Community Day/Songwriters Circle with Laurel Brauns, Jim Bolland, and Jack McMahon Record stores were the community centers for many cities and towns around the country, especially in the late ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. They were a place where community in the love of music brought people together. Friendships were made and partners in life were found as people shared their interest and love of music. On Community Day, there will be free refreshments, special one-day deals, live music, and a variety of unique events throughout the year. Monday, April 2nd will be the next Community Day and will include the Songwriters’ Circle at 7:00 PM.Laurel Brauns: "With equal hints of dusky bluegrass and clarion Celtic folk, Brauns has written a batch of tunes that are brimming with earthy pulchritude, highlighted by her remarkable vocals and subtle but involving production from Portland Cello Project's Douglas Jenkins. Remarkable songs like the gamboling "Maps" and the stirring, album-opening title track prove that Brauns has made a record destined to become an evergreen.” -Ned Lannamann, The Portland MercuryJim Bolland grew up around New York City playing jug band, folk and blues music in bands that almost no one remembers today. After a stint in the Bay Area playing with such notables as the Spin Cats (of Berkeley), Jim found his way to Oregon in 1979. After performing for several years as part of the surprising Rustic Brothers he helped found Blackfish, northern Oregon’s first Cajun/Zydeco band. Jim continues to write songs rooted in the traditional sounds that have captivated him since he was a teenager. Jack McMahon is a performing songwriter as well host and organizer of the Music Millennium Songwriters’ Showcase. McMahon has been a working musician for all of his adult life and over the years has fronted some of Portland's more notable bands (Tracks, The Chameleons, Jack McMahon & Friends). From his early days in New Jersey and New York to his residency in the Rose City, Jack's penchant for catchy hooks and emotionally charged lyrics have made him a favorite of long time fans and neophytes alike. He has released three CDs to date; Better Late (1982), Toe The Line (2000) and The Man That Love Forgot (2007). He performs regularly with his four-piece band (Jack McMahon Band) and does solo acoustic shows as well.
Community Day/Songwriters Circle 7:00PM Music MillenniumPortland, OR
Free