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A night of blues and contemporary folk by three of Portland's own award winning songwriters. This concert will be in the round, replete with harmonies, stories, poems and the magic that's created when three friends share the Artichoke stage. PLEASE NOTE: The performers would like to ask attendees to wear masks during this show. This is their request: "In order to protect the vulnerable and immunocompromised, the artists respectfully ask that those who can wear masks please do so! We will have some masks available at the door for those who need one."

RENT PARTY TELETHON. Brightwell & Moran take the stage with Dale Jones (bass) and Jeff Koch (electric guitar / mandolin) at 4pm during this "all day" telethon. The event is also streaming on the Artichoke Music YouTube page. This all ages event is happening from 2pm-10pm in the Artichoke Cafe with FREE admission and a huge variety of live performances from acoustic, folk, blues, bluegrass, harp to Spoken Word and Poetry. A partial list of artists includes Arietta Ward, Mary Flower, Lloyd Jones and Mark Shark, John Bunzow and Denny Bixby, Tom May, Woody Moran and Kelly Brightwell, Tracey Brown, Bob Sterry, Will Hornyak, Emmett Wheatfall and the Tabor Mt. Boys. While we are happy to accept donations, the big news is that we will be rolling out new Patreon perks to encourage monthly supporters (hence the rent party). Please check our website (https://www.artichokemusic.org/) or Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/artichoke.music) for more details. We will also be streaming online on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtichokeMusic/videos) with more special video performances and appeals from Beth Wood & Tom Faulkner, Tracey Grammer, Del Rey, Marv Ross, A Fine Mess, Tom Swearingen and Great Aunt among others!

Radio Stranger takes Woodfest out of the rain. We've staged an outdoor show called Woodfest for many years in West Linn, and every year it rains. Every year! So we are bringing Woodfest to the Willamette Ale & Cider House for a house concert. A large room with high ceiling, a food cart outside, an ale & cider bar in the room, and great music, what could be better? Songwriter and great friend John Manns opens the show followed by Brightwell & Moran (aka Radio Stranger). Michael Henchman (bass) and Jeffrey Koch (elec guitar) join us. This will be a great show. Don't miss it. Tickets $20 Cash at the door.

Award winners Radio Stranger joins other Talent Is Timeless artists for a wonderful night of original songs. Not to be missed.

Radio Stranger starts off the Festival of the Arts with a band performance. Three Rivers Artist Guild presents an annual arts, culture and heritage event known as the Oregon City Festival of the Arts (OCFOTA). The goal of the event is to promote visual and performing artists while highlighting our heritage community, tourism groups, and local food and beverage vendors. This is a fun and unique community event that is free to the public.

Rescheduled from May 14th due to rain. Radio Stranger opens the 2022 season for Mary Bycroft's outdoor Tiny Deck Concerts. Reservations required via Facebook Event / Limited Seating. Doors at 5pm, show starts at 5:30pm. Radio Stranger is joined by our long-time friends and sidemen, the phenomenal Jeffrey Koch on electric guitar and Michael Henchman holding down the bottom.

Suggested donation of $20.00. Please bring cash, your beverages, snax and the like! You may r.s.v.p. to tinydeck51@gmail.com/

Woody Moran and Carl Soloman trade songs in a songwriter's showcase event at Spinella's resturant. Reservation recommended. 503.492.0800

Radio Stranger joins Night Folk for a Saturday night of new songs, new stories, and great music. You gotta come out for this one. Night Folk starts the party at 8pm with Radio Stranger at about 9pm Tickets $20.

CANCELLED Woodfest, Woodfest!! Kelly Brightwell moved back to PDX and Radio Stranger is putting the band back together; Jean-Pierre Garau on keyboards, Michael Henchman on bass, Jeffrey Koch on electric guitar, and Don Shultz on drums (Don has not performed with us before, but he did lay down the drums for our single, "Top of the World"). Although we'll have some snacks and water, feel free to bring your own style of yummy concert munchies and beverages, and lawn chairs. Go thru the gate to the right of the driveway to get to the backyard show area. Doors open at 3:30pm, show starts at 4:00pm. Suggested donation is $20.

As these are outside events, this is the final show of the season for Mary Bycroft's Tiny Deck Concerts. Reservations required via Facebook Event / Limited Seating. Doors at 6pm, show starts at 6:30pm. Radio Stranger is joined by our long-time friend and sideman, the phenomenal Jeffrey Koch on electric guitar. Suggested donation of $20.00.

Happy hour at the Almost Live Outdoor Lounge, At The Garages. What a great space, under the big tent; and in true PDX fashion, with food and munchies provided by gourmet food trucks and drinks from the Pub. Woody is joined by guitarist Jeffrey Koch. $5 cover

Radio Stranger is back! Happy hour at the Almost Live Outdoor Lounge, At The Garages. What a great space, under the big tent; and in true PDX fashion, with food and munchies provided by gourmet food trucks and drinks from the Pub. $5 cover

Radio Stranger performs at Olympia Acoustic Music. $20 per person donation. Limited seating. Contact Mark at olymusic@comcast.net for address and directions.

Streaming Live on: www.facebook.com/radiostranger Woody and I are absolutely thrilled to be playing a free live-streamed driveway concert this coming Sunday, 9/13* from 5-7:30pm PST. We'll have the socially-distanced band on tap as well -- Jean-Pierre Garau on keys, Jeffrey Koch on electric guitar and Michael Henchman with back up vocals and bass. I'll be doing some of my Kelly Brightwell solo material as well as a bunch of old and new Radio Stranger tunes.
It'll be the last time I get to play with these amazing musicians before I leave town, so I hope you can join us. There will be 2 sets, so you can arrive early or late and still be totally on time for the show 😉 KB * Rain date is 9/20, just in case! TIP JAR (your donations are appreciated) PayPal.me/kellybrightwellmusic Venmo.com/kelly-Brightwell-1

Join Bill Valenti for the first virtual 'Art Of The Protest Song.' Featuring Beth Wood, Radio Stranger (Kelly Brightwell & Woody Moran), Anna Tivel and Aireene Espiritu. Available for streaming Wednesday 8/26 from www.youtube.com/rantcaster and www.facebook.com/artichokemusic

Radio Stranger appear on Tom May's syndicated radio broadcast of River City Folk. The show includes performances in front of a live studio audience, interview, as well as recordings of their influences. Plus, the WORLD PREMIERE of their new recorded single "Barefoot Nightlife". The easiest way to enjoy the program is to tune in to www.folkmusicnotebook on Saturday, April 25th at 4pm PDT (7pm EDT) with an encore performance at 10pm PDT. We are also giving away a FREE Download of Barefoot Nightlife. Go to the Music category to claim your free copy of Radio Stranger's World Premiere song.

Brightwell & Moran, performing as Radio Stranger, will be featured on Tom Mays' syndicated radio program, "River City Folk". The radio show is recorded in front of a live audience at Cafe Artichoke and carried by more than 250 NPR affiliates nationwide. Come join the audience and be on the radio with us. Tickets only $5.00 each.

alone, together 4 Guitars, 3 Songwriters, 2 Sets, 1 Night To Remember. Brightwell, Henchman & Moran with special guest Jeffrey Koch Coming soon to a listening room near you!

Art In The Pearl has been named one of the best arts and crafts shows in the country. Both Kelly & Woody have performed individually at Art In The Pearl, but this will be the 2nd Radio Stranger performance on the Singer/Songwriter Stage. Over one hundred artists showing and selling their work. Singer/Songwriter Stage presents a variety of original music An Education Pavillion featuring hands-on art activities for children and adults Delicious food to enjoy

Radio Stranger auctioned off a performance at the last Woodfest, which was won by Eric & Jodi. Each summer, Eric & Jodi host a private dinner where they open the wine cellar for each course. Radio Stranger is really looking forward to this performance (and we have been invited to share the dinner).