About Easyfolk Featured
artist
Each year, Easyfolk selects a number of independent artists to feature. These artists will form a close community of support for
one another and build off each other's momentum. Throughout the year, Easyfolk
will provide each artist with community building and performance opportunities.
"The Featured artist program is about community and the joy of music. it's about finding people
to collaborate with, to share in successes, to commiserate in the difficulties, and to relish
in each other's company"
- Flyover States, 2024 Easyfolk Featured Artist
2025 at a Glance
What We're Looking For
Independent musicians/bands in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding areas who are willing and able to commit to a year-long program.
Deeply collaborative people, who know that their success is bound up in the success of others.
Musicians who write and perform music regularly and want to expand their spheres of influence and engagement.
Artists from different expressions of the acoustic music genre: folk, country, singer-songwriter, bluegrass, indie, pop, blues, etc.
Program Benefits
Videos
Live music videos to build your digital media library
Community
Gatherings and songwriting opportunities with others in the program.
Shows
A guaranteed spot at Easyfolk Fest and other performance opportunities.
Promotion
Promotion of your shows and releases on Easyfolk channels.
How Selections are made
all applications will be reviewed by a panel comprised of five musicians, community leaders, and past participants
The panel will be looking for
exceptional musicianship,
a discernible sense of identity/brand, strong songwriting, stage presence, and a love for community building
The panel will select a cohort that varies in scene, sound, and stage. We want folks from different pockets of the Portland music scene, that have distinct sounds, and are at different stages of the musical journey.