Michael Demello is a Portland based artist whose debut record was recorded at Shady Pines Studios just before the quarantine and was done mostly as a work trade. He is a carpenter/contractor/ family man by day, Viking Mandolin player by night. Please enjoy our conversation.

Marvin Floyd is an Oregon based songwriter, owner of Sky High Studios and a longtime collaborator of mine. Please enjoy our conversation.

Ray Leader is a Portland based poet with a polarizing style who performs under the moniker The Outlaw. Please enjoy our conversation.

Andrew Haun is a singer songwriter producer who performs under the name Dead Wren. I met Andrew in Portland at the Eastburn open mic hosted by Shady Pines media at the time. We became instant friends and I have the utmost respect for his craft. Please enjoy our conversation.

Kjirsten Tornfelt is an Alaskan born, Portland, Oregon based artist and part of an incredibly talented musical family. Please enjoy our conversation.

Ben Said is a Portland based artist with a new release called STUMBLING DOWN THE ROAD out now from Bathrobe Records..available on Spotify He is a regular amongst the PDX open mic community and his new album features vocals by Kjirsten Tornfelt, a fellow open mic all star and guest here in the Fort. Please enjoy our conversation.

Ben Said is back to promote his new release, The Worst of Ben Said.. our first face to face interview EVER in the Fort..please enjoy our conversation.

Desert Jellies are a talented young band from Asbury Park, New Jersey. Their 2020 release (wipe out) is an instant classic. Please enjoy our conversation.

Shane Farnell is a staple of the Portland open mic community and an inspiration to many aspiring young artists. Please enjoy our conversation.

Ellie (grooblin) Stokes is a San Francisco based artist, musician, entrepreneur and radio DJ. She is a force of nature and an ambassador for the Bay area scene. Please enjoy our conversation.