Street Books brings a good read to people on the streets This summer, Portland writer and educator Laura Moulton took it upon herself to bring a mobile library to the streets. Her project captured the attention of not only people experiencing homelessness ...
12 Sep 2011 - Street Roots
Lindsay Fuller interview: ‘Play your heart out, and hope that someone is out there listening’ By Sue Zalokar, Contributing Writer Dubbed “Flannery O’Connor with a telecaster” by the online magazine Twang Nation, Lindsay Fuller is no longer the Northwest’s ...
13 Mar 2012 - Street Roots
Abigail Washburn: The original blend of Americana and Chinese folk returns to Portland By Sue Zalokar, Staff Writer If old-time Americana and traditional Chinese music were to meld and produce a flesh-and-blood child, the result would be Abigail Washburn. ...
28 Mar 2012 - Street Roots
Shocked and reloaded: Michelle Shocked By Sue Zalokar, Staff Writer Michelle Shocked doesn’t fit into any category, really, except genuine. She hails from East Texas — a self-proclaimed hillbilly with the requisite degree in the oral interpretation of lit ...
26 Apr 2012 - Street Roots
Beat of a gypsy Hart: Drummer Mickey Hart and the universe By Sue Zalokar, Contributing Writer Grateful Dead backbeat Mickey Hart has been studying the social and cultural aspects of music for decades from his perch inside the drum set. He came by this in ...
10 May 2012 - Street Roots
The endless journeyman: Portland icon Lewi Longmire By Sue Zalokar, Staff Writer Lewi Longmire is a staple in the Portland roots rock ‘n’ roll music diet. He plays gigs more nights than not, appearing with any number of bands. In a 2008 interview with th ...
5 Jun 2012 - Street Roots
Martin Zarzar’s New Beat By Sue Zalokar, Staff Writer (Photo by Kristina Wright) Portland is a hub for musicians from all over the world. In the case of Martin Zarzar, percussionist for Pink Martini, he brings the world to our city through his music. Havi ...
3 Jul 2012 - Street Roots
On the road with Grace Potter The Nocturnals’ front woman talks about finding her own place in music By Sue Zalokar Staff Writer Last year, a fresh face hit the country music scene when Grace Potter performed a duet with Kenny Chesney on “You and Tequila ...
19 Jul 2012 - Street Roots
Portland musician Okaidja Afroso releases his third album, ‘Messenger’ By Sue Zalokar, Contributing Writer Ghana is a long way from Portland, but to local musician, Okaidja Afroso, the gap is almost imperceptible. Afroso grew up in Kokrobite, a small fish ...
29 Aug 2012 - Street Roots
Natalie Merchant talks with Street Roots By Sue Zalokar, Staff Writer For the tuned in, turned on youths of the 1980s, Natalie Merchant’s lilting quiver was a siren’s song; a soothing intellectual voice for a generation of young Americans. Her audience ha ...
11 Oct 2012 - Street Roots