Local acoustic musician has “road trip” sound
The soundtrack of life Local musician Todd Murray performs as Sincerely, Iris Sincerely, folks, there is no Iris, at least not in Todd Murray’s life. But when the local musician wanted to find a name to perform under, Sincerely, Iris fit the bill. “That’s just something me and my girlfriend, Elizabeth, made up,” Murray said. “There are a lot of Todd Murrays on the Internet and one is a jazz …

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U.S. guitar maker uses traditional methods for fantastic sound
PORTLAND, Ore. — Built from scratch with carefully selected wooden materials and exquisite balance, John Greven’s acoustic guitars have won a loyal following among musicians both at home and abroad. “It’s very, very bright. It’s very, very stiff,” he said while tapping a piece of wood. “So this guitar will have a very bright sound, very stringy, nearly metallic.”

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