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Legendary PSU Music professor Charley Gray has passed away: A remembrance / Plus interview from 2015
12/11/2025 | 0 comments
By Lars Campbell // Charley Gray died of cancer on Friday, November 7th. He spent 27 years educating generations of Jazz musicians at Portland State University. He was named a Jazz Master in 2015. ...
Paul Brainard: Playing many instruments including "The Fun Machine: Coffeeshop Conversations #448
12/02/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Paul Brainard (emphasis "Brain") plays many guitars, horns, keys and others. He writes, produces and arranges and specializes in playing an instrument called "The Fun Machine." ...
Storm Large : Holiday Ordeal 2025, Aladdin Theater, Nov 28-29, 2025
12/01/2025 | 0 comments
By JOHN RUDOFF //
Kerry Politzer: How to make a brilliant new album in a jiffy. Coffeeshop Conversations #447
11/23/2025 | 0 comments
By TOM D'ANTONI // Kerry Politzer has a new album, always a treat, a delight and a joy. It's called Alternate Routes and it features some of the best Jazz musicians extant. She tells us all about ...
Funhouse Lounge Presents: Die Hard the Musical Parody at Portland Center Stage on 11/13/25 - Review
11/14/2025 | 0 comments
By MATT HANSEN // Beloved holiday action film gets the musical treatment for the first time at Ellyn Bye Studio Theater now through November 23rd
Fleetmac Wood, November 22nd at Holocene - Preview
11/13/2025 | 0 comments
By MATT HANSEN // AV project which remixes the storied career of Fleetwood Mac to return to Holocene
Bonginator, November 24th at High Limit Room – Preview
11/11/2025 | 0 comments
By ANTHONY TREVINO // Death metal party animals to throw a rager in Portland
Hasta La Muerte (Until Death) featuring Las Cafeteras at The Reser on 11/9/25
11/11/2025 | 0 comments
Photos by Alison Webster
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #43 - 10/25/25 - 11/1/25 - Photos
11/07/2025 | 0 comments
By DIANE RUSSELL // Artists included Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Bobby Rush, Shemekia Copeland, Kingfish, Maria Muldaur, Rick Estrin, Eden Brent, and so many others. To find out more about LRBC, which offers ...
Nuovo Testamento, November 19th at Holocene - Preview
11/03/2025 | 0 comments
By MATT HANSEN // Dark Italo act will play Portland again after completing a recent tour with Sextile
Múm - The OMN Interview
10/28/2025 | 0 comments
By MATT HANSEN // Icelandic band played Wonder Ballroom in support of the new album "History of Silence"
Lorde with The Japanese House and Empress Of at the Moda Center on 10/21/25 Photos
10/25/2025 | 0 comments
By CHRISTINA HALL //
Kaytranada x Justice at the Moda Center on 10/19/25 Photos
10/21/2025 | 0 comments
By CHRISTINA HALL //
Ace Frehley at the Aladdin Theater (02.10.2017)
10/20/2025 | 0 comments
By MIKE LEWIS // Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist and founding member of KISS, passed away at age 74 on October 16, 2025 due to complications from a fall in his Manhattan home studio. It caused a brain ...
Aux Animaux, October 24th at The Coffin - Preview
10/14/2025 | 0 comments
By MATT HANSEN // Swedish "Hauntwave" artist who tapped Portland's Dancing Plague on the single "Demonizer" will play The Coffin Oct. 24
The Hans Zimmer Experience at the Moda Center (10.09.2025) / Photos
10/14/2025 | 0 comments
By MIKE LEWIS //
Hasco Enjoyments w/ Pinback: October 20th at Revolution Hall - Preview
10/13/2025 | 0 comments
By MATT HANSEN // JP Hasson (JP Inc. / Pleaseeasaur) answers our questions about his new project Hasco Enjoyments before playing Revolution Hall on Oct. 20th
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Legendary PSU Music professor Charley Gray has passed away: A remembrance / Plus interview from 2015
By Lars Campbell // Charley Gray died of cancer on Friday, November 7th. He spent 27 years educating generations of Jazz musicians at Portland State University. He was named a Jazz Master in 2015. Also listen below to the OMN podcast from that year.Here's a remembrance from from trombonist Lars Campbell.
Mdou Moctar at Polaris Hall on 12/9/25 Photos
By RAMBOD BEHNAM //
Andy Bell at Newmark Theatre 12/2/25 - Photos
By ANTHONY PIDGEON //
Paul Brainard: Playing many instruments including "The Fun Machine: Coffeeshop Conversations #448
By TOM D'ANTONI // Paul Brainard (emphasis "Brain") plays many guitars, horns, keys and others. He writes, produces and arranges and specializes in playing an instrument called "The Fun Machine." He, himself is also a fun machine. Enjoy.
Storm Large : Holiday Ordeal 2025, Aladdin Theater, Nov 28-29, 2025
By JOHN RUDOFF //
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Legendary PSU Music professor Charley Gray has passed away: A remembrance / Plus interview from 2015
Dec 11, 2025
By Lars Campbell // Charley Gray died of cancer on Friday, November 7th. He spent 27 years educating generations of Jazz musicians at Portland State University. He was named a Jazz Master in 2015. Also listen below to the OMN podcast from that year.Here's a remembrance from from trombonist Lars Campbell.
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