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WANDERLUST WEDNESDAY! Free Festival!

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In Eugene, Oregon? Love free music?
This Friday, the 45th Willamette Valley Music Festival will hit University of Oregon campus yet again with 22 bands on three stages. Evolved from the Willamette Valley Folk Festival, this free music event is a long-standing tradition that reflects a wide variety music genres including, but definitely not limited to, jazz, bluegrass, indie, folk, and alternative. Did I mention there is also an entire block of vendors? Food, art, clothing, hot damn!

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Tall Tale Excursion

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Tall Tale Excursion: USA-Eugene, Oregon

“We like to call our style of music Oregon Greengrass!”

This joyful quartet includes band members: Aslan Sheffler (age 21), Gage Hawke (age 23), Andy Gullickson (age 24), Meg Keefe (age 20).   A young and dedicated band, who has been playing music from an young age. They have much more in store for them in the years to come.  There music and style is evolving with each song expanding their musical terrain.  It was great to meet these nice fellows on campus as they serenaded the passersby.  There is nothing quite like meeting street musicians who’s sound blows you off course and you must stop to enjoy!

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“We are Tall Tale Excursion, we play folk/bluegrass/blues. We are currently a 4 piece band (banjo, guitar, fiddle/stand up bass, and mandolin) based out of Eugene! We recently picked up a fiddle and mandolin phenoms, videos with them are coming soon!”  It is clear that this band is on the rise as they are entertaining new audiences and while expanding and refining their sound.  Stay tuned, as there is much more to come from this quartet.

With a wide array of instruments these musicians pick & play it all.  They play: Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Dobro, Harmonica, Washboard, Trumpet, and Kazoo. Their influences include: Blackberry Bushes Stringband, Greensky Bluegrass ,Old Crow Medicine Show, Buckey Walters, Devil Makes Three, Metallica, the Doors, Queen, Rush, Led Zeplin, Jimi Hendrix, Earl Scruggs, Paul Gilbert, Marty Freedman

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More info can be found through the links below:

http://Youtube.com/talltaleexcursion
http://Facebook.com/talltaleexcursion
http://Myspace.com/talltaleexcursion
http://Reverbnation.com/talltaleexcursion

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WANDERLUST WEDNESDAY! Festival season is upon us.

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Blessed with an beautiful weekend in Eugene with blue skies and 80 degree weather, it is only fitting to share with the Freio community the Shangri La of Oregon and the most incredible festival location my barefoot self has experienced.

I present to you… HORNING’S HIDEOUT

Just outside of Portland, Oregon, this venue has it all. It is truly a land of enchantment. Camping in the Oregon hills, sun bathing by the pond, jamming out with the beautiful Doug Firs, nothing is better. If you haven’t experienced the magic behind this special place, make your way this summer! Not only does Horning’s have great festivals, but day use includes fishing, paddle boating, and exploring the mysterious and romantic backwoods. If you’re looking for a TRIP this summer, you know where I’ll be. See you on the other side!!

 

 

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Ash Graham

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Ash Graham from New Zealand!

 

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Singles by Ash Graham

Ash is a singer songwriter from the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand. He started playing guitar at 6 and songwriting at 11. Singing followed a few years later. Ash’s voice sounds far more mature than the look of his face. Ash is 17 years old and already making leaps towards his dream of exploring the world through his music.  His voice resembles Jason Mraz, Jackie Greene, Ben Harper, and John Butler.  This rising star has already been found by the local TV station (see youtube links below)

Although he has received some exposure in New Zealand, Ash has little international presence.  Thanks to the Internet, we can find amazing artists like Ash.  Ash is in a band called ‘The Avenue Eve’ and seems to be stirring up a fan base as we speak.  We, at FreioMusic, are very excited to feature Ash Graham because we know he is just getting started.  Keep up the great work Ash!  Stay tuned for more…

Ash was 3rd in the Play It Strange National Secondary Schools songwriting competition with his song Routine. It also reached the semi finals in the Teen section of the International Songwriting Competition.

www.ashgraham.co.nz

More on Ash Graham:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ashgrahammusic
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/ashgrahammusic
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/ash-graham/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/ashgraham
Twitter: http://twitter.com/AshGrahamMusic
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ash.graham.music

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Mitch Daniels

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Mitch Daniels from London

Mitch is a Singer/Songwriter born in Kenya, now lives in London, Britain (UK). With a mellow and uplifting folk sound, Mitch Daniels is sure to be appreciated by the classic rock fans of the world. There is something everlasting and timeless about acoustic instrumentation, and Mitch has hopped on board the eternal Acoustic Sound Train. Mitch describes his sound as “acoustic folk/pop. Influences include, Jason Mraz, Paolo Nutini, Jack Johnson, Bon Iver, and number of others” he says.  Mitch’s vision: “to work, work and work and make a successful career for myself in music. The dream is to play my own songs for crowds of people, and for them to love them as much as I do!”

Although Mitch Daniels has been on SoundCloud for only three Months, he is taking quick steps in the marketing department, and active on many social networks (see below Links).  With such a work ethic and persistence, Mitch is bound to be heard!  We are anticipating some more new music from this artist within the year.  Mitch collaborates with other musicians in the studio, but will we soon see a Mitch Daniels Band?…Perhaps Mitch Daniels Trio?…  Stay Tuned!

Follow me to the Moon by Mitch Daniels 1

Day To Day by Mitch Daniels 1

For More About this artist check out:
soundcloud.com/mitch-daniels-1
www.mitchdaniels.co.uk
www.facebook.com/mitchdanielsmusic
www.twitter.com/MitchDanielsTwt
www.myspace.com/mitchdaniels1

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Celebrating Eugene, Oregon Through Music

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eugene-celebration-parade-2011-3628.jpg There isn’t anything better than celebrating a place that values community, local artists and businesses, and the environment that harbors it all. Basically, there is no celebration like the Eugene Celebration that took place this past weekend, August 26, 27, and 28th. What really topped the entire shebang off, however, was the music. Local artists came to showcase their talents at numerous stages throughout the downtown alongside of acclaimed visiting musicians. Friday night at the KLCC stage was rocked by Fely Tchaco. Rooted in traditional Ivorian music, the sounds emanating from the stage were soulful, socially aware, and incredibly beautiful. With a five year old girl tearing it up on my right and a tattooed 70+ couple dancing harder than I’ve ever seen to my left, I was in good company, and it continued like that all weekend long. The night was topped off with a little roots reggae by the boys of Iration. Bringing a little bit of Hawaii north into the mainland, their up-tempo beats and island looks had the ladies shakin’ it in the front, myself included. Saturday afternoon at the Eugene Weekly Stage was graced with incredible local talent during the Eugene Weekly’s ‘Next Big Thing’ competition. Betty and the Boy made celebrators stop in their tracks with soothing vocals and mellow rhythms. Up next Tyler Fortier blew the crowd away with his sexy voice and all-star band. The winner? A tie. Eugene’s music scene is just that good. Saturday night for me began with the lineup that you absolutely could not stand still to. Hillstomp, Mississippi backwoods bluegrass, and later Dumpstaphunk, New Orleans funk, tore up their stages making people of all ages officially get down. There could be no better way to celebrate the incredible community that is Eugene, Oregon.

“Music does bring people together.
It allows us to experience the same emotions.
People everywhere are the same in heart and spirit.
No matter what language we speak, what color we are,
the form of our politics or the expression of our love and our faith,
music proves: We are the same.”
~ John Denver ~

 

Eugene Weekly’s tied winner, Betty and the Boy

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