CHARACTERS
THE KINGSMEN - JANET WEISS - larry crane - FORTY feet tall - deadmoon - jamie dunphy - the macks - katherine - dewey - andre - verb8im
THE KINGSMEN
DICK PETERSON
Dick Peterson is the founding bassist of The Kingsmen, often credited as the first garage rock band.
At just 17, he toured with The Beach Boys and helped ignite a raw, unfiltered sound that would inspire generations of rock musicians.
With 481K monthly listeners, its fair to say their work continues to do the trick.
A true pioneer, Peterson embodies the rebellious, do-it-yourself spirit at the heart of American rock history
JANET WEISS
Musician
Janet Weiss is a seminal drummer and a driving force in American indie rock. Best known for her work with Sleater-Kinney, Quasi, and Wild Flag. Her Spotify contributions combine to almost 250k monthly listeners.
She’s celebrated for her powerful, precise style and her influence on generations of musicians. A Portland mainstay, Weiss has helped define the city’s sound—championing creative independence, collaboration, and the enduring strength of women in rock.
LARRY CRANE
MUSIC engineer & founder of jackpot!
Larry Crane is a renowned audio engineer, producer, and founder of Jackpot! Recording Studio in Portland. Best known for his long collaboration with Elliott Smith, Larry has shaped the city’s sound for decades.
He’s also the founder and editor of Tape Op, the world’s largest magazine for recording engineers, fostering a global community of music makers and preserving the spirit of independent production.
With over 35K print subscribers, the magazine also has a social media presence with over 195K followers across various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
forty feet tall
band
Forty Feet Tall is a gritty, post-punk/alt-rock quartet based in Portland, Oregon, formed by lifelong friends Cole Gann (vocals/guitar) and Jack Sehres (guitar), with Brett Marquette on bass (since 2017) and Ian Kelley on drums (since 2018).
Known for their raw, crowd-immersing performances—complete with mic-cord entanglements and stage dives—they’ve opened for acts like Shame and Frankie and the Witch Fingers, and have even been spotlighted at major festivals like Pickathon before their upcoming tour of Europe.
With Hollywood music videos in the resume, European tours and upcoming albums, they have a social media presence of over 70K followers.
deadmoon
toody cole
Born and raised in Portland, Toody’s time in the scene goes back to the 60s. As the co-founder of the Portland punk rock band Dead Moon, she alongside husband Fred Cole, ruled town.
Known as the godparents of DIY, their work has inspired countless bands and fans around the world while maintaining a strict DIY work ethic.
With almost 100K monthly listeners on Spotify, tributes from Pearl Jam, Nirvana and more as well as annual Deadmoon celebrations in Portland at its largest indie venues, her name is etched in the city’s lore.
jamie dunphy
city councilor
Jamie Dunphy is a Portland city councilor, lifelong punk, and passionate defender of the city’s independent music culture.
A former musician turned public servant, he embodies the bridge between art and activism—fighting corporate monopolies like Live Nation to protect Portland’s grassroots venues and preserve Portland’s reputation as a haven for creative freedom and community-driven music.
the macks
band
The Macks are a Portland-based rock band known for their explosive live performances and raw, garage-infused sound.
Rising through Eugene’s college house show scene, the band garnered attention for their energetic shows and distinctive sound, earning accolades such as Portland's Best New Band in 2022.
katherine
katherine wilson
Katherine "K'iya" Wilson was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon to school teachers who lived and taught on the Chiloquin Indian Reservation.
She began her studies at the University of Oregon, where she started acting for the burgeoning 16mm Poetic Cinema filmmakers that included members of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters.
Her first major film as location scout and location casting director was for the notorious National Lampoon's Animal House (1978). She provided these services for the next 20 years on many films, including Stand by Me (1986).
dewey
dewey mahood
Dewey Mahood is a prolific musician based in Portland, Oregon, best known for his solo project Plankton Wat and his work with experimental psych-rock bands like Eternal Tapestry, Rose City Band, Elephant Factory, and The Cosmos Group.
He has impacted Portland’s creative landscape for over three decades, playing with PNW icons such as Unwound and Nirvana.
ANDRE
andre middleton
Andre Middleton is a native New Yorker that moved to Portland to attend college. He has many ties to the arts and music scene via friendships that stretch back for at least two decades.
He is the Executive Director of Friends of Noise and a community activist on issues of inclusion, equity, and community conection within the arts. He produces Friends of Noise Presents: a weekly hour of radio curated by youth DJs Monday’s 2-3 on XRAY.fm.
verb8im
band
The four piece band of brothers consisting of Aidan Wright, Tripp Repp, Lucas Vega and Will Martin.
They’ve played at almost every backyard in town, concert halls and local bars across Oregon, even winning the 2023 Battle of the Bands in Eugene, becoming a staple of Central Oregon’s iconic college house-show scene.