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David Ornette Cherry passed away on November 20 / Watch an OMN video interview with him

11/25/2022 | 0 comments

David Ornette Cherry, composer, multi-multi-kulti instrumentalist and poet died on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in his London hotel after a performance. Portland was one of the places he called home. Watch ...

Shoehorn makes Savory Bean Sauté and a Persimmon and Pumpkin Seed Salad: Marti's Music Kitchen

11/08/2022 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // The tap-dancing saxophonist makes his go-to meal after a gig - Savory Bean Sauté and a Persimmon and Pumpkin Seed Salad with Marti.

This weekend: Carly Harvey, DC’s Queen of the Blues, Hits Oregon / Profile + Audio interview

10/22/2022 | 0 comments

By ART LEVINE, OMN's National Editor // A middle of the night interview with Carly Harvey who will sing at Newberg ’s Meraviglioso Winery at 4 p.m, Saturday October 22 show, followed by ...

Matt Nathanson with Donovan Woods at Revolution Hall on 09/30/22 // PHOTOS and REVIEW

10/04/2022 | 0 comments

By BRENT ANGELO. Matt Nathanson's current tour is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Some Mad Hope as well as supporting his newest release, Boston Accent.

Andrea Algieri of Mbrascatu: Growing Up Italian Cooking Prosciutto Pizza Cotto and Penne Pasta / Marti's Music Kitchen

09/13/2022 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // We’re making Penne al Ragù and Prosciutto Pizza Cotto - pizza in a pan - with internationally known singer-songwriter, Andrea Algieri. Andrea is the founding ...

Doug Aldrich of the The Dead Daisies The OMN Interview

08/31/2022 | 0 comments

By BRENT ANGELO // Guitarist, Doug Aldrich of the Dead Daisies talks about the band's new record, Radiance which comes out on September 30th and the band's upcoming US tour that has a stop iin Portland ...

Rich Layton: How To Play Harmonica While Roasting Coffee / Marti's Music Kitchen #44

08/16/2022 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // Rich Layton is the the King of Coffee and Duke of Juke. Give it a listen and roast some coffee with this roots rock front man.

Jenny Conlee cooks Borshch: Marti's Music Kitchen

06/28/2022 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // Portland legend Jenny Conlee, who you might know from The Decemberists or any number of other ventures on the side (The Minus 5, Casey Neill and the Norway Rats, Black Prairie ...

Dr. Dylan Dean: Breakfast Frittatas, Pistachio Crepes and more / Marti's Music Kitchen #42

05/31/2022 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // Dr. Dylan Dean, a busy man just brimming with creativity and drive, has been.playing violin since age seven and has always found a love of music and medicine. He and ...

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 ...

Tony Huerta: Marti's Music Kitchen / Salmon Oscar and Parmesan Mushrooms from Take 6's Production Manager

05/10/2022 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // Musician, Production Manager, engineer, singer, beatboxer Tony Hurerta LOVES to cook, especially with Marti!

Catherine Noll: From the Purple Onion to Pizzicato

04/22/2022 | 6 comments

By PAULA M. WALKER // To Oregon classical music enthusiasts, Catherine Noll was the second violinist in the Oregon Symphony for 25 years. But in her 20s, she sang jazz in San Francisco and New ...

Mark and Autumn Powers: Marti's Music Kitchen / Grandma Irene’s Ham & Cabbage

03/01/2022 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // Mark (drummer for Floater and others) and Autumn Powers (author and artist) cook with Marti in their kitchen!

Sam Henry: A remembrance from a bandmate.

02/24/2022 | 5 comments

By KELLY HALIBURTON // Portland drummer Sam Henry passed away recently. Read a fond remembrance from one of his bandmates.

Pete Peterson cooks with Marti Mendenall / Smoked Tri-Tip Wellington and All-American BBQ

02/01/2022 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // Marti's Music Kitchen returns for season 3 with saxophonist Pete Peterson and his famous Smoked Tri-Tip Wellington and All American BBQ

A video Interview with Sabaton's Joakim Brodén

01/15/2022 | 0 comments

By MIKE LEWIS // Talking with Joakim Brodén of the Swedish metal band Sabaton. First in a series.

Trina Davidian: King Henry's Snacks, Cranberry Delight Cookies, Bear In The Pool / New episode of Marti's Music Kitchen

11/16/2021 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // Trina Davidian, owner of King Henry’s, a family-owned company that delivers custom trail mixes, nuts, candy, and other sweet snacks to stores all across North America. ...

In New Orleans! Chris Hannah: Marti's Music Kitchen / Cooking Bone Marrow Cream, Caviar, and Madeleines

10/26/2021 | 0 comments

By MARTI MENDENHALL // Chris Hannah is a master bartender and owner of the Jewel of the South restaurant in New Orleans. Cooking Bone Marrow Cream, Caviar, and Madeleines, Chris takes over the ...

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.

Mike Collins of Rooftop Screamers : A new album / Q&A

09/21/2021 | 1 comments

BY ANA AMMANN // Portland, OR-based drummer and songwriter Mike Collins took socially distancing to the “Next Level” this past year, releasing an album’s worth of new material for his ...

Profiles

David Ornette Cherry passed away on November 20 / Watch an OMN video interview with him

David Ornette Cherry, composer, multi-multi-kulti instrumentalist and poet died on Sunday, November 20, 2022 in his London hotel after a performance. Portland was one of the places he called home. Watch on OMN video with him talking about Thelonious Monk, a frequent visitor to father Don Cherry's household.

Shoehorn makes Savory Bean Sauté and a Persimmon and Pumpkin Seed Salad: Marti's Music Kitchen

By MARTI MENDENHALL // The tap-dancing saxophonist makes his go-to meal after a gig - Savory Bean Sauté and a Persimmon and Pumpkin Seed Salad with Marti.

This weekend: Carly Harvey, DC’s Queen of the Blues, Hits Oregon / Profile + Audio interview

By ART LEVINE, OMN's National Editor // A middle of the night interview with Carly Harvey who will sing at Newberg ’s Meraviglioso Winery at 4 p.m, Saturday October 22 show, followed by a 10:30 p.m Tuesday show at Garages Music in Lake Oswego and an appearance next Friday in Camano, Washington.

Matt Nathanson with Donovan Woods at Revolution Hall on 09/30/22 // PHOTOS and REVIEW

By BRENT ANGELO. Matt Nathanson's current tour is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Some Mad Hope as well as supporting his newest release, Boston Accent.

Andrea Algieri of Mbrascatu: Growing Up Italian Cooking Prosciutto Pizza Cotto and Penne Pasta / Marti's Music Kitchen

By MARTI MENDENHALL // We’re making Penne al Ragù and Prosciutto Pizza Cotto - pizza in a pan - with internationally known singer-songwriter, Andrea Algieri. Andrea is the founding member of the internationally known band, Mbrascatu.

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Darka Dusty: Has Ukrainian music ever meant as much? Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #360

Nov 25, 2022

By TOM D'ANTONI // Singer/composer/accordionist, etc...Darka Dusty has been known for her Ukrainian songs. Even moreso since the war began. She's got a lot to say yet somehow remains delightful.

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