by Karen Rainsong | Apr 29, 2020 | Oregon Country Fair, Podcasts
Listen to the DeSolution reggae band performing at Monkey Palace at the Oregon Country Fair! We interview band members Ratie, who is from Zimbabwe, and hear about the inspiration for some of her original songs. Christopher, also from Zimbabwe, talks about how they got...
by Karen Rainsong | Feb 7, 2020 | Oregon Country Fair, Podcasts
Matt Butler talks about Everyone Orchestra and the history of this synergistic, improvisational music. Bringing together diverse musicians to create in-the-moment jams is his passion. Learn how he got started with this style and about some favorite moments. photo by...
by Karen Rainsong | Jan 21, 2020 | Oregon Country Fair, Podcasts
Listen in as the TRUE band and friends perform on the stage at Philly Cheesesteak booth on the path at Oregon Country Fair. These young performers are led by their instructor John, who started this ukelele band at Ridgeline Montessori School in Eugene. Hear from band...
by Karen Rainsong | Dec 11, 2019 | Oregon Country Fair, Podcasts
Get to know Kavita “Kat” McMillan and her Open Heart Kirtan at the Spoken Word stage at Oregon Country Fair. She practices Bakhti Yoga and leads call and response “kirtans”- spiritual songs for upliftment. Beautiful and peaceful music!...
by Karen Rainsong | Nov 26, 2019 | Oregon Country Fair, Podcasts
Wander along Shady Lane at Oregon Country Fair, and drop in on live music inside the giant wicker dragon, and listen in to the band Humble George as they play some good old rag time and “sarcastic jazz”, and heckle your host, Karen Rainsong. Transcription...