About this Event
The Bridge is a monthly songwriter showcase that helps artists build connections in Portland’s music scene while giving audiences a deeper look into the stories and creative process behind each song through thoughtful onstage interviews. Designed for artists who are new to songwriting, new to performing, returning to the stage, or new to Portland, The Bridge offers a welcoming listening-room environment where songwriters can share original music and connect with an attentive audience.
For listeners
The Bridge offers audiences a chance to discover emerging songwriters in an intimate setting built for listening.
For those who already know and support the artists, it is also an opportunity to hear their work in a quieter, more intentional room where lyrics land, dynamics breathe and the songs can be experienced fully.
The evening runs approximately two hours and includes a short intermission.
For songwriters
The Bridge exists to help songwriters cross from open mics into listening room performances. The Bridge is for emerging artists who are new to songwriting, new to performing, returning to the stage, or new to Portland.
Artists share well developed original songs in a supportive but focused setting alongside two other writers. The format encourages connection between artists and audience while keeping the music at the center of the evening.
Artists receive:
- A base performance honorarium
- Shared tips from the evening
- Full merchandise sales
- High quality video footage of their performance
About the host
is a Portland-born songwriter, filmmaker, and creative educator with a passion for building community through storytelling. He leads the band Kyle Glenn & The Wandering Kind and performs with his wife as the duo gardentender. His background spans digital media production, music marketing, and education — including leading storytelling workshops for hundreds of students and organizations across the Northwest. Kyle is the Marketing Lead for Trout Lake Hall and brings a mix of strategy, creativity, and care to his role at PSG as the social media manager. He’s excited to help grow PSG’s reach and support Portland’s vibrant songwriting scene.
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Performing Artists
CHRISTA KNICERBOCKER
Christa Knickerbocker is a singer-songwriter whose music reflects both the brutality and the beauty of the human experience. Inspired by artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Joni Mitchell, and Lizzy McAlpine, her songs are introspective, emotional, and lyric-driven.
Bandcamp
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JAMES PLUNKETT
James Plunkett is a songwriter and poet from New England now based in Portland, Oregon. His writing centers on place, memory, and storytelling.
Bandcamp
KATHERINE JAFFE
Katherine Jaffe is a folk musician originally from San Antonio, Texas. She is inspired by artists old and new such as Joan Baez, Neko Case and Billie Marten. Her songwriting plays around with feelings of transcendence, resilience, and both an introspective and existential curiosity.”
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Event venue & nearby stays
Artichoke Community Music, 2007 Southeast Powell Boulevard, Portland, United States
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