Lazy Fair:
Blending soulful intimacy with danceable grooves, Lazy Fair is a fresh face in Portland’s music scene. Drawing from soul, pop, funk, R&B, jazz, and rock, the band balances emotionally rich songwriting with playful experimentation, unafraid to surprise audiences with unexpected turns, bold harmonies, and deep-pocket rhythms. Their live sets fill local spaces with warmth, movement, and a steady side-to-side sway.
Originally brought together through the PDX Songwriters Guild, Lazy Fair quickly found a chemistry that felt undeniable. Best heard with the windows down on a sunny afternoon or packed into a room full of people moving to the groove, the band pairs soulful vocals, floaty guitar lines, lush keys, and groove-heavy rhythms into a sound that slips effortlessly into the pocket.
The Acoustic Minds:
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Moody, bass-driven soul/pop with a bold twist. Portland natives Jenni and Amanda Price—twin sisters whose bond transcends music—have spent years perfecting their craft, creating a sound that feels both timeless and utterly unique. With a blend of irresistible hooks, raw emotion, and a commanding stage presence, they captivate like sirens, drawing listeners into their world from the first note. You’ll hear them before you see them, but once their voices fill the space, it’s impossible to look away.
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Jenni and Amanda are powerhouses, with songwriting chops that feel like an extension of their very souls. Their vocals are a force to be reckoned with—rich, soaring, and deeply emotional, effortlessly blending harmonies that make you feel like you’ve known them your whole life. But their music isn’t just about the vocals; it’s the heart and the energy they pour into every track, every performance, that makes it unforgettable.
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Rounding out the lineup are Aaron Altemose and Josh Lorenzen, the bandmates who’ve been part of the musical journey for over 15 years. Together, they’ve built a sound that transcends genre—seamlessly blending elements of soul, pop, rock, and funk into a dynamic, ever-evolving soundscape. Their production is spicy and bold, with layers that reward repeated listens and moments of sonic surprise that keep things fresh and exciting.
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Their music is an emotional rollercoaster, a journey through the highs and lows of life that’s both heart-wrenching and soul-filling. Each song urges you to feel deeper, to be more, to reach beyond yourself. It’s the kind of music that doesn’t just make you listen—it makes you think, it makes you move, it makes you do more.
This is a band that has spent over a decade perfecting their craft, and the result is a collection of songs that are as powerful as they are cathartic. With a sound that spans across genres yet remains unmistakably their own, Jenni, Amanda, Aaron, and Josh have created a body of work that’s impossible to ignore and impossible to forget.