Garage Door

Over the decades -- singing, performing, songwriting, collaborating and recording, Gayle Ritt continues to reach listeners with her music and live performances throughout the US and abroad . "The promise of an ongoing love affair with her music will begin the moment you hear the first note." said one friend -- and her live performances are as varied as her styles - from live acoustic at the House of Blues Foundation Room to small club rock shows, hotel residencies, elegant corporate events and picnics. Solo, duo, trio, full rocking band, sweet jazz duo or combo, country, pop, folk, acoustic metal, show tunes, improvisation and freestyles - Ritt sings it all. After 30 years performing, and musical adventures in Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami - she's settled in the NW.

Ritt's National Anthem has been heard over the airwaves and throughout the world for local and National sports teams -- including her standing invitation by the Chicago Cubs. Highlights: Wrigley Field, PGE Park, Dodgers Stadium, The Staples Center, US Cellular Field and the Thomas & Mack Center for the Lakers, Dodgers, White Sox, Timbers and Gladiators. The impact has resulted in millions hearing her voice, news features and national commercials on TV and Radio and her five independent releases have crossed many genres - Acoustic folk, rock, pop, metal, jazz, and improvisation.

Singing throughout the Oregon Countryside with her love and partner, Mike Soto - and their band 23window -- is what she loves best. Having recently released, IN THE RAW, an improvisation project - 13 tracks made up on the spot - she continues to put forward new music. Sweet harmonies on several tracks of the recent Lindsie Feathers release, Neon Renaissance are hers -- and the two perform together in Portland. Releasing from the archives -- live piano and vocals recorded in NYC with Martin Bejerano -- 100% freestyle - a single, "unconditional" Vaut Records 2018. Most importantly -- hearts touched -- souls united and many great times created in the moment.
Endorsements: Levy's Leathers, Dunlop, Gibson Acoustic Guitars, Kyser, Martin Guitar Strings

Wuhlux is a Portland born art rock project delivering extraordinary live music performances of uniquely crafted indie music across the Pacific Northwest. Infectious songs from the tradition of New Wave, Proto-Punk, and Psychedelic Rock mashed up into an indie art rock concoction that delivers angular grooves, musical explorations and thought provoking lyricism. Wuhlux is lead by Lance Hofstad (guitar and vocals), Greg Lind (bass), Simon Justis (keys), and Tosca Ruotolo (drums). Come join them and share the joyous energy their music brings to the listener.

Come join our open Irish session at Garage Door. Sessions will be hosted by Mikela Valenzuela, an avid Celtic fiddler and local teacher. Come ready with your favorite tune to suggest or just listen and learn along with us. The session is at an intermediate level but very welcoming to beginners as well. Sláinte!

F Thacher Carter fingerstyle blues guitarist. Americana style folk rock and delta blues. 0pen tunings and singersong writers. Originals and covers. Easy listening toe tapping music!

From clubs, festivals and corporate events, to session work, traveling, and radio jingles, Catherine Loyer has had a rich career in music. But her if you ask her she'll tell you her favorite moments have been with her band, Strawberry Roan.

Catherine and her band is best known for having an exciting show with a tight groove, driven by rich, powerful vocals, and high caliber players.
They play an array of artistic covers, and originals, as well as everyone's favorites. The songs range from country, rock, pop, and even blues. By adding their own personal slant, She and each player create the distinctive sound, known as Strawberry Roan.

With a busy show schedule, Catherine and Strawberry Roan plays on, creating fans wherever they perform.

Jump at the Sun is an infectiously joyful and enchanting chamber folk quartet that plays mostly old dance tunes and songs from American, Celtic, Canadian, Argentinian and other International sources.

Galen Clark is a keyboardist and composer based out of Portland, OR. He leads the genre bending soul jazz group Trio Subtonic. (Ropeadope Records) Clark's music explores a range of rock, soul, funk, folk and jazz that simultaneously draws in listeners and pushes boundaries. His other projects include funk band Outer Orbit and the Rattlesnake Organ Trio. Galen performs regularly with Dan Balmer, Damian Erskine, Anna Tivel, Nathaniel Talbot, Todd Clouser, D'Vonne Lewis, Jimmy Russell & Tyrone Hendrix among others.

The JT Wise Band performs high energy good time music. They have found a special calling to perform the music of the Grateful Dead with authentic jams and guitarist JT Wise channeling Jerry Garcia. Also performing is bassist Maggie Wise, drummer Ken Woodside and on piano Byron Ady.

"JT Wise sounds like no one else on the planet"-Mary Flower

"JT Wise Band performs American roots music with an expertise rarely heard"- journalist Daniel Curran

"Best Grateful Dead in the area"- Portland Notes Notable performance, Paul Lankow

Since 2000 Tony Smiley has captivated audiences around the world with his raw rhythms of all live looping. This musical savant loops his way through a unique genre of music that you wont find anywhere else.

He is a passionate performer with a witty, engaging and energetic stage presence, a unique artistic twist that creates a one of a kind show...that is the Tony Smiley experience.

His style of melodies range from rock, hip hop, reggae, world tribal fusion, 80's, a dash of Mongolian throat singing, beat boxing and everything in between, all of which have earned Tony Smiley a cult like following around the globe.

Whether packing local venues, performing at Britt Fest, Les Schwab Amphitheater, sharing the stage with Michael Franti, Boy George & Culture Club, War, or joining festivals around the states...Tony Smiley is a must see performer!

Guitarist Tracy Kim is best known as one of Portland's foremost gypsy swing guitar enthusiasts and instructors. He is also well-known for his Latin stylings: bossanova, samba, and other Latin jazz forms. Come sip and enjoy!

Already an established solo artist, Oregon based singer/songwriter, Brooklyn Del, has put together an electric band to showcase her unique brand of dark country and desert rock. Featuring members of Power of County and Forest Grove Outlaws, Brooklyn Del and The Revelators have begun rotations on the Northwest show circuit and look forward to the release of both their recently completed EP and live album. Keep an eye out for upcoming shows, videos, and records!

Come join our open Irish session at Garage Door. Sessions will be hosted by Mikela Valenzuela, an avid Celtic fiddler and local teacher. Come ready with your favorite tune to suggest or just listen and learn along with us. The session is at an intermediate level but very welcoming to beginners as well. Sláinte!