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From left to right, Andy Casad and
Nick Garrett-Powell of Fret Drifters.
from December to May 2015, and Britt has regularly from Grants Pass to Ashland. whirlwind of concerts and events are at your
an annual June through October performance Whether you like funk, rock, Motown, alter- fingertips at a moment’s notice, ready and
schedule. Between the touring artists, the ris- native or indie rock, Celtic rock, reggae, pop, waiting for you to find them. Gone are the
ing stars, and the local talent collaborations country, dance, or a marching band, there is days of canvasing a parking lot or neighbor-
and competitions, music of all genres is alive a place that has what you’re looking for. The hood with flyers to get people to come to your
and well in Southern Oregon. trick is always knowing how to find it. gig since, and let’s face it, chances are you’ll
If you’re a blues fan, you’ll find no shortage of The broad reach of social media has given art- get better exposure on Instagram or Facebook.
regular blues jams every single week. We have ists, musicians, and fans of all genres a greater No matter what place music takes in your life,
the Ashland Blues Society, Downtown Blues voice to be heard. I find myself on a musical you can almost always find out more about it
Association and a number of blues bands cir- scavenger hunt when diving into the world through one social media network or another.
culating throughout the Rogue Valley. If jazz of regional music to bring into this area. A Incredible talent comes alive and artistic
is your fancy, discover artists who perform vision finds an audience, and that is how to
stay connected.
100 Watt Mind
38 southernoregonmagazine.com • winter 2015
Nick Garrett-Powell of Fret Drifters.
from December to May 2015, and Britt has regularly from Grants Pass to Ashland. whirlwind of concerts and events are at your
an annual June through October performance Whether you like funk, rock, Motown, alter- fingertips at a moment’s notice, ready and
schedule. Between the touring artists, the ris- native or indie rock, Celtic rock, reggae, pop, waiting for you to find them. Gone are the
ing stars, and the local talent collaborations country, dance, or a marching band, there is days of canvasing a parking lot or neighbor-
and competitions, music of all genres is alive a place that has what you’re looking for. The hood with flyers to get people to come to your
and well in Southern Oregon. trick is always knowing how to find it. gig since, and let’s face it, chances are you’ll
If you’re a blues fan, you’ll find no shortage of The broad reach of social media has given art- get better exposure on Instagram or Facebook.
regular blues jams every single week. We have ists, musicians, and fans of all genres a greater No matter what place music takes in your life,
the Ashland Blues Society, Downtown Blues voice to be heard. I find myself on a musical you can almost always find out more about it
Association and a number of blues bands cir- scavenger hunt when diving into the world through one social media network or another.
culating throughout the Rogue Valley. If jazz of regional music to bring into this area. A Incredible talent comes alive and artistic
is your fancy, discover artists who perform vision finds an audience, and that is how to
stay connected.
100 Watt Mind
38 southernoregonmagazine.com • winter 2015
