Kز is made of players from Portland’s heavy scene that share the same vision of great music that came from so many PNW bands.
We dive into the new release that is bound to shake the rock world with a surprising take on an INXS classic.
Kyle:
“I’ve always wanted to do a rendition of my favorite song from the 80’s but knew it would need to sound heavy regardless. I wasn’t sure I could get to the right singer to sing it in the vein I wanted until… until I remembered a great singer and friend of mine, Kiel Bishop.
I’ve worked with great singers and recording engineers but realized during this process that Kiel was it all of these and an excellent producer as well! Dude is like the Shotani of studio work and was blessed to have him sign on for the project.”
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Musician, vocalist, and creative producer Sarah Moon announces the premiere of Unexpected Duets: Part Deux, the newest installment of her imaginative performance series. The season debuts Thursday, May 28 at 5 PM PST on All Access Live with Kevin Rankin.
Created and curated by Moon, Unexpected Duets is a deeply personal project. An artistic space where she can rebuild songs exactly as they appear in her mind and collaborate with musicians she doesn’t usually have the opportunity to work with. The result is a series defined by bold reinterpretations, surprising pairings, and the kind of musical chemistry that only happens when artists step outside their usual lanes.
“Unexpected Duets is my pet project,” says Moon. “It’s where I get to chase the version of a song that lives in my head and bring in musicians I admire but rarely get the chance to collaborate with. Every duet becomes its own little experiment in connection and reinvention.”
Part Deux expands the series’ signature approach with new arrangements, unexpected vocal combinations, and a lineup of performers who bring their own distinct textures to each track. Episodes are filmed in intimate studio settings, capturing the spontaneity, vulnerability, and joy of musicians creating something unrepeatable together.
The new season premieres exclusively on All Access Live with Kevin Rankin on Thursday, May 28 at 5 PM PST, with additional episodes rolling out throughout the season.
For updates, behind-the-scenes content, and future releases, explore more about Unexpected Duets follow @sarahmoonmuisic on socials or SarahMoonMusic.com
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About Sarah Moon
Sarah Moon is a Portland-based musician, vocalist, and creative producer known for her soulful tone, genre-fluid approach, and collaborative spirit. Whether performing her own original work, performing in tributes to Heart & Alanis, or reimagining existing songs, Moon brings a cinematic sensibility to her music, balancing emotional depth with bold artistic choices. Her project Unexpected Duets reflects her passion for connection, experimentation, and the joy of making music with artists outside her usual circle. Moon continues to carve out a unique space in the Pacific Northwest music scene through her performances, studio work, and creative partnerships.
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Rob Daiker is a unique, powerful artist who brings his wealth of experience as both musician and producer to the stage. Since age sixteen Rob has pioneered his own sound and carved out unique pop landscapes in the music industry. From touring with bands such as the Dan Reed Network, signing his own project to a major record label, to producing acts such as Katy Perry and The Fame Riot, his experience extends to every aspect of the artistic process.
We take a look at Rob’s lyric video for the new single “Hold Me Down”, a collaboration with Northwest favorite Caleb Spiegel, talk about the forthcoming Dan Reed Network album and Rob’s experiences as a music producer, engineer and performer.
Watch the video for “Hold Me Down” below:
Listen to the new Pours Like Rain features that Rob references in this episode:
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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.
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Mark Powers is one of the Pacific Northwest’s secret weapons. A skilled tradesman possessing a vast wealth of capabilities, not only in the percussion realm, but as a stalwart music industry journeyman. On top of that, the guy climbs a mean rock wall! Hang out and chat with Mark to discover why so many artists seek him out to perfect their live and studio presentations.
“It’s an honor to have shared the stage over the years with artists as diverse as Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen, Devon Evans (of Bob Marley and the Wailers), Clyde Stubblefield, Rolling Stones saxophonist Tim Ries, Bad Company’s Lynn Sorensen, [America’s Polka King] the late Frankie Yankovic, disco sensations The Afrodisiacs, 80’s nerd-rockers The Spazmatics, Mbrascatu, King Black Acid, Portland Cello Project, Floater and more.
I feel equally as fortunate to have contributed drumset and/or percussion tracks to a number of incredible recording projects, including releases by M.Ward, She & Him, Mbrascatu, Haley Johnsen, Falls, Amanda Richards, Robert Wynia & The Sound, Drumattica, Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons, Elke Robitaille, Cult of Orpheus and others.
I’ve also had the pleasure of appearing on tracks that feature Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, Peter Buck and Scott McCaughey of R.E.M., Neko Case, and k.d. lang.”
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Although there were many incarnations of bands Dan performed with in South Dakota and in Portland it was in December of 1985 where he truly first began his musical journey as the lead singer of a band called “The Dan Reed Network”. Garnering huge local support Dan Reed Network was signed to Polygram in 1987 by Derek Shulman, famed A+R man who signed ‘Bon Jovi’.
Managed by Bill Graham and Q-Prime later, DRN played opening act on European tours for Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Midnight Oil, and performed in America with Run DMC and toured with UB40. Selling nearly 2 million albums worldwide, DRN was part of the funk rock movement and released three albums with Polygram between 1989 and 1992. The Dan Reed Network released three successful albums to much critical and commercial success between 1988 and 1992 and had the opportunity to work with producer greats Bruce Fairbairn, and Nile Rogers for the three Polygram releases, while managed by Bill Graham and Q-Prime respectively.
DRN got to see the world opening for such bands as RUN DMC, UB40, David Bowie and Bon Jovi, eventually becoming the supporting act for the Rolling Stones’ 1991 European tour. It was at this time Dan journeyed to India with Bob Guccione Jr., editor of Spin Magazine, to interview the Dalai Lama for magazine. It was during this trip that Dan began to hunger for more than the music scene had to offer. This trip was the catalyst to a long journey that eventually took Dan back to music in 2008, and to where he belonged… writing and performing new music about new experiences without the baggage of some “rock star image”.
Reed took a long hiatus from the music business in early 2003 and spent 4 years in Northern India and Jerusalem, living in a Tibetan Monastery and studying religions while in the Middle East. Coming back to music in 2009 he now performs extensively throughout Europe and the United States, both with his solo band and DRN and has in recent years performed at the ‘Sweden Rock Festival’ and England’s ‘Download Festival’.
We’ll talk new material, Dan Reed Network, his bourgeoning career as an artist and how parenting changed his perspective on life.
“I just felt it was time to get back to something that feels real, organic, and in tune with the current human condition.” – Reed
Sponsored by Music Millennium
Established over 55 years ago, Music Millennium is the oldest record store in existence in the Pacific Northwest. Throughout their history, they’ve carried the ever-evolving gamut of formats including LP, 45, reel-to-reel, 8-track, cassette, DAT, compact disc, mini-disc, DCC and CD-ROM.
As people who know and love music, Music Millennium has hosted an array of in-store performances and autograph appearances over the years, including the likes of Richard Thompson, Luscious Jackson, Loreena McKennitt, Maureen McCormick (aka “Marcia Brady”), Blue Rodeo, Shonen Knife, Matthew Sweet, Soundgarden, Mike Watt, Don Walser, Sheryl Crow, Randy Newman, Everclear, Jewel, Little Feat, Susannah Hoffs, Joe Strummer and Cheap Trick to name a few.
Be sure to check out their current calender of events online at https://musicmillennium.com. You can visit Portland’s homegrown music store at 3158 E. Burnside (at 32nd).
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Gustav first moved to Portland from the Bay Area to study German and International Affairs at Lewis and Clark College, where he was immediately seduced by radio. He has spent the past 25+ years on the air in Portland, sharing his love for all things music and entertainment. He’s been voted “best of Portland” multiple times by Willamette Week readers, played mixed dance music sets in clubs around town, including Waterfront Park, and has volunteered for numerous years with UCP Oregon as well as his son’s school district.
We had a beautiful conversation about his on-air time at KNRK during the attacks of 9/11, trying to share some sense of positivity with the community, and how much his love for music means to be able to share with those around him. His legacy is intact, providing joy and positive vibes to all around him, and the fortune cookie opened for his episode said it all:
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Craig Carothers lived in Portland before it was hip and moved to Nashville before it was ready for prime time. He’s always been a little ahead of the curve and an old school kind of cool. His music is heartbreakingly beautiful and scathingly funny, delivered with a lively deadpan smile and a voice that’s downright swoony.
Too folk for rock, too pop for folk, too jazz for country, too tall to be a jockey. It’s difficult to easily categorize his music without the use of hyphens. But the wide-ranging influences of Craig’s music-teacher parents can be heard in each of his more than 20 albums.
He’s a songwriter’s songwriter, sharing co-writes with Bruce Hornsby, Marty Stewart, Don Henry, Maia Sharp, and Don Schlitz, to name a few. He’s had songs recorded by Trisha Yearwood, Kathy Mattea, Lorrie Morgan, Russell Hitchcock, and Peter, Paul and Mary, as well as numerous international artists whose names are unspellable.
As a touring musician and a regular at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Craig has shared a stage with the likes of Richard Thompson, Janis Ian, Donovan, David Wilcox, John Gorka, Patty Larkin, Gretchen Peters, Catie Curtis, Greg Brown, Shawn Mullins, Patty Larkin, Michael McDonald, and Kim Richey.
When not traveling to hundreds of shows each year, Craig shares his songwriting expertise as a professor at University of Miami, and through online and in-person songwriting workshops across the U.S. and Europe.
A true Renaissance man, Craig is also a producer, recording engineer, background singer, booking agent, graphic designer, photographer, Tex-Mex connoisseur, left-wing inactivist, and a collector of exquisitely obsolete gadgets.
His many recordings are available at live shows and via the website, as well as Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, CDbaby, and all other digital streaming providers.
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Successful bands forge their defining moments from a rare mix of electric audience response, killer songs, and memorable stage performance. While the result is enough to keep any band on stage all night, the ability to sustain that dynamic beyond its gig of origin is what sets an average band apart from an outstanding one.
DFiVE9 had its defining moment on a special night opening for a major metal act in Chico, California, in 2001. Taking the darkened stage in unfamiliar territory, the band captured a crowd anxious to move on to the headliner. As the last note died away above the heads of the cheering crowd, each member looked at one another through their sweat and exhaustion, and knew that the dominion they held over their new-found fans was the beginning of something special. The band has been hard at work recreating that defining moment ever since.
The story of DFiVE9 begins with Montana natives Michael Krum (guitar) and Will Casey (drums) relocating to Portland, Oregon in 1993, where they led a former band through countless weeknight club gigs and eventually clawed their way onto weekend bills while winning over rockers throughout the Rose City. Before the band had time to relish the view from it’s ledge near the top of Portland’s hard rock heap, however, personal and family issues prevented their bass player and vocalist from making the total commitment to artistic success that the band’s potential demanded.
Undaunted, Krum and Casey recruited a number of potential replacements from other Portland acts, eventually tabbing vocalist Nic Yannariello and bassist Michael ‘YMike’ Yatabe in June of 2000. Gifted and dedicated artists in their own right, both new members of what would become DFiVE9 welcomed the opportunity to join a band for whom anything less than national exposure was unacceptable.
Since their inception, DFiVE9’s music fueled an ongoing groundswell of interest at the grass-roots level and beyond. The band was sponsored by Jaegermeister and PMC Guitars.
We look back at a Pacific Northwest band full of fire and fury that took the region by storm before moving onward to new paths. Catch up with Nic, Will, Mike and YMike as we get deep inside DFive9!
Jaime St. James is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the glam metal band Black ‘N Blue. He also served briefly in the mid-2000s as the lead singer of Warrant, but he left upon the return of the band’s original lead singer Jani Lane in 2008. He sang (and co-wrote several tracks) on Warrant’s 2006 album Born Again. Born James Pond, St. James started out playing drums, as he had fantasized about being a rock drummer during his youth.
He began his professional music career while a student at Cleveland High School, where he and classmates Dan Kurth, Barry Pendergrass, and Ray Malsom formed the Molly Hatchet-inspired combo Jet. Pond and Jet are featured prominently in the 1977 Legend, the yearbook of Cleveland High School. The band was briefly a favorite among Portland’s high school crowd, and his version of the ZZ Top song “La Grange” was an early hint of his future fame.
It was also during high school that Pond met his then-classmate and fellow musician, Tommy Thayer, creating a friendship that has lasted to the present. He and Thayer formed a band that ultimately evolved into Black ‘n Blue, which gave the two their first taste of mainstream success.Following Black N’ Blue, St. James performed with the bands Freight Train Jane, The Glorious Things (which also featured former Warrant guitarist Billy Morris), and his own band St. James, which Billy Morris guested with.
Jaime St. James also played drums for the Kiss tribute band called Cold Gin, playing the role of Peter Criss. Tommy Thayer, band mate of St. James in Black ‘N Blue (and current member of Kiss) was also in Cold Gin, playing the role of Ace Frehley. He co-wrote one Kiss song with Gene Simmons and Scott Van Zen: “In My Head”, which appeared on their album Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions.
Aside from Black ‘N Blue, St. James is currently a member of the Hard Rock All Stars with Juan Croucier of Ratt, Stacey Blades (formerly of L.A. Guns) and Pete Holmes of Black ‘N Blue / Michael Schenker. Their set list includes songs from their own respective bands Black ‘N Blue, Ratt & L.A. Guns.In late 2013, St. James joined the live show Let It Rawk with Stacey Blades, Oz Fox, Scot Coogan, Eric Brittingham and Sean McNabb. The band currently performs regularly in Las Vegas, Hollywood, and at various rock festivals.
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