Join us at the first of a series of bi-monthly Swan Songs Portland benefit concerts at Artichoke Music. We kick it off with a stellar trio of recording artists: Steve Barton, Anny Celsi, and Milo Binder.
These critically acclaimed songwriters cut their teeth in the LA indie music scene. Today they all call Portland home and are teaming up for an intimate evening of songs and conversation at The Artichoke to support Swan Songs Portland.
Best known as a member of San Francisco-based rock/psychedelia band Translator, singer-songwriter Steve Barton's focus has always been the art of creating an excellent song. His albums span both decades and a diverse range of genres and styles, and each is its own world of craft, creativity, and storytelling.
Anny Celsi's eclectic style has been called "beatnik cool," "pop noir," and even "slightlydelic pop jangle." The Portland native has toured concert halls, pubs, backyard barns, and comic shops around the world, and is happy to have returned home to share her wry wit and melodic prowess with the PNW.
Milo Binder initially rose out of LA's late-80s folk scene before a series of events sent him into a decades-long hiatus. Through parenthood, a pandemic, and the passing of time, Milo reentered the folk arena in 2024 armed with songs that merge sweet 1970s nostalgia with a modern, hard-won wisdom.
Tickets are on a sliding scale of $15-50 with 90% going to support Swan Songs' Musical Last Wishes concerts. And your contribution is tax deductible.
About Swan Songs Portland:
Swan Songs creates a sense of connection for individuals near the end of life by gifting them private concerts, and supports live music in a community by compensating artists for the concerts. These intimate musical last wishes concerts are held in healthcare facilities or private homes, and are often attended by family, loved ones, and caregivers. Swan Songs maximizes the impact of the concerts by engaging musicians who match each recipient's favorite style of music, songs, or instruments. From opera to mariachi, bluegrass to the blues, each concert is unique and deeply meaningful for everyone present.
Your generous donation helps us fulfill our mission of bringing private end-of-life concerts to the Portland metro community.
