Quenching A Collaborative Thirst

Portland beverage makers and bands join forces.
From Power Pop to Pok Pok

Chef Andy Ricker could've been serving up basslines instead of tasty wings.
Sahel Sounds: Connecting Cultures Across Continents

Since 2009, Portlander Christopher Kirkley has been introducing Westerners to the music of northern Africa, striking a delicate balance between curation and collaboration in the wake of rapid technological and political change.
Tres Shannon’s Been Around The Block

In fact, the founder of Voodoo Doughnut and the historic all-ages music venue the X-Ray Cafe has never left it. Why should he?
Food, Drink and Music: Portland Bars and Restaurants Get It

There’s an intrinsic connection between the purveyors fine food and drink in this city and those who make the sweet sounds that fill our ears. From Bunk Sandwiches, Sizzle Pie and Wayfinder Beer to Mississippi Studios and McMenamins, let's explore what local musicians and chefs are cooking up together.
Building A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

In Bridge City, our music community seeks to overcome immigration politics and connect global communities by building bridges, not boundaries.

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Shining a spotlight on stories of the Portland music scene and the people who make it go round.

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