Gritty Birds

Sassy Black and Lucia Fasano

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 01:30:00 +0000

In episode 2 of Season 3 of Gritty Birds we’re talking touring the world as a one woman force of nature with Sassy Black at Treefort Music Festival and then coming to a live taping in Porland, Oregon with Lucia Fasano to talk about taking risks, financing your art and why Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a badass.

Produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup, recorded at Treefort Music Festival and Revolver Studios.

Mixed by Nalin Silva and Jeni Wren Stottrup
http://www.grittybirds.com

Featuring music by Sassy Black and Lucia Fasano
http://sassyblackmusic.tumblr.com/
http://www.patreon.com/luciafasano

Special thank to XRay.Fm, Vortex Music Mag, Revolver Studios

Logan Lynn

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:30:00 +0000

Logan Lynn has something to say... about mental health. The artist has been everywhere from the LOGO network to the Grammy's. 9 year's sober he has found his ground following his latest record, adieu.

www.loganlynnmusic.com

www.grittybirds.com

trilliumfamily.org/advocacy/keep-oregon-well/

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Manika

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 12:30:00 +0000

Vegas born artist Manika is a natural performer. She has a hefty resume: protégé of Michael Jackson’s manager Frank DeLeo, charting singles with artists including Tyga and lil Mix and as host of TLC’s Global Beauty Masters Student Edition and Manika’s love line. And she’s making the time to connect with her audience a new app and music.

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The Griswolds

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:30:00 +0000

Aussie pop band The Griswolds have had a fast rise in recent years. The fun-loving band's new album "High Times for Low Lives" is and ode to the joys and perils of life on the road. Lead singer Chris sat down with me to share the inspiration behind the album and how they're taking charge today.

Find out more about The Griswolds at http://blog.wearethegriswolds.com

Featuring the songs "Out of My Head", "Rufio", "YDLM(featuring Lizzo)" and "High Times for Low Lives".

Produced, recorded and edited by Jeni Wren Stottrup

Special thanks to XRAY.FM and Vortex Music Magazine

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Mini Blinds

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:30:00 +0000

Mini Blinds describe themselves alt-pop and have a love of creating sound that can created minimally. They released their first album Air Signs last fall. The emerging Portland band joined us for our first live taping at Kelly's Olympian.

Gritty Birds is produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup with the support of XRAY.FM.

This week’s episode was created in partnership with Revolver studios.

Bryan Wollen was our live sound + recording engineer
Nalin Silva was our recording + mix engineer .

This week’s board operator is Dannon Drips.

Ages and Ages live

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:30:00 +0000

Portland pop band Ages and Ages join us for our first live taping at Kelly's Olympian

Larry Crane

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:30:00 +0000

The eponomous producer behind Elliott Smith’s Either/Or and editor of Tape Op Magazine shared some of his stories and where he sees the future of recording.

Featuring Music by The Secret Sea, Elliott Smith and Summer Cannibals

The episode was sponsored by Tumbleweed Creative

Gritty Birds is produced by Jeni Wren Stottrup with the support of XRAY.FM. This week’s board operator is Dannon Drips. The episode was transcribed by Christina Donaldson.

The episode was transcribed by Christina Donaldson, Amit Erez and Chris Martell.

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The Modern Savage

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:30:00 +0000

Alaska's "Best Indie Band" of the last 5 years is going stateside with a personal new album, "Unwilling Participants". Listen to singer Jenni Toro's story of overcoming abuse and finding her voice with the band she calls family.

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Shelly Peiken

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:30:00 +0000

Shelly Peiken has is Grammy Nominated Songwriter with multiple #1 hits to her name. But her current fight, for the rights of songwriters with action group Songwriters of North America is her most important work to date. Listen to her amazing story of success and advocacy on this week's episode of Gritty Birds.

Find out more about Shelly:

http://www.shellypeiken.com

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Sisters

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 13:30:00 +0000

Seattle Pop duo Sisters aren't actually sisters, but they're taking sisterhood to a new level with their upcoming debut Drink Champagne. Get to know the infectious pair on this week's episode of Gritty Birds!

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David Bazan

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:30:00 +0000

David Bazan has a lot of him mind this year. This week we're telling a story, a journey from darkness to hope with the enigmatic David Bazan. It’s a story of Christmas, in a modern world.

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Spirit House

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:30:00 +0000

The women of Spirit House records, Indira Purchek, Monica Mezler and Johanna Warren are trying to do something different with labels... a collective voice for women and non-binary musicians.

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Chuck Westmoreland

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:30:00 +0000

What strikes most about Portland country artist Chuck Westmoreland is how genuine he is. Listening to Chuck speak, you hear authenticity; you get his heart. As a business owner, long-time musical creative and family man, Chuck’s words are about as real as it gets. In his own voice, here is Chuck’s story.

Reva DeVito

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:30:00 +0000

Reva DeVito just released her latest EP The Move, get to know the artist on this week's episode of Gritty Birds.

Natasha Kmeto

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 13:30:00 +0000

Today we’re spending time with electronic producer and vocalist, Natasha Kmeto. She talks about with Gritty Birds about identity, her new 7”, finding her confidence and the new direction of her live show.

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The Minders

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:30:00 +0000

This week on Gritty Birds we're getting to know the story behind The Minders with songwriter Martyn Leaper. From their Denver origins with The Elephant Six Collective to their new album released this spring, Into the River, producer over 4 years with Larry Crane at Jackpot Recording, Martyn has a story you don't want to miss.

Maiah Manser

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:00:00 +0000

This week Gritty Birds features Seattle based pop singer Maiah Manser, on her new album, music video and how being raised by a female clan has helped her navigate pressures as a woman in music.

Pete Krebs

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Gritty Birds we talk with Pete Krebs during one of his biggest weeks, between the Hazels reunion, his release show for Hey! Pete Krebs and his Oregon Hall of Fame Induction.