He was born in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the son of the bass player for the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Growing up in a hotbed of transformational music going back to the birth of rock ’n roll, Patterson Hood’s roots are steeped in the craft of making music. He moved to Portland a few years […]

Stirring The Pot ~ Guilty Pleasures

May 1st, 2019 - Posted in

We focus on food culture, history, recipes, customs and traditions. Vashon-centric with a big nod to those who cook at home, introducing you to some surprising finds on Vashon.  This week promises an interesting kitchen table chat with Tom Conway. Please join us as we talk, wonder, and probably share some humorous notes about guilty-pleasure […]

Vashon Chamber Music ~ A Night in Hungary

April 29th, 2019 - Posted in

A performance of the Girsky String Quartet April 22, 2019 at Vashon United Methodist Church Artur Girsky- Violin 1 Natasha Bazhanov-Violin 2 Timothy Christie- Viola Rowena Hammill- Cello Holly Boaz- Soprano Quartet in D, op.71 no. 2 “Apponyi” ~ Franz Joseph Haydn Five Hungarian Folksongs ~ Bela Bartok String Quartet no. 3 ~ Bela Bartok String Quartet no. […]

Raise The Vibe ~ Ainslie MacLeod ~ Past Lives

April 28th, 2019 - Posted in

This week on Raise the Vibe I take you into the world of past lives with internationally acclaimed past life psychic Ainslie MacLeod. We’ll be discussing his new book, “The Old Soul’s Guidebook . Exploring past lives, spirit guides, souls, soulmates, reincarnation, life plan, and finding your life purpose.

On the premier of “Raise the Vibe” Liz Peterson, intuitive Healer at Liz’s Healing Touch, will be interviewing Susan Lynch. Susan is a resident of Vashon Island, Poet, and Shamanic Healer of 20 years. Join us as we discuss shamanic journey, helpers, power animals, energy, frequency, intent, and much more.

Katelyn Shook and “The Music That Made Me”

April 11th, 2019 - Posted in

In advance of the Shook Twins show this Saturday night at Open Space for Arts & Community, Katelyn Shook talks about their latest record “Some Good Lives,” their artistic extended family and she introduces Jeff to two songs (from Bjork and Rayland Baxter) that have influenced her musical narrative arc in profound ways.

This show is a full-on celebration of Spring with guests Risa Stahl and Louise Dorfman! Together, we will discuss one of the world’s oldest rites of Spring, the Seder dinner. There is so much history here, and some good advice for cooking, and a bit of humor along with the “Vashon” spin on cross-cultural celebrations.

Today we have an encore guest! The ever ebullient and knowledgeable Mr. Tom Conway will join me and Mostly True host Chris Austin at the studio. Our topic, which arose at my table over breakfast the other day, is eggs! The wonderful beautiful, sometimes puzzling, egg. You’ll be surprised at what you’ll learn, and knowing […]

Stirring The Pot ~ Maria Marcy

March 27th, 2019 - Posted in

OH BOY!! Today on Stirring the Pot we will be talking about all things Russian! Maria Marcy, a native of Russia who has lived on Vashon for 22 years, is my guest. She is a marvelous cook and brilliant storyteller. Her passion is food and culture!

Stirring The Pot ~ Megan Hastings ~ Soup

March 20th, 2019 - Posted in