Jason Gershuny, Author at Glide Magazine

STS9, Blackalicious: Edgefield, Troutdale, OR 8/22/08

Jason Gershuny September 16, 2008 No Comments

A true test of a band’s flexibility relates to their ability to adapt to their environments by playing the crowd’s taste in a given city, and using the time of day and location of the venue to get the biggest response from the audience. Sound Tribe Sector 9, who tend to thrive in a late night dance party setting, had the challenge of adapting their style to meet the sunshine soaked outdoor vibe of Portland Oregon’s Edgefield.

Northwest String Summit : Horning’s Hideout, North Plains, OR 7/18-7/20/08

Jason Gershuny August 7, 2008 No Comments

In the west coast for a little more than a decade, there have been certain musical performers who have dramatically influenced the local music scene. At this year’s String Summit deep in the lush green forest of Horning’s Hideout, many of those musical icons came together to jam and celebrate in style….With Yonder Mountain String Band, members of the String Cheese Incident, Leftover Salmon, and Keller Williams all in tow,

Railroad Earth/Greensky Bluegrass: Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR 6/20/08

Jason Gershuny July 14, 2008 No Comments

Following the release of their newest album Amen Corner, Railroad Earth took their west coast tour through Portland’s Crystal Ballroom on June 20th to ring in the summer solstice in style. In teaming up with Portland’s own prankster production team of Peak Experience, RRE decided to bring more than just their own special sound to the mix; they brought a horn section, a rocking guest guitarist in the form of Scott Law, a top notch opening act of Greensky Bluegrass, and more eye candy and costumes than most shows this side of Ringling Brothers.

Everyone Orchestra Pangaea Project Benefits : Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR May 16 & 17, 2007

Jason Gershuny June 4, 2008 No Comments

Some traditions lose their magic after a few years, but thankfully the Pangaea Project benefit shows continue to bring the community together on so many levels, and continue to provide some of the most magical musical moments Portland sees each spring.

Greyboy Allstars: Roseland Theater, Portland, OR 3/28/08

Jason Gershuny April 18, 2008 No Comments

The Greyboy Allstars tend to exist where the musical culmination of funk, soul, jazz, groove and rock converge. This eclectic musical mish-mosh is in the midst of a national tour that brought them through Portland Oregon’s Roseland Theater on Friday March 28th. As always they were greeted with much of the famed Pacific Northwest hospitality, and as the night progressed it once again became clear that we love the Allstars here in Oregon.

P.B.S. – Porter Batiste Stoltz

Jason Gershuny March 18, 2008 No Comments

P.B.S. (Porter, Batiste, Stoltz) is finally getting the opportunity to cool their heels a bit after an extended West coast tour that took them to cities large and small. Along the way in Portland Oregon, Glide had the opportunity to sit down with George Porter Jr., Russell Batiste Jr., and Brian Stoltz to talk about the rigors and realities of life on the road, the inspirational process of creating music together, and George Porter Jr.’s obsession with the internet.

The Floydian Slips: Alladin Theater, Portland, OR 1/12/08

Jason Gershuny January 18, 2008 No Comments

The Floydian Slips are no mere cover band, and the cannon that they focus on is quite deep to say the least. This Oregon based eight piece ensemble recreates a Pink Floyd experience with tremendous accuracy and intensity.

Lotus: Hawthorne Theater, Portland, OR – 10/19/07

Jason Gershuny November 5, 2007 No Comments

On a dark and rain soaked evening in Portland Oregon, Lotus brought a fiery energy to the Hawthorne Theater that truly lit up the night. They were joined with the up and coming funk band the Bridge, and that one two punch was just what Portland needed to shake free from the gloomy grip of the raging storm outside.

6th Annual Northwest String Summit: Horning’s Hideout, North Plains, OR 8/24 -8/26/07

Jason Gershuny September 5, 2007 No Comments

For bluegrass lovers in the great North woods, there is nothing quite like the annual Northwest String Summit. This year marked the 6th year of this amazing festival, and if you like intense collaborations of talented musicians who pick and pluck gorgeous music anywhere from the stage to the campground, then this is the place for you.

High Sierra Music Festival – 17 Years of Epic Weekends

Jason Gershuny June 13, 2007 No Comments

The High Sierra Music Festival is marking its seventeenth year of existence by once again bringing a wide range of musical talent to multiple stages from July 5th through the 8th in beautiful Quincy California. As always, High Sierra looks to be an epic weekend of world class music, incredible artistic displays, and jubilant merrymaking for musicians and fan alike.

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