Shows tagged as: music

Thu, May 9 2013

Ashleigh Flynn Tells Stories In "A Million Stars"

Portland singer-songwriter Ashleigh Flynn profiles historical figures and draws on her own experience in her new album, A Million Stars.

Thu, Mar 14 2013

Music At SXSW

We'll hear from opbmusic's Jeremy Peterson, live from South by Southwest.

Fri, Feb 22 2013

Jazz Messengers Unite In Portland

Members of drummer Art Blakey's band — Jazz Messengers — will celebrate Blakey's music at the Portland Jazz Festival.

Fri, Feb 22 2013

Stream The Show Live!

Today you can watch Think Out Loud on TV or on the video stream which is right here.

Wed, Nov 21 2012

A New Biography Of Bruce Springsteen

We'll talk with local author Peter Ames Carlin, the first Bruce Springsteen biographer in 25 years who has been granted interviews with the music icon. 

Fri, Oct 26 2012

Jim Blashfield and MTV's Heyday

Artist and filmmaker Jim Blashfield joins us to talk about music videos, MTV and the 1980's.

Thu, Sep 27 2012

Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Wed, Sep 26 2012

In Studio with OPB Music

OPB Music's Jeremy Petersen joins us to talk about the latest "Studio Sessions."

Mon, Aug 27 2012

The Wrecking Crew

We revisit one of our favorite music shows — an interview with the author of The Wrecking Crew about the little-known session musicians from the 60s and 70s who recorded dozens of smash hits.

Thu, Aug 23 2012

Teisha Helgerson's Music

Portland-based musician Teisha Helgerson died last year after a long battle with lukemia, but her friends have just released the music she was working on before she passed away. 

Wed, Aug 22 2012

All Songs Considered

We invite the guys from All Songs Considered to pick 13 songs from the 13 years they've been producing the NPR online music show. 

Thu, Aug 9 2012

The Best Summer Music

What are the new songs, bands, or artists that are the soundtrack to your summer so far?

Tue, Aug 7 2012

Bob Holo's Guitars

Local luthier Bob Holo builds gypsy jazz guitars played by musicians around the world.

Tue, Jul 31 2012

Guitarist Stephane Wrembel In Portland

French-born guitarist Stephane Wrembel will be playing a sold-out show at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland on July 31st.

Fri, Jul 13 2012

The K Records Revolution

How one small Olympia record label changed the world.

Fri, Jun 22 2012

Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Wed, May 23 2012

Edna Vazquez

We'll talk with Mexican-born musician Edna Vazquez about how she developed her voice in a male-dominated "Machista" genre. 

Thu, May 17 2012

Coming Out in Rural Regions

We're talking to country music star Chely Wright about coming out as a lesbian. We'll also check in on the climate for gays and lesbians coming out in rural Oregon.

Mon, Apr 2 2012

The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew was a group of musicians in the 1960s and '70s that played on some of the biggest hits of the era, but remain relatively unknown.

Wed, Feb 22 2012

The Ellington Century

Jazz historian David Schiff's new book, The Ellington Century, discusses Duke Ellington's pivotal role in merging African-American and European musical traditions in the twentieth century.

Thu, Feb 2 2012

High School Art Northwest

The 20th annual High School Art Northwest show opens today. We'll talk with the director to find out about the show's history and impact.

Thu, Jan 26 2012

Weekend Look-Ahead

How is your weekend shaping up? We'll discuss some options from the worlds of music and dance.

Thu, Jan 26 2012

Guitar Zero

Psychology professor Gary Marcus went to great lengths to learn to play guitar — including joining a rock band of 11-year-olds at music camp. His book Guitar Zero explores the science of music and learning.

Thu, Dec 22 2011

The Best Music, Film, and Food of 2011

As part of our year in review, we take a look at the best music, film, and food of 2011.

Fri, Nov 18 2011

The Wanteds

The Wanteds chronicles a dramatic period in the life of struggling musician Tommy Harrington. We chat with Tommy and the film's director.

Thu, Nov 17 2011

Weekend Look-Ahead 11/17

Music fans have a lot to choose from in Portland and Eugene this weekend. We'll hear two entertainment writers' top picks.

Tue, Nov 8 2011

Skidmore Prize

The Skidmore Prize is given by the Willamette Week to four people 35 or under in recognition of the significant work they do with non-profits in the community. We'll talk with some of the winners.

Tue, Sep 6 2011

Musicfest Northwest

Musicfest NW is in its 11th year. Are you a regular? What shows are on your radar?

Mon, Aug 22 2011

Rebroadcast: Josh Ritter

We revisit our conversation with singer/songwriter turned novelist Josh Ritter.

Thu, Aug 18 2011

Competitive Gospel

University of Oregon's Gospel Choir, directed by Andiel Brown, is gearing up to defend its national championship title next month.

Wed, Jul 27 2011

Sacred Music

An Eastern Oregon University professor brought his music to the Vatican and got an audience with the pope.

Thu, Jul 14 2011

Josh Ritter and "Bright's Passage"

Musician and writer Josh Ritter joins us to talk about his songs, his life, and his new novel.

Tue, May 17 2011

Harun Mustafa

Harun Mustafa wrote music while serving time in prison. What's next for this cellist now that he's been released?

Fri, Apr 8 2011

Devin Phillips

Jazz saxophonist brings creative and classic sounds to Portland's Soul'd Out Music Festival on April 11 and April 16.

Wed, Oct 13 2010

Esperanza Spalding

Are you a fan of jazz musician (and Portland native) Esperanza Spalding? What would you like to ask her?

Wed, Sep 8 2010

Musical Fusion

What happens when musical collaboration blends different genres?

Mon, Aug 23 2010

Music History Lesson

We explore the history of Portland's independent music scene with help from the Dill Pickle Club.

Wed, Jul 14 2010

Chamber Music Northwest at Forty

Chamber Music Northwest turns 40 this year. Can chamber music in the Northwest last another 40 years?

Mon, Feb 15 2010

Writing Love Songs

What are the challenges of writing about love?

Tue, Feb 9 2010

Vortex I

What can we learn from Vortex I?

Fri, Aug 14 2009

Handmade Musical Instruments

How do handmade instruments change the way you experience music?

Fri, Mar 6 2009

Hip-Hop Oregon

Where is Oregon hip-hop headed?

Fri, Jan 16 2009

Music for the Soul

What do you listen to, when?

Tue, Oct 21 2008

Elliott Smith, Five Years Later

Five years after his death, we'll listen back to Elliott Smith's music and chart the people and places that inspired his songs.

Thu, Sep 25 2008

Opera's New Day

What should the opera do to appeal to a new, young audience?

Thu, Sep 11 2008

All In The Timing

What statement does time-based art make?

Mon, Sep 1 2008

Play It Again, Franz

How hairspray saved the day... and other unlikely piano tuning tales.

Wed, May 28 2008

A Life In Tune

What do you want to know about the world's greatest pianists -- and the pianos they played?

Wed, Feb 27 2008

Portland's Lab Notes

Can you hear the Portland in Portland's music?

Fri, Jan 25 2008

The Price of Art

Can Oregon maintain a thriving arts scene without more public funding?