PNW Sounds from the Sound-Jacob Miller & Ollella(Seattle)-Mother Foucaults at Mother Foucault’s Bookshop – Portland, OR

Wednesday October 8th

“Songs from the Sound”

PNW Songwriter showcase

Join us for an evening of folk americana & cello driven songwriters. Hosting is Mother Foucaults bookstore. Located on the border of Portland’s inner southeast industrial district, Mother Foucault’s specializes in used, rare, and vintage books. Mother Foucaults creates the perfect cozy space and unique listening room for live music.

Donation – $15-20 sliding scale (cash / venmo at doors)

RSVP Online – Cash or venmo tickets collected at doors

Doors @ 7 pm

Music at 7:30 pm

715 SE Grand

With ~

Jacob Miller –

Firmly rooted in American traditional music, Jacob Miller’s musical sensibilities remain timeless but challenge the construct of folk, pop, and singer-songwriter genres.Touting a resume of extensive touring to national television performances, he has garnered praise from talents such as James Taylor and Nick Jonas, with Taylor stating that he believes “Miller has really got something.” These sentiments are echoed by Miller’s followers and supporters.Jacob’s evocative music strives to create a lush landscape for the listener. With a string of singles, two studio albums – This New Home (2019) and Around My Head(2022) – and an EP of cover songs, Miller has created a wide library of music over the years. His upcoming album, ‘Bask in the Wonder’, is set to release in 2026 and features new, original songs that beautifully build upon his past style, with engaging lyrics and an uplifting sound. Co-produced by Sam Weber, Miller’s new album calls out as a beacon to everyone – whether you want something to dance to, reflect upon, or to simply be told a story, Jacob Miller has something for you.

Two Story Melody Write Up:

Ollella (Seattle) –

”Ollella” is pronounced oh-lel-uh.

Ellie Barber a.k.a. Ollella’s career as a musician started early, when she sang before she could talk. Trained as a classical cellist since the age of nine, the Seattle indie-folk musician merges her technical string background with authoritative vocals and live-looping. Described as “really outstanding” by NPR Music and “so tastefully done” by Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast), Ollella’s sound is organic with a side of edge, pulling on influences such as Feist, Cat Power, and Sylvan Esso. She is a two-time finalist in the NPR Tiny Desk Contest (2024, 2022), has had music featured in film and TV, and is a frequent collaborator with others. She finds herself drawn to music because it unlocks a particular flavor of humanity – one that fits the type of world she believes in.

Music Mecca Write Up – ‘Optimist’