KUPL is the home for Locals Only, your connection to the Portland area’s best local country music!
Every Sunday night at 10 pm, a local artist or band joins B-Dub in studio for music and good conversation. You’ll hear two of their original songs, get the latest updates on where they’re playing next and find out how you can hear more of their music.
If you would like B-Dub to feature your music on Locals Only, send an e-mail to localsonlykupl@gmail.com.
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Cloverdayle is opening up our KUPL Hoot ‘N Holler show on the 29th, and stopped in this weekend to talk about their upcoming opportunity to record in Nashville. Help them raise funds by donating here.
CLOVERDAYLE is a performing and songwriting Country duo from Oregon that features Chad Hamar on rhythm acoustic guitar and Rachel Hamar on lead vocals. Just two months after forming Cloverdayle in the Spring of 2008, their first show was at a battle of the bands where four Northwest based Country acts, hand picked by the local Country radio station, competed in front of a panel of judges for the chance to open for Kenny Chesney. After winning, Cloverdayle’s second show was when they opened for Kenny Chesney at the Clark County Amphitheater in front 18,000 people. Since their rapid launch into the Country Music market, Cloverdayle has been invited to share the stage with Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Wynonna, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Jake Owen, and Josh Turner to name a few.
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Interview with B-Dub
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Megan Wade wrote her first song when she was eight years old and couldn’t stop writing songs from that day forward. After years of begging her parents for a guitar, she finally got her first guitar for Christmas when she was 11. She taught herself how to play guitar and begin adding music to the songs she was writing.
She began performing in front of people her freshman year of high school and went on to win the Sherwood High School talent show her junior and senior year. In 2010 she was voted by her senior class “most likely to get a record deal”. She recorded her first EP in 2010 that included six original songs. She is currently working on her second EP which will include 11 new, original, songs. Megan attends Portland State University and still writes and performs as often as she can. She hopes that she will be able to become a professional recording artist.
Interview with B-Dub
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The Shinkle Band began in 2002, and was originally comprised of four brothers. Aaron and Byron Shinkle remain of the four and continue to showcase their creativity, great songwriting, and rich vocal harmonies in all their works. They have played music in all capacities, from clubs to Fairs, all over the Northwest.
The Shinkle Band took their talents to Nashville Tennessee in November 2010 to record their debut, Self-Titled album which is available in December 2010. The album features the fiddling skills of Cowboy Crush artist Ranae Truex, Rusty Danmyer’s, of Leann Rhimes, on steel guitar, and guitar work by Nashville legend, Jamie Laritz.
Interview with B-Dub
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Here more from the Shinkle Band at www.ShinkleMusic.com.
To put it simply: This band is NUTS.
Yeah, in a good way, but keep an eye on ‘em nevertheless.
CRAZY.
It’s not a word you’d associate with today’s watered-down, pop-friendly country music. But when Chad Kessner careens around the stage belting out Waylon’s “I’ve Always Been Crazy”, it’s not just a tribute to a fallen outlaw; it’s a testimonial from a man that’s been there and back.
Just how insane are The Concrete Cowboys?
- Crazy enough to enter the prestigious Ponderosa Battle of the Bands as their 1st show ever, and beat out 28 other bands over the course of a month.
- Crazy enough to fly to Nashville six months after forming with a handful of CDs and knock on doors up and down Music Row.
- Crazy enough to attempt and achieve radio airplay on Portland’s KUPL, the biggest country station in the state with a self-produced “demo” recorded in a marble slab warehouse.
- Just certifiable enough to tackle the country music world’s youth-obsessed culture with a line-up that ranges from age 36 to 60.
There ain’t no rookies in this band, but there’s enough frenzied energy in their live show to knock a few sub woofers off the stage, so the first few rows beware: You’re not dealing with normal people here.
Aarun Carter, their fiddle player, is actually fundraising to get her own Documentary. Check it out here.
Interview:
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Heidi Canfield grew up with a musical background as her grandmother was the piano/organist for their church. Heidi would get on any talent contest, production, performances or musicals that she could get her hands on growing up. knowing that music was always going to be a part of her future. Heidi Competed in online contests such as Myspace Karaoke for established artists placing 2nd in Christina Aguilera, 3rd in KT Tunstall and 3rd in Sugarland. From there Heidi was invited to join in a cover band covering the top 40′s hits, and singing artists such as pink, the veronicas & Nickelback.
In the process of performing with Heidi’s cover band, fate seemed to lay their cards down and she was introduced to a piano player, Deborah Louie, who had recognized Heidi’s talent immediately and joined the then current cover band. Personalities clicked and soon after Deborah started sharing originals and performing them with Heidi. After taking some time to think, Heidi realized that she wanted a career beyond just covers and decided to start working with her songwriter and now current manager Deborah Louie on getting into a studio and making original hits. The relationship and trust between the 2 grew so strong that they now take on a duo role of Writing and performing a completely all original song list.
Since spring of 2011, Heidi has been in studio working on getting her first album completed. Her music unique to itself, is a cross between techno, pop and rock. Heidi’s love for music and for sharing it with her fans is evident as she comments “I have music I want to share with the world, and want to help people express their own emotions with my songs, if I succeed there, then I’m fulfilling my dreams”.
For more on Heidi, check her out here.
Interview
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Tom Guernsey has been a practicing musician and guitar player since he formed the rock band “The Reekers” in 1963 in Washington, D.C. The Reekers song “What A Girl Can’t Do”, which was written by Tom, topped The Beatles as the #1 record on the east coast in 1966. After his “one hit wonder” experience, Tom spent 30+ years writing, arranging and producing his own music and worked writing and producing jingles and TV commercials as well. Tom moved to Portland 6 years ago and recently recorded a country CD “Rock This Heartache”.
“Listen To My Heart”
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“I Do Love You”
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Interview
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Tiffany Kuenzi
Born in Arizona and raised in Oregon, singing sensation Tiffany Kuenzi has a lifelong love for music that stems from her childhood. As a young girl, Tiffany couldn’t stop singing. Wherever and whenever an opportunity to perform presented itself, Tiffany was ready to showcase her passion and natural gift. Yet unfortunately, throughout her childhood, Tiffany continually began to feel stifled as a bu…dding musician, lacking support from those around her. As she faced a daily stream of emotional and verbal abuse from a rather antagonistic person in her daily life, she eventually stopped singing altogether.
Not letting herself be completely broken by the malicious efforts of this negative influence, Tiffany turned to writing as a means of expression at the age of 12, and she found herself developing as a poet. As her confidence grew in her talents with writing, Tiffany eventually was motivated to write music, inputting her developing skills as a poet into her life-long love of singing. Nurturing her songwriting abilities, Tiffany was constantly encouraged by her number one fan, her grandmother, who inspired her to continue singing and follow a path in the pursuit of her musical passion.
After the sudden and devastating death of her grandmother, Tiffany turned to her songwriting once again to help her express her sorrow, and wrote the song “Grandma’s Lullaby” in honor of her. The response of the song was overwhelming, as people who could relate to the pain of losing a loved one expressed how the lyrics and music of “Grandma’s Lullaby” brought them some peace. From this point, Tiffany was more driven than ever to continue making music and sharing her gift with others.
After finding success at a Christian based music talent competition, Tiffany’s career started to take off, taking her to Florida for performances and Nashville for songwriting and recording with some of the biggest names in country music. She since has continued to grow as a musician, fostering her natural abilities as her songwriting develops and she gains an increasing amount of recognition and support.
Although her beautiful singing voice is versatile, with a rich quality that lends her to many musical genres, Tiffany has a deep love and admiration for the story-telling aspect of country music, and comparisons have been drawn between Tiffany and country superstars Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert. Tiffany finds inspiration for her music from her life experiences, using the challenges she faces as opportunities for growth as a musician and person. In her music, Tiffany endeavors to maintain an honest approach to her songwriting, sharing her experiences as a means of connecting with her listeners and making emotionally effective music.
An active young woman, Tiffany stays involved with various charities in addition to her constant progression as a musician, including Habitat for Humanity, the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization, and the Kiwanis, which she has been steadily involved with for over 6 years. With a deep love for children, Tiffany is passionate being vocal about her difficult childhood as a means to inspire and connect with kids suffering from bullying and tough domestic environments. As she continues to gain worthy recognition and develop her abilities as a naturally talented artist, Tiffany dreams of becoming a musician that can reach and inspire children worldwide with her music.
With songs that are universally relatable, a compassionate and sincere spirit and a beautiful singing voice, Tiffany Kuenzi is an artist to keep on the lookout for, as there is no doubt that this fresh new talent will soon be the next big country superstar!
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Interview Parts 1 and 2
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Tiffany’s website is www.TiffanyKuenzi.com.
Bradley Black and South Bound Train
At the age of 15, Bradley Black bought his first guitar, had someone tune those six intimidating strings, learned his first three chords, and his long journey to Tennessee began…not that he knew it then. He didn’t purchase that guitar or learn those three chords because of his love of music or dreams of being a rock star, but in true cowboy style, he bought that guitar to write a song that would impress and win over the heart of a girl. He can’t recall if that song worked the way he intended, but his love of writing music was born.
In the days since that first appeal to a teenage girl’s heart, this Oregon-born country boy has devoted his life to all the adventures this world and this life have to offer. Those adventures drive the story in each song he writes. From the west coast of the U.S. to the north coast of Ireland, from the -40 degree winters on the ranch in northern Montana to that 110 degree summer in the desert of Nevada, from the top of the Rocky Mountains to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and every place in between, with plenty of stops for bull riding, bronc bustin’, car racing, and swing dancing. His songs will give you more stories and more adventure than you could live in ten lifetimes.
Like Odysseus, John Wayne, and Chris LeDoux wrapped into one, this cowboy will take you around the world and back again.
(Bio written by Jill Gerhardstein)
From Tennessee
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Rodeo Hell
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Interview
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Annie Bany’s motivation for storytelling comes from the tall tales of the theatrical stage. As a child, Annie would write stories and then embody the imaginary lives she created, amusing and bemusing those around her. She dreamed of being an actress on Broadway until she stumbled upon her love for songwriting after receiving her first guitar.
Annie has always been a performer, and her love for music runs deep. She has morphed from an imaginative child to a passionate and creative young woman who has written or co-written every song on her debut album, Barefoot & Young. With inspiration all around and guidance from her highly experienced and driven producer, Rob Shrock, Annie has pushed to delve deep inside herself to create songs full of passion. Infused with a Pacific Northwest flair, Annie’s Alternative Pop-Country album is a brand new twist on the diverse singer-songwriter genre.
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Sweet Escape
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Barefoot and Young
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I Just Can’t Do Without Christmas
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Interview
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Ben Rue grew up on a farm in Silverton, Oregon. He learned to play guitar because his brother knew how, and he always says if his brother can do it, he can do it just as good. Ben’s talents landed him into the first cut in Los Angeles on “The X Factor.”
“Over You”
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“Can’t Let You Go”
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In 2010, Brian Pelky (5 Guys Named Moe) and Joe Becker (KGW-TV Sports) put their heads together to form a new country/rock band. Shortly thereafter, they were introduced to Rebecca Brown, a powerful country and blues singer who has sang with the likes of Body & Soul, Jaybird Koder, Carl Joiner, Rayann’s Groove, Rhythm Method. Combining Rebecca’s amazing stage presence, vocal and dance talent with a lineup of musicians and professional dancers with decades of stage experience – a show stopping, Vegas style country band was born.Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
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Kurt Van Meter’s career is on the rise. He is fast emerging as one of the Northwest’s premier musicians. In the last few months his songs have been featured on “The Lars Larson Show” as well as Fox News.
Kurt stopped by to share some new stuff with us this weekend. Listen below.
“That’s Life”
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“I Blame Everyone”
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“Gypsy Road”
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Interview
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Robbie Walden & the Gunslingers are an original Country band, consisting of seasoned musicians, who bring to you an energy packed show, whose members are always ready to throw a party! With there own brand of Country music, they bring influences from different genres and artists ranging from Jerry Reed, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bob marley, Otis Redding, Zac Brown Band & the Randy Rogers Band.
There highly anticipated debut album “Bartime Stories” is out and available on Itunes, all other online music stores, and there website.
There style and sound is a Country music that brings old and new togethor, as well as the good ol’ picking of musicians from the 70′s that some feel has been missing from music for a long time. When asked “What comment do you here the most about your music?” They said “People are always telling us, they don’t like Country music, but they’ll listen to us any day.”
With there first year and a half behind them, they are quickly gaining speed. With an ever growing fan base, they have already opened major acts, played fairs, casinos, top notch venues and dive bars, as well as recieved support from Major level radio stations.
If you are looking for a good time, or just want to listen to exceptional music that you are bound to love, then you will love the sound and stories told by “Robbie Walden & the Gunslingers”.
Interview
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“Bare Feet In The Sand”
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“Leave It All Behind”
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Website: RobbieWalden.com
Five years ago on a military base in the Pacific Northwest, the in-your-face, blues-inspired riffs of Arkansas southern rock encountered the timeless, soul-changing melodies of Texas country when Ty Titus and Glenn Dutch met over an acoustic guitar. With both a passion and talent for music that refused to be ignored, the two formed a sound that would eventually carve out its own unique place in country music. Lock, Stock, & Barrel had been born.
It wasn’t until the summer of 2010, however, after having met Paul Jones of Criminal Records, that a chain of events was set into motion that ultimately shaped the band into the musical powerhouse that it is today. Paul introduced Ty and Glenn to monster guitar player, established producer, and engineer Ronn Chick while recording their first album. Through Ronn, the driving and relentlessly catchy groove of one of the Northwest’s most distinguished bass players, Johnny “Blaze” Stanford, was added to the mix. Wrapping up what was already a stellar cast of musicians, the boys brought in the solid, infectious backbeat of their good friend and colleague, drummer Josh Pelham.
With such ambition and potential it should come as no surprise that Lock, Stock & Barrel exploded into the Northwest country scene and has spread like wildfire. After the release of their debut album “Times Up” last July (which reached #1 on DigStation and #4 on ReverbNation within a week of its release), they have received significant airtime on 98.7 KUPL and 105.5 KUKN as well as appearing on news stations Fox 12 and Koin 6. Multiple, glowing reviews of the band have been published in The Oregonian, Positively Entertainment and Willamette Week. They have also had the honor of sharing the stage with some of Nashvilles finest talent, including Bomshel, Josh Gracin, and even the legendary David Allen Coe.
Check them out online at www.LockStockAndBarrelBand.com
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Good at Bein’ Bad
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Goodbye Yesterday
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