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Episode 61 Featuring Leigh Marble

^{Mon, 20 Oct 2008}

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Leigh Marble

Join us in Episode 61 Part 1 where Jeremy Wilson and guest DJ Kate Sokoloff spin new tracks from the new ALL Portland, OR compilation CD DEARLY DEPARTED - True Lies In Song Unearthed From Lone Fir. The CD was produced by Kate (who also produces the extremely cool and popular OPB hit radio show Live Wire). Don't miss the CD release party featuring most of the CD's all star line-up 9 pm Friday, OCT 24 at The Doug Fir Lounge.

This weeks Part 1 show feature these amazing artists from the great new CD DEARLY DEPARTED! Matt Sheehy, The Taciturns, Adam Shearer and Adam Selzer, Storm Large, Holcombe Waller, and Chris Robley and the Fear of Heights.

In this Episode 61 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, catch a solo set from one of our favorite guys in the whole world, Leigh Marble. His literate and aggressive vocal style is punctuated by folksy harmonica and acoustic guitar in one of Leigh's rare solo acoustic sets. Leigh is fast becoming one of Portland's favorite troubadours and he was gracious enough to come celebrate Jeremy Wilson's birthday with a stellar set of his awesome songs.

Scroll down to the Episode 61 Part 1 and 2 sections below to listen to both parts of the audio show and to read more about the bands.

Visit our MastanMusic YouTube Site to see our exclusive MastanMusic Hour Video Singles. This week Leigh Marble performing "On Your Way"
live for The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase filmed and recorded from Kelly's Olympian night club in downtown Portland, Oregon.

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MM Newswire 61

The live sequence Part 2 of The MastanMusic Hour is now produced from the cool night club Kelly's Olympian. Read all about it! The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase (Press Release/Band Line-ups)

Please join us for the 5th MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase Friday November 7th - 11/07/08 - recorded and filmed live from Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon. This months show will feature an incredible AMERICANA showcase with three of Portland's best acts including Lotus Isle, The Don of Division St. and The Redeemed. This show is going to be packed, because members of these bands in include ex-Baseboard Heater's Matt Brown, the fabulous Michael Jodell and Steve Lockwood and more!

UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE FEATURED GUEST
Don't miss Jon Garcia and the Best Laid Plans live performance from The MastanMusic Hour - Club Showcase in Episode 62 pt 2 of the MastanMusic Hour. The show is out November 3rd, or as usual every other Monday.

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_{The MastanMusic Hour is produced, engineered and hosted by Jeremy Wilson and Sam Densmore. Videographer Christine Frederica, Videographer John Densmore Photography by JW}

Matt Sheehy, The Taciturns, Adam Shearer & Adam Selzer, Storm Large, Holcombe Waller, Chris Robley & The Fear of Heights

MastanMusic Hour - Episode 61 - Part 1 39.5 mb mp3

October 20th, 2008

Matt Sheehy
"Through Your Bones" from the CD
Dearly Departed - True Lies In Song Unearthed From Lone Fir

Matt Sheehy is a creative songwriter and a compelling vocalist, originally from Alaska. His introspective music is fast becoming popular in Portland and beyond. Previously, he was the singer in the rock duo Gravity and Henry, who toured and opened for Menomena, Pretty Girls Make Graves and others. (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon)

Band Members:
Written by Matt Sheehy and Flea Joy
Performed by Matt Sheehy

Check out Matt's Web page, for more info.

The Taciturns
"Cold Night" from the CD
Dearly Departed - True Lies In Song Unearthed From Lone Fir

The Taciturns are a great new band from Portland that features some 3 members of the Stolen Sweets along with Jason Roark. He has this to say about his experience with the group, "We're planning to record a full length this winter, and maybe play out a bit. ...We've played out of few times in this format, and it is always a ton of fun. Our music is quite like the song that appears on the Dearly Departed CD; mostly acoustic with lots of harmony." (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon)

Band Members:
Jen Bernard
Lara Michelle,
David Langenes
Jason Roark

Adam Shearer & Adam Selzer
"Institution, A Love, A Doctor, A Death, Another Death" from the CD
Dearly Departed - True Lies In Song Unearthed From Lone Fir

This is a rare collaboration of two of Portland's most heralded underground musicians. Decemberists/M. Ward Producer and member of Norfolk and Western Adam Selzer and Weinland's Adam Shearer have joined forces to create a special track for the Lone Fir Compilation. Both are known for their modern take on folk rock and studio wizardry. (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon)

Band members:
Adam Selzer
Adam Shearer

To hear more from this Adam Shearer check out Weinland's MySpace Page
To hear more from this Adam Selzer check out Norfolk and Western MySpace

Storm Large
"Asylum Road" from the CD
Dearly Departed - True Lies In Song Unearthed From Lone Fir

Storm Large is best known nationally for her stint as a lead vocalist contender on the hit TV show, "Rock Star Supernova". Locally, she's been a star for years and recently took the lead in the musical "Cabaret. Rocking out with her band, the Balls, she's known for her big voice and sexy, unapologetic style. (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon)

Band members:
Storm Large - Mouth
Hotrod Davey Nipples - Bass
Jimmy Jamms Beaton - Keys
Brian Boom-Boom McFeather Parnell - Drums

Find out more about Storm and the Balls at their MySpace Page.

Holcombe Waller
"Down and Cried"
Dearly Departed - True Lies In Song Unearthed From Lone Fir

Holcombe Waller has a voice that's strangely reminiscent of one of the Posies. He weaves tales of love and it's various faces over softly strummed guitars and strings. He's presently at work on a new set of songs and preparing to do some touring with his band. (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon)

Band members:
Holcombe Waller
Ben Landsverk
Kelly Meyer
Steve Kennon
Galen Cohen
and sometimes others

Check out more info about this band at their MySpace Website.

Chris Robley and the Fear of Heights
"From One Son of a Crimp to Another" from the CD
Dearly Departed - True Lies In Song Unearthed From Lone Fir

Chris Robley and the Fear of Heights, are on tour now. They are playing all over the country, with stops on both coasts and in between. Portlanders are likely familiar with Chris Robley's intricate songwriting and meticulous studio recordings that swing from low lying chamber folk to pop speckled with horn stabs and quirky synths. Fear of Heights is a fabulously talented crew of musicians that will not let you down live. (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon)

Band Members:
Chris Robley- songs, guitar, samples, vocals
John Stewart- drums, percussion, gloc, vocals
(playing the part of John Stewart for this upcoming tour will be ex-Boy Eats Drum Machine drummer Peter Swenson)
Rachel Taylor Brown- piano, pianette, accordian, vocals
Arthur Parker- upright, electric, and synth bass, vocals
Ben Landsverk- viola, vocals, percussion
Daniel Adlaf- trumpet

Check this band out at their MySpace Website

Title	Artist	Where
Through Your Bones	Matt Sheehy	01:450
Cold Night	The Taciturns	08:40
A Home, A House...	Adam Shearer & Adam Selzer	12:02
Asylum Road	Storm Large	20:47
Down and Cried	Holcombe Waller	25:08
From One Son of a Crimp to Another	Chris Robley & The Fear of Heights	37:29

Leigh Marble

MMHour 61Part 2

MastanMusic Hour - Episode 60 Part 2 17 mb mp3
Leigh Marble
Live in this Episode 61 Part 2 of the MastanMusic Hour, Leigh Marble strips it down to the bare bones with a solo acoustic set. Delivered with spite and emotion, unique and creative lyrics are Leigh's special power. Growling into the mic, he sings songs about power struggles, politics and relationships. This set and video single was recorded at Kelly's Olympian on Aug 8, 2008 Check it out! The band is: Leigh Marble - acoustic guitar, vocals, harmonica Check out Leigh at his MySpace Page for a ton more info!

Song 2Song 3Song 4

Title	Artist	Where
To Greener Pastures	Leigh Marble	Song 1
Lucky Bastards	Leigh Marble
On Your Way	Leigh Marble
Baby Ruth	Leigh Marble

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