Marti's Music Kitchen

On the next episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we are cooking up a batch of Spicy Chicken Vegetable Soup with vocalist, Mz. Arietta Ward. That’s Mz. Etta to her fans and friends! Etta is the daughter of the celebrated musical legend, Janice Scroggins.“That’s the way I was raised. You know, waking up, I would hear my Mom do her Hannon Scales, or I would hear the Gap Band or Zapp & Roger, or Midd...

On this episode of Marti's Music Kitchen, we have the Amazing entertainer and northwest musical legend, Mr. Tony Starlight. He is the owner of stunningly beautiful Tony Starlight Showroom which features extremely popular parody dinner shows of famous stars like Frank Sinatra and Neil Diamond, and themed shows like “AM Seventies Gold” and “The Eighties Experience.”“I started on this diet becau...

On the next episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, my guest is the iconic northwest entertainer and Vegas-Style Showclub owner, Mr. Tony Starlight. Tune in as we sing, laugh and cook our way through a ketogenic-friendly Chicken Alfredo Cauliflower Casserole.“I started on this diet because some people… said it decreased their anxiety. So, you know, when you run your own business, there’s a ton of anxiet...

On this Episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we are stirring up a batch of hot, hearty “Can’t Go Wrong Crockpot Chili,” with Zia McCabe, the synth, bass and percussionist for The Dandy Warhols. She is also a successful real estate agent for Windermere, as “A to Zia” Real Estate in Portland, Oregon. In addition, she’s also been “Saving good parties from bad music since 2001” as DJ RESCUE. “If you were...

On the next episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, “Can’t Go Wrong Crockpot Chili, with Zia McCabe of the Dandy Warhols and the country band, Brush Prairie.“If you were relying on this to pay your bills, it’s so easy to zap some of that joy,” says Zia. “And that’s how I started to feel about music, is like - man, I want to play music, not work music.”Find out how she was able to dovetail the nightlife...

On this next episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we have Ken DeRouchie, Musician and Producer. He is also founder of the high-energy, 8-piece Ken DeRouchie Band. These outstanding performers of Funk, Soul and R&B have earned 4 “Muddy Award” nominations and have had three successful radio singles, including “Keep on Walkin’” and “Hangin’ With My Baby.” This year also marks the 5th Annual Ken DeRo...

On the next episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we’re with Ken DeRouchie, talking about his high-energy, 8-piece Funk, Soul and R&B band, the 5th Annual Ken DeRouchie Band Food Drive, and his delicious and accessible brand of Southern Creole cooking. “I decided 5 years ago that I wanted to try to do something for the community. The thing that I kind of latched on to was the Oregon Food Bank. I t...

On Episode 6 of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we are cooking up breakfast with the wildly soulful Red Bird Band. As a musical partnership between Bre Gregg and Dan Gildea, they have already received noted acclaim as one funky, beautiful and bluesy package. “This is a song that’s all about how to work super hard to get to someplace in life, and then when we get there we realize that it didn’t matter at al...

On Episode 6 of Marti’s Music Kitchen, on Oregon Music News.com – We’re cooking delicious Frangelico Challah French Toast with Bre Greg and Dan Gildea of the funky, beautiful and wildly soulful band, Red Bird. Bre and Dan are both parents, and have learned to juggle cooking, family and parenthood with rehearsing and late - night shows.“I think it’s a constant juggling act for me,” says Bre. “I don...

On Episode 5 of Marti’s Music Kitchen, on Oregon Music News.com, Check out The ByLines, a sophisticated, jazz-inspired story-driven pop duo with Reece Marshburn and Marianna Thielen. These two are funny! They have an ongoing video series with a character called, Cardigan Man – who once shared his new love of something called Celeriac Root. Who is this green sweater-wearing alter-ego? And how does...

On Episode 5 of Marti’s Music Kitchen, on Oregon Music News.com, Check out The ByLines, a sophisticated, jazz-inspired story-driven pop duo with Reece Marshburn and Marianna Thielen. That’s what’s so wonderful about it,” says Reece. “I think what we love is that this silly character has spawned more creativity, and when you create something that then allows people to create back at you, that’s lik...

Episode 4 of Marti’s Music Kitchen is with guest, Amanda Richards, a third generation country singer-songwriter cooking Creamy Potato Bisque and baking “The One Cookie,” her own delicious, gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe. Learn about her time as cook/caretaker for a lodge on Mt. Hood, the “haunted” recording, and listen for the on-air-only recipe for her special Vanilla Extract! You can s...

On the next episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, check out Amanda Richards, a third generation country musician cooking Creamy Potato Bisque and baking “The One Cookie,” her own delicious, gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe.“When I’m not up to my eyeballs producing musicals, and writing…. I actually do like to spend a lot of time in the kitchen," says Amanda. Hear her perform LIVE, and tal...

Episode 3 of Marti’s Music Kitchen features a guest from Oregon Music News and KMHD Jazz Radio, Journalist and DJ, Mr. Tom D’Antoni. With a career which includes network TV and radio, newspapers, national magazines, internet and podcasts, Tom has wined, dined and interviewed thousands of musicians! Oregon has known him from his years as a Producer/Reporter on OPB’s Oregon Art Beat show. He wrote f...

We are cooking in the kitchen with the band, Chasing Ebenezer. Compared to the Dave Matthews Band and Ben Harper, the members of this soul-searching, tribal, funk-rock band are also hearty vegetarians! We talk about the music, the veggies and listen to their compelling stories of being vegetarian for sustainability and the environment. On today’s menu, we have a delicious Farmer’s Market Risotto a...

In this episode, we are cooking in the kitchen with the band, Chasing Ebenezer. Compared to the Dave Matthews Band and Ben Harper, the members of this soul-searching, tribal, funk-rock band are also hearty vegetarians! We talk about the music, the veggies and listen to their compelling stories of being vegetarian for sustainability and the environment. On today’s menu, we have a delicious Farmer’s...

On this episode, we are cooking with Portland's First Lady of the Blues, LaRhonda Steele and her daughter, Lauren. We talk about everything from peeling potatoes in Oklahoma, her succesful battle against cancer to helping homeless Mothers with the Lullaby Project. We are also cooking a Steele Family favorite, called Gloopity Glop! Just what is that, exactly? Listen to find out and read on for...

Enjoy this teaser track for Marti's Music Kitchen, the Food and Music Podcast where Anything Can Happen! This is the promo for Episode 1 with LaRhonda Steele in Portland, Oregon. From the Band: "As a special incentive, email us or message us on Facebook (chasingebenezer@gmail.com) by the end of the month and tell us they heard us on your podcast, we will email them a free single download...