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![BALTHVS in Portland, Oregon: Groovy, Spaced Out Colombian Funk [Show Review + Photos]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSC02595.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Funk
BALTHVS in Portland, Oregon at The Get Down The Get Down has become synonymous with hosting a wide spectrum of talent, from kiki balls and community fundraisers to themed dance party nights and stand-up comics. But that doesn’t mean their live music curation is second to mind – The Get Down actually boasts the best […]
![[Artist Interview] A Healthy Set of Roots: Tomten Keeps Growing Strong in Seattle](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tomten5.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Indie
Tender yet stimulating, Tomten weaves beautiful melodies and poetic lyrics into an experience well worth listening. With Brian Noyeswatkins as lead singer and multi-instrumentalist, Jake Brady on drums and guitar, Dillon Sturtevant on bass, and Matt Rafferty on guitar, their sound incorporates languid surf rock and the gentle baritone of Noyeswatkins with a litany of unique […]
Indie
Words/Photos by Kaitlyn Holder. SACCO & Band Of Skulls at the Granada this past Thursday was another extremely exciting show for me right off the bat. Having been treated by a friend to a previous show at the very same venue in 2012 that was absolutely amazing, I was thrilled to be attending this one […]