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Meet Melanie
Hey there, I’m Melanie, lead navigator for the JWF Musician Health & Services Program. Now that I’ve been with the organization for 11 years, it seems like a good time to introduce myself and share a bit about how I got here!
Musicians healing musicians
The JWF Musician Health & Services Program has launched Music Makers, a one-of-a-kind support group for musicians and music industry workers.
PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC: Selections from the JWF Artist Portrait Project
This fall, The Old Church Concert Hall and the Jeremy Wilson Foundation will present PEOPLE BEHIND THE MUSIC: Selections from the JWF Artist Portrait Project, the first public exhibition of photographs from an ongoing visual record celebrating the musicians and music community workers who shape the cultural life of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Welcome to her backyard!
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation is delighted that Julia has brought all those skills and interests to the JWF Board – and that she has offered to host the JWF Small Circle Series house concerts at her home.
The Backyard Jamboree, aka Doug Fest, aka The Summer Waltz, aka the hottest BBQ of the season.
My first event with the Jeremy Wilson Foundation went by three names: The Backyard Jamboree, aka Doug Fest, aka The Summer Waltz. Hosted by Doug Saulter and Liz Robbins, this beautiful backyard bash had everything you could want for a day in the sun: music, friends, dancing, food, and, of course, a sacrificial tribute.
Backyard Concerts Are the Best!
Join us for an exclusive first: the inaugural JWF Small Circle Series, featuring an intimate evening performance by The Four Corners — Peter Dammann (guitar/vocals), Steve Kerin (piano/vocals), Lefty Head (fiddle/vocals), and Jennifer Smieja (vocals/guitar).
What Music Means to Terry Currier
Terry Currier went to work in a record store when he was in high school. More than 50 years later, his love of music keeps him busy with his own iconic shop, Music Millennium, while tirelessly supporting Portland’s music community. His life has been driven by what he calls ‘the wonder of music.”
What does music mean to us?
Help the JWF Musician Health & Services Program kick off our 2024 end-of-year fundraising campaign by telling us what music means to you – and by learning how music motivates our staff, directors and volunteers to dedicate their energy to helping the music community!
Waltzing Into a New Weekend
Our favorite annual event – The Next Waltz -- is moving to Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22 – 24 this year – one week before Thanksgiving weekend.
Positive Vibes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — This year’s Waterfront Blues Fest will benefit two non-profits that help a lot of people in the community — Meals on Wheels People and the Jeremy Wilson Foundation — splitting proceeds from a raffle.