Sessions

opbmusic regularly records studio sessions at OPB and soundcheck sessions at venues around Portland, featuring great local and touring bands in an intimate setting. Watch our videos here.

Adia Victoria: Unlorded And Unafraid

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By David Christensen
opbmusic
April 05, 2019 10 a.m.

The outspoken Nashville artist joins us for a powerful conversation about growing up a black woman in the south and finding her voice in music.

Nilüfer Yanya At Type Foundry Studio

opbmusic

By April Baer
opbmusic
March 14, 2019 12:30 p.m.

We met with the 23-year-old London artist on her first national tour in the U.S. She and her band play songs from her album, "Miss Universe," in a session at Type Foundry Studio in Portland.

Y La Bamba At Type Foundry Studio

David Christensen/opbmusic

By Claudia Meza
opbmusic
Feb. 15, 2019 1 p.m.

Luz Elena Mendoza talks with OPB about expressing her Mexican-American identity through songwriting. Watch her band, Y La Bamba, play a percussive and emotional set drawn from the new album, "Mujeres."

Anna Tivel Live At Type Foundry Studio

By Jerad Walker
opbmusic
Feb. 01, 2019 9 a.m.

The songwriter's forthcoming release, "The Question," is one of the most anticipated albums of 2019. Watch her perform new songs live.

Black Belt Eagle Scout At Revolver Studios

Sararosa Davies/opbmusic

By David Christensen
opbmusic
Jan. 03, 2019 9 a.m.

Watch a darkly beautiful performance by Portland band Black Belt Eagle Scout at Revolver Studios.

And And And At Revolver Studios

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By David Christensen
opbmusic
Sept. 20, 2018 9 a.m.

The veteran Portland punk band plays from their latest, "Idiot," and talks with us about songwriting, longevity and saying no to Spotify.

Watch: Dr. Dog Live At Revolver Studios

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By Jerad Walker
opbmusic
June 28, 2018 8:30 a.m.

The psych-rock quintet perform songs from their new record "Critical Equation" live at Revolver Studios in Portland, Oregon.

Blossom & Ripley Snell At Eyrst Studios

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By Isabel Zacharias
opbmusic
Aug. 01, 2018 10 a.m.

Portland singer Blossom and emcee Ripley Snell perform their dreamy, downtempo hip-hop in the room where they created it: Eyrst Studios.

The Helio Sequence Live at The Crystal Ballroom

Jarratt Taylor/opbmusic

By David Christensen
opbmusic
April 12, 2018 9 a.m.

In our first release from opbmusic's 10th Anniversary Concert, The Helio Sequence plays songs from their 2008 album, "Keep Your Eyes Ahead"

Camp Crush At Oregon City Brewing Co.

By David Christensen
opbmusic
Nov. 15, 2018 9 a.m.

The band plays from their '80s synth-styled EP, "She's Got It," as rain starts to fall on the taproom's patio.

Ezza Rose At Oregon City Brewing Co.

opbmusic

By David Christensen
opbmusic
Nov. 02, 2018 11:54 a.m.

The Portland songwriter plays a set drawn from her latest record, "No Means No."

Cedar Teeth at Oregon City Brewing Co.

opbmusic

By David Christensen
opbmusic
Oct. 19, 2018 noon

The band played at the taproom's "Rocktoberfest" in September -- an event celebrating the first opbmusic-inspired IPA.

Into The Vault With Chanti Darling

Jarratt Taylor/opbmusic

By April Baer
opbmusic
Oct. 05, 2018 9 a.m.

The debut album, “RNB Vol. 1” is all warmth and joy and electro-soul.

Sama Dams Live At Kelly's Olympian

opbmusic

By April Baer
opbmusic
June 08, 2018 10 a.m.

The Portland trio roars into summer with a collection of raw songs pushing intimacy to its limit and lined with sonic storytelling.

Sera Cahoone Live At The Old Church

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By Aaron Scott
opbmusic
May 04, 2018 9 a.m.

The singer-songwriter performs with a string trio, before her recent Portland concert.

Watch Natasha Kmeto At The Crystal Ballroom

Mike Baden/opbmusic

By David Christensen
opbmusic
April 27, 2018 9 a.m.

Solo R&B artist Natasha Kmeto plays the Crystal Ballroom at opbmusic's 10th Anniversary Concert

Kelli Schaefer Live at The Crystal Ballroom

Mike Baden/opbmusic

By David Christensen
opbmusic
April 20, 2018 9 a.m.

Portland rock powerhouse Kelli Schaefer plays a dramatic set at the Crystal Ballroom during opbmusic's 10th Anniversary Concert.

Chris Smither Performs Songs From New Album 'Call Me Lucky'

Jarratt Taylor/opbmusic

By Robin Bacior
opbmusic
April 05, 2018 9 a.m.

Writing in a timeless rhyming couplets, the songwriter plays three songs from his new album, "Call Me Lucky."

Laura Veirs Live At Old Unconscious Studio

David Christensen/opbmusic

By April Baer , Nadya Klimenko
opbmusic
March 29, 2018 8 a.m.

Watch Laura Veirs perform songs from her new record, "The Lookout," at Old Unconscious Studio in North Portland.

Haley Heynderickx Live At Kelly's Olympian

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By Jerad Walker
opbmusic
March 08, 2018 9 a.m.

The Portland songwriter performs songs from her stunning debut record and chats with opbmusic's Jerad Walker.

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