Unfortunately, on second thought perhaps fortunately, I have to be very brief, for now. Being a passionate fan of PDX music changed my life. I found love and a new career simply by following that passion. I believe. My faith was once again rewarded last night as I watched Wade McCollum give a Quasar like performance as Hedwig at the Artist Repertory Theatre. From the Blues Festival to a March Fourth blowout at Doug Fir and back around again to some quiet songwriting gathering I treasure this town's music, those that make it, and those that make it happen. As to leaders? A couple of them have posted here already. But I of course have a personal favorite, Lisa Lepine.

Tom Hale
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