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Episode 31: Behind the Festival: Building Music Events in the Pacific Northwest
Music festivals don’t just happen—they’re built. We talk with Chad Colwell (Jackalope Jamboree) and Christina Fuller (Waterfront Blues Festival) about what it really takes to create festivals in the…
Episode 30: Amplifying the Industry: Inside the MusicPortland–MusicOregon Merger
This episode of Stumptown Soundcheck unpacks the merger between MusicPortland and MusicOregon — what changed, what didn’t, and why it matters to everyone in the music ecosystem. Host Anthony Messano…
Episode 29: Turning the Corner: Music, Policy, and Portland’s Next Chapter
Portland is in the middle of another transition, and conversations about safety, culture, and identity often blur together. On this episode of Stumptown Soundcheck, host Anthony Messano is joined by…
Episode 28: To park or not to park...
With new host Anthony Messano at the helm, Stumptown Soundcheck digs into one of the most universal — and maddening — parts of Portland’s live-music experience: parking. Joined by venue leaders Cheri…
Episode 27: The State of the Music Economy
In this special episode, Stumptown Soundcheck brings you inside the Arts & Economy Committee meeting of August 12 2025. Councilor Jamie Dunphy introduces “The State of Portland’s Music Economy,”…
Episode 26: Can Portland be both a sports city and a music city?
Portland’s indie heartbeat is loud—but can it keep tempo as the city leans harder into big-league sports? Host Jamie Dunphy sits down with two insiders who live at that intersection: DJ OG One…
Episode 25: Does Portland need a “Night Mayor”?
For most Portlanders, the city doesn’t start until the workday ends—yet the only municipal employees reliably clocking in after 5 p.m. are cops, firefighters, and 911 operators. Could a dedicated…
Episode 24: Rocking the Suburbs!
Forget the tired “Keep Portland Weird” bumper-sticker: the real action is happening in the neighborhoods you keep cruising past on the MAX. In this month’s Stumptown Soundcheck, host Jamie Dunphy…
Episode 23: Music Policy Forum founder Michael Bracy
In this episode of Stumptown Soundcheck, host Jamie Dunphy sits down with Michael Bracy, co-founder of the Music Policy Forum, to explore the intricate relationship between music, policy, and…
Episode 22: What King County Creative Economy Accomplishes
In Episode 22 of Stumptown Soundcheck, we tune in to the raw, unfiltered passion that Kate Becker brings to building and sustaining Seattle-area arts. Once a scrappy rabble-rouser, she’s now the head…
Episode 21 – What does a “music city” look like?
In this episode, host and city councilor Jamie Dunphy sits down with Music Policy Council rock star Jesse Valencia to survey the big question: “How can Portland become a true music city?” Listeners…
Episode 20: Music is on the Agenda
In this episode, host Jamie Dunphy engages with newly elected Portland City Councilors Sameer Kanal and Olivia Clark to explore the pivotal role of music in shaping public policy. They discuss…
Episode 19: Which Candidates Are Music Champions?
In this enlightening episode of Stumptown Soundcheck, special guest host Jesse Valencia welcomes back Music Portland's founder and executive director, Mara McLaughlin. Together, they delve into the…
Episode 18: A Primer on Music Policy in Portland
In Episode 18 of Stumptown Soundcheck, host Jamie Dunphy welcomes Jesse Valencia, the newest member of the Music Policy Council, for an in-depth discussion on the vital intersection of music and…
Episode 17: Portland’s Three New Venues?
Despite having more live music venues than other “music cities”, Portland has long been bypassed by tours due to a significant gap in venue sizes. The tide is turning with three new performance…
Episode 16: Finding Portland’s Queer Music Scene
Episode 16: Finding Portland’s Queer Music Scene Host Jamie Dunphy and guest Co-Host Renée Muzquiz delve into Portland's queer music scene. Joining the conversation are dynamic queer performers…
Episode 15: Protecting music workers, protecting music jobs.
In this episode, Jamie Dunphy sits down with Mont Chris Hubbard of AFM Local 99 to discuss the new FTC rule banning non-compete agreements and its implications for musicians. Learn how this new…
Episode 14: Shain Shapiro will make Portland better with music
Join us on this month’s episode of Stumptown Soundcheck as host Jamie Dunphy sits down with Shain Shapiro, the author of "This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your Cities Better" and founder of…
Episode 13: Live Nation is targeting Portland. So what?
In this stirring episode of Stumptown Soundcheck, host Jamie Dunphy delves into the growing influence of Live Nation in Portland's local music scene and how it could reshape the cultural and economic…
Episode 12: What is Live Nation?
In this eye-opening episode of Stumptown Soundcheck, host Jamie Dunphy takes a deep dive into the seismic shifts within the 2024 music industry, with a special focus on the colossal influence of Live…
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Stumptown Soundcheck has published 31 episodes since April 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Stumptown Soundcheck is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 30m.
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