See Emily Pray plays live unplugged Goth. We also have cuts from the demo Kitchen Knives and Safety Pins. We talk about how they write and band dynamics. Come for the great songs and stay for the insight into this creative band. Myspace.com/SeeEmilyPray

See Emily Pray brought their darkness to the Circus with live unplugged versions and recordings from their demo. Discordgrrl finally convinced the band to come and they took us to a scary place. Love this band or it will hurt you! myspace.com/SeeEmilyPray

David Lamkins brings a guitar fest. Jams with beautiful crystalline tone. These private recordings feature a couple different line-ups. Sit back and relax with your favorite mood enhancer. Myspace.com/tiedyeddevil

David Lamkins is a long time RMC audience member who brings a beautiful custom guitar and cool recordings featuring 'Rat Boy' a song written about a sociopathic co-worker. This was a fun evening. myspace.com/tiedyeddevil

Mollie Paige Band more adult contemporary pop from this muscular rhythm and blues ensemble. Molli and the band power there way to a sensuous conclusion. Snuggle up with someone for this. MySpace.com/theMolliPaigeBand

Molli Paige Band is jazzy, rocking, funky, and contemporary. This is a clean professional unit and ready to roll. Molli's songs feature her classic brassy voice and heartfelt lyrics. Give it up to life! MySpace.com/theMolliPaigeBand

Gabe Rozzell is joined by Nate Wallace to sing his songs as The Legion of Decency. Understated stories of loss and heartache are rendered with percussive guitar and banjo. Complex thoughts delivered simply and directly. MySpace.com/GabrielRozzell

Gabe Rozzel sings softly. He understates the pain in his songs in a way that makes it more poignant. This is someone who sings for the rest of us, the quiet ones. myspace.com/gabrielrozzell

Alexa sings a wondrous song in Spanish written on a beach in Mexico. It is clear that this is an artist who lives peace and models love. The us guys cut up, but are grounded by her intensely spiritual songs. AlexaWiley.com GanglingVirtuoso.org

Alexa Wiley is a nexus for many of RMC's artists. She is a poet and activist. These songs speak of awareness, spirit, and strength. The passion an artist can feel for the people and nature around her is evident. AlexaWiley.com GanglingVirtuoso.org

Sneakathon devolves into debauchery. Drive the ladies from the room with this one. These guys have no shame, and they rock. I love it! Myspace.com/sneakathon

Sneakathon is the voice of the future. This is post-modern craziness no-holds-barred. This trio rocks hard, is insentive to inhibition and are psychedelic, grungy, lyrically intense, and silly. DJ Shirley, Jess and Eric, DAMN! Myspace.com/sneakathon

Hearts of Oak feature the songs of Nate Wallace with Andy Sheie and Marilee Hord. Beautiful understated still lifes. Painted with guitar, banjo and fiddle, are pictures of the country and the hearts of the people. MySpace.com/NateWallace or the-RCMP.com

Hearts of Oak feature the songs of Nate Wallace with Andy Sheie and Marilee Hord. Beautiful understated still lifes. Painted with guitar, banjo and fiddle, are pictures of the country and the hearts of the people. MySpace.com/NateWallace or the-RCMP.com

Black Sedan featuring the songs of Mark Lynch. Dan on guitar, Aaron on drums, Mark on bass, and Mike Zitzer on woodwinds celebrate the beginning of the second season of the RoseDrop Media Circus with many of our previous guests. Out of control!

Black Sedan featuring the songs of Mark Lynch. Dan on guitar, Aaron on drums, Mark on bass, and Mike Zitzer on woodwinds celebrate the beginning of the second season of the RoseDrop Media Circus with many of our previous guests. Out of control!

Dan Ross comes back for the last show of the first year. This man has written for a hit album and shows why. He didn't want to stay for he second half, so this is what we've got. He's a true pro with an amazing command of his intrument and of songwriting.

Unity Music Collective walks their talk. Micheal Wall, Andrew Justica, and Jeff Kirsch bring their messages of peace and rock the house. These are men with a mission. This is street culture for anyone who seeks change. MySpace.com/UnityMusicCollective

Unity Music Collective walks their talk. Micheal Wall, Andrew Justica, and Jeff Kirsch bring their messages of peace and rock the house. These are men with a mission. This is street culture for anyone who seeks change. MySpace.com/UnityMusicCollective

Macforce invited the Circus to their customer appreciation day. Interviews with Macforce and Portland Music heavies. Hope you don't mind lass music and more geek talk. Please go to MacForce.com

Lincoln Crockett has a voice like wind in the hills. There's honesty, vulnerability, and an edge of loss in these modern bluegrass-tinged tunes. Excellent mandolin and guitar playing only highlight the spiritual edge of his singing. LincolnCrockett.com

Lincoln Crockett has a voice like wind in the hills. There's honesty, vulnerability, and an edge of loss in these modern bluegrass-tinged tunes. Excellent mandolin and guitar playing only highlight the spiritual edge of his singing. LincolnCrockett.com

RoseDrop Media Circus 1st Anniversary Party It was September 11, 2005 when Aaron and I recorded our first RoseDrop Media Circus Podcast. So, When we record the show Sept 10, 2006, we’re gonna throw a party! To all our honored performers, please come, let us give you something to eat or drink, enjoy yourself, and if you hanker to play something, we’ll be playing and recording longer than usual. We will be burning CDs of shows for anyone that asks as much as we can. How about that friend of yours that has not heard your show because they cannot download it? Hopefully they have a CD player that will play MP3s. Black Sedan is the featured act of the evening playing electric sets of Mark Lynch songs. Along with Mike Zitzer, Dan and Aaron will be playing for this show. We will have a full rhythm section. Let’s jam! With any luck, we will have the new computer and may be able to show a bit of newer technology than podcasting. Hopefully, you will see something amazing. Look for future emails about the party that may give more info on how someone might listen to the RoseDrop Media Circus live coming soon. As usual, we will be happy to talk to anyone about podcasting, digital recording, and new media. Let’s PAAAAR-TA!!!

Jessica Rose's appearance has started a genuine buzz. Contemporary style, quicksilver delivery, jazzy guitar playing and provocative lyrics showcase the her many talents. The live show crackled with her sensual energy. myspace.com/jessirosemusic

Jessica Rose's appearance has started a genuine buzz. Contemporary style, quicksilver delivery, jazzy guitar playing and provocative lyrics showcase the many talents of this young chanteuse. The live show crackled with her sensual energy. myspace.com/jessirosemusic

Michael McCabe plays instrumental guitar with classical themes. On a Light's Out compilation by local radio station KINK, and much in demand, he plays with spider's hands his meticulous compositions. MichaelMcCabeguitarist.com

Michael McCabe plays instrumental guitar with classical themes. On a Light's Out compilation by local radio station KINK, and much in demand, he plays with spider's hands his meticulous compositions. MichaelMcCabeguitarist.com

Jim Wylie came to the Circus on the hottest day of the year so far. This is a legitimate folkie. His sixty's sound is part of every current singer songwriter's roots. Beautiful finger style gutar playing and a classic voice frame lovely songs.

Jim Wylie came to the Circus on the hottest day of the year so far. This is a legitimate folkie. His sixty's sound is part of every current singer songwriter's roots. Beautiful finger style gutar playing and a classic voice frame lovely songs.

In the second half of this retrospective Dan talks about previous shows, Aaron sings an original acoustic song and we end with a miracle song from the show with Paul Koenig. Wanna know what we think this podcast is about? Listen to this one.

RoseDrop Media Circus Retrospective. Part 1 features songs from Steve Kerin, Brent Rogers, a live song by Mark Lynch sung by Dan and Aaron, and and after show jam outtake on a gospel song by Juliet Wyers. Hear the original shows at RoseDropMedia.com

Sky Corbett the songwriter for his new band The Jesus Candy. His influences include Tom Waits and King Crimson. He sings of love and politics and had Aaron and Dan play on a composition. We really enjoyed him. SkyCorbett.com and MySpace.com/thejesuscandy

Sky Corbett the songwriter for his new band The Jesus Candy. His influences include Tom Waits and King Crimson. He sings of love and politics and had Aaron and Dan play on a composition. We really enjoyed him. SkyCorbett.com and MySpace.com/thejesuscandy

roadArts Theater joins the Circus with excerpts of their new production If I Were Queen of This Forest. Melinda Pittman introduces cast members, outlines the premise, explains the grant that finances the play. This podcast features live performances of songs from the play. People's theater. Dig it! BroadArts.org

BroadArts Theater joins the Circus with excerpts of their new production If I Were Queen of This Forest. Melinda Pittman introduces cast members, outlines the premise, explains the grant that finances the play. This podcast features live performances of songs from the play. People's theater. Dig it! BroadArts.org.

The Hallelujah Chorus sang the songs of Andi Otness. These are deft, insightful, and honest comedy songs that speak of human failings with side splitting cleverness. Excepts from the album Aunt Ethel's Dirty Little Ditties are featured with commentary.

The Hallelujah Chorus sang the songs of Andi Otness. These are deft, insightful, and honest comedy songs that speak of human failings with side splitting cleverness. Excepts from the album Aunt Ethel's Dirty Little Ditties are featured with commentary from the composer. Available from RoseDropMedia.com

Sandpeople is a NW hiphop crew with 10 different rappers. Almost all are featured here as the MCs rap live to clean and inventive tracks. Out of all the Sandpeople projects, tonight features IME and Debaser along with tracks from the Sandpeople compilation album. Sandpeoplemusic.com

Sandpeople is a NW hiphop crew with 10 different rappers. Almost all are featured here as the MCs rap live to clean and inventive tracks. Out of all the Sandpeople projects, tonight features IME and Debaser along with tracks from the Sandpeople compilation album. Sandpeoplemusic.com

Wolfpakk featuring Cache and Illizm bring the Circus our first hiphop. Our guests perform live over tracks, and discuss hiphop culture and history, their roots, influences and North"WET" music industry realities. myspace.com/Illizm myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecomcacheftthewolfpakk

Wolfpakk featuring Cache and Illizm bring the Circus our first hiphop. Our guests perform live over tracks, and discuss hiphop culture and history, their roots, influences and North"WET" music industry realities. myspace.com/Illizm myspace.com/httpwwwmyspacecomcacheftthewolfpakk

Dan Ross is the legendary Portland steel guitar player for for local fan favorites Sand back in the heyday of the local music scene. After working with the back up band for John Couger Mellencamp, Dan brings cuts from his latest album The Illusion. This is a grab bag of textures old and new. See RoseDropMedia for contact info. 

Dan Ross is the legendary Portland steel guitar player for for local fan favorites Sand back in the heyday of the local music scene. After working with the back up band for John Couger Mellencamp, Dan brings cuts from his latest album The Illusion. This is a grab bag of textures old and new. See RoseDropMedia for contact info. 

This is a talk with some of our previous guests. A little history of the show, some pontificating, some of our favorite live recordings and a discussion of where we are going. RoseDropoMedia.com

This is a talk with some of our previous guests. A little history of the show, some pontificating, some of our favorite live recordings and a discussion of where we are going. RoseDropoMedia.com

Paul Koenig is a complete singer/songwriter. Beautiful melodies, a warm and familiar voice, and gorgeous emotional lyrics. I want people to hear this material and the subtle heartfelt honesty with which it is delivered. MySpace.com/PaulCoen

Paul Koenig is a complete singer/songwriter. Beautiful melodies, a warm and familiar voice, and gorgeous emotional lyrics. I want people to hear this material and the subtle heartfelt honesty with which it is delivered. MySpace.com/PaulCoen

Cicada Omega defies categorization. Trance blues, primative drum circle, jazz abandon, and soul shout, all exist in this refreshingly original and joyful mix. Found objects, practical art, and brilliant improvisation are just starting points. Like nothing we have ever heard. Ciadaomega.com myspace.com/cicadaomega

Cicada Omega defies categorization. Trance blues, primative drum circle, jazz abandon, and soul shout, all exist in this refreshingly original and joyful mix. Found objects, practical art, and brilliant improvisation are just starting points. Like nothing we have ever heard. www.myspace.com/cicadaomega

Brent Rogers plays beautiful guitar and has a wonderful romantic voice. Well crafted songs get the full professional treament. This is a producer's sound from a well connected local producer. With recordings from his upcoming album, we were treated to some widely varied and layered pieces. BrentRogers.com

Brent Rogers plays beautiful guitar and has a wonderful romantic voice. Well crafted songs get the full professional treament. This is a producer's sound from a well connected local producer. With recordings from his upcoming album, we were treated to some widely varied and layered pieces. BrentRogers.com

Steve Kerin had a masters degree in classical piano when he discovered a collection of transcriptions of Dr. John classic piano solos. He is a true student of the style, and the playing is complex and dense. His voice has the required gruff quality for his New Orleans style piano songs. There are other treasures in the show. We are honored to present this recent transplant from the Louisiana to Portland. You will want to see him live. myspace.com/SteveKerinPiano

Steve Kerin had a masters degree in classical piano when he discovered a collection of transcriptions of Dr. John classic piano solos. He is a true student of the style, and the playing is complex and dense. His voice has the required gruff quality for his New Orleans style piano songs. There are other treasures in the show. We are honored to present this recent transplant from the Louisiana to Portland. You will want to see him live. myspace.SteveKerinPiano

Taylor Horton is a protege' of Angie Foster of Highwire. This is an unfolding talent; delicate, expressive, self-conscious, and tremulous. The songs express emotions that are new to her and will never again be as pure. This is not without muscle as she has put plenty of hard work into her chosen craft, but it is also a rare opportunity to hear someone in the first blush of her performing career. Link to her from AngieFoster.com

Taylor Horton is a protege' of Angie Foster of Highwire. This is an unfolding talent; delicate, expressive, self-conscious, and tremulous. The songs express emotions that are new to her and will never again be as pure. This is not without muscle as she has put plenty of hard work into her chosen craft, but it is also a rare opportunity to hear someone in the first blush of her performing career. Link to her from AngieFoster.com

Marvin (aka: SpeedLimit) Gershowitz plays forlorn Texas laments. This is a genuinely nice veteran songwriter and producer from Austin. He has a full gig schedule and is a good bet for a night of intimate authentic country tinged entertainment. myspace.com/speedlimitamptheviolations

Marvin (aka: SpeedLimit) Gershowitz plays forlorn Texas laments. This is a genuinely nice veteran songwriter and producer from Austin. He has a full gig schedule and is a good bet for a night of intimate authentic country tinged entertainment. myspace.com/speedlimitamptheviolations

Jay Russo sings songs of labor and freedom. His influences are two parts Woody Guthrie, one part Hank Williams and generous portion of recordings from the band General Strike. Jim Cook joins on stand-up bass and vocals. These are the guys at the demonstrations leading the chorus of familiar peace and justice anthems. Phil Ochs, my hero, would be proud to stand with them. GeneralStrikeband.com

Jay Russo sings songs of labor and freedom. His influences are two parts Woody Guthrie, one part Hank Williams and generous portion of recordings from the band General Strike. Jim Cook joins on stand-up bass and vocals. These are the guys at the demonstrations leading the chorus of familiar peace and justice anthems. Phil Ochs, my hero, would be proud to stand with them. GeneralStrikeband.com

Beltaine's duel hammer dulcimer and guitar arrangements are authentic and innovative. Classic melodies and rhythms with living music, John Keys, Kris Chase and Brian Baker feature music from their new album String Fling.Beltainemusic.com

Beltaine's duel hammer dulcimer and guitar arrangements are authentic and innovative. In the finest tradition of mixing respect for the classic melodies and rhythms with the joy of living musicianship, John Keys, Kris Chase and Brian Baker transport the listener to another time and place. Featuring music from their new album String Fling, John adds flute and Kris adds mountain dulcimer and Marimbola. Get your fling on. Beltainemusic.com

Dave Clarke (AKA Clave Darke) brought Eric Herman and Steve Dearborn to the Circus to flesh out these delightfully precious neo-bluegrass tunes. He writes mature songs for children, childish songs for adults, and even channels songs from his dog. This are profound poems for complex times. www.myspace.com/clavedarke

Dave Clarke (AKA Clave Darke) brought Eric Herman and Steve Dearborn to the Circus to flesh out these delightfully precious neo-bluegrass tunes. He writes mature songs for children, childish songs for adults, and even channels songs from his dog. This are profound poems for complex times. www.myspace.com/clavedarke

Vincent Black Shadows' Ciaran Green, David Hege, Jon Joye and Ben Brunett came to jam. The songs are interesting, lush and have dynamics. This is what can happen when musicians are determined to listen to each other. myspace.com/vincentblackshadows

Vincent Black Shadow's Ciaran Green, David Hege, and Jon Joye came to jam. The songs are interesting, lush and have dynamics. This is what can happen when musicians are determined to listen to each other. All live, interplay is the order of the day. www.myspace.com/vincentblackshadows

Frankly, I am inclined at this time to book anyone without passing judgment on a CD. I have not gotten to point where I think I should “audition? guests. I would prefer to think that I am just providing an opportunity for a variety of artists to make their art available to a wider audience. There will come a time when there are more people trying to get on the show than we have slots. I expect I will have to be more selective then, but I hope I do not set myself up as a judge between competing performers. I choose to present material that might be more challenging for some and I want to take chances. I intend to respect my audience to come to their own conclusions in full knowledge that there may be shows they like and those they don’t. Feedback welcome. I am trying to recruit artists who’s work I respect, but I do not need to be like a club booker that is dependent on trying to decide who will be the more profitable act to book. I am pursuing sponsorship, grants, or commercials to get some income to support the effort, but I do not want to become some kind of new radio station clone, hit repeater, or American Idol bullshit anti-art money machine. That may be a bit highhanded, but that is how I think this new media should be used and there is an audience for this point of view. Thanks. I had been thinking about this and had not really put it into words yet. Please excuse the rant, unless you have something to add.

Juliet Wyers was coaxed in to sing with Margaret Linn. Her voice is warm and perfect, her melodies flow effortlessly and her lyrics are therapy for the heart and mind. Margaret adds hand in glove harmonies. Juliet features songs from her albums Clear and Sunlit and gives us a couple unrecorded pieces. Please indulge me on this one. There are magical moments here. www.julietwyers.com

Juliet Wyers was coaxed in to sing with Margaret Linn. Her voice is warm and perfect, her melodies flow effortlessly and her lyrics are therapy for the heart and mind. Margaret adds hand in glove harmonies. Juliet features songs from her albums Clear and Sunlit and gives us a couple unrecorded pieces. Please indulge me on this one. There are magical moments here. www.julietwyers.com

Flower, Aaron and I are going to do another retrospective. Flower's moving back home out of state. We will miss her and want to give her a good sendoff. This time I think we'll ask a few of the performers that have been on the show come back to the Rose and Raindrop and we'll play some of the live recordings and get some comments on the experience. Who would like to be there?

I re-reposted The Bo and Paul Parker show. I am pretty sure I have the repaired show up now. My apologies to those who were put off by the off timing on the live tunes. Please re-download. It make a difference.

Bo and Paul Parker bring live and recorded songs from their album Cheshire Moon. Atmospheric and traditional, jazzy and rockin'. This is mature and eclectic music-making. Available through New Weave Records. Second repost

Lew Jones makes his second visit to the Circus. My favorite songwriter brings more songstories of Vietnam vets, the Kennedy assasination and daydreams. Featured are songs from the new album American Folkie Part II. www.lewjonesact.com

Beltaine came in last week and put a dreamy peaceful look on my wife Sara's face. Hammer dulcimers are amazing instruments. Okay. I put the most recently posted shows at the top of the shows category. I have Lew Jones Part 2 mixed. It's ready to post and then we start work on the Juliet Wyers show. This will one really blew us away. Next Sunday (4/2) we have Jay Russo and his partner. This is folk music as I learned it. Songs of labor rights, freedom, and peace. These are the higher values of the majority of our neighbors. The following Sunday is Speed Limit. Get ready for some high desert lyrics. Here's the deal. I post blogs and you comment. I'd settle for some random insults.

Lew Jones makes his second visit to the Circus. My favorite songwriter brings more songstories of Vietnam vets, the Kennedy assasination and daydreams. Featured are songs from the new album American Folkie Part II. I even get to sing one of my favorites. www.lewjonesact.com

I went back and made some corrections in the live tunes on the RMC for 02.19.06 and think it the tracks sinc better. The old file is deleted and should be unavailable. Please download the corrected file. Let me know if this worked.

Bo and Paul Parker bring live and recorded songs from their album Cheshire Moon. Atmospheric and traditional, jazzy and rockin'. This is mature and eclectic music-making. Available through New Weave Records.

Micheal Sean Cummins pulls no punches as leaves messages for friends in Hell with a former girlfriend and admits to being a "no-good". If you like singing love songs to alcohol, step up to the bar with this transplanted Texan. www.michaelseancummins.com

Micheal Sean Cummins pulls no punches as leaves messages for friends in Hell with a former girlfriend and admits to being a "no-good". If you like singing love songs to alcohol, step up to the bar with this transplanted Texan. www.michaelseancummins.com

Kate Mann brought back Bernardo Gomez (of Latin Quarter) for a collection of lyric driven insights. It's contemporary songwriting with bite. www.KateMann.com or www.myspace.com/KateMann

Kate Mann brought back Bernardo Gomez (of Latin Quarter) for a collection of lyric driven insights. It's contemporary songwriting with bite. www.KateMann.com

SugarFarm is Margaret Light with Marty Reinsel and they rock on the primitive side. Margaret is a force of nature following her mentor R.L. Burnside into blues shouting delirium. I wish you could have seen this one. http://www.myspace.com/sugarfarm

SugarFarm is Margaret Light with Marty Reinsel and they rock on the primitive side. Margaret is a force of nature following her mentor R.L. Burnside into blues shouting delirium. I wish you could have seen this one. http://www.myspace.com/sugarfarm

Anu is another gentle soul breathing music and romance. Live, it's a pleasure and his recordings are full of surprising guest soloists. www.myspace.com/AnuAlphonse.

Anu is another gentle soul breathing music and romance. Live it's a pleasure and his recordings are full of surprising guest soloists. www.myspace.com/AnuAlphonse.

Highwire features two marvelous songwriters, Angie Foster and Eric Nelson. Each play songs from their own solo albums and live with the Highwire rhythm section, Kaliq Mansor and Harry McClane. www.Highwire-PDX.com

Highwire features two marvelous songwriters, Angie Foster and Eric Nelson. Each play songs from their own solo albums and live with the Highwire rhythm section, Kaliq Mansor and Harry McClane. www.Highwire-PDX.com

Arlo Stone is funny. Our first show of 2006 is with a comedian. Don't expect much talking from Aaron and I, we were laughing our asses off. Take a break from music with some terrific stand-up.

Arlo Stone is funny. Our first show of 2006 is with a comedian. Don't expect much talking from Aaron and I, we were laughing our asses off. Take a break from music with some terrific stand-up.

Dan & Aaron play live and include recordings separated by 100 years. Flower adds her 2 dents worth. Included are some anti corporate media rants from other podcasters.

Margaret Linn, my sister, is one of the biggest talents in Portland. An in demand session singer, vocal teacher, with an astoundingly deep and complex voice, Margaret brings her band Latin Quarter to the Rose and Raindrop. www.LatinQuarterBand.com. David Leslie's music available from him email dleslie@Orbrec.com

Margaret Linn, my sister, is one of the biggest talents in Portland. An in demand session singer, vocal teacher, with an astoundingly deep and complex voice, Margaret brings her band Latin Quarter to the Rose and Raindrop. www.LatinQuarterBand.com

Marty Henninger brings original songs, stories, and recordings. A drummer with something to say.

Marty Henninger brings original songs, stories, and recordings. A drummer with something to say.

Perry Callas plays live and introdues cuts from his album, Bad Berries. Comedic songs and political commentary hosted by Dan and Aaron Linn. Part 2

Perry Callas plays live and introdues cuts from his album, Bad Berries. Comedic songs and political commentary hosted by Dan and Aaron Linn. Part 1

Black Sedan live and with recordings of songs written by Mark Lynch w/ Dan Linn on guitar, Mike Zitzer on woodwinds, and Aaron Linn on percussion. Go to www.myspace.com/BlackSedan Part 2

Black Sedan live and with recordings of songs written by Mark Lynch w/ Dan Linn on guitar, Mike Zitzer on woodwinds, and Aaron Linn on percussion. Go to www.myspace.com/BlackSedan Part 1

Retrospective of 1st 6 shows with added original material from Dan and Aaron part 2

Retrospective of the 1st 6 shows with additional live original material from Dan and Aaron Linn part 1