Acoustic Conversations

Episodes

1. 13

   Acoustic Conversations with Tyler Stenson II

   “Leave Oregon. It’s the first song I play when I hit the stage in Nashville … but it really is OH-re-gon,” Tyler Stenson tells us, noting with pride that even though he’s moved to Nashville, he remembers his roots. He’s in Portland for a CD release tour, giving us the honor of a drive-by catch-up...

   Aug 18, 2010

   57m
2. 12

   Acoustic Conversations with Matthew Price

   "When I was a kid, I think it was when I was in high school ... I made this decision that I wanted to start focusing on really doing things, instead of just watching," says Matthew Price. So he learned to juggle. And play the guitar. And to write music. We caught up with Matt on the heels of the...

   Jan 26, 2010

   59m
3. 11

   Acoustic Conversations with Jake Oken-Berg

   If there's a gimmick to Jake Oken-Berg, it's the run for Mayor. That's what gets you to ask, what's up with this guy? But that's where the gimmick ends. Because it turns out, he's as stone serious about politics as he is about his music. And when you close your eyes and Jake starts to play, you...

   Jan 12, 2010

   1h 04m
4. 10

   Acoustic Conversations with James Jeffrey-West

   "For me, the musicians that I like are the ones that are somehow tapping into the universe," says James Jeffrey-West. And he says it with total and complete authenticity. He says it, too, while talking about Buddy Guy and Jimmy Hendrix, among other musical influences. We hope you enjoy the show...

   Dec 22, 2009

   59m
5. 9

   Acoustic Conversations with Lisa Forkish

   "I've gotten really into Dollhouse," says Lisa Forkish. "My whole family is obsessed with Joss Whedon." And yet, somehow, her music stands in stark contrast this geek cred. Forkish exists deeply. Her songs are calculated and considerate, showing off her broad talent at the piano. Enjoy the show,...

   May 23, 2009

   1h 04m
6. 8

   Acoustic Conversations with Justin Jude

   "I think a lot of my earlier songs were all about relationships. Mostly that went wrong," says Justin Jude of his early songwriting. Much is going right for Jude, whose tone and tenor has taken on a rich storytelling vibe that makes his music varied and entertaining across his catalog. Enjoy the...

   Apr 18, 2009

   1h 03m
7. 7

   Acoustic Conversations with Dustin Pattison

   "I figured if I was going to write this kind of music, I was going to need a murder ballad," says Dustin Pattison in a gentle tenor of his tune Peace With God. And it's with that same soft-spoken demeanor that the singer-songwriter walks us through his life of musical -- and practical --...

   Apr 1, 2009

   58m
8. 6

   Acoustic Conversations with Matt Vrba

   Matt Vrba isn't pure folk. He isn't pure country. He certainly isn't pure rock and roll. But somewhere in there, somewhere munged between the blues licks and jazz, up under the trucker cap and faded jeans, there's a storyteller with grace of the greats and style enough to take a bar coaster in…

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   Mar 4, 2009

   1h 01m
9. 5

   Acoustic Conversations with Sam Wegman

   Sam Wegman has been playing the guitar since he was 12. So what, right? Thing is, the guy is now just 19, a college student and dorm room troubadour, turning out some insanely catchy riffs and razor-sharp lyrics. This week on the show, we talk with Sam about love, life, and music.

   Jan 21, 2009

   46m
10. 4

    Acoustic Conversations with Tyler Stenson

    Tyler Stenson calls his music "Epic Folk", a fusion of country, folk, and rock. It is at once a grab bag of honest storytelling and cutting lyricism that he deftly illustrates with his guitar. This week on the show, we talk with Tyler about growing up in a family of 10 siblings, we talk about a...

    Jan 19, 2009

    55m
11. 3

    Acoustic Conversations with outPost

    These guys have been playing as a together as a band for eight months and already have the tone and grist of seasoned pros. We caught up with them early the same evening they were due to pick up the gold master of their first album, Crack the Pavement. They did their best to mask their nerves…

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    Jun 21, 2008

    35m
12. 2

    Acoustic Conversations with The Bart Ferguson Band

    From the days of Nine Days Wonder to The Strangers to Kerosene Dream to The Bart Ferguson Band, our guests this week have been making music. Over two decades, and a roller coaster of tours and dances with commercial success, the band is evolving once again. Success means something different than…

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    May 2, 2008

    1h 01m
13. 1

    Acoustic Conversations with Dolorean

    In our first episode, we sit down with Al James from Dolorean to talk about the recent release of their first album, "You Can't Win." Al plays four tracks off the new album for us. Individual downloads will be available soon from acousticconversations.com.

    Mar 25, 2008

    1h 03m