Creative Music Guild

Outset Series Goals

Support and Grow the Portland Improvising Music Scene
The Outset Series provides an opportunity for local improvising musicians to get in front of an audience in a non-commercial venue with a completely attentive audience that is dedicated to creative, improvised music. This is the only regular series in Portland that features experimental, improvised music in front a live audience.

Pay Musicians for Their Work

One hundred percent of the money collected at the door is given to the musicians.Neither the Creative Music Guild nor Revival Drum Shop are taking a cut from the door as both are committed to paying musicians fairly for their art. The Outset Series is one of the few opportunities for musicians who play non-commercial music to receive fair compensation. Too often musicians, especially those performing at the cutting edge, are expected to play for free or get paid after the venue has taken its cut.

Provide a Reliable Space for Fans of Creative, Improvised Music Listen to the Music They Love

Often fans of experimental music have to travel to out-of-the-way venues, cram into house basements or strain to hear the music over the sounds of the bar. Sometimes this can add to the experience of a show but often it is a distraction. The Outset Series provides a regular opportunity in a comfortable setting at an affordable price for creative music fans to hear the music they love.

More information, videos, etc:
www.creativemusicguild.org
www.facebook.com/creativemusicguild
www.twitter.com/pdxcmg

Past Performers:

2012

5/16: Jonathan Sielaff, Zachary Schombwrg, Toning.

5/2: Electro-Kraken, RM3

4/18: Rebecca Gates/Ji Tanzer, ALTO!

4/4: Prism Band, Seth Nehil

3/21: Gregg Skolff, 1939 Ensemble

3/7: Daniel Menche, Demolition Du0

2/15: MSHR, Rich & Carson Halley Duo

2/1: Luke Wyland, Tim DuRoche/Eugene Lee Duo

1/18: Jewelry Rash, Ben Kates

2011

12/7: Matt Carlson, Reed Wallsmith/Joe Cunningham Duo

11/16: Doug Theriault, Marisa Anderson