As we continue to celebrate our exciting 40th anniversary, we are proud to announce a brand new All Classical Radio exhibit is now open at the Oregon Historical Society (OHS)! This vibrant display takes visitors on a journey through our rich history, showcasing pivotal moments and the creative individuals who have made All Classical what it is today.
As we reflect on our past four decades, we’re filled with gratitude for your support. We look forward to many more years of celebrating classical music and the arts with you, on the radio and in the community.
ABOUT
Broadcast for the first time in 1983, All Classical has touched the lives of millions of radio listeners over the last 40 years through the power of music and the arts. With listeners across the USA and streaming from over 100 countries, All Classical Radio has grown from our humble beginnings: All Classical is now the highest ranked classical radio station for market share in the country (Nielsen Audio).
With this exhibit, we invite you to revisit the station’s history and all who made it possible and to celebrate the beloved radio hosts, unique musical programs, and groundbreaking outreach initiatives that have made this region’s classical music radio station a leader in the classical music and public radio industries, and a cornerstone of our regional creative community.
The Oregon Historical Society is dedicated to making Oregon’s long, rich history visible and accessible to all. For more than a century, OHS has served as the state’s collective memory, gathering and preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, films, manuscripts, books, and oral histories. OHS exists because history is powerful, and because a history as deep and rich as Oregon’s cannot be contained within a single story or point of view.
Composer Carlos Simon has received numerous awards and nominations for works such as 2021’s Requiem for the Enslaved. He recently spoke to All Classical Radio host John Pitman about his latest album Together, a 10-track project that came about from the desire to simply make music with friends and colleagues, after the long period of separation during the pandemic.
Among these friends is soprano J’Nai Bridges, who sings Simon’s arrangement of the hymn Near the Cross, as well as the opening track, Prayer. Carlos tells John “because…always begin with a prayer.”), Violinist Randall Goosby joins the composer in Simon’s achingly beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace.
Hear John’s full interview with Carlos Simon, woven with music excerpts from Together:
Together by Carlos Simon is available now on Decca Classics. Purchase the album and learn more at carlossimonmusic.com.
Since 1983 this station has provided a constant source of music, inspiration, and joy for listeners in Portland, OR, and around the world. As we celebrate 40 years of community-minded, community-funded service, we are proud to reintroduce ourselves as All Classical Radio. With a bold new look and logo, and exciting initiatives on the horizon, we remain committed to sharing outstanding music and cultural programming in the years ahead.
All Classical Radio is your station. We are proud to be the Pacific Northwest’s most accessible and wide-reaching resource for outstanding music, arts, and cultural programs, and we will continue to serve as a trusted source for classical music enthusiasts, a beacon for community connection, and a platform for talented musicians and artists of all ages. For forty years, listener support has built and sustained this service. Together with our community, we continue to build together, and the future is bright!
ABOUT THE NEW LOOK
A vibrant visual universe for a vibrant radio station
All Classical Radio’s refreshed brand represents an exciting alignment with the station’s expansive geographic reach and impact, and our commitment to serving all listeners. The new logo and accompanying visual universe were inspired by the 20th Century Orphic Cubism Art movement, which sees art as the unification of sensation and color.
The logo is a joyful, minimalist representation of everything that makes All Classical Radio so unique. In the “C”, you may see sound waves, a record, an audience, a concert hall, a spotlight shining on our artists–and we hope you will see yourself, the community of listeners who support this service and make everything we do possible.
All Classical Radio’s President and CEO, Suzanne Nance, shares, “We are honored to be recognized as a leader in public media, for high rankings in listenership as well as our innovative programming on the air and in the community. This brand alignment reflects our flourishing global reach and our welcoming hometown touch, and positions the station to improve its accessibility and visual recognition, especially in the digital media landscape.”
“We remain committed to enhancing lives and breaking down barriers to classical music; welcoming all people and all communities to experience the power of the arts on All Classical. It’s the same wonderful station listeners have grown to love over the past four decades, with a new vibrant look!”
All Classical Radio’s new logo and look were developed in partnership with boutique creative consultancy – Hyper Beau.
Join All Classical Radio in recognizing our 40th anniversary this year, and watch this space to learn more about exciting initiatives on the horizon, including: a comprehensive website redesign (fall 2023), a retrospective exhibit to be displayed at the Oregon Historical Society (beginning October 2023), and All Classical Radio’s move to our new headquarters at the KOIN Tower in downtown Portland (early 2024). Learn more about our relocation or make a contribution to the capital campaign.
Thank you for supporting this service of music, companionship, kindness, and joy.
All Classical Radio: Frequently Asked Questions
Why are you All Classical Radio now? Why do you have a new logo?
There are many reasons we decided to refresh our look, and realign our brand, including:
The name… – We want to make sure that people know what we do. We’re a radio station, and want to celebrate our core service. – For years, people have called us “All Classical Radio” – and we are always listening and adapting.
The logo… – We want to visually reflect the joyful, vibrant service we provide to listeners, locally and around the world. – We want to ensure that All Classical is visible, accessible, and a standout in the highly competitive digital media landscape.
All Classical Radio is proud to be based in Portland, Oregon, broadcasting from the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Over 98% of the programs you hear every day are produced locally, and we remain committed to uplifting and celebrating our region.
Our refreshed look helps improve our visual recognition and representation, especially in digital spaces as we expand our content on the airwaves, online, and in the community. All Classical Radio is a leader in the public radio industry, with high listenership and ratings and innovative programs—and we want to be sure that we are seen! With a hometown touch and an international reach, All Classical Radio continues to strengthen our unique service, and this refreshed visual language more fully aligns with our well-known and well-loved programs and identity.
As we celebrate four decades of service, and look forward to the next forty years and beyond, All Classical Radio continues to broadcast the music and programs you love, and remains your station. Thank you for choosing this service of inspiration and joy.
If you have additional questions, please get in touch at support@allclassical.org or call 503-943-5828.
With the new look and logo, and relocation, does that mean your programming is changing, too?
All Classical Radio’s programming is not changing!
Our new logo reflects the joyful, vibrant service we provide to listeners, locally and around the world. Over 98% of the programs you hear on All Classical Radio are produced locally, in Portland, Oregon, and that is not changing. As a leader in the public radio industry, with high listenership and ratings and innovative programs, we want to be sure that we are seen! Our refreshed look helps improve our visual recognition and representation, especially in digital spaces as we expand our content on the airwaves, online, and in the community.
All Classical Radio’s relocation to KOIN tower (2024) is an exciting strategic move that will allow the station to continue providing the beautiful music and high-quality programming you’ve come to rely on, while creating opportunities for us to expand our programming and community-focused initiatives. We are proudly based in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, and are leading arts-based urban rejuvenation with our upcoming relocation to downtown Portland.
All Classical Radio remains your station. Our 24/7 service remains available on FM and HD radio in the Pacific Northwest, via mobile app, on your smart speaker, and worldwide at allclassical.org.
If you have additional questions, please get in touch at support@allclassical.org or call 503-943-5828.
Has the structure or ownership of the station changed?
All Classical Radio’s business model has not changed! We are an independent and community-funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (federal tax ID 93-1042868). Contributions to All Classical Radio are an investment in a listener-supported service based in the heart of the Pacific Northwest since 1983. Approximately 90% of the revenue needed to operate this service comes from listener contributions. Additional support is provided by community-minded business, grantmaking agencies, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. You can learn more about our funding at allclassical.org/support.
Over 98% of the programs you hear on All Classical Radio are produced locally, in Portland, Oregon, and that has not changed. As a leader in the public radio industry, with high listenership and ratings and innovative programs, we want to be sure that we are seen! Our refreshed look helps improve our visual recognition and representation, especially in digital spaces as we expand our content on the airwaves, online, and in the community.
If you have additional questions, please get in touch at support@allclassical.org or call 503-943-5828.
Are you leaving Portland?
All Classical Radio is not leaving Portland! We are proud to broadcast our 24/7 radio service from the heart of Portland, and our location remains an essential part of our identity. We are not only committed to our regional identity—we are investing in the city, and leaning into it deeply in 2024 with our planned relocation to an updated facility at KOIN Tower in the heart of downtown Portland.
Bringing the word “radio” into our name and logo honors our core service: a radio station that uniquely uplifts our community, providing responsive, curated service to our listeners. Having “radio” in our title allows people to immediately know what it is that we do. In a world of growing automation, we want to amplify the uniqueness of radio and our ability to connect our listeners, near and far, live and in real-time thanks to our kind and warm radio hosts.
The change also allows us to represent and connect with our listeners in Oregon and SW Washington, beyond the city of Portland—those tuning in from Hood River, Salem, the Oregon Coast, Wine Country, Vancouver and beyond (with rapidly growing listenership across the USA and around the world).
All Classical Radio continue to celebrate and uplift the artists, organizations, and cultural economy of our city, and share the spirit of the Pacific Northwest in our region and beyond. We are proud to be leading arts-based urban rejuvenation with our upcoming move, and invite you to learn more about our relocation at allclassical.org/a-new-home-in-2024.
If you have additional questions, please get in touch at support@allclassical.org or call 503-943-5828.
What about the International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN)?
The International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN) remains a unique addition to All Classical Radio’s service, and one of our most exciting and innovative youth-centered initiatives. ICAN’s programming, available 24/7 on HD-2 locally and worldwide at icanradio.org, is not changing!
With All Classical Radio’s updated look and feel, ICAN’s logo has also been refreshed. Centering on joyful colors, and two variations of the contemporary and approachable “C” symbol, both logos represent many things: classical music, community, curriculum, and the children we celebrate and serve.
Streaming 24/7 at icanradio.org, ICAN continues to be a dedicated safe space for children to celebrate the joy of being a child, explore other cultures, and enhance their learning inside and outside the classroom.
Thank you for supporting All Classical Radio and ICAN as we continue to broadcast the music, stories, and educational content you love. If you have additional questions, please get in touch at support@allclassical.org or call 503-943-5828.
Who designed the new logo and look?
All Classical Radio’s updated visual language has been designed in partnership with boutique creative consultancy – Hyper Beau.
Founded and led by Sarah Blackman, Hyper Beau is a multi-disciplinary collective of creative thinkers, academics, artists, and designers. They have over 25 years of experience in global branding working with brands including L’Oreal, Chanel, Virgin Atlantic, The Guardian, and even the French Ministry of Culture. You can learn more at hyperbeau.london.
Thank you for supporting All Classical Radio as we continue to broadcast the music and programs you love. If you have additional questions, please get in touch at support@allclassical.org or call 503-943-5828.
What was the inspiration behind the logo? What does it represent?
The initial inspiration for All Classical Radio’s new logo came from an art movement which began in France in the early 1900s, known as the Orphic Cubism Art movement. This artistic style celebrates color—seeing art as the unification of color and sensation, emphasizing minimalism, abstraction, and vibrant colors. Orphic Cubism was co-founded by the visionary artists Robert and Sonia Delaunay. Born in Odessa (now, Odesa, Ukraine) to Jewish parents, Sonia (maiden name Stern) studied art in Germany and Paris, where she met Robert Delaunay in 1908, just as he approached the prime of his artistic career. Sonia has been quoted as saying, about her future husband, “In Robert Delaunay I found a poet. A poet who wrote not with words but with colours.”
Orphic Cubism, and the creative vision of its founders and contributing artists, was a pivotal source inspiration in the development process for All Classical Radio’s logo.
With the new look and logo, All Classical Radio seeks to represent everything that makes the station so unique in an elegant, accessible, and unique visual universe. In the “C” shape, you may see sound waves, an orchestra, a concert hall, a spotlight, a record player, or a stand-in for the words classical, culture, or community. The dynamic interplay between this symbolism and joyful, unexpected color is intended to spark passion, and to allow the viewer to also see themselves in the image.
How did All Classical Radio pay for its new logo and look?
The creation of All Classical Radio’s new logo and look was funded by the Board of Directors’ designated fund. Listener donations made to All Classical Radio directly support the station’s radio and community programs, and the music we broadcast on the radio 24/7 regionally and worldwide.
Can I still play All Classical Radio with my smart speaker?
Thank you for listening to All Classical! Yes, you can still play All Classical from your smart speaker, and the way to do this has not changed. Simply ask your device to “Play All Classical Portland.”
We will provide information if there are any changes to how you can access All Classical Radio on your smart speaker.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you experience any difficulties in listening to our live stream or have any additional questions. You can get in touch at support@allclassical.org or call 503-943-5828.
When can I get gift shop merchandise with your new logo?
There are new products on the horizon—stay tuned!
All Classical Radio is currently designing merchandise featuring the updated logo, so you can represent your favorite radio station in your home and in the community. We will announce our new items as soon as they are available, on the radio, via email newsletter, and on social media. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us using the links below to be the first to know!
In the meantime, you can shop our anniversary sale and find limited-edition items (with limited inventory!) available for sale at deep discounts. View our apparel, glassware, and more at shop.allclassical.org.
Thank you for choosing this service of inspiration and joy. If you have additional questions, please get in touch at support@allclassical.org or call 503-943-5828.
Andrew Brownell is a pianist and former Portlander who, in the mid-1990s would occasionally stop by the All Classical studios for an interview with John Pitman. Often, Andrew would play something on the piano, or accompany violinist Nicholas Crosa (now part of Pink Martini), for an upcoming recital.
Brownell recently stopped by for a chat with John about his latest album, “Shades of Night,” available now on Divine Art. The pianist explores a time when the night was an antithesis to the clarity of an illumined day. In the especially fertile imaginations of the 19th- century Romantic composers, this was a time when the world gave itself over to mystery and magic. Brownell shares insight into his choices of repertoire, and the careful arrangement of them on the album, and how the pairings reveal secrets otherwise hidden, as though shielded from the light of the moon or campfire.
On August 1st, All Classical will celebrate 40 years of orchestrating magic! Since 1983, this station has provided an innovative classical soundtrack, broadcasting from the heart of the Pacific Northwest and now serving millions of listeners worldwide, from the Oregon Coast to Antarctica and beyond.
This community-funded radio station is here thanks to YOU, our listeners, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
With highlights on the radio, events at our station, and collaborations in the community, there are many ways to take part in our 40th anniversary. Read more below, and be sure to tune in on August 1 for our birthday party on the radio at 89.9 FM, via our free mobile app, or online at allclassical.org.
40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
ON AIR – Tune in throughout the day on August 1 for our one-day fundraiser and celebration, as our hosts gather on the air to commemorate the big 4-0. During this one day fundraiser, please consider making a “birthday” gift to All Classical in support of this service. Your donation in any amount will make a difference! Give online, mail in a check, or call 888-899-5722.
BIRTHDAY GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY – Make a gift on August 1st and you will be entered to win a one-of-a-kind Birthday Gift Basket filled with Pacific Northwest treasures. One lucky winner will be drawn following our Birthday Fundraiser! Learn more.
ON AIR – Then tune in at 7:00 PM PT on August 1 for Birthday Notes!, a retrospective birthday program, hosted by John Pitman and featuring musical moments and highlights from the last 40 years, plus appearances by all your favorite All Classical hosts. Learn more.
SUMMER OPEN HOUSE – You’re invited to celebrate with us in person at the station on Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM! Our Summer Open House will include tours of the station, snacks and light refreshments, chances to meet your favorite hosts, an ICAN Radio room with fun activities for children and families. Plus, you’ll enjoy live performances by Meester & Meester and pianist María García. Learn more here.
FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK – Our birthday month festivities continue on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 5:30 PM at Irving Park in Portland, OR. The International Children’s Arts Network (ICAN Radio) invites you to a free concert featuring Mo Phillips & the Spaghetti Pants Dance Band! Learn more at ICANRadio.org.
Join the party at 89.9 FM or worldwide via the All Classical live player.
In honor of Pride Month, and all year round, join All Classical in celebrating LGBTQI+ musical artists who provide so much joy, talent, and beauty to our collective soundscape. As we come together to enjoy the station’s catalog of diverse programming, let’s get to know a few of the LGBTQI+ artists who regularly grace our airwaves.
Thomas Lauderdale
Photo by Autumn de Wilde courtesy of Harvard Magazine
While celebrated as an extraordinary performer and bandleader globally, Thomas Lauderdale is an absolute icon among audiences of his Pacific Northwest hometown. Lauderdale has had a keen interest in politics and social justice since his teens and planned to run for political office after graduating (with honors) from Harvard University. Instead, in 1994, the musician founded the band, Pink Martini, to play events for progressive causes. Since its founding, Pink Martini has blossomed into a cultural staple integral to Portland’s identity while staying true to Lauderdale’s founding mission to participate in community interests actively. As a pianist and sought-after collaborator, Lauderdale is admired for his captivating stage presence and dazzling musicianship.
Last month, Lauderdale joined All Classical host Christa Wessel at the station to chat about his new collaboration with legendary Portland surf rock band Satan’s Pilgrims called “Thomas Lauderdale Meets The Pilgrims.” Listen to Christa and Thomas’s conversation here.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Photo by George Etheredge courtesy of Nézet-Séguin’s website
Canadian-born and Grammy Award-winning conductor and pianist Yannick Nézet-Séguin has led the world’s most acclaimed orchestras and opera houses, not to mention his seemingly endless collaborations with the most distinguished singers and musicians of our time. Currently, Nézet-Séguin serves as Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera, Artistic and Music Director of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Orchestre Métropolitain in his native Montreal. The conductor has become a beloved household name known for his fresh perspective, his dedication to the art form, and his charisma. In an industry where prominent arts leaders historically have rarely been openly gay, Nézet-Séguin is a beacon of hope for up-and-coming musicians who otherwise may have feared discrimination.
Edna Vázquez
Photo by Kale Chesney courtesy of Vázquez’s Facebook page
Edna Vázquez is a multifaceted performing artist whose music seamlessly spans the genres of rock, folk, pop, and R&B. Her Mexican heritage plays a vital role in her identity as a performer whose roots are in mariachi music (she grew up in Jalisco, the heartland of the musical genre). Additionally, Vázquez regularly tours with Pink Martini as a featured soloist and even released an album, “Bésame Mucho,” with the ensemble. She has become a household name for her powerful vocal performance and passion that permeates any listener’s heart. When Vázquez first came out as a lesbian as a teenager, she was culturally isolated. Ever since, the musician has been a fierce advocate for LGBTQI+ rights and spreading the message of love and cultural healing through music.
Marin Alsop
Photo by Grant Leighton courtesy of Alsop’s website
American conductor Marin Alsop is a trailblazer in classical music, known for modernizing the world’s leading orchestras with her fresh, diverse programming. Among her list of inspiring accolades are an impressive collection of “firsts” – the first woman to lead a major orchestra in the United States, South America, Austria, and Great Britain, the first (and only) conductor to receive a MacArthur Fellowship, and the first female conductor of BBC’s Last Night of the Proms, among many others. As an openly gay woman conductor, Alsop creates a sense of hope among aspiring conductors and musicians about the future of inclusivity and equity in the industry and beyond.
In breaking news, Alsop has just been appointed as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, in addition to continuing to serve as Chief Conductor of the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Hunter Noack
Photo courtesy of Noack’s website
Pianist Hunter Noack is a native Oregonian and All Classical’s inaugural Artist in Residence whose love of the outdoors has manifested in the innovative musical experience IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™. In the annual series, Noack and his 9-foot Steinway replace the concert hall with some of this country’s most stunning natural backdrops, bringing his gorgeous interpretations of classical music to larger and more diverse audiences. Noack earned degrees from the University of Southern California and Guildhall School of Music & Drama and has toured nationally and internationally with his partner, Thomas Lauderdale’s band, Pink Martini. In 2022, the musician released his debut album, “In a Landscape,” which topped Billboard’s classical music charts.
All Classical Portland’s Program Director John Pitman recently spoke with American choral composer Eric Whitacre, who has a career now spanning over three decades, is one of the world’s most popular composers among audiences and choirs alike. Several of his works have been recorded multiple times, but even then, the composer sees opportunities when one special group comes forth to work with him.
The 8-voice British mixed choir, Voces8, renowned for their stunningly melded yet clear singing, collaborated with Whitacre on Home, which includes the very personal musical statement, The Sacred Veil. There are also several stand-alone works such as The Seal Lullaby, Go Lovely Rose…, and a world premiere: All Seems Beautiful to Me (with text by Whitman). John Pitman interviews Mr. Whitacre, and weaves in moments of musical magic as sung by Voces8.
As we prepare for a summer of sun, music, and fun, you will be hearing some new friends on our airwaves. All Classical Portland is proud to welcome two new on-air hosts: Coty Raven Morris and Leb Borgerson!
Coty has been a frequent guest on Noteworthy and a featured author on ICAN Radio. You’ll hear more of Coty on various special summer programs that we have planned for you, alongside article highlights on our well-loved Arts Blog.
You can hear Leb overnight on Saturdays from 3:00 – 7:00 AM PT, as well as guest hosting throughout the summer.
Get to know our fabulous new hosts below.
ABOUT
GRAMMY-nominated music educator Coty Raven Morris is a proud alumna of Texas State University- San Marcos and Michigan State University, where she received a Master’s in Choral Conducting.
At Portland State University, Coty is Professor of Choir, Music Education, and Social Justice. She is also the Founder of Being Human Together, a community rooted in music education striving to normalize difficult topics through conversation and connection. Prior to this, she was the Director of Choirs at Crosby High School in the Houston area and has served as the Outreach Choir Director at the MSU Community Music School and Music Director at Grand Ledge United Methodist Church.
Coty was recently named a Quarter-finalist for the 2023 Music Educators Grammy! She was also nominated for the coveted Portland State University George C Hoffman Faculty Award.
Leb Borgerson is a multi-instrumentalist who grew up in Eastern Washington. After moving to Portland in 2000, he performed with several popular local bands, recorded numerous records, and toured the Western United States. Leb is the bass player for the well-loved Portland cumbia act Orquestra Pacifico Tropical. As a freelance producer, Leb has written, recorded, and produced over 150 original compositions for multiple production companies.
While studying music composition and guitar performance at Washington State University, he was a DJ on the college radio station KZUU. Outside of work, Leb continues to write and perform music and enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, as well as cooking and traveling.
All Classical Portland recently updated our streaming encoders to a new service, allowing us to provide better connectivity to our listeners. Unfortunately, not all services have immediately made the transition.
If you were using a direct URL to connect to our stream, please note that the urls have changed. If you use an internet radio device and are able to manually update your streams please use the below options.
If you are not able to update your stream, please email help@allclassical.org. In your message, let us know the manufacturer and model of your device, and if you know how the stream is distributed (vTune, SkyTune, Roon, etc.).
Thank you for listening to All Classical Portland! We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
Host Christa Wessel spoke with Pink Martini bandleader and Portland pianist Thomas Lauderdale about his new collaboration album with legendary Portland surf rockers Satan’s Pilgrims. Over 25 years in the making, the new album, Thomas Lauderdale Meets The Pilgrims, features new takes on beloved standards such as Night and Day, Malagueña, and George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
Infusing classical music and Thomas’s sparkling piano work with the Pilgrims’ signature surf rock sound, it’s the perfect summer party record you can enjoy all year round!
Hear Christa and Thomas‘s exciting conversation below:
Christa Wessel interviews Thomas Lauderdale
Thomas Lauderdale Meets The Pilgrims is available now on CD and vinyl at pinkmartini.com!
Experience the album live at the Crystal Ballroom on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Tickets and more information at crystalballroompdx.com.
ABOUT
Thomas Lauderdale was raised on a plant nursery in rural Indiana. He began piano lessons at age six with Patricia Garrison. When his family moved to Portland in 1982, he began studying with Sylvia Killman, who to this day continues to serve as his coach and mentor. He has appeared as soloist with numerous orchestras and ensembles, including the Oregon Symphony, the Seattle Symphony, the Portland Youth Philharmonic, Chamber Music Northwest and Oregon Ballet Theatre (where he collaborated with choreographer James Canfield and visual artists Storm Tharp and Malia Jensen on a ballet based on Felix Salten’s Bambi, written in 1923).
Lauderdale currently serves on the boards of the Oregon Symphony, Pioneer Courthouse Square, the Oregon Historical Society, Confluence Project with Maya Lin and the Derek Rieth Foundation. He lives in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Satan’s Pilgrims formed in 1992 during a series of house parties hosted by the members of the band, and were playing shows in their hometown of Portland, Oregon by 1993. Twisting their name from the 60’s AIP film “Satan’s Sadists” and donning their now familiar matching outfits complete with vampire capes, they became a band.
The Pilgrims are one of the most influential surf instrumental bands around and while much of their sound has a definite Southern California influence, what sets them apart is the legacy of their Pacific Northwest rock ‘n’ roll ancestors and other influences, creating their own sub-genre of surf instrumental that many fans call “Pilgrim Rock”.
