives insight into the inspiration behind his emotionally charged songs.
Scroll down to the PART 2 section to listen to the show and to read more about Lael Alderman
For a glimpse of the show, click on the MMHour Video Single icon to see and hear Lael Aldermans song "Some Days You Just Have To Wonder" live from our studio!
MastanMusic Newswire
Jeremy Wilson Medical Benefit Announced - The Cure Cover Night Saturday December 29, 2007 at Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR.
On Staurday, Dec. 29 the Doug Fir Lounge will host a benefit for our own Jeremy Wilson, Portland musician, songwriter and producer. The proceeds from this event will be contributed to ease the burden of medical expenses related to his recently discovered serious heart condition. Local writer and publicist Barbara Mitchell is spearheading the event which will feature local talent such as Boy Eats Drum Machine, Chris Robley, Leigh Marble, Mike Danner, Silverhawk, Tony Smiley, Gina Noell,
and many others covering Cure songs. This will be an entertaining and special show, so come out and lend your support.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing done by Jeremy Wilson and John Densmore. Videography and special projects Christine Frederica. Photography by Juliana Tobon
Episode 38 Parts 1 & 2
Tune in to Part 2 of Episode 38 of the MastanMusic Hour, where we are joined by Portland indie rockers Minmae. Sean Brooks, Ian Watts, Josh Heinze and the affectionately nicknamed "Toshiba" (the most unassuming member of the band), play songs from their ninth full-length album (their 3rd on Greyday Productions) as well as some exclusive, un-released gems.
Check these awesome photos taken by Juliana Tobon of Minmae at the MastanMusic recording studio: Minmae Photos Link
Scroll down to the PART 2 section to listen to the show and to read more about Minmae
For a glimpse of the show, click on the MMHour Video Single icon to see and hear MINMAE's song "You Are Green" live from our studio!
Jeremy Wilson Medical Benefit Announced - The Cure Cover Night Saturday December 29, 2007 at Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR.
On Staurday, Dec. 29 the Doug Fir Lounge will host a benefit for our own Jeremy Wilson, Portland musician, songwriter and producer. The proceeds from this event will be contributed to ease the burden of medical expenses related to his life threatening heart condition. Local writer and publicist Barbara Mitchell is spearheading the event which will feature local talent such as Boy Eats Drum Machine, Chris Robley, Leigh Marble, Mike Danner, Silverhawk, Tony Smiley, Gina Noell,
and many others covering Cure songs. This will be an entertaining and special show, so come out and lend your support.
Episode 37 Parts 1 & 2
For Episode 37 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, we were joined live in our studio by up-and-comers Still Pending. In a mere two years, these young gents from suburban Oregon have garnered the type of local and national attention that many a more seasoned musician would envy.
Scroll down to the PART 2 section to hear Reed, Grant, and Andrew play their infectious brand of pop-punk and talk about navigating the world of corporate sponsorship, radio appearances, and recording sessions with Grammy-winning producers. All this at the ripe old ages of...11 and 12?
For a glimpse of the show, click on the MMHour Video Single icon to see and hear Still Pending's song "Stop Spinning" live from our studio!
GRRRLZ ROCK: Largest pro-women's concert series in the nation
During the month of November, Eugene, Oregon and our friends at Cindy Ingram Booking and Promotions play host to the 2nd annual
GRRRLZ ROCK Fest, "the largest pro-women's concert series in the nation".
During the month of November, Eugene, Oregon and our friends at Cindy Ingram Booking and Promotions play host to the 2nd annual
GRRRLZ ROCK Fest, "the largest pro-women's concert series in the nation".
The shows will be held at various venues around
town and will include noteworthy performances from Ginger Hustlers, Dead Americans, Lunacy, and Velvet Trap, and
over 50 other bands and solo artists. To see a full schedule of events, go to the
Girlzzz Rock Fest Myspace Page.
Jeremy WIlson hits L.A. for Who Film Premier attended by Roger Daltrey
On Monday November 12th 2007 MastanMusic man Jeremy Wilson and good buddy Steve Wilkinson (singer/guitar front man for Portland's wicked Mission 5) flew to Los Angeles to attend a V.I.P. presentation of the new film Amazing Journey: The Story Of The Who.
The party goers included The Who's gracious lead singer Roger Daltrey. Jeremy and Steve also performed The Who songs Magic Bus and My Generation with Dandy Warhols Courtney Taylor and drummer "FatHead", and Thrillbilly guitarist, the one and only, Dougie Lindstrom. The film was absolutely amazing and packed full of the coolest clips you've ever seen from all eras of The Who over the last 40 years. (Photo: On Stage In LA)
Scroll down to the PART 1 section to check it all out!
We are publicizing a special club show that we are hosting on Sunday November 18, 2007 at the Doug Fir Lounge. It's a MastanMusic Label Showcase with sets by Dry County Crooks, Silverhawk and Tony Smiley. Come one come all!
Episode 36 Part 2 Featured Live Musical Guests
Portland's self-described "outlaw" country/rock outfit The Dry County Crooks join us for part 2 of Episode 36 of the MastanMusic Hour to preview songs from their upcoming release "When Hearts Break" (MastanMusic Label).
Tune in and hear Vinny D (vox/guitar), Paul Becker (guitar), Johnny B (bass/vox) and Cheo (drums) talk about the making of their latest album,
and listen to exclusive live in-studio versions of some of the new tracks. Scroll down to the PART 2 section to check it all out.
For a glimpse of the show, check out this exclusive MMHour Video Single of The Dry County Crooks song "She's Got It All" live from our studio!
MastanMusic Newswire
Mercy Corps Benefit Concert Series to Alleviate Crisis in Uganda.
On Saturday November 10, Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore join the fundraising efforts for this humanitarian organization. They'll play alongside notable local songwriters Morgan Grace, Little Sue, Linda Hornbuckle, Tom Grant, Lael Alderman, Susie Blue, Jaycob Van Auken, Pilar French, Breanna Paletta and Michael Jodell at The Mission Theater. This show, billed as Songwriter's Night, is one of many such fundraising events taking place during the months of October and November. You can find the complete calendar of events, as well as information on Mercy Corps and their relief efforts in Uganda, by following this link Concert Series to Alleviate Crisis in Uganda.
Jeremy Wilson Interview on 101 KUFO
Viva La Luna Show w/ DJ Lisa Wood
November 11th Sunday at 9 pm tune into Portland rock station KUFO FM 101 to hear Jeremy Wilson on air with Viva La Luna host Lisa Wood. They are going to look back on the old days and into the future by playing some Old School Portland rock'n'roll, talking about the launch of the MastanMusic Label and the rockin' November 18 Doug Fir Showcase.
This Epsiode of The MastanMusic Hour is Brought to you by
MastanMusic Studio Portland, OR.
Episode 35 Part 2 Featured Live Musical Guests Leigh Marble
Recording artist Leigh Marble joined us in the studio for Episode 35 of the MastanMusic Hour, to give us a preview of tracks from his upcoming release, "Red Tornado". His most recent offering, out October 23rd on Laughing Stock Records records, is a collection of intense and meticulously tracked rock and pop tunes. Tune in to Part 2 of Episode 35 of the MastanMusic Hour to hear Leigh talk about the making of the album, and listen to exclusive live in-studio versions of some of the new tracks.
For a glimpse of the show, check out this exclusive MMHour Video Single of the Leigh Marble song "Lucky Bastards"live from our studio!
Mercy Corps Benefit Concert Series to Alleviate Crisis in Uganda.
On Saturday November 10, Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore join the fundraising efforts for this humanitarian organization. They'll play alongside notable local songwriters Morgan Grace, Little Sue, Linda Hornbuckle and others, at The Mission Theater. This show, billed as Songwriter's Night, is one of many such fundraising events taking place during the months of October and November. You can find the complete calendar of events, as well as information on Mercy Corps and their relief efforts in Uganda, by following this link Concert Series to Alleviate Crisis in Uganda.
MastanMusic Label Showcase The MastanMusic Label is proud to announce new releases from Tony Smiley , Silverhawk and The Dry County Crooks! We'll be celebrating at theDoug Fir Lounge on Sunday November 18, with all three bands showcasing their new material. Get your copies of the new Silverhawk and Tony Smiley CDs and celebrate with us. We'll see you there!
(Pictured in Newswire L - R) Jeremy Wilson, Ben Macy, John Densmore, Leigh Marble, Jason Russell, Pat Stein, Sam Densmore (Photo by Juliana Tobon.)
This Epsiode of The MastanMusic Hour is Brought to you by
MastanMusic Studio Portland, OR.
Episode 34 Part 2 Featured Live Musical Guests Luther Russell
Luther Russell joined us in the studio for Episode 34 of the MastanMusic Hour, while he was in town for the Portland, Oregon release of his new album, "Repair". Accompanying Luther were Danny de la Matyr (The Sheers) on electric guitar, and former Federale cohort Freddy Trujillo on bass. The three treated us to a shorter, pared-down preview of the set they would play later that weekend at the CD release party at Berbati's Pan.
Scroll down the page to tune in to part 2 of Episode 34 to hear these exclusive live tracks and hear Luther talk about the making of his first solo record in six years. For a glimpse of the show, check out the exclusive MMHour Video Single of Luther's song "Black Leather Coat" below!
Mercy Corps Benefit Concert Series to Alleviate Crisis in Uganda.
On Saturday November 10, Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore join the fundraising efforts for this humanitarian organization. They'll play alongside notable local songwriters Morgan Grace, Little Sue, Linda Hornbuckle and others, at The Mission Theater. This show, billed as Songwriter's Night, is one of many such fundraising events taking place during the months of October and November. You can find the complete calendar of events, as well as information on Mercy Corps and their relief efforts in Uganda, by following this link Concert Series to Alleviate Crisis in Uganda.
MastanMusic Label Showcase The MastanMusic Label is proud to announce new releases from Tony Smiley , Silverhawk and The Dry County Crooks! We'll be celebrating at theDoug Fir Lounge on Sunday November 18, with all three bands showcasing their new material. Get your copies of the new Silverhawk and Tony Smiley CDs and celebrate with us. We'll see you there!
(Pictured above) John Densmore, Sam Densmore, Danny de la Matyr, Luther Russell, Freddy Trujillo and Jeremy Wilson. (Photo by Juliana Tobon.)
This Epsiode of The MastanMusic Hour is Brought to you by
MastanMusic Studio Portland, OR.
Episode 33 Part 2 Featured Live Musical Guests Bahttsi
Fans of our very first guest on the MastanMusic Hour, slide guitar man Dylan-Thomas Vance, will love his new project Bahttsi. Bahttsi is an ever changing group of regular cast members that plays what might be described as dynamic and authentic american roots music influenced by modern jazz and irish folk. This live performance features the songs of fiddle player and singer songwriter Griff Bear accompanied by harmony vocals, bouzouki, trombone, and a classic guitar-bass-drums rhythm section. Don't miss this live Bahttsi performance in Episode 33, pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. For a glimpse of the show, check out the Video Single below!
BAHTTSI VIDEO SINGLE COMING LATER IN THE WEEK - PLEASE CHECK BACK
Mercy Corps Benefit Concert Series to Alleviate Crisis in Uganda
Nov 10, 2007 Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore perform at the Mission Theater as part of the Mercy Corps Benefit Concert Series to Alleviate Crisis in Uganda. Find out more about the other artists (including Storm Large, Stephanie Shniederman, Stolen Sweets) performing in the series by pressing this link Concert Series to Alleviate Crisis in Uganda - Link
MastanMusic Club Showcase Tony Smiley, Silverhawk and The Dry County Crooks will be at the Doug Fir Lounge on Sunday Nov 18, showcasing material from their new MastanMusic label releases! Get copies of Silverhawk and Tony Smiley new CDs and celebrate with the bands. It's going to be a party!
John Densmore is pictured video taping Bahttsi during their live performance for The MastanMusic Hour. John is doing a great job editing together the Video Singles we release with each podcast.
This Epsiode of The MastanMusic Hour is brought to you by
The Eugene Celebration
Episode 32 Part 2 Featured Live Musical Guests Mission 5
The husky sound of Steve Wilkinsons voice is familiar to fans of his former band, Gravelpit. Mission 5 is his latest Portland based band, called “quite possibly the most underrated band in the city’s history” by The Oregonian. Don't miss their rousing live performance of power chord infused space rock in this Episode 32 pt2 of the MastanMusic Hour.
We want to make a shout out to our friends at the Eugene Celebration! Thanks to those of you who made it out to Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmores' viral media presentation at the Eugene Film Festival Saturday, and to the Silverhawk show at Luckeys on Friday! Extra props go out to MacDonald Theater stage performers MirahShiny Toy GunsThe BrunettesDirty SweetReeble Jar and The Everyone Orchestra
The photo to the right is Sam Densmore running Pro-tools interface and at the board, Jeremy Wilson both mixing Tony Smiley's next single "Holiday Mud". Photo by Juliana Tobon
This Epsiode of The MastanMusic Hour is Brought to you by
The Eugene Celebration
Episode 31 Part 2 Featured Live Musical Guests The Dimes
The Dimes are our featured guests in this Episode 31 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. Constantly on tour, the Dimes present a well polished and intriguing acoustic set of original songs. All of the songs they perform are from their new CD The Silent Generation released August 25th to a packed house of adoring fans at club Holocene in Portland, OR. The CD features an inspired set of songs based on depression era newspaper articles found in guitar player Pierre's house. Much like the "paperboy on the corner", the Dimes offer slice of life and stranger than fiction stories in their hook laden pop. Hear the stories behind the songs and join Ryan, Johnny, Pierre and Jake in one of The MastanMusic Hours best acoustic sets to date. Scroll down to the Part 2 section of this webpage to read more about The Dimes and to hear the entire show.
See The Dimes performance in the MMHour 31 Part 2 Video Single of their beautiful song "Catch Me Jumping" recorded and filmed live from MastanMusic Studio in Portland, OR.
MastanMusic Newswire
MastanMusic is co-sponsoring the MacDonald Theater Stage at the multi faceted The Eugene Celebration from Sept. 7-9 in Eugene, Oregon. Be sure and join the MastanMusic crew at various locations around Eugene during this years Eugene Celebration.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing done by Jeremy Wilson and John Densmore.
Portland's rock'n'roll riff masters, The Titans Of Oblivion are Episode 30 Part 2's featured live artists. Meet and hear the boys who are putting a capital R back into Rock. The Titans are a band that wear their Zeppelin and Sabbath influences proudly on their sleeves, but bring such genuine chops and intense conviction to their music that it makes their sound completely fresh and NOW.
Scroll down to the Part 2 section of this webpage to read more about Titans of Oblivion and to listen to their, yes we're going to say it, AWESOME! licks. Check out this MMHour Video Single of the song"The Olympian" by the Titans Of Oblivion recorded and filmed live from MastanMusic Studio in Portland, OR.
Part 1 of Episode 30
Our "Little Bit Rock Little Bit Country" Episode
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MastanMusic Newswire
MastanMusic is happy to announce that country rock favorites, The Dry County Crooks are joining the roster of our label. They are currently in the studio making their third full length recording with Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore at the production helm. Look for the new CD in the very near future!
As a prelude to our upcoming MastanMusic Label releases by Tony Smiley, Silverhawk and Wester Daywick, a MastanMusic compilation CD is in the works and will include these same artists and some great tracks from The MastanMusic Hour performance archive!!
MastanMusic is co-sponsoring the MacDonald Theater Stage at the multi faceted The Eugene Celebration from Sept. 7-9 in Eugene, Oregon.
The Portland Metropolitan Learning Center's "Let's Rock" Rock'n'Roll Camp For Boys and Girls 10 to 18 is going on now and is directed by MMHour co-host Sam Densmore. Openings are still available for August enrollment and offering scholarships to young musicians that need them.
The fabulous The Dimes will be our featured live guests in Episode 31 of the MastanMusic Hour. Seriously good popsters from Portland, OR.
We are also happy to announce that the new MXPLAY.com online music player and website is featuring our show. With MXPLAY you can create music and video Libraries from servers all over the world and you can Mix and Mash music and videos.
We always like to stay busy here at MastanMusic Studio, recording bands and making top notch video productions. We are available for your next project! Give us an email: inquiries@mastanmusic.com
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing done by Jeremy Wilson and John Densmore.
Fiercely independent, Jared and Brianne Mees are an inspiring couple. Together they are bringing their artistic visions to life as co-owners of Tender Loving Empire, a record label, screen printing/publishing company and retail store based in Portland OR.
Jared Mees joins us in this episode 29 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour as a songwriter. In this performance, his songs feature his dark sense of humor, sandpaper tenor and rhythmic guitar playing, punctuated by wife Brianne's vocal harmonies. Also don't miss this weeks video single, "Julai Throwback", performed by Jared and Brianne Mees. Just scroll down this webpage and check it out. You won't regret it, we promise!
Part 1 of Episode 29
Our Super Indie Indie Episode
This episode of the MastanMusic Hour is extra special because it features exclusively indie and self released artists. Tender Loving Empire is our featured label in this episode with three artists represented and kicking the show off with the punkish band, Chores, followed by TLE Records and 60's Velvet Underground influenced art rockers The Eyelids. Then, take a short trip to the other side of the tracks with Portland Americana faves The Dry County Crooks, then back to Tender Loving Empire to enjoy a track from Los Angeles pop group Kites In Flight. then catapult over and hear Syd Barret-like Psych Folk, from Birch Book, a dose of riff rock from our upcoming Episode 30 featured guests Titans Of Oblivion and avant soundscapes from Germany's Waldteufel bring the show to a close.
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Or simply STREAM either PART 1 or PART 2 of the program by going to http://www.mastanmusic.com/podcast/ and scrolling down the page and pushing the PLAY BUTTON above each PARTS write-up.
MastanMusic Newswire Jeremy Wilson and Kara Suzanne are playing a rare acoustic concert on Friday August 10th from 7 pm to 9 pm at the fabulous Mississippi Studios located at 3939 N. Mississippi in Portland Oregon. All are invited! Kara is a tremendously talented singer-songwriter from Oregon now living in New York. Jeremy will be accompanied at times by both Kara Suzanne and Sam Densmore.
As a prelude to our upcoming MastanMusic Label releases by Tony Smiley, Silverhawk and Wester Daywick, a MastanMusic compilation CD is in the works and will include these same artists and some great tracks from The MastanMusic Hour performance archive!!
MastanMusic is proud to announce that we'll be co-sponsoring the MacDonald Theater Stage at the multi faceted The Eugene Celebration from Sept. 7-9 in Eugene, Oregon.
The Portland Metropolitan Learning Center's "Let's Rock" Rock'n'Roll Camp For Boys and Girls 10 to 18 is going on now and is directed by MMHour co-host Sam Densmore. Openings are still available for August enrollment and offering scholarships to young musicians that need them.
The mighty Titans Of Oblivion will be our featured live guests in Episode 30 of the MastanMusic Hour. These guys will convince you that rock will never die!
We are also happy to announce that the new MXPLAY.com online music player and website is featuring our show. With MXPLAY you can create music and video Libraries from servers all over the world and you can Mix and Mash music and videos.
We always like to stay busy here at MastanMusic Studio, recording bands and making top notch video productions. We are available for your next project! Give us an email: inquiries@mastanmusic.com
MMHr_029 Part 2 VIDEO SINGLE
Artist: Jared and Brianne Mees Song: Julai Throwback
Recorded Live at The MastanMusic Studio Portland, OR. 2007
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing done by Jeremy Wilson and John Densmore.
OH Darling is a fabulous indie band from Portland Oregon fronted by talented singer-songwriter and rising star Jasmine Ash. In our opinion, Oh Darling brings elements of classic pop-punk styles akin to Siouxie Sue, The Primitives and the Jesus and Mary Chain together to create a sound that is all their own. We think of it as a sublime rock'n'roll treat.
Be sure and check out OH Darling's live set in Part 2 of this Episode 28 of the MastanMusic Hour for a dose of their seductive and energetic music. Scroll down and take in the video single for OH Darling's performance of their song "Hey Stay Wait Explode" recorded live from the studio for The MAstanMusic Hour Episode 28 Part 2.
Part 1 of Episode 28
Our "Songs From the Mail-Bag" Episode
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MastanMusic Newswire
As a prelude to our upcoming label releases (see Episode 27 Newswire), a MastanMusic compilation CD is in the works!! It will feature tracks from MastanMusic artists Tony Smiley, Silverhawk, Jeremy Wilson, and Wester Daywick, plus singles from the MastanMusic Hour.
MastanMusic is proud to announce that we'll be sponsoring the MacDonald Theater Stage at the multi faceted The Eugene Celebration from Sept. 7-9 in Eugene, Oregon.
We are also happy to announce that the new MXPLAY.com online music player and website is featuring our show. With MXPLAY you can create music and video Libraries from servers all over the world and you can Mix and Mash music and videos.
We always like to stay busy here at MastanMusic Studio, recording bands and making top notch video productions. We are available for your next project! Give us an email: inquiries@mastanmusic.com
MMHour Episode 28 Video Single
OH DARLING - "Hey Stay Wait Explode"
Live from MastanMusic Studio Portland, Oregon.
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing done by Jeremy Wilson and John Densmore.
Mon, 02 Jul 2007
Episode 27 Featuring Little Sue
The MastanMusic Hour Episode 28 Parts 1 and 2 featuring OH Darling is scheduled to be out today July 16, 2007. We are having a temporary delay. The show will be up soon. Please check back in a few hours.
The MastanMusic Hour Episode 27 Parts 1 and 2
Part 2 Featured Live Music Guest
Little Sue
Little Sue, a Portland based folk/americana/rock singer who's
opened for such heavy-weights as Bob Dylan and Roger McGuinn, is featured in Part 2 of Episode 27 of the MastanMusic Hour. Her gorgeous songs and charming manner will be sure to keep you enthralled over this half hour exclusive live recording and interview. Welcome, Little sue! (photo by: Amy McMullen)
Be sure to scroll down and check out Little Sue's video single of "My Baby Knows Better (Than You)".
Part 1 of Episode 27
Our "A Full Platter of RocknRoll and Americana" Episode
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MMHour Episode 27 Video Single
Little Sue "My Baby Knows Better (Than You)"
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing done by Jeremy Wilson and John Densmore.
MastanMusic Newswire Tony Smiley "Driving Myself Sane", and Silverhawk's "Hangover Bicycle Ride" CDs are both coming out on the MastanMusic Label in the near future, so stay tuned for tour dates and other info on them here. We are also releasing a Wester Daywick single "20 White Spiders" coming out soon for download. The MastanMusic Studio is co-sponsoring the MacDonald Theater Stage at the Eugene Celebration September 7, 8 and 9th this year! Stay tuned for who the headliners will be! Be sure to check out The MastanMusic YouTube Channal and see all of the Video Singles edited by the MastanMusic Hour video crew. You can subscribe to our video channel there as well.
The Portland Metropolitan Learning Center's "Let's Rock" Rock'n'Roll Camp For Boys and Girls 10 to 18 starts July 9 and is directed by MMHour co-host Sam Densmore. Instructors will include local musicians Simon Milliman of Skeletor Mojo, Sam and John Densmore of Silverhawk, Don Beadling, and Jeff Baxter. The camp will also feature guest appearances from various local music promoters, producers and kid bands. Openings are still available for July, August enrollment.
We are also happy to announce that the new MXPLAY.com online music player and website is featuring our show. With MXPLAY you can create music and video Libraries from servers all over the world and you can Mix and Mash music and videos and more!
We always like to stay busy here at MastanMusic, recording bands and making top notch video productions. We are available for your next project! Give us an email: inquiries@mastanmusic.com
Mon, 18 Jun 2007
Episode 26 Featuring Drew Grow
The MastanMusic Hour Episode 26 Parts 1 and 2
Part 2
Featured Live Music Guest
Drew Grow
Drew Grow is a talented singer songwriter from Portland, Oregon. Formerly of the band "Careen", he has just self released a new solo recording, "Next Lips" featuring his powerful songs of love, heartbreak and spirituality. On the MastanMusic Hour he presents a stripped down version of his show that relies on acoustic guitar, vocals and tambourine allowing the songs to speak very clearly for themselves.
Part 1 of Episode 25
Is our POWER POP episode and "Shout Out!" to MXPLAY.com.
You can check out both Parts of each Episode by either Subscribing to our webcast RSS FEED and pressing the SUBSCRIBE NOW microphone or simply STREAM either part of the program by scrolling down and pushing the play buttons above each parts write-up.
We are also happy to announce that the new MXPLAY.com online music player and website is featuring our show. With MXPLAY you can create music and video Libraries from servers all over the world and you can Mix and Mash music and videos and more!
Back by popular demand! Portland based "One Man Band" Tony Smiley is known for kicking out some shakin' grooves and very catchy rock songs. We're glad to have Tony Smiley as our first return artist in this part two of Episode 25 of the MastanMusic Hour.
You can check out his new CD, "Driving Myself Sane", available from the brand new MastanMusic WebStore!
In Part 1 of Episode 25 hear psychedelic, rock and pop from a diverse array of independent west coast musicians, and one Irish band too!
Sean is also a musician and writes and performs great songs. Scroll down to the MMHour Episode 24 Part 2 area below to hear him perform, learn more about Sean and see a cool video single from the show.
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The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing by John Densmore.
Mon, 07 May 2007
Episode 23 Featuring The Deep Roots Music Project and Funk Shui
The MastanMusic Hour Episode 23 Parts 1 and 2
FEATURE - The Deep Roots Music Project Episode 23 Pt 1 features guest DJ Chris Gragg, founder and program director of The Deep Roots Music Project sharing some of the collaborative music from the newest Deep Roots CDs. Episode 23 Pt 2 features live from the studio, long time Deep Roots supporters, Funk Shui
The Deep Roots Music Project, founded in 1998, is committed to positively impacting the lives of young people by engaging them in an innovative, empowering, and sustainable writing program. This life-changing program enlists professional musicians, who draw on the awesome power of music and real-life experience as songwriters, to help students compose their own song lyrics and create their own music CDs. Deep Roots aims to help participants build strong communities, develop teamwork and project-planning skills, and become more enthusiastic, skilled writers who recognize the unlimited potential of their unique voices.
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The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing by John Densmore.
Mon, 23 Apr 2007
Episode 22 Featuring Greenlander
Episode 22 Pt 1 focuses on bands, concerts and music camps available for kids in Oregon this spring and summer.
In Episode 22 we bring you a sampling of some of the amazing talent that comprises this year's Kidz Rock, including festival headliner Greenlander as our live, in-studio portion of The MastanMusic Hour.
This year marks the 3rd year for Let's Rock, the Metropolitan Learning Center's rock n roll camp for girls and boys ages 10-18. This popular annual Portland based rock n roll summer camp provides the opportunity for kids to come together, perform and jam out while learning musical skills from professional musicians, producers, and peers. Held at the Metropolitan Learning Center in NW Portland during the months of July and August, "Lets' Rock" is directed by MastanMusic Hour host, Sam Densmore.
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The Producers of The MastanMusic Hour would like to thank our sponsors:
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing by John Densmore.
Mon, 09 Apr 2007
Episode 21 Featuring Stephanie Schneiderman and Tony Furtado
Episode 21 Parts 1 and 2
Though Stephanie Schneiderman and Tony Furtado each have separate and thriving careers, they have collaborated on several projects together, so we were thrilled to get these two musical mavens in the studio together for part 2, the live portion of The MastanMusic Hour.
Part one begins with a track from Portland quartet Jonah, who are exploding onto the national scene right now with their March 2007 release, Trust Everyone Before They Break Your Heart. Next up we have a track from Hangover Bicycle Ride the forthcoming Mastan Music Label release by Silverhawk. Episode 21 part one also features a track by Scotland Barr and The Slow Drags, an interview with Cindy Ingram who's pulling off KIDZ Rock, the largest youth rock event Oregon has ever seen! Next up is Chez Stadium, a band we like so much, that we're playing not one, but two tracks off their debut CD Freshman Slump. And we close out the show with a band that comes to us all the way from Orlando, Florida, Mumpsy.
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Mon, 26 Mar 2007
Episode 20 Featuring Lew Jones
Episode 20 Parts 1 and 2 We're thrilled and honored to feature the extraordinary talent of Lew Jones on Episode 20's Part 2 live portion of The MastanMusic Hour.
Shortly after moving to Portland, Oregon at the tender age of 18, MastanMusic's Jeremy Wilson found a musical mentor in Lew Jones-- and the relationship has continued to bear fruit for both artists, to this day.
As Lew attests, "In early 2000 I began work on my CD Sublimation with Kurt Cobain's mentor Jeremy Wilson from the Dharma Bums. That alone got the CD press."
Lew has a new CD coming out this summer, and if you find yourself in Portland on any given Thursday, stop by The Wine Down (126 NE 28th Ave.) for an evening of music you won't soon forget.
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The release of our 19th episode marks one year since in-house production of the MastanMusic Hour began. We have been releasing a new Episode to our continually growing audience every other Monday for the last 38 weeks straight! With episode 19 in Part 2 we wanted to re-introduce some of our favorite live performances from the first 5 Episodes and give these first supporting artists exposure to our newer listeners. Check our archives to hear past shows of full live performances. In Part 1 this week Jeremy and Sam raid the mail bin and play new CDs sent to them by some great new artists. READ MORE BELOW AND GET TUNED IN.
You can check out both Parts of each Episode by either Subscribing to our webcast RSS FEED and pressing the SUBSCRIBE NOW microphone or simply STREAM either part of the program by scrolling down and pushing the play buttons above each parts write-up.
The Producers of The MastanMusic Hour would like to thank our sponsors:
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing by John Densmore.
Mon, 26 Feb 2007
Episode 18 Featuring Slow Signal Fade and Guest DJ Steve Wilkinson of Mission 5
Mission 5 singer and guitarist, Steve Wilkinson guest DJs on episode 18 of The MastanMusic Hour. Steve shares music from some of his favorite local bands like Thrillbilly, Morgan Grace, The Lonesomes, UHF, as well as a song from his band and one from his first solo effort.
For Episode 18 part 2 of The MastanMusic Hour, we invited The Slow Signal Fade into our studio to play some stripped-down acoustic music and share some tunes from their latest release, "Steady."
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Part II is our Bitter Valentine Special featuring the music of Jon Garcia, who also had a song featured on episode 10 of The MastanMusic Hour.
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The Producers of The MastanMusic Hour would like to thank our sponsors:
The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videography and video editing by John Densmore.
Mon, 29 Jan 2007
Episode 16 Featuring Surrounded by Ninjas
The MastanMusic Hour Episode 16 features two very exciting segments this week. In Part 2, our performance portion of the show, we bring electronica artist and accomplished keyboardist Asher Fulero and DJ mix master Joel Barber together as the hypnotic live beats duo Surrounded By Ninjas. We are proud to present brand new versions of some of their latest creations. Read the write-up below to learn just how far and wide these guys get. We also created a very cool video-single of their piece "Reich and Roll" that you are going to want to check out. It's available for viewing at the bottom of this webpage in Part 2's section and on our Blog page.
PART 1 features legendary music maker, producer and film maker Mike Lastra spinning tunes by bands featured in his latest documentary film Northwest Passage: The Birth Of Portland's DIY Culture. We get in depth with Lastra about the making of the film, the rise of the Portland punk scene in the 70's and an update about his band Smegma and how the world may finally be awakening to the concept of "Free Noise", or as Mike puts it, "whatever that means." Northwest Passage makes it's American debut February 15, 2007 in two showings, 7 and 9 pm at Cinema 21 in Portland, OR. Check out the videocast movie preview in the Part 1 section below or, on the Blog page.
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Mon, 15 Jan 2007
Episode 15 Featuring Dan Jones
Episode 15 of the MastanMusic Hour gets us in touch with our neighbors of rock to the south in Salem and Eugene, and way out in Reno, NV. Part 1 features guest DJs Cumulus spinning Kate Cotter, Corrina Repp, Nathan Jr., and Brian Berg, as well as a couple premiers of Cumulus' own songs.
Part 2, our live segment, brings on the riotous goodness of Dan Jones, of Eugene based band, Dan Jones and the Squids. Dan's "ahh shucks" demeanor only adds to his heartfelt delivery when singing about the antiheroes in his well crafted songs. We're sure you'll groove to his stellar solo set.
The Producers of The MastanMusic Hour would like to thank our first sponsor CDForge - CD, DVD and CD-R Replicating - These guys are the best and really support independent music! Click on the banner to check out their great deals.
Mon, 01 Jan 2007
Episode 14 Featuring The Sort Ofs
In Episode 14 pt.2 of the MastanMusic Hour we're proud to host the live "agitprop" sounds of The Sort Ofs. These live takes of songs from their new CD "Anxiety On Parade" are dynamic and captivating.
Read what critics are saying about it. The Portland Tribune "It’s rare for a band to come out of the gate with a debut as impressive and confident as “Anxiety on Parade." The Oregonian "Robley and his bandmate, drummer John Stewart, let their arty impulses run wild. There's a pop appeal to the tunes but broad instrumental flourishes and an almost arena-rock sense of drama break out frequently," PLAZM Magazine "Aptly assisted by John Stewart and a cast of talented local players, Robley’s thoughtful journal scribblings have found their comfortable musical home on Anxiety on Parade." The Mercury "Have you heard the tight, magnificently perfect pop wizardry they wield?" We had a blast recording this show! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Great job Sort Ofs!
Episode 14 pt.1 of the MastanMusic Hour presents a featured showcase of talent from Eugene, Oregon. In this episode, we focus on up and coming indie rock and pop music coming from labels Leisure King, Happy Mistake and My Horoscope Records.
Episode 13 - In Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour we feature a live set with talented singer-songwriter Lael Alderman. In front of a packed studio guest audience Lael debuts a brand new, never before heard batch of what we hope will soon be hits. The MastanMusic Hour is proud to present this stellar and intimate look at one of Portland's finest tune-smiths.
In Part 1 of Episode 13 we have guest DJs musical group The Dimes! Recently back in town from their West Coast tour, they brought in a great playlist of local bands for Part 1 as a collective shout-out to fellow musicians they're sharing stages with, as well as a couple of choice new songs of their own.
This week we present a retrospective feature on local luminary Mike Coykendall to celebrate the release of his debut solo effort, Hello Hello Hello (Stereotype Records). Mike's album, his latest work in a long line of great recordings, is definitely not to be missed. Take a look back with us on the musical career of the enigmatic songsmith and Portland icon in Part 2 of this edition of the MastanMusic Hour.
Episode 11 Part 2 invites talented Portland, OR blues man and wayfaring folk authority Rollie Tussing into the studio. He's promoting his upcoming release, "Secret Society of the Diminished Seven," due out any day now. We want you to wish him luck too! In February, Rollie, a world class slide guitarist and finger-picker, will be competing at the 23rd annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn., representing the Cascade Blues Association after emerging as first place winner in their regional competition.
We had a great time rockin out with this one-man band and think it's one of our best shows yet. You can also check out more Mp3 interviews with Rollie in the BLOG SECTION of this website that we couldn't include in the podcast.
In Part 1 we go back to the garage with Seattle's, The Snakebites and the forever rocking and influential, The Fastbacks. Our hometown Portland reps., this week include, returning by popular demand, Titans of Oblivion with the Cavemanish Boys, Mike Coykendall and Dave Stoops all making their MM Hour debuts. We also bring you The Heise Bros. from Minneapolis, enjoy!
Check out our Podcast page for more info on the artists and music featured in episode 11, and downloadable mp3s of our podcast.
Mon, 06 Nov 2006
Episode 10 Featuring Brian Berg's 44 Long
Welcome to the mailroom edition of the MastanMusic Hour! We've been getting a lot of cool audio submissions through snail mail and in this episode we're bringing them to you. Episode 10 Part 1 features the Mark Twain Indians, Kind Of Like Spitting, Jon Garcia, Swim Swam Swum, The Hold Steady, and Paper Cameras. Part 2 of our podcast is a great live set with Brian Berg of 44 Long, bringing us music from their latest album, "Hangover Heights Part 2."
Check out our Podcast page for more info on the artists and music featured in episode 10, and downloadable mp3s of our podcast.
Mon, 23 Oct 2006
Episode 9 Featuring Umka and an In Music We Trust showcase with guest DJ Alex Steininger
This week on Episode 9 of the MastanMusic Hour, we have Umka live in our studio all the way from Russia. Anna Gerasimova and Boris Kannunikov have a vast catalogue of songs they've been writing and performing together since 1995 and we're excited to bring them to you live from Portland, OR.
Check out our Podcast page for more info on the artists and music featured in episode 9, and downloadable mp3s of our podcast.
Mon, 09 Oct 2006
Episode 8 featuring Kara Suzanne
Episode 8 Part 2, our live-in-the-studio portion of the MastanMusic Hour, features Kara Suzanne of Kara Suzanne and The Gojo Hearts. Kara brought her guitar, sweet-tea voice, and soulful lyrics all the way from Manhattan back home to Portland to grace us with the intimate sincerity of her songs.
Check out our Podcast page for more info on the artists and music featured in episode 8, and downloadable mp3s of our podcast.
Mon, 25 Sep 2006
Episode 7 Featuring Delano
Delano strayed from their psychedelic jam band roots, made a few changes in their lineup, and on the verge of releasing their first full album entitled Scapegoat Fiction (recorded and mixed right here at Mastan Music)have emerged with a fully realized vision and sound deserving of attention. Delano has successfully amalgamated rock, pop, and electro into an album that is nothing short of epic. With grateful nods to past and current artists, the band has put together a group of songs that not only seek to be musically relevant, but socially conscious as well.
Part One of Episode 7 includes Portland institutions Thrillbilly, Lael Alderman and Fernando, newcomers WNDRKND and Thin White Rope, as well as the gifted singer/songwriter Stephen Ashbrook
Check out our Podcast page for more info on the artists and music featured in episode 7, and downloadable mp3s of our podcast.
Mon, 11 Sep 2006
Episode 6 Featuring Sestina
Five ladies. One band. Too much fun. Sestina started as a revolt against rock-band-playing boyfriends / husbands / friend-boys. Why should they have all the fun? A year and a half later, Sestina is still writing original tunes and performing as often as possible.
Part One of Episode 6 begins with Portland's own Gravity and Henry and G&H frontman, Matt Sheehy's new solo sound. Then we take you all the way across the country to hear New York's Electric Engine, and even further East, to prove that Russia rocks, we bring you UMKA! Then we bring you home to Portland for the psychedelic Americana of Silverhawk and the power pop/punk of Bi-Polar Star.
Check out our Podcast page for more info on the artists and music featured in episode 6, and downloadable mp3s of our podcast.
Thu, 24 Aug 2006
Episode 5 Featuring Casey Neill and Hanz Araki
Both accomplished singers and musicians with separate careers, Casey Neill and Hanz Araki have performed together on numerous stages and tours, so we're thrilled to have them perform together in our studio for you!
Part One of Episode 5 features some great music by Portland's new music makers Delano, Laurel Lee and The Escapees, Dan Jones, Sestina... and we might just sneak another Casey Neill tune in there too!
Check out our Podcast page for more info on the artists and music featured in episode 5, and downloadable mp3s of our podcast.
Coming Next!
SEPTEMBER 11th Episode 6, featuring the fab, Sestina!
Mon, 14 Aug 2006
Episode 4 Featuring Wester Daywick Live
This Weeks Podcast! Episode 4 part 2 features the indie, jazz, blues, alt-country, hip-hop, Chilean Nuevo Dub-Samba, Revivalist Mid-Western accordian driven speed-swing of Portland, Oregon's Wester Daywick live in the studio!
And in Part I we've got some great recordings from some of our favorite artists like Casey Neill and Lew Jones.
Episode 3 features Portland, Oregon's own indie psych-pop masters UHF live in the studio! And we've got great recordings from Salt Lake City's The Band of Annuals as well as Magneto, which features Jeremy's friend and internationally acclaimed music producer Barrett Jones.
This installment features Tony Smiley and includes more diversity than our debut edition, with the sweet, sweet sounds of our good friend Stephanie Schneiderman, not to mention the other 30 great minutes of music and chat.
Well, the first episode of The MastanMusic Hour was truly remarkable and proved to be an exercise in exploring new web technologies. In our continuing effort to be more effective in our creative pursuits and marketing outreach we decided to create a web portal and reached out to web firm, Corporate Big LLC to get it done.
We are now more familiar than we want to be with a new form of cryptic speak, the acronyms necessary for outreach on the world wide web. MP3, ID3, RSS, podcasting, CSS, and we could go on but our heads are hurting again. Believe me, we went and learned it so that you won't have to. Phew!
Anyway, without further adieu, in this episode please enjoy a sojourn through some of our engineer's early and current musical works and conclude with a nice juicy live acoustic session with our best friend, Dylan-Thomas Vance.
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MastanMusic Studio and producer Jeremy Wilson also celebrate three years participation in this fine project. Five of the ten tracks for the new CD were recorded right here at MastanMusic Studio. We hope you will enjoy this in-depth SPECIAL FEATURE on this year's Roosevelt High School Deep Roots Music Project class. (pictured: l to r U'Aundrick Nath-Clark, Jeremy Wilson, Mercedes Smith recording this podcast at MastanMusic Studio.)
Jeremy Would again like to thank everyone who attended or was involved with the medical benefit show Dec 29 at the Doug Fir. The event was a huge success, bringing in close to $3,000, and was great fun. Old friends and new packed the house and jammed out to Cure tunes. 
The release of our 19th episode marks one year since in-house production of the MastanMusic Hour began. We have been releasing a new Episode to our continually growing audience every other Monday for the last 38 weeks straight! With episode 19 in Part 2 we wanted to re-introduce some of our favorite live performances from the first 5 Episodes and give these first supporting artists exposure to our newer listeners. Check our archives to hear past shows of full live performances. In Part 1 this week Jeremy and Sam raid the mail bin and play new CDs sent to them by some great new artists. READ MORE BELOW AND GET TUNED IN.
For Episode 18 part 2 of The MastanMusic Hour, we invited 
Episode 17 Part I, of The MastanMusic Hour welcomes renowned drummer and producer 
Episode 13 - In Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour we feature a live set with talented singer-songwriter 
This week we present a retrospective feature on local luminary 
Episode 11 Part 2 invites talented Portland, OR blues man and wayfaring folk authority 
Welcome to the mailroom edition of the MastanMusic Hour! We've been getting a lot of cool audio submissions through snail mail and in this episode we're bringing them to you. Episode 10 Part 1 features the 
This week on Episode 9 of the MastanMusic Hour, we have 
Episode 8 Part 2, our live-in-the-studio portion of the MastanMusic Hour, features 
Five ladies. One band. Too much fun. 
Both accomplished singers and musicians with separate careers, 
This Weeks Podcast! Episode 4 part 2 features the indie, jazz, blues, alt-country, hip-hop, Chilean Nuevo Dub-Samba, Revivalist Mid-Western accordian driven speed-swing of Portland, Oregon's 
Episode 3 features Portland, Oregon's own indie psych-pop masters 
This installment features Tony Smiley and includes more diversity than our debut edition, with the sweet, sweet sounds of our good friend Stephanie Schneiderman, not to mention the other 30 great minutes of music and chat.
Well, the first episode of The MastanMusic Hour was truly remarkable and proved to be an exercise in exploring new web technologies. In our continuing effort to be more effective in our creative pursuits and marketing outreach we decided to create a web portal and reached out to web firm, 
