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FRANK MURRAY GETS PETTY ON ALL ACCESS LIVE

Frank Murray is a name that resonates with every Tom Petty fan who has ever experienced the magic of a live tribute performance by Petty Fever. A gifted guitarist and vocalist, Frank is the driving force behind this award-winning tribute band, celebrated for its authentic recreation of the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Frank has spent decades shaping the Pacific Northwest music scene, earning a reputation as a versatile and talented artist.

Since founding Petty Fever in February 2009, Frank’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Inspired by a deep admiration for Tom Petty’s artistry, he embarked on a mission to deliver a concert experience that captures the spirit, sound, and energy of the late music icon. His uncanny resemblance to Tom Petty, both in voice and stage presence, has left audiences spellbound, often blurring the line between tribute and reality.

Under Frank’s leadership, Petty Fever has amassed numerous accolades, including multiple Las Vegas FAME Awards for “Outstanding International Tribute Band” and Los Angeles Music Awards for “Tribute Band of the Year.” These honors are a testament to the band’s authenticity and Frank’s commitment to preserving Tom Petty’s musical legacy.

Frank’s career is a tapestry of collaborations with internationally acclaimed artists, bands, and songwriters. From performing on national and international stages to recording alongside music legends, his journey is as rich as it is inspiring. With hits like “American Girl,” “Free Fallin’,” and “I Won’t Back Down,” Frank continues to enthrall audiences around the globe, ensuring that Tom Petty’s timeless music lives on.

As the frontman of Petty Fever, Frank Murray has not only cemented his place in the tribute band community but has also won the hearts of fans worldwide. His dedication to honoring Tom Petty’s legacy is a testament to his passion for music and his ability to keep the spirit of one of rock’s greatest icons alive.

– Austin Drury, AWSM Times NYC, Vol 35, 1/10/25.

 

Petty Fever Official Web Site

ON A LLAMA REVISITED

In the mid-1990s, a Portland, Oregon trio took the alternative rock scene by force. Fronted by the eternally powerful voice and bass prowess of Lea Krueger, On a Llama played nearly every venue in the Pacific Northwest. Supported by guitarist/songwriter Greg Kirkelie and Kevin Rankin on drums, On a Llama amassed a fiercely loyal fan base, sold thousands of full length albums (self-titled in 1995, “Riddle Canon” in 1997) and left the music scene wanting more.

Decades later, I’m still asked often “whatever happened to…?”, and it just seems appropriate to reflect on the story behind the recordings, the incredible live shows, aspirations for the members, hilarious stories about the fans and supporters of the band, and see if we all can’t enjoy the beauty of the phase that embodied that band.

You’ll hear unreleased tracks, see some rare video performances and share conversations with lots of people involved with the band when you join us on Nov 16 at 5pm Pacific!

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ALL ACCESS LIVE with LISA SCHROEDER

“It’s All About the Love”!

Lisa Schroeder is the Executive chef & owner of Mother’s Bistro & Bar in downtown Portland, Oregon who lives to serve! She finds fulfillment sharing love and compassion, which attract the attention of her community and celebrities worldwide.

With the pandemic shutting down in-person dining, Lisa had to make the decision to close Mother’s Bistro until the opportunity provide sustenance to her patrons in a safe manner. No stranger to overcoming adversity, Lisa rolls with the punches like a prize fighter.

She is a mother, grandmother, chef, restaurateur and author devoted to providing better-than-authentic renditions of traditional home-cooked dishes at her popular, award-winning restaurant.

In 1992, while juggling a marketing and catering career and raising her daughter, Schroeder realized there was no place that served the kind of food she would make if she had the time. She concluded what the world needed was a place which served “Mother Food” – slow-cooked dishes, such as braises and stews, made with love. From that moment on, Lisa was determined to open such a restaurant and spent the next eight years working toward that dream.

In 2000, Chef Schroeder’s dream came true when she opened Mother’s Bistro & Bar in downtown Portland to rave reviews, receiving the “Restaurant of the Year” award from Willamette Week. In 2009, Schroeder released her critically acclaimed cookbook, Mother’s Best, and appeared on the Today Show, QVC and more. She is the recipient of the Portland Business Journal’s Businesswoman of the Year award, IACP Chef/Restaurateur Award of Excellence, National Restaurateur of the Year from Independent Restaurateur Magazine and the Woman of Achievement Award from the Oregon Commission for Women. Chef Schroeder nurtures her community as well as her guests. She participates in numerous charities and causes including Share Our Strength, Basic Rights Oregon, Americans for Gun Sense, Our House, the Raphael House and the Bradley Angle House.

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