PGS is a monthly meeting free to the public providing two hours of guitar music. It’s also a nonprofit membership organization providing a place to meet other players, makers, and teachers, and it's a friendly place to discover and share new tunes, techniques, and styles. We welcome all kinds of music and all skill levels. Meetings start with open mic time and end with a half-hour Featured Performer set.
PGS meets at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland from 7:00 to 9:30 PM on the first Monday of every month (second Monday if the first is a holiday). Meetings are always free and open to the public.
PGS meets at the Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland from 7:00 to 9:30 PM on the first Monday of every month (second Monday if the first is a holiday). Meetings are always free and open to the public.
PDX Jazz presents
Ken Peplowski and Diego Figueiredo
Thursday May 17th, 8pm
It all started in 1962. Antonio Carlos Jobim wrote the songs, “The Girl from Ipanema”, “Corcovado”, and “Wave”. The music hit North America and it was an explosion of Grammy’s and Billboard hits. Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd’s famous album “Jazz Samba” from April 1962, hit #1 on The Billboard Pop Chart. Now the world renowned artists Ken Peplowski and Diego Figueiredo recreate music from this era, but in their own special way.
Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-do) comes all the way from Brazil and is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several important competitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diego’s unique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, has created an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers around the world
Ken Peplowski is one of the leading clarinetists and sax players in jazz today. Ken’s performed and recorded with all the greats including Mel Torme, Leon Redbone, Charlie Byrd, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman, George Shearing, Madonna, James Moody, Steve Allen, Woody Allen, and many more. Ken Peplowski has recorded over 50 CDs as a soloist, and 400 as a sideman.
Tickets & Information
Ken & Diego on YouTube
Ken Peplowski and Diego Figueiredo
Thursday May 17th, 8pm
It all started in 1962. Antonio Carlos Jobim wrote the songs, “The Girl from Ipanema”, “Corcovado”, and “Wave”. The music hit North America and it was an explosion of Grammy’s and Billboard hits. Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd’s famous album “Jazz Samba” from April 1962, hit #1 on The Billboard Pop Chart. Now the world renowned artists Ken Peplowski and Diego Figueiredo recreate music from this era, but in their own special way.
Diego Figueiredo (pronounced fig-a-ray-do) comes all the way from Brazil and is considered one of the most talented guitar players in the world today. He is the winner of several important competitions including the Montreux Jazz Competition and the VISA Prize. Diego’s unique interpretations, along with his phenomenal technique and emotion, has created an explosion of adoring fans and concert goers around the world
Ken Peplowski is one of the leading clarinetists and sax players in jazz today. Ken’s performed and recorded with all the greats including Mel Torme, Leon Redbone, Charlie Byrd, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman, George Shearing, Madonna, James Moody, Steve Allen, Woody Allen, and many more. Ken Peplowski has recorded over 50 CDs as a soloist, and 400 as a sideman.
Tickets & Information
Ken & Diego on YouTube
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Portland Classic Guitar presents
Duo Tenebroso Friday May 18th, 8pm Wiegand Hall, Marylhurst University Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Duo Tenebroso is known for their warm musicality and singular interpretations. Their concerts are filled with a wide variety of music from the Baroque masters Bach, Vivaldi, and Scarlatti, to the romantics such as Brahms, as well as new transcriptions and music from living composers like Brouwer, Assad, Duarte, Pujol, and Carbajo. Members David Franzen and Kristen Waligora take pleasure in expanding the guitar repertoire by constantly searching out new works as well as transcribing undiscovered classics. Tickets & Information |
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Portland FolkMusic Society presents
Cabin Fever NW Friday May 18th, 7:30 Reedwood Friends Church 2901 SE Steele St Cabin Fever NW has wide crossover appeal for fans of bluegrass, singer-songwriters, Americana, country, pop and gospel. Their original songs have been recognized by national media including NPR's Car Talk and SING OUT! Magazine and are sung in and around churches, folk societies, living rooms and campfires across the US and Canada. "Imagine Simon and Garfunkel singing with the Carter Family’s devotion. This is music of the heart. No flash and very accessible.” - TheAlternateRoot.com Tickets & Information |
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PSU Student Recitals
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Over the last few PGS meetings, we have been lucky to hear perfomances by several students from the PSU guitar program. Their poise and talent lead us to believe they will go on to great things in the music world. If you'd like to hear more of them, check out these three upcoming student recitals, at PSU's Lincoln Hall.
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Brandon Azbill
May 26, 6:00PM
Junior Recital (30min)
LH326 (Third floor)
Adam Brooker
May 27, 7:00PM
Master’s Recital (60min)
LH75 (Basement Auditorium)
Pitchaya Su-authai
June 6, 5:30PM
Junior Recital (30min)
LH75 (Basement Auditorium)
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Portland Classic Guitar presents
Virginia Luque Friday June 1st, 8pm Wiegand Hall, Marylhurst University |
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Virginia Luque plays classical and flamenco music in a Spanish romantic style, combining
extraordinary technical virtuosity with beautiful tone and musicianship. Ms. Luque has recently recorded Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. She has been awarded First Prize at several international competitions, including the "Manuel de Falla" Competition for Classical Guitar in Granada, Spain, and has received the Lincoln Center Scholarship among other awards. Tickets & Information |
