Miz Kitty's Parlour, new lineup, same sassy Kitty / Coffeeshop Conversations #446
By TOM D'ANTONI // Miz Kitty's Parlour returns to the Mission Theater on Saturday, October 18 with an all-new lineup of fun and music. Her alter-ego, Lisa Marsicek explains.
Arietta Ward and Terry Robb: The making of "Sista" with Janice Scroggins and Linda Hornbuckle / Coffeeshop Conversations #445
By TOM D'ANTONI // The story behind the Janice Scroggins/Linda Hornbuckle album Sista from 2008, a classic in danger of being forgotten. Even Amazon doesn't have it. Listen to the backstory of how it was made, told by Janice's daughter Arietta Ward and producer Terry Robb and then hear the title tune at the end of our conversation.
Jim Friscia: On Swan Songs Portland and their upcoming benefit / Coffeeshop Conversations (Not) @ Artichoke Music #444
By TOM D'ANTONI // Jim Friscia, a Portland music veteran, is President of Swan Songs Portland which gifts private concerts to folks near the end of life since and it financially compensates musicians for performing those concerts.
They have benefit shows every other month. Their next benefit show is Thursday, September 18 at Artichoke Music featuring Karyn Ann.
Debra Giannini's Semi-Farewell Tour / Coffeeshop Conversations #443
By TOM D'ANTONI // After half-a-lifetime in Portland, Debra Giannini is leaving town. For good? TBA. Her Savoring Time tour begins in Portland on Sunday 9/21 at Rose City Book Pub, 6pm NE Freemont and 13th and then Tuesday 9/30, 6:30pm at Snugg for a Songwriters in the Round with Rozz Rozabek and Steve Wilkinson. It ends in Kansas also TBA.
Mary Flower and PJCE together again for the first time / Coffeeshop Conversations #442
By TOM D'ANTONI // One of the most unusual and looked-forward-to musical events of this or any other year, Mary Flrower playing with the Portland Jazz Composers Orchestra "a night of musical fusion where fingerstyle roots blossom into Jazz band brilliance." Friday, August 29, kicking off the 2025 Montavilla Jazz Festival.