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
Easyfolk Over the Years
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
Media
Photos & 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.
Program Expectations
Collaboration
A willingness to share your skills with the group, and receive support from others in return
PResence
At monthly meetings, annual events, and, whenever possible, the significant shows and projects of the other artists in your cohort
Openness
The courage to let others witness the highs and lows of a year in your musical life, and the capacity to actively encourage them through theirs.
How Selections are made
all applications will be reviewed by a panel comprised of 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.
selections are Not based on number of streams, who has played the biggest venues, or has the most professional releases. We’re looking to build a team of dedicated artists who all have something unique to offer -
to music fans, to Portland,
and to each other.
PRogram Calendar
The cohort will meet regularly each 1st Monday of the month. Gatherings will rotate between a social, a song circle, and a zoom call
Event
Opening Gathering
Photoshoot
Monthly Gathering (Zoom)
Monthly Gathering (Social)
Monthly Gathering (Song Circle)
Monthly Gathering (Zoom)
Monthly Gathering (Social)
Monthly Gathering (Song Circle)
Monthly Gathering (Zoom)
Easyfolk Fest
Fest Watch Party
Closing Gathering
Date
January 17th
January 31st
February 15h
March 1st
April 5th
May 3rd
June 6th
July 5th
August 2nd
September 17th & 18th
October 4th
November 14th
Location
Rental Space
Photo Studio
Zoom Call
Local Pub
Private Residence
Zoom Call
Rental Space
Private Residence
Zoom Call
Dolores Winningstad Theatre
Private Residence
Private Residence
These gatherings are the heart of the program. We ask that you consider your capacity and availability before making this commitment.
There are also additional performance opportunities booked throughout the year at Alberta St. Pub, Haymaker, Atlantis Lounge, Artichoke, Kelly's Olympian, and White Eagle.