I have been described as “The Weaver of New Americana Tales.” After inheriting a beat poet’s name, I grew up in Brooklyn N.Y. and later moved to Baltimore. I craft songs from my journey through life, from carnival barker to counselor to songwriter. I create portraits of characters, real or imagined, using language, recollections and…
Improvisations based on traditional music from America and the Mediterranean. For more information about Doug Shafer: eldugemusic@gmail.com Facebook Smut City band Hurqlaya band
I perform standards from the 1940s through recent years, including such favorites as Autumn Leaves, My Way, Hallelujah and Sentimental Journey. I also play some classical music including music by Chopin, Debussy and Beethoven. In addition to performing at PDX, I play for banquets, receptions, weddings and at hospitals, all as a volunteer. I started…
Currently, I perform as a solo artist using live looping. My instruments are a keyboard and a vibraphone. An interesting blend of electronic (keys) and acoustic (vibes) that gives me a wide palette of textures for looping. As I build a song, you’ll hear various combinations of Bass, Percussion, Keyboards, Guitar, some Horns, and of…
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I play for the joy of playing. May it give others joy as well. Although I’ve been playing piano my entire life, I took a 25-year break from professional performance. I was a busy marketing/creative agency executive and devoted family man. But during that time, piano was my therapy and daily escape. I simply love…
I am a licensed psychologist in private practice and also teach at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham. I started playing music at age eight, and was actually classically-trained on the guitar. The guitar has been my primary instrument for many years, including playing in bands during my teens and in duos or as a…
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