TNC Showcase with Ken Gaines, Avery Hill and Josh Gittleman

Every Thursday, Artichoke Community Music hosts the Thursday Night Coffeehouse Showcase—an evening of up to four local and touring artists in an intimate listening-room setting.

Curators such as the Portland Folk Music Society and Portland Songwriters Association select the performers, who generously donate their sets to support Artichoke’s mission.

Audience tips go directly to the musicians. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and light snacks are available at the bar.

Doors - 6:30pm
Show - 7:00pm

Avery Hill

For Fans of Dar Williams, Joni Mitchell, Nanci Griffith

Avery Hill is a singer-songwriter, a storyteller, and a teaching artist known for her thoughtful lyrics, intricate melodies, and warm, engaging presence. Her original songs reflect on everyday humanity, finding remarkable insight in the simplest of stories. On stage, she sings these stories with a voice that is at once both wise and curious, and with a musical style both pleasant and intriguing to the ear. Her latest album, The One Who Remembers (2024), explores the everyday moments and objects that open a portal through time, linking the past, present and future. Whether on stage or in the classroom, Avery brings humor, heart, and insight to her work. Avery also teaches ʻukulele and songwriting in classes, workshops, retreats, and online.

Learn more at www.averyhill.studio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3rSq5b2g6U

Ken Gaines

For Fans of Paul Simon, Johnny Mercer, Roger Miller

Ken Gaines is a long-time nationally touring singer songwriter whose songs range from bluegrass to jazz.
https://www.kengaines.com

https://www.facebook.com/ken.gaines

youtube.com/watch?v=JJvBM-nw2Zc&list=PLW6DWrFVJ_pLJviYkvYzAwJdrDL9-J2ZH&index=4

Josh Gittleman

For nearly 50 years, Josh X Gittelman has written and performed music in all styles of Americana (except Jazz). He’s performed all across the country, from the Capitol in DC to a monthly gig at “Applejacks” in La Honda, CA, where the Merry Pranksters began. His influences include Gillian Welch, Tom Waits, John Prine, Neil Young, and the Beatles.