How would it sound if Duke Ellington, Jerry Garcia, Sam Cooke, Kool Herc & Shinehead gathered 'round a firepit and jammed?

Award-winning hip-hop/music duo, Eastern Sunz, are the result of the jam session between legendary lyricists and musicians. Their lyrics and sound are unique to them, infusing well-known themes with Pacific NW backdrops, but also reminiscent of classic beats and rhythms.

Officially on the scene in 2001 with the release of their first album, you can hear the past decade in the increasing sophistication of their sound and see that growth in the awards earned, especially in the past year!

This Sunday DJ Sesqui will be bringing the Rare 45 Heat!! That's right that dusty little 7" of joy that filled the jukeboxes around the world since the late 40's. With the help of fellow DJ's and crate diggers we'll be blessing the airwaves with  Rare Funk, Latin, Afrobeat and other worldly sounds for your listening pleasure.

Tonight's Paula's Picks is a DOUBLE feature!

Paula the Small proudly welcomes and interviews singer/songwriter, Jessica Fichot, an evening before her performance in Portland on Friday, May 4th at the Alberta Rose Theatre!

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As if that special guest appearance were not enough, today marks the birthday celebration of Paula the Small's brother named ... wait for it ... Paul!

That's right, Paula the Small reveals the genius behind her name through music in a collection of old and new school tunes and grooves to move and inspire! It's her brother's birthday and that marks an even better pre-weekend party atmosphere to the mix.