Ben Landsverk Director and ProducerBen Landsverk is an American composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. Hailed as a “prominent Portland composer” (Bloomberg Magazine) and praised for his “stunning prowess on viola and mandolin” (Willamette Week), he is best known for his work as one half of the duo Wonderly. Their compositions include numerous podcast/radio theme songs, including the New York Times’ The Daily and Cheryl Strayed’s Dear Sugar Radio; many indie film scores and soundtracks, including James Westby’s At the Video Store and Jon Garcia’s Luz; and two studio albums, We Are and Story We Tell. An active session musician and orchestral/choral arranger, Landsverk has worked with such musical luminaries as Father John Misty, Pink Martini, Storm Large, Smokey Robinson, Van Dyke Parks, Rachel Taylor Brown, Holcombe Waller, Liz Vice, Kasey Anderson, Box Set, and Alela Diane. A graduate of Yale, he has directed choirs of all types for over 20 years. He thinks it’s funny when you tell him, “I can’t sing.” He bets you can.

Ben Landsverk
Creator / Director / Producer / Conductor

Ben Landsverk is an American composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. Hailed as a “prominent Portland composer” (Bloomberg Magazine) and praised for his “stunning prowess on viola and mandolin” (Willamette Week), he is best known for his work as one half of the duo Wonderly. Their compositions include numerous podcast/radio theme songs, including the New York Times’ The Daily and Cheryl Strayed’s Dear Sugar Radio; many indie film scores and soundtracks, including James Westby’s At the Video Store and Jon Garcia’s Luz; and two studio albums, We Are and Story We Tell.

An active session musician and orchestral/choral arranger, Landsverk has worked with such musical luminaries as Father John Misty, Pink Martini, Storm Large, Smokey Robinson, Van Dyke Parks, Rachel Taylor Brown, Ruby Friedman, Holcombe Waller, Liz Vice, Kasey Anderson, Box Set, and Alela Diane. A graduate of Yale, he has directed choirs of all types for over 20 years. He thinks it’s funny when you tell him, “I can’t sing.” He bets you can.

THE LBC BAND

We have a rotating lineup of the finest musicians in the Pacific Northwest

A.G. Donnaloia guitarA.G. Donnaloia is a local performing, touring and recording musician, composer, and guitar teacher for over 20 yrs. He plays and teaches a wide range of music styles including Jazz, Latin American, Soul, R&B, Rock and Hip Hop. He’s played with Liv Warfield and Freddy Trujillo, among many others. — A.G. Donnaloia
guitar
A.G. Donnaloia is a local performing, touring and recording musician, composer, and guitar teacher for over 20 yrs. He plays and teaches a wide range of music styles including Jazz, Latin American, Soul, R&B, Rock and Hip Hop. He’s played with Liv Warfield and Freddy Trujillo, among many others.

Kyleen King viola, violin, vocals, bassKyleen King has over 30 years’ experience as a classically trained violinist and violist. Armed with a formal education in music (Springfield, MO) and audio engineering (Nashville, TN), she has followed a passionate path towards multi-instrumentalism (guitar, electric bass, keys, percussion, and vocals). As a long-standing member of the Portland music community, she has also performed and composed alongside dancers, visual artists, filmmakers, and writers. Kyleen performs and tours regularly with her art pop trio, Swansea, along with other bands, including Heartless Bastards and Brandi Carlile. — Kyleen King
viola, violin, vocals, bass
Kyleen King has over 30 years’ experience as a classically trained violinist and violist. Armed with a formal education in music (Springfield, MO) and audio engineering (Nashville, TN), she has followed a passionate path towards multi-instrumentalism (guitar, electric bass, keys, percussion, and vocals). As a long-standing member of the Portland music community, she has also performed and composed alongside dancers, visual artists, filmmakers, and writers. Kyleen performs and tours regularly with her art pop trio, Swansea, along with other bands, including Heartless Bastards and Brandi Carlile.

Ned Failing drumsNed Failing is a veteran touring and session drummer in the west coast music scene. He’s a busy guy: Mexican Gunfight, Kris Deelane & The Hurt, The Next Waltz, Live Wire House Band, Floydian Slips, Taylor John Williams, Jerry Joseph, Dirty Martini, Stephanie Schneiderman, Box Set, The Renegade Saints, Lea Krueger and Nicole Campbell. Off stage, Ned is a former co-owner of the Pickathon Music Festival, as well as outside promoter and special events booker at Revolution Hall, and an active participant in shaping the new music industry model. — Ned Failing
drums
Ned Failing is a veteran touring and session drummer in the west coast music scene. He’s a busy guy: Mexican Gunfight, Kris Deelane & The Hurt, The Next Waltz, Live Wire House Band, Floydian Slips, Taylor John Williams, Jerry Joseph, Dirty Martini, Stephanie Schneiderman, Box Set, The Renegade Saints, Lea Krueger and Nicole Campbell. Off stage, Ned is a former co-owner of the Pickathon Music Festival, as well as outside promoter and special events booker at Revolution Hall, and an active participant in shaping the new music industry model.

Allen Hunter bassAllen has been playing in bands around the Portland area since 1986. Since 2005, he tours regularly as the bassist for LA-based band Eels, playing at such storied venues as Royal Albert Hall and The Apollo, in front of crowds of 60,000 and more at the Glastonbury and Rock Werchter festivals, and on the teevee on the Stephen Colbert, David Letterman, Carson Daly, and Jools Holland shows. He also tours the US, Europe, and Japan, and entertains the Portland crowds with bands and artists like Ural Thomas and The Pain, Kathryn Claire, Michael Dean Damron, and Anita Lee & The Handsome 3. Allen is also a regular contributor as a studio musician. He is easy to find in a crowd. He speaks Japanese. He is Maya’s grampa. — Allen Hunter
bass
Allen has been playing in bands around the Portland area since 1986. Since 2005, he tours regularly as the bassist for LA-based band Eels, playing at such storied venues as Royal Albert Hall and The Apollo, in front of crowds of 60,000 and more at the Glastonbury and Rock Werchter festivals, and on the teevee on the Stephen Colbert, David Letterman, Carson Daly, and Jools Holland shows. He also tours the US, Europe, and Japan, and entertains the Portland crowds with bands and artists like Ural Thomas and The Pain, Kathryn Claire, Michael Dean Damron, and Anita Lee & The Handsome 3. Allen is also a regular contributor as a studio musician. He is easy to find in a crowd. He speaks Japanese. He is Maya’s grampa.

Dave Jorgensen trumpet, keyboardDave arrived in Portland from Wisconsin in 2001 and has been playing trumpet, keyboards and drums in bands ever since. In addition to appearing on recordings by Alela Diane, Don Henley, The Von Trapps, A Year Afar, Rm… — Dave Jorgensen
trumpet, keyboard
Dave arrived in Portland from Wisconsin in 2001 and has been playing trumpet, keyboards and drums in bands ever since. In addition to appearing on recordings by Alela Diane, Don Henley, The Von Trapps, A Year Afar, Rm. 101, Kieskagato and Kristin Hersh, his eclectic jazz-based original music can be heard on 2 recent EPs: Astoria Sessions (2017) and Road Songs (2016). As a member of the indie-folk group Blind Pilot, Dave has toured extensively over the past decade and appeared on The David Letterman Show, Ellen, One Tree Hill, CBS This Morning and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts.

Jeff Langston bassJeff Langston grew up in Eugene, Oregon and started playing bass in local bands at age 16. He studied at Berklee College of Music and then later moved to New York City. He’s played venues ranging from living rooms, to CBGB's, to Carnegie Hall with many diverse artists, including Antony and the Johnsons, Lou Reed, Boy George, LP, and many more. Some highlights of his television performances include the Late Show with David Letterman, The Jonathan Ross Show, and Live at Abbey Road. In 2009 he came to his senses and relocated back to the Pacific Northwest. Look for him with artists like Rachel Taylor Brown, Red Bird, Mo Phillips, Eleven Eyes, and other regional folks. — Jeff Langston
bass
Jeff Langston grew up in Eugene, Oregon and started playing bass in local bands at age 16. He studied at Berklee College of Music and then later moved to New York City. He’s played venues ranging from living rooms, to CBGB's, to Carnegie Hall with many diverse artists, including Antony and the Johnsons, Lou Reed, Boy George, LP, and many more. Some highlights of his television performances include the Late Show with David Letterman, The Jonathan Ross Show, and Live at Abbey Road. In 2009 he came to his senses and relocated back to the Pacific Northwest. Look for him with artists like Rachel Taylor Brown, Red Bird, Mo Phillips, Eleven Eyes, and other regional folks.

The Crew

Jennie Baker, Producer

Jay Cosnett, Technical Director

Melissa Peterson, Social Media Manager

Kate Sokoloff, Co-Founder

Guest Performers

Kasey Anderson
Gil Assayas
Rachel Taylor Brown
Sean Badders
Kathryn Claire
China Forbes
Ashleigh Flynn
Ruby Friedman Tony Furtado
Courtenay Hameister Maria Karlin
Marilyn Keller Haley Johnson
Shelley McClendon
Casey Neill

Scott Poole Rich Ray
John Roderick
Jason Rouse
Sama Dams
Matt Sheehy
Stephanie Schneiderman
School of Rock House Band
LaRhonda Steele
Shook Twins Katie Taylor
Edna Vazquez
Arietta Ward
Chris Williams
Andrew Paul Woodworth

Meet the Band

THE LBC BAND

The Crew

Guest Performers