Introducing Merry Hob

I am happy to introduce my new band, Merry Hob. We are: Lisa – Accordian Justin – Mandolin/Bouzouki Vash – Percussion Anton – Guitar/Flute/Banjo We have been practicing together since October and recently had our first few gigs over the St Patricks Day weekend. We played Saturday at the McMenamins Kennedy School and Sunday at Biddy Magraws, a classic bar …

Tunes in the Gorge

Here I am having a few quick tunes with my friend David McPike during a hike in the Columbia River Gorge. I am fortunate that we have some spectacular trails only half an hour outside of town. Two flutes are alot of fun and we don’t get to play together as much as I would like, so we brought our …

Guitar Lessons in Portland and Online

Hi Folks, I have some room for additional guitar students and have added a lessons section to my website. Lessons are $40/hr and take place at my home in North Portland. Distance learning via Skype or iChat is also an option. I believe students should get enjoyment out of the material they are learning while building sound technique and good …

Portland Fingerstyle Guitar Night 2012

Portland Fingerstyle Guitar Night Join three of Portland’s top acoustic guitarists for a night of brilliant acoustic music! Guitarists Doug Smith, Eric Skye, and Anton Emery will appear at the Tabor Space coffee house at 7 pm on April 7th, for an evening full of eclectic music including jazz, celtic, bluegrass, and modern acoustic compositions. Tabor Space is at 5441 …