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Acoustic/Folk

Wonderly's new album "Appropriate 'til Death" Finding a story in every moment of life

09/07/2023 | 1 comments

By BOB HOWARD // When you listen to their newest album Appropriate ‘til Death Wonderly, Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk,find a story in every moment of life. The whole album is ...

Sisters Folk Festival 2023 Preview: All you need to know about this year's festival

08/28/2023 | 0 comments

By BOB HOWARD // This year’s festival begins on Friday, September 29. Seven stages host 33 artists and over 90 performances. This year’s headliners are John Craigie, Donna the Buffalo, ...

Artichoke Music Celebrates 50 Years with a Week of Special Events

05/29/2023 | 0 comments

By BOB HOWARD // Check out all of the events during Artichoke's 50th Anniversary

Gordon Lightfoot, Schnitzer Auditorium, November 2010

05/02/2023 | 0 comments

By JOHN RUDOFF // Gordon Lightfoot died in Toronto, his birthplace, on Monday May 1, 2023; he was 84.

The Cider Janes at Artichoke Music 9/30/2022 Photos

10/01/2022 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL //

Tracy Grammer, The Alberta Rose Theater, 9-17-2022 / Photos

09/19/2022 | 0 comments

By JOHN RUDOFF //

Remembering Kelly Joe Phelps

06/03/2022 | 15 comments

By TERRY CURRIER // Kelly Joe Phelps passed on May 31 at his home in Iowa. Terry Currier of Music Millennium managed him for a time. He recorded for Terry's Burnside label.

Pretty Gritty's Final/Not Final show / Saturday, May 28 Artichoke Music Cafe

05/25/2022 | 0 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // Pretty Gritty, a duo featuring Sarah Anne Wolfe and Blaine Heinonen has been around since they moved to Portland from the D.C. area twelve years ago. Now Sarah is moving to ...

Farewell to Artichoke's retiring Bob Howard / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #337

05/19/2022 | 2 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // Bob Howard just retired as Artichoke Music's Executive Director. Therin lie some tales.

Photos from Al's Den: Whim Grace in Portland, OR 04/02/22 Photos

04/04/2022 | 0 comments

By BRENT ANGELO //

Whim Grace at Al's Den, March 31, 2022 / Photos

04/01/2022 | 0 comments

By JOHN RUDOFF //

First show without mask requirement at Artichoke Music Cafe / March 12, 2022 Photos

03/14/2022 | 0 comments

By ELIZABETH CAMPBELL //

The Colin Trio at the Laurelthirst Public House 2/19/2022 / Photos

02/20/2022 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL //

Never Come Down with Ben Larsen Band at Mississippi Studios on 12/3/21

12/05/2021 | 0 comments

By BRENT ANGELO //

Boone Johnson of Moon and Bike: Ambient meets Americana / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #319

11/11/2021 | 1 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // A new duo made up of guys who have been playing together for decades. Moon and Bike combine acoustic and electric guitars. The gigs are starting to happen. Next one is Friday, December ...

Doug Smith: The Return of Acoustic Guitar Summit / Coffeeshop Conversations #316

10/21/2021 | 0 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // After a year's absence, Acoustic Guitar Summit is back for their traditional holiday concerts. Our guest Doug Smith, plus Terry Robb and Mark Hanson.

Stephanie Strange (and the Familiars) have a new album. Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #315

10/14/2021 | 0 comments

By TOM D'ANTONI // New music from Strange and the Familiars and just how Strange are they? Listen to "Pie" after the conversation.

Stephanie Schneiderman's latest solo album Crossfire out now

10/01/2021 | 0 comments

By ANA AMMANN // On Crossfire, Stephanie Schneiderman takes matters into her own hands as an artist and first time producer on her own album.

The Last of the True Believers: A Farewell to Nanci Griffith

08/15/2021 | 2 comments

By ART LEVINE // The news of folk singer Nanci Griffith's death struck me like one of her songs, a gentle arrow straight to the heart.

Dead Lee emerge from pandemic with new record, 'Ride Or Die', string of dates

05/19/2021 | 0 comments

By Phil Favorite// Cosmic-folk duo to open a sold-out show with Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters at Alberta Street Pub in Portland, Thursday, May 20

Acoustic/Folk

Wonderly's new album "Appropriate 'til Death" Finding a story in every moment of life

By BOB HOWARD // When you listen to their newest album Appropriate ‘til Death Wonderly, Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk,find a story in every moment of life. The whole album is a musical exploration of earthly tales of wonder.

Sisters Folk Festival 2023 Preview: All you need to know about this year's festival

By BOB HOWARD // This year’s festival begins on Friday, September 29. Seven stages host 33 artists and over 90 performances. This year’s headliners are John Craigie, Donna the Buffalo, Darlingside, Steve Poltz, Alex Cuba, Nick Shoulders, and Gina Chavez. Check out the whole 2023 Lineup and listen 2023 Spotify Artist Playlist

Artichoke Music Celebrates 50 Years with a Week of Special Events

By BOB HOWARD // Check out all of the events during Artichoke's 50th Anniversary

Gordon Lightfoot, Schnitzer Auditorium, November 2010

By JOHN RUDOFF // Gordon Lightfoot died in Toronto, his birthplace, on Monday May 1, 2023; he was 84.

The Cider Janes at Artichoke Music 9/30/2022 Photos

By MARTI MENDENHALL //

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Podcasts

Doug MacLeod: Blues stringer and storyteller / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #397

Sep 22, 2023

By TOM D'ANTONI // The legendary Mr. MacLeod is coming to Artichoke Music on Saturday, October 7.

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