tag:ragonlinde.com,2005:/blogs/blogBlog2021-11-25T10:33:45-08:00Ragon Lindefalsetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/68212822021-11-25T10:33:45-08:002023-10-16T07:55:22-07:00I now have a MixCloud page for my ProgShow DJ Gig<p>For the last 13 weeks I have been hosting a show on Shady Pines Radio called "The Prog Hour". This show explores all things Prog Rock and Jazz Rock Fusion weekly from 2-3 pm Pacific Time. You can now listen to back episodes of my shows on my MixCloud page. Please follow me on that platform for all the latest episodes! <a contents="https://www.mixcloud.com/ragon/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mixcloud.com/ragon/" target="_blank">https://www.mixcloud.com/ragon/</a> #progrock #jazzrockfusion</p>Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/65218812021-01-15T11:28:08-08:002022-06-01T18:16:43-07:00Black Orpheus<p><span class="font_large">New single release today! This is a cover of a classic bossa nova tune Black Orpheus with kind of a lo-fi chillhop vibe. Shout out to my friends Becca Stuhlbarg and Tracy Kim for guidance on the vocal and guitar parts through your amazing teaching practices! <a contents="Listen Now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5G4eZSGOpdgnVhwrmqGH6W?si=Pqaz7RClRIKaPUN2fwE_VQ" target="_blank">Listen Now</a></span></p>Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/64866212020-11-26T22:52:04-08:002023-09-05T02:50:07-07:00FINDING HOPE AMONGST THE ASHES<p>Today I am sending my first newsletter in nearly two years. Our lives have changed in so many ways since then. Like you, I search for meaning and struggle to make sense of it all. Through music I try to cope and occupy my mind, and sometimes it will offer me insight and grace. </p>
<p>I believe <a contents="Apocalypse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6kY6vdSo6RqvWUJ1n7xRG0?si=xussfvxpS3CMGmedJIe53A" target="_blank">Apocalypse</a>, came to me as a gift from the universe. My recording and release of this song is my little gift to you and passing the light onward. My friend and teacher, Becca Stuhlbarg, has kindly shared the following description of her experience in listening to this song. </p>
<p>"Ragon Linde's song "<a contents="Apocalypse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6kY6vdSo6RqvWUJ1n7xRG0?si=xussfvxpS3CMGmedJIe53A" target="_blank">Apocalypse</a>" speaks to a poignant and personal loss, the likes of which many of us have experienced on some level, especially during this year of great change. As a yoga teacher, I appreciate the reference to Shiva, the deity associated with destruction in the Hindu trilogy. This feels like just the right energy to cultivate in this age of significant endings and new beginnings. I also connect deeply with the gentle groove and rich harmonies in this musical expression of grief and longing; as a voice teacher and fellow singer-songwriter, I resonate with Ragon's expressive vocal stylings and beautiful guitar solo. "<a contents="Apocalypse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6kY6vdSo6RqvWUJ1n7xRG0?si=xussfvxpS3CMGmedJIe53A" target="_blank">Apocalypse</a>" is truly a song of our times, one with great healing potential as we collectively strive to let go of patterns and structures that no longer serve us." </p>
<p>Rebecca Stuhlbarg (Ford) M.A., RYT <br>Soprano/ Voice Teacher <br>Founder and Teacher, SingFree Vocal Yoga </p>
<p>I hope you find your own personal meaning, healing, and relief through <a contents="Apocalypse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6kY6vdSo6RqvWUJ1n7xRG0?si=xussfvxpS3CMGmedJIe53A" target="_blank">Apocalypse</a>. Humble blessings to you in these uncertain times.</p>Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620912018-07-24T17:00:00-07:002021-12-03T22:09:56-08:00New Project Crowd Funding Campaign
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<p><span style="color:#000000">I am writing today to ask for your help. I have finished recording tracks for my upcoming funk album entitled "Borrowed Lines in Borrowed Time". Today, I am excited to launch my first crowd funding campaign on IndieGoGo to finance the final mixing, mastering, and production so that I can release my new album this fall. Following is a link to my funding page. Please take 3 minutes and watch my video to learn more about my project. Please consider chipping in to help out. There are several cool perks available for different contribution amounts, but any amount helps me reach my goal of $2000!</span></p>
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Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620902017-12-19T16:00:00-08:002021-07-03T11:33:18-07:00As I celebrate the beginning of my 51st year...
<p>Today I look back on my 50th year with a sense of gratitude in the opportunities and experiences I have been blessed with. It's been several months since I sent out a newsletter but I feel it fitting today to share some highlights from my journey this year. I feel in 2017 that my musical efforts are allowing me to shape myself as an Activist, Collaborator, and Entertainer. Following are some highlights that fall within those soft boundaries...</p>
<p><strong>As an Activist</strong>, I put together a performance piece with my friend Kevin Lay called <a title="cathedral" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587957&k=02e8b0c34d2e7b297243797ad62ff688" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587957%26k%3D02e8b0c34d2e7b297243797ad62ff688&source=gmail&ust=1513901847165000&usg=AFQjCNHU083oeZfhRfETZC-p0ZmDBo3fbg" data-imported="1">Cathedral for Healing</a>. We performed this the day after the Women's March and later released this piece as a <a title="single" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587958&k=967885f54eadabf72fc8a035afb76a98" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587958%26k%3D967885f54eadabf72fc8a035afb76a98&source=gmail&ust=1513901847165000&usg=AFQjCNGnn57ClvEMy2-WPP-Nlqjp0Sg1Iw" data-imported="1">single</a>. Proceeds from this piece along with my 2016 single <a title="scared" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587959&k=5432d1e049b9d3a3d9da508a93cae1ce" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587959%26k%3D5432d1e049b9d3a3d9da508a93cae1ce&source=gmail&ust=1513901847165000&usg=AFQjCNHEL0wR22CWXBK7OzfYVikCJVpkyg" data-imported="1">I am Scared</a> will be donated to <a title="amnesty" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587960&k=dbeaf735b0416971b8ae4deed0e48c28" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587960%26k%3Ddbeaf735b0416971b8ae4deed0e48c28&source=gmail&ust=1513901847165000&usg=AFQjCNGjvj1NOuUPu7bJ_zuCvkATcglo1g" data-imported="1">Amnesty International</a>. In June, I was invited to accompany a concert by the Bad Ass Women's Choir which benefited Portland's <a title="knowcity" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587961&k=85defe7bfe2b56301937dfb883c9865e" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587961%26k%3D85defe7bfe2b56301937dfb883c9865e&source=gmail&ust=1513901847165000&usg=AFQjCNHlHUhCA32foPoxEn4xjIPNVJluEw" data-imported="1">Know Your City</a> project. And in July, I joined Portland's <a title="RevChoir" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587962&k=c65868b4606ef1344f622591ca1acbf9" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587962%26k%3Dc65868b4606ef1344f622591ca1acbf9&source=gmail&ust=1513901847165000&usg=AFQjCNGzMeBFsbBwvPAlnOKUzENC40nVoQ" data-imported="1">Revolution Choir</a> which sings original progressive themed songs. Check out our recordings and video's and learn about our mission at <a title="RevChoir" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587963&k=09d5aace8b49af034192f4bc59198c2a" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587963%26k%3D09d5aace8b49af034192f4bc59198c2a&source=gmail&ust=1513901847165000&usg=AFQjCNHI-qgoY4ZIrlPkEvIvB2Fohl-ZUw" data-imported="1">revolutionchoir.com</a>. We are looking to be very active in 2018 with our mission of impacting the upcoming Midterm Elections!</p>
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<p><strong>As a Collaborator</strong>, I was honored to be invited to perform along side and accompany my friend Lydia Ledgerwood-Eberlein in her Spring Performance Recital and my long time creative partner A. Molotkov in a Summer Salon presentation. September was a busy month with 6 performances with the <a title="LOOP" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587964&k=3f56fee48973c5ebd1c583acf9243cdb" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587964%26k%3D3f56fee48973c5ebd1c583acf9243cdb&source=gmail&ust=1513901847165000&usg=AFQjCNFCsQktK521fR3hBfebVs7oDIV3Ug" data-imported="1">Light Opera of Portland</a> in the presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Gondoliers" where I played percussion in the Pit Orchestra. And in October I finally went back and marched in the <a title="AlumniBand" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587965&k=85277c824c5d1c82b992ece888567607" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587965%26k%3D85277c824c5d1c82b992ece888567607&source=gmail&ust=1513901847165000&usg=AFQjCNE5g8Qa6dGVzQpqk2E8dRMKB7RSqw" data-imported="1">University of Oklahoma Alumni Band</a> at Homecoming!! Also this year I performed in two seasons with the <a title="vox" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587966&k=6b81b968348abe639830f4a9e0ad3927" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587966%26k%3D6b81b968348abe639830f4a9e0ad3927&source=gmail&ust=1513901847165000&usg=AFQjCNFEObdc8t-a4F706vjrkFSouCxLQw" data-imported="1">Vox Academy Healing Voices Choir</a> where I also served as a member of the Vox Board of Directors. Throughout 2017 I recorded parts for my upcoming album "Borrowed Lines in Borrowed Time (BLBT)". BLBT represents a collaboration with 3 Portland writers, A. Molotkov, Carrie-Ann Tkaczyk, and Paradama Purusha. Look for the release of BLBT in the summer of 2018! And, one of my favorite collaborations was forming a new band with my friends Lizzy MacKenzie and Lydia Ledgerwood-Eberlein called LiLyLin; look for our debut feature performance coming up next spring!</p>
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<p>Finally, as <strong>an Entertainer</strong>, I was hired to play 3 birthday parties, 1 wedding, 3 solo gigs at the <a title="growler" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587967&k=2e16ecba570a2e18f50064c4b4c545aa" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587967%26k%3D2e16ecba570a2e18f50064c4b4c545aa&source=gmail&ust=1513901847166000&usg=AFQjCNGwaQB3gnzi5vu_FkxdPyaeLQLaGw" data-imported="1">Growler House</a> in Newberg, OR, host a live Karaoke event at the <a title="growler" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587968&k=df6bce3d3d4fc178b466fef52b9fb2c6" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587968%26k%3Ddf6bce3d3d4fc178b466fef52b9fb2c6&source=gmail&ust=1513901847166000&usg=AFQjCNFvY_0s-oCJEv18Ixwd7dmmOrjbdA" data-imported="1">Growler House</a>in Sherwood, OR, and I played 2 nights with Peter De Les Dernier in Ouray, CO. In May I learned and performed my first song in French, "Don Quichotte a Dulcinee" by Muarice Ravel for the <a title="vocalyoga" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1587969&k=c6291ff116238da1b9faa6b731cf63c3" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1587969%26k%3Dc6291ff116238da1b9faa6b731cf63c3&source=gmail&ust=1513901847166000&usg=AFQjCNF80uqXW6I1MYeUwHRlzL6WSoVl7g" data-imported="1">NW Vocal Yoga</a> Spring Recital. And in September while traveling in Alaska, I wrote the lyrics for the album I will work on next which is tentatively entitled "Homer". Look for the release of "Homer" in 2019!</p>
<p>It was a busy year and I round the corner to year 51 with a sense of gratitude to all of those whom I share my days on this wonderful planet!</p>
<p>Peace and love and Happy Holidays!</p>
<p>Ragon</p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620892017-05-27T17:00:00-07:002017-05-28T14:39:21-07:002017 First Half Happenings
<p>Hi everyone! I hope you have experienced blessings in the first half of 2017 and that you have found creativity and mindfulness to bring you strength and balance. Thank you for opening my newsletter and please allow me to briefly share a few of the goings on in my Music Life. </p>
<p>This year I have had some really exciting and unique performance opportunities including some <a title="gig salad" href="https://www.gigsalad.com/ragon_linde_portland" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Private Functions</a> and playing at the <a title="growler" href="http://growler-houses.com/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Growler House</a> locations in Newberg and Sherwood. I am also well into the recording process on my upcoming album "Borrowed Lines in Borrowed Time"!</p>
<p><strong><a title="spotify" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/24AQj7UXmYBHJnIofrIrQI" target="_blank" data-imported="1">FOLLOW ME ON SPOTIFY</a></strong></p>
<p>Do you listen to music on <a title="spotify" href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/24AQj7UXmYBHJnIofrIrQI" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Spotify</a>? If the answer is yes, I need for you to support me there by following me. This really helps me grow my listening base on this international music platform and to share my music with as many people as possible. Thank you for your support! </p>
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<p><strong><a title="cathedral cd" href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ragonlinde6" target="_blank" data-imported="1">NEW LIVE SINGLE RELEASE</a></strong></p>
<p>On May 19th I released a new live single entitled <a title="cathedral cd" href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ragonlinde6" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Cathedral</a><img src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/ragonlinde/Cathedral%20for%20Healing%20Pic.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="cathedral" height="200" width="200" /><a title="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ragonlinde6" href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ragonlinde6" target="_blank" data-imported="1"> for Healing</a>. <a title="cathedral cd" href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ragonlinde6" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Cathedral for Healing</a> is a live improvisational piece performed by me and Kevin Lay on January 22<sup>nd</sup>, 2017 at The Analog Theater in Portland, OR. The performance, given the evening following the 2017 Women’s March, is meant to describe feelings of anger, anxiety, uncertainty, and peace. Proceeds from “<a title="cathedral cd" href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ragonlinde6" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Cathedral for Healing</a>” will be donated to Amnesty International. <strong>Cathedral for Healing</strong> is available from <a title="cd heal" href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/ragonlinde6" target="_blank" data-imported="1">CD Baby</a>, <a title="heal itunes" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cathedral-for-healing-live-ep/id1237377865" target="_blank" data-imported="1">iTunes</a>, <a title="heal amazon" href="https://www.amazon.com/Cathedral-Healing-Explicit-Ragon-Linde/dp/B07234JR4V/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496030494&sr=8-2&keywords=ragon+linde" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Amazon</a>, and many other on-line music retailers. </p>
<p><strong><a title="you tube hal" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH-FpV1Rjy0&index=1&list=PL8ULFtD7i1A3qGvhxKh31EAButxmtoOkG" target="_blank" data-imported="1">New Video Release</a></strong></p>
<p>So excited to release a third video, "<a title="you tube hal" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH-FpV1Rjy0&index=1&list=PL8ULFtD7i1A3qGvhxKh31EAButxmtoOkG" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Hallelujah</a>" from my 2015 benefit concert at <a title="vox" href="http://www.voxacademy.org/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Vox Academy</a>! Special thanks to <a title="saffire" href="http://www.saffirebouchelion.com/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Saffire Bouchelion</a> for performing on this piece, Julie M. Garland for the filming and video production, and everyone else who was in attendance that night.</p>
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Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620882016-12-25T16:00:00-08:002022-05-10T00:47:25-07:00The music of Apex get's a proper release
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<p><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/AdvhFd5S48gvF6RyonYrHUaxBJ1toYtcITDfV-wIOZwz9uPWOcc4inM71ZiGvlzbOYb8bKMteOiBS_1eNgxP67S-W9LEZHg3dTL_R-NOCcZdO6U69RRp170SwUsB0Wur9yIGejXnJfzlJh-tcc8McM_v=s0-d-e1-ft#http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/ragonlinde/studio%20photos%20-%20june%2005-fnl3.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Apex" height="200" width="200" />2005, I was in the midst of one of the biggest transitions of my life. Two years earlier, I had been fired from high power job with a large wireless company. My actions deservedly led to this. By 2005 I was accumulating a large amount of debt, working six jobs, and I found myself forming a jazz trio with my cousin Ben and good friend Tim DeMoss. Over the course of our short existence (about 6 months), we recorded many hours of jazz standards and improvisational free jazz. Another local free jazz group named Milk Truck captured one of our live performances, without our planning or knowledge. A few weeks later, we were handed a CD with Set 1 from that show (if anyone has Set 2 please contact me!), what an excellent surprise!! Throughout the last ten years of moving to Portland (and going to work for another large wireless company) I often listen to this live performance. I remember this evening like it was last night. I released several personal demons that night, and I feel it comes across in this recording. It is an honor after all these years to present the re-mastered recordings for APEX, <a title="cd baby apex" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1374601&k=71e8ff16895361f5d2444af6abc3b539" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1374601%26k%3D71e8ff16895361f5d2444af6abc3b539&source=gmail&ust=1482881220317000&usg=AFQjCNFgn21cvlyEtqEIxRiQMUhGDmugrw" data-imported="1">Live and Tsunami Sushi</a>, recorded on a<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1767362279"><span class="aQJ">Saturday</span></span> night in July of 2005 in the heart of downtown Tulsa! This album, released on my label SLJ Productions, is 100% improvisational free jazz. To the other players of APEX, I love you and miss you and I hope one day we can join together again to rekindle the unique power and magic that was APEX! – Ragon Linde, Drums and Percussion</p>
<p>Pickup "<a title="cd baby apex" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1374602&k=d41f28978e6e678e0615146a9534adf3" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1374602%26k%3Dd41f28978e6e678e0615146a9534adf3&source=gmail&ust=1482881220317000&usg=AFQjCNHHWSfnQ2Igxv3qYuEyZZsKtwbMTA" data-imported="1">Live at Tsunami Sushi</a>" today!</p>
<p>- <a title="cd baby apex" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1374603&k=7966c8676d85ff3065e274ebe3b65d68" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1374603%26k%3D7966c8676d85ff3065e274ebe3b65d68&source=gmail&ust=1482881220317000&usg=AFQjCNHB-SWWw185ULn2Ca536ATGm_gGYQ" data-imported="1">CD Baby</a></p>
<p>- <a title="itunes apex" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1374604&k=b7cebdbac09cf9cc39513ad1e8068e14" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1374604%26k%3Db7cebdbac09cf9cc39513ad1e8068e14&source=gmail&ust=1482881220317000&usg=AFQjCNGIdWixdxPdO5Go2PU_EDYVrsWsEQ" data-imported="1">iTunes</a> </p>
<p>- <a title="amazon apex" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1374605&k=1913c6e927cf02edc52023074823bd67" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1374605%26k%3D1913c6e927cf02edc52023074823bd67&source=gmail&ust=1482881220317000&usg=AFQjCNG5KA_kgAODTvfI8tUtZBnwGQRFhw" data-imported="1">Amazon</a></p>
<p> You can also stream the new live release on <a title="applemusic apex" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1374606&k=ec1f2af69adb9ce0418a0bee739aec4e" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1374606%26k%3Dec1f2af69adb9ce0418a0bee739aec4e&source=gmail&ust=1482881220318000&usg=AFQjCNE8ZAKPxCTpvyYrsjAUgac_IcJbJg" data-imported="1">Apple Music</a> and <a title="spotify apex" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1374607&k=5388f26538a5a7745433e20c47c96075" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1374607%26k%3D5388f26538a5a7745433e20c47c96075&source=gmail&ust=1482881220318000&usg=AFQjCNEKkXAVHcKD5-TszUko_Gmem-scKA" data-imported="1">Spotify</a></p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620872016-12-12T16:00:00-08:002016-12-13T14:45:45-08:002016 - The Final Month
<h1>2016 - The Final Month</h1>
<p>2016 has been a year of continued personal growth with many musical projects coming to completion and new directions being charted. The world around me, well to be honest, I am very concerned. I come to the end of 2016 finding strength from my family and the brave and strong artistic community around me. Following are a few notes of interest around my music. Thank you to my community for your love and support during 2016. Let us stand together brave and strong in 2017.</p>
<p><strong><a title="i am scared" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367232&k=fc1a966e04a9c475179de83375c7de3e" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367232%26k%3Dfc1a966e04a9c475179de83375c7de3e&source=gmail&ust=1481783744107000&usg=AFQjCNHcfe8ds5gZ1C5QvIpTbH_IKBsqyQ" data-imported="1">New Single - I am Scared</a></strong></p>
<p><img src="https://ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/fFdhoq-kSA3wyjDux_6fUQuFWcAciBRjOzRngfbSLBmIxPLcGinI9PF-vZG_fHizQSSoVvnKTeBSVs0HbAcOlJjUqQTQUUgA6QullDQ_0OPKgPv_W2H7bpP4VIakPEfJRw=s0-d-e1-ft#http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/ragonlinde/small%20alb%20cover.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="i am scared" height="220" width="220" />“<a title="i am scared" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367233&k=91494e9145f8eb379fa886079c8b7968" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367233%26k%3D91494e9145f8eb379fa886079c8b7968&source=gmail&ust=1481783744107000&usg=AFQjCNEP0hF0hi0Leco1m8YQKcHXL4PQuw" data-imported="1">I am Scared</a>” is a single release inspired by the 2016 Election in the United States. The song is written from the perspective of a fictional person of color, immigrant, refugee, queer, and/or non-Christian. You pick, we are all scared right now. Proceeds from “<a title="i am scared" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367234&k=233e6bf12ea4cc3d1ab12e3200930bce" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367234%26k%3D233e6bf12ea4cc3d1ab12e3200930bce&source=gmail&ust=1481783744107000&usg=AFQjCNG1QOBWZm7qvreoU4CVJW6sSzl0PQ" data-imported="1">I am Scared</a>” will be donated to <a title="amnesty" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367235&k=9419d6d11dbae5c71b304a434c197552" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367235%26k%3D9419d6d11dbae5c71b304a434c197552&source=gmail&ust=1481783744107000&usg=AFQjCNF5K50Rvcmslb-re6Rd8HvKdKoM9Q" data-imported="1">Amnesty International</a>. You can purchase "<a title="i am scared" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367236&k=dcc199830f4cf5e274e48992256541db" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367236%26k%3Ddcc199830f4cf5e274e48992256541db&source=gmail&ust=1481783744108000&usg=AFQjCNEl6UH1vSLBLqHmIQ4PYykk72yG9A" data-imported="1">I am Scared</a>" on-line as follows:</p>
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<p><a title="i am scared" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367237&k=93d71eec84da70df324ad21f469a126a" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367237%26k%3D93d71eec84da70df324ad21f469a126a&source=gmail&ust=1481783744108000&usg=AFQjCNHiIvTGjI0_ZequTqkCIYAu3ubVyA" data-imported="1">CD Baby</a></p>
<p><a title="i tunes i am scared" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367238&k=c639fa576ae85f9b35c74955208e1e5f" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367238%26k%3Dc639fa576ae85f9b35c74955208e1e5f&source=gmail&ust=1481783744108000&usg=AFQjCNG9STB0IzPAuhZE1A_Il9Ps3oUq-w" data-imported="1">iTunes</a></p>
<p>Amazon - <em>Should be up any day now</em></p>
<p>You can also stream the new single on <a title="applemusic" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367239&k=bb5ac3b0e0f5ad0f969e52e4b575e914" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367239%26k%3Dbb5ac3b0e0f5ad0f969e52e4b575e914&source=gmail&ust=1481783744108000&usg=AFQjCNEmZ2bet5Hga2SrcCzWiPNuVM1A8w" data-imported="1">Apple Music</a> and <a title="Spotify" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367240&k=a696577f57c5ebaf428220522c76bb1a" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367240%26k%3Da696577f57c5ebaf428220522c76bb1a&source=gmail&ust=1481783744108000&usg=AFQjCNGzmaXpsP1GglUzDMUzK2-qVS4IkQ" data-imported="1">Spotify</a></p>
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<p><strong><a title="vox fb event" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367241&k=3726277d806d785326f22bf86c8a0745" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367241%26k%3D3726277d806d785326f22bf86c8a0745&source=gmail&ust=1481783744108000&usg=AFQjCNHRgz1TJzfQWZZI1R-BbxpErZva8A" data-imported="1">Healing Voices Choir Concert - Sacred Geometries</a></strong><img src="https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/8U5_QqSQY2d61H2TKc4AmvYsnANhBeKnW6831R8rOcphhEaoi-r_LcTKRUXELtXaXbskookfC-n0H473FxPhAWPo7BUTeMtJ5k8VIL3ACJC1HNp1p0rdGw=s0-d-e1-ft#http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/ragonlinde/vox%20geom.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="vox geom" height="144" width="320" /></p>
<p>Healing Voices Choir, in association with <a title="vox fb event" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367242&k=3abe081c01bb08766baae043b39c7d91" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367242%26k%3D3abe081c01bb08766baae043b39c7d91&source=gmail&ust=1481783744108000&usg=AFQjCNE7FM7OIZAcW2-uDiHfp8fgfvYqCg" data-imported="1">Vox Academy</a>, is a chamber choir that I sing in dedicated to healing and empowering our own voices and sharing inspiring music with our community. This concert will feature beautiful works by Arvo Pärt, Ross Lee Finney, McGlynn, Lewandowski and Handel. Rebecca Stuhlbarg is the conductor, and the pianist is Peter Fullerton. Some soloists, including me, will be featured, as well as small group numbers with beautiful harmonies. This joyous choir will also share rounds and sweet, short songs affirming peace and celebrating the coming solstice - please join us in exploring the many shapes of song!</p>
<p>When - <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1901014395"><span class="aQJ">Friday, December 16 at 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM</span></span></p>
<p>Where - Vox Academy, 3300 SE Woodward St., Portland, Oregon 97202</p>
<p>Tickets - $15 Suggested Donation at the door</p>
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<p><strong><a title="afton" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367243&k=fb15ab43bd90aaed72bd549a475f352e" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367243%26k%3Dfb15ab43bd90aaed72bd549a475f352e&source=gmail&ust=1481783744108000&usg=AFQjCNHphx7qjgDlaXnpXxC88CjiT1jUvg" data-imported="1">Ragon Linde with Kevin Lay</a></strong></p>
<p><img src="https://ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/y-dbftEZORpDacJJoR4ujLzLFnosGhgel6rT3jla8hvQjjWSK_q3hQQ_dVIDR559OgMJ1lExWk2ERmP6QtcPrwGTWVrWVm_dqFB3nOTHiLWVIyM6qmdVgAE=s0-d-e1-ft#http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/ragonlinde/afton%20pix.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="afton show" height="213" width="320" />First show of 2017!! My dear friend and co-collaborator Kevin Lay will be joining me for this performance. Expect a show heavy in experimentation, original music, and angry improvisation! Use the code RAGON343 to get $2 off tickets. Offer expires 12/24. </p>
<p>When - <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1901014396"><span class="aQJ">Sunday, January 22 at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM</span></span></p>
<p>Where - Analog Cafe, 720 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214</p>
<p><a title="afton" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1367244&k=e59be112a97bd2dc96de0cf9040db8c9" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1367244%26k%3De59be112a97bd2dc96de0cf9040db8c9&source=gmail&ust=1481783744108000&usg=AFQjCNG7qFBhWHTd4oHy6kLNWvvk8wGYHw" data-imported="1">Tickets</a> - $11 </p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620862016-11-12T16:00:00-08:002016-11-13T14:33:43-08:00Upcoming Benefit Concert and New Video!
<h1>Welcome to a beautiful autumn homecoming!</h1>
<p>Dear friends,</p>
<p>This <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_980761286"><span class="aQJ">coming Saturday</span></span> will be performing in a benefit for <a title="vox" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345278&k=6522870fc6e340148bdb85d1aebcd965" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345278%26k%3D6522870fc6e340148bdb85d1aebcd965&source=gmail&ust=1479191540470000&usg=AFQjCNEjXX8k9NpLCUBmOw08QgCV-oOU6w" data-imported="1">Vox Academy</a>. I hope you will come join me along with my friends Kevin Lay and Harold Williams as we perform "<a title="FB Event" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345279&k=6b7c0c8bfc6eb96a03b8aab818706d64" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345279%26k%3D6b7c0c8bfc6eb96a03b8aab818706d64&source=gmail&ust=1479191540470000&usg=AFQjCNEt2gndgDW3FJeyfNhbMK-XB3fvyA" data-imported="1">Songs From Home</a>"! Following are the details:</p>
<p>Join members of the <a title="vox" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345280&k=6308d5851607b4ce6ebd6b560eadabf4" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345280%26k%3D6308d5851607b4ce6ebd6b560eadabf4&source=gmail&ust=1479191540470000&usg=AFQjCNHFCcyQOIoWsqKAjzB5B-ZvZPaBSA" data-imported="1">Vox Academy</a> Community Kevin Bryant, <a title="Ragon" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345281&k=62b1c572c72b41dd257fe129f6bdf835" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345281%26k%3D62b1c572c72b41dd257fe129f6bdf835&source=gmail&ust=1479191540471000&usg=AFQjCNHh_7pRu_4QmkCgECqgs2dQ3Dr7XA" data-imported="1">Ragon Linde</a>, and Harold Williams as they present an evening of Songs from Home! Recently <a title="vox" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345282&k=9bdb9f025d6e72f29f2209867282fffe" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345282%26k%3D9bdb9f025d6e72f29f2209867282fffe&source=gmail&ust=1479191540471000&usg=AFQjCNE5t-u4lwJwJcs79Qd7XWlYnzS8-w" data-imported="1">Vox Academy</a> completed a move to the beautiful facility of Waverly Heights UCC. In celebration of our new home, these 3 performers will sing songs relating to Transition, Movement, Nostalgia, and Places of the Heart. Enjoy solo self accompanied pieces, duets, and trio pieces in an intimate setting and sharing of community.<br><br>Suggested Donation of $15-$20 with all proceeds benefiting <a title="vox" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345283&k=33d7a346ded84962ad66f37f9a80d7ab" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345283%26k%3D33d7a346ded84962ad66f37f9a80d7ab&source=gmail&ust=1479191540471000&usg=AFQjCNF1tdhZpzXiQaX5joBNH7GLFRayeQ" data-imported="1">Vox Academy</a>, a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving the needs of the community with the core values of:<br>- Every voice matters<br>- All styles of speech and singing are honored<br>- Growing in awareness of one’s voice leads to greater self-awareness</p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_980761287"><span class="aQJ">Saturday November 19th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.</span></span></p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong> <a title="vox" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345284&k=60d29b0fdb77368001fb8063a254af24" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345284%26k%3D60d29b0fdb77368001fb8063a254af24&source=gmail&ust=1479191540471000&usg=AFQjCNHoQLU2nTXFfbo6eCYVRgpERlPJOw" data-imported="1">Vox Academy</a> (within Waverly Heights UCC) - 3300 SE Woodward St., Portland, Oregon 97202</p>
<p><strong>Tickets:</strong> Suggested door donation of $15-$20</p>
<p><strong><a title="At Seventeen" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345285&k=2027bbb8450c346803cdd33a892441ad" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345285%26k%3D2027bbb8450c346803cdd33a892441ad&source=gmail&ust=1479191540471000&usg=AFQjCNHM29lQfmrAbVNQiAN4g_O7BoBy9g" data-imported="1">New Video - At Seventeen:</a></strong></p>
<p>Last year at this time, I just completed the final release concert for my album <a title="covers" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345286&k=513544c4c798c11e4f5033511a304eec" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345286%26k%3D513544c4c798c11e4f5033511a304eec&source=gmail&ust=1479191540471000&usg=AFQjCNEwOy5zpn953pjl3-2n6CWroiC_4A" data-imported="1">Under the Covers</a> with a full album performance at <a title="vox" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345287&k=5755594df0449b9f3c9d7bfe53c1c010" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345287%26k%3D5755594df0449b9f3c9d7bfe53c1c010&source=gmail&ust=1479191540471000&usg=AFQjCNH8ebt13ah2Gk1JWT-hEdEljdW5AQ" data-imported="1">Vox Academy</a>. I am please to release the second video from that concert, <a title="At Seventeen" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345288&k=9004a5815cdb4fd2ef3e6d98be4ff88e" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345288%26k%3D9004a5815cdb4fd2ef3e6d98be4ff88e&source=gmail&ust=1479191540471000&usg=AFQjCNHXrFfW8qlUaYlySrJH42t8EmJWWQ" data-imported="1">At Seventeen</a>! As with my upcoming concert this weekend, last year I also had the honor to share the stage with so many great performers. <a title="At Seventeen" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345289&k=566f797a55e0cbc2ee9a539bc5734cc3" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345289%26k%3D566f797a55e0cbc2ee9a539bc5734cc3&source=gmail&ust=1479191540471000&usg=AFQjCNGw0xPTq3UNz3-ZQUSP8RC9aI85UQ" data-imported="1">At Seventeen</a> also features my good friend Saffire Bouchelion on Percussion and my son Conifer Linde on Trumpet. Please check it out on <a title="At Seventeen" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1345290&k=674c94fdb0bfcd4bda19b39702685a97" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1345290%26k%3D674c94fdb0bfcd4bda19b39702685a97&source=gmail&ust=1479191540471000&usg=AFQjCNFZCoH4Zk8nqhr3YGPitTOLsVsB2Q" data-imported="1">YouTube</a> and share with your friends!! </p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620852016-09-04T17:00:00-07:002022-07-24T13:57:19-07:00New EP - TRANSITIONS
<h1 style="text-align: center;">May we honor and acknowledge our own efforts and sacrifices, the work of our divine friends and loved ones, and the works of human kind with the universal gift of music. Happy Labor Day!</h1>
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<p>Labor Day 2006, I arrived to an empty apartment in Portland, OR having just driven nearly 2000 miles from Tulsa, OK. Today, a decade later, I am recognizing the biggest decision of my life with the release of an EP named "<a title="transitions" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295537&k=c2c4c46c69c21ae25be8358c02980193" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295537%26k%3Dc2c4c46c69c21ae25be8358c02980193&source=gmail&ust=1473179567257000&usg=AFQjCNF3J_lnpxCFiddDpkty4aQKMz2QsQ" data-imported="1">Transitions</a>". “<a title="transitions" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295538&k=51b54bc16b9c742f5963d2f10e44d82d" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295538%26k%3D51b54bc16b9c742f5963d2f10e44d82d&source=gmail&ust=1473179567257000&usg=AFQjCNGTS0D-bIcpFSJlO79mnyVTM_Bb3g" data-imported="1">Transitions</a>” is an acoustic 8 song EP of Covers and Originals highlighting several pop styles. Over the coming days on<a title="facebook" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295539&k=a9f78afadef6534b28389534c31a8d00" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295539%26k%3Da9f78afadef6534b28389534c31a8d00&source=gmail&ust=1473179567257000&usg=AFQjCNF4FMHsn2v7u2QkGr4SViSwN58VIg" data-imported="1">Facebook</a>, I will be recounting some of the stories and reasons for why I chose to record and release these particular songs. The common theme however is the humbling love and support I have received from my family and friends in both of the places that I consider home, Oklahoma and Oregon. Following is the Track listing:</p>
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<li>Criminal* - Fiona Apple</li>
<li>Dreaming the Time Away – Ragon Linde and Charlie Kersch</li>
<li>The Supermen* - David Bowie</li>
<li>Fatigue – Ragon Linde and A. Molotkov</li>
<li>Bravado* - Rush</li>
<li>Odd Hours – Ragon Linde and Bruce Greene</li>
<li>Erratica* - Caetano Veloso and featuring Tim DeMoss on Piano</li>
<li>Change of Heart – Ragon Linde</li>
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<p>*Used by Permission</p>
<p>"<a title="transitions" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295540&k=e591884bfbb43b1917b456a479b5974b" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295540%26k%3De591884bfbb43b1917b456a479b5974b&source=gmail&ust=1473179567257000&usg=AFQjCNGUO4Z-dEXV6DFSPD_peMjDDzj_VQ" data-imported="1">Transitions</a>" is being released in an on-line only downloadable format from the following music retail locations:</p>
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<li><a title="transitions" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295541&k=e451e23389e4273241f7ff4b8909ed4c" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295541%26k%3De451e23389e4273241f7ff4b8909ed4c&source=gmail&ust=1473179567258000&usg=AFQjCNEq7edUF0h6sdHzWYJyys5Q0LBwgw" data-imported="1">CD Baby (best price - $4.99)</a></li>
<li><a title="itunes" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295542&k=5915bc8d17b686eda2118870d0cc9f50" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295542%26k%3D5915bc8d17b686eda2118870d0cc9f50&source=gmail&ust=1473179567258000&usg=AFQjCNELSoMZnpdnGcONcf9yOxLf7Vg9Yg" data-imported="1">i-Tunes</a></li>
<li><a title="amazon" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295543&k=4a38c9862fde9a7bb31bcd4effef2f8d" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295543%26k%3D4a38c9862fde9a7bb31bcd4effef2f8d&source=gmail&ust=1473179567258000&usg=AFQjCNG5wbSZETGvG1B1PQ2yUJxWss38pg" data-imported="1">Amazon</a></li>
<li><a title="bandcamp" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295544&k=90241d54463e6a97d3dfa4c516ef4a2c" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295544%26k%3D90241d54463e6a97d3dfa4c516ef4a2c&source=gmail&ust=1473179567258000&usg=AFQjCNF8K0vRw5s2Xtw6RLrQJRByf0NDmA" data-imported="1">Band Camp (35% discount on my entire discography)</a></li>
<li><a title="transitions" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295545&k=c09581f063f4c4f1d83b89d105a4ae8a" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295545%26k%3Dc09581f063f4c4f1d83b89d105a4ae8a&source=gmail&ust=1473179567258000&usg=AFQjCNGBLMbgIrujuyqhJkA7a6-HHjAWTQ" data-imported="1">Nimbit (This link gives you a 20% discount price)</a></li>
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<div>You can also stream "<a title="transitions" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295546&k=2448e3be4a9bce4c40917d88758d3020" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295546%26k%3D2448e3be4a9bce4c40917d88758d3020&source=gmail&ust=1473179567258000&usg=AFQjCNF3vFaspcs-fDdjYX06PZUMEzmhcA" data-imported="1">Transitions</a>" on <a title="Spotify" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295547&k=6341cf99fb3a9db68786d674f2caf57a" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295547%26k%3D6341cf99fb3a9db68786d674f2caf57a&source=gmail&ust=1473179567258000&usg=AFQjCNE0Mo2kG2o-jHNKrs_zLToo4jlcbw" data-imported="1">Spotify</a> and <a title="applemusic" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295548&k=98aa267c152db59e3edc4a128d58cd7c" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295548%26k%3D98aa267c152db59e3edc4a128d58cd7c&source=gmail&ust=1473179567258000&usg=AFQjCNFZU8cULAoiZOWHMFUdBAogJLAUJw" data-imported="1">Apple Music</a>.</div>
<div>Once again, I offer my most sincere and humble appreciation to you, my dear friends for your on-going support and encouragement. Please pick-up your copy of "<a title="transitions" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1295549&k=4e38dbb9de9fb71cc28cd171e5905ab1" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1295549%26k%3D4e38dbb9de9fb71cc28cd171e5905ab1&source=gmail&ust=1473179567258000&usg=AFQjCNHW2lwzwFpjLWQdDuz30Hu5F6rFNQ" data-imported="1">Transitions</a>" today and share it with your family and friends during your Labor Day cook-out!!</div>
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Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620842016-06-24T17:00:00-07:002023-12-10T08:55:51-08:00Special Summer Performance Announcement
<p>Greetings friends!</p>
<p>I am stoked to announce that I have been invited to open up for the band Sherwood for their Portland show as part of their limited engagement West Coast Reunion Tour!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Show Line-up</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="fialta" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1248061&k=04febd40548525e550533393ef5fa630" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1248061%26k%3D04febd40548525e550533393ef5fa630&source=gmail&ust=1466976424998000&usg=AFQjCNGJYzMg67Odllu9TrjXuzY70xeHXg" data-imported="1">Fialta</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Kevin Lowder</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="me" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1248062&k=36df2027b06ff73da6270e09611e40d0" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1248062%26k%3D36df2027b06ff73da6270e09611e40d0&source=gmail&ust=1466976424998000&usg=AFQjCNHLtQJevjp90v4gD-EpyGpcPsfYWg" data-imported="1"><strong>Ragon Linde - Me!!</strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="scape" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1248063&k=61f2a48786d59fdcc2c94f5a9d2151b5" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1248063%26k%3D61f2a48786d59fdcc2c94f5a9d2151b5&source=gmail&ust=1466976424998000&usg=AFQjCNG7pZYW8AS1kGjUGCWEoUQ-ou1V1g" data-imported="1">The Scapegoats</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="tyson" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1248064&k=9d969251ffbd14992fe24aae508fe311" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1248064%26k%3D9d969251ffbd14992fe24aae508fe311&source=gmail&ust=1466976424998000&usg=AFQjCNF1NizrelLFVvzhZgt67v0dOsbzPw" data-imported="1">Tyson Motsenbocker</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="sherwood" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1248065&k=23822eae891e3a59fd6b37f6275df4be" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1248065%26k%3D23822eae891e3a59fd6b37f6275df4be&source=gmail&ust=1466976424998000&usg=AFQjCNFto1NG16T8nTWKsJuwH3PRTEi53Q" data-imported="1"><strong>SHERWOOD - Headliner</strong></a></p>
<p>When: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1483102486"><span class="aQJ">Tuesday</span></span> July, 19th. Show starts at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1483102487"><span class="aQJ">6:30 p.m.</span></span></p>
<p>Where: The Analog Cafe and Theater - 720 SE Hawthorne Blvd; Portland, OR 97214</p>
<p>Show Price: $17</p>
<p>Ticket Link: <a title="ticket link" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1248066&k=5d5bc6f2be98b5875fb7bf8bea43fdaf" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1248066%26k%3D5d5bc6f2be98b5875fb7bf8bea43fdaf&source=gmail&ust=1466976424998000&usg=AFQjCNE9n8ne8zGGc0hUxoAFzKY9Mj_IZA" data-imported="1">http://www.aftonshows.com/RagonLinde</a></p>
<p>Please support me in this super exciting opportunity! Purchase your tickets soon, this show will likely SELL OUT! Check out the links above for the other artists too. This is going to be a fun high energy show and I can't wait to be a part of it and hang-out with all of you after my set and listen to all the other great bands. If you are not familiar with Sherwood, take a minute and check out these links:</p>
<p> <a title="sherwood video" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1248067&k=681033f4119abdcaa7b27425b5a34176" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1248067%26k%3D681033f4119abdcaa7b27425b5a34176&source=gmail&ust=1466976424998000&usg=AFQjCNHg8IgBI6MNBB_Dh2imuuriSu7WKg" data-imported="1">Sherwood Back Home Official Video</a></p>
<p><a title="sherwood album" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1248068&k=ffc45c97ba39edbca2857ff9c9563c62" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1248068%26k%3Dffc45c97ba39edbca2857ff9c9563c62&source=gmail&ust=1466976424998000&usg=AFQjCNFV6mbY0N4b1AVzRiL8LmGs3ctEKw" data-imported="1"> Listen to New Album - Some Things Never Leave You on Apple iTunes</a></p>
<p>I can't wait to connect with everyone at the show on July 19th and I hope you are having a great summer!! </p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620832016-05-28T17:00:00-07:002016-05-29T14:33:57-07:00June Gigs and New Releases
<h1>Greetings and Summer is Upon Us! </h1>
<p>Hello dear friends and I hope you are achieving your dreams thus far in 2016! Like you, I have many things I hope to get done on this 3-day weekend, one of which is to reach out and let you know about some plans in the works for my music over the next few months and share a few things about what I have been up to this spring, so here goes!</p>
<p><strong><a title="june" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226458&k=f5298ae493c1dcf03aa11fec1c36b153" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226458%26k%3Df5298ae493c1dcf03aa11fec1c36b153&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNEEQSa0tCzb6wW3pODKfaFsk9-4tg" data-imported="1">June Shows:</a></strong></p>
<p>It's been almost 10 years since I played a gig in Oklahoma, so I think it's about time! I will be back in Tulsa from 6/9 - 6/18 to attend my 30 year <strong>Nathan Hale HS Reunion</strong> and to see friends and family. Come join me <strong>Los Cabos</strong> in Owasso to have an adult beverage, Mexican food, and hear some tunes! I will be opening up for my friend <strong>Craig Seiler's</strong> group who will be playing immediately following my set.</p>
<p>When: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_403475407"><span class="aQJ">Friday June 10th, 2016 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.</span></span></p>
<p>Where: <a title="Cobos" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226459&k=8d158b1d7de7a238d4006e4f0d44f81c" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226459%26k%3D8d158b1d7de7a238d4006e4f0d44f81c&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNHVHUwMDOzvqX3RP-jpPhp6MRZs_g" data-imported="1">Los Cabos</a> - 9455 N Owasso Expy; Owasso, OK 74055</p>
<p>Later on in June, I will be playing another show with the talented song writer<strong>Thomas Price</strong>. Come out and finish your weekend right with food, drinks and tunes!</p>
<p>When: <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_403475408"><span class="aQJ">Sunday June 26th, 2016 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.</span></span></p>
<p>Where: <a title="Jade" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226460&k=b20abcb9d7d1a1feae776e2bc5df7fcd" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226460%26k%3Db20abcb9d7d1a1feae776e2bc5df7fcd&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNFE3Yeqq6v-Y9sifjr94sbffiXiEw" data-imported="1">Jade Lounge</a> - 2342 SE Ankeny; Portland, OR 97214</p>
<p><strong><a title="fake2" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226461&k=c2e7013209570dfb7d9313ac99a113f3" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226461%26k%3Dc2e7013209570dfb7d9313ac99a113f3&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNFShIMMH6xDJUwZZqjKXnHc87WtCg" data-imported="1">New Live Performance Video - Fake Plastic Trees:</a></strong></p>
<p>In November of last year, I had the amazing opportunity to perform all 16 tracks from last years release - <a title="Covers" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226462&k=9a0b48a040267449c396aef3a479aa59" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226462%26k%3D9a0b48a040267449c396aef3a479aa59&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNG86ocEzsqmSrPtEXpNIlLTSdE36g" data-imported="1">Under the Covers</a> at <a title="vox" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226463&k=bdde8050ab2c90be30be7fac238d49fc" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226463%26k%3Dbdde8050ab2c90be30be7fac238d49fc&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNEVh5I9XhSjcqeZS6RkLy03vnAaJA" data-imported="1">Vox Academy</a>. I released the live audio from this concert as part of a live album - <a title="babies" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226464&k=c8236d8986767fbd4ed40093dcd500eb" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226464%26k%3Dc8236d8986767fbd4ed40093dcd500eb&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNHNS4zBS-AxopScctuE1LwaCrtadg" data-imported="1">With Babies and Dogs</a> earlier this year. I am happy to announce the first video from that concert is now available on my You Tube channel! Please check out <a title="Fake" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226465&k=a50f97aa8f0db6d30dd472b5f4222239" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226465%26k%3Da50f97aa8f0db6d30dd472b5f4222239&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNEZ1FWqNJGrpmI9Pv2xKQJDooTTsw" data-imported="1">Fake Plastic Trees</a> featuring my good friend <strong><a title="saffire" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226466&k=71c279240dc0d46dbf8a990fcdb83a1d" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226466%26k%3D71c279240dc0d46dbf8a990fcdb83a1d&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNGvl3gU3v2I1Fl7xHiUYAcxQ4Z0Dw" data-imported="1">Saffire Bouchelion</a></strong> on percussion and vocals. Thank you to <strong>Julie Garland</strong> for the fantastic job in editing and post production for this video. Look for more videos from this concert to be released over the coming months!</p>
<p><strong>New Recording Projects:</strong></p>
<p>I am planning two new album releases over the next year. The first will be an EP entitled <strong>Transitions</strong>. <strong>Transitions</strong> will consist of 8 songs, 4 of these will be covers and 4 will be original pieces. The 4 cover songs will be an eclectic mix of tunes by Fiona Apple, Rush, David Bowie, and Caetano Velosa. <strong>Transitions</strong> will be very stripped down consisting of just acoustic guitar and vocals. You can look for this new release in early August; it will be made available on-line only on CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, and other on-line music retail sites as well as for streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.</p>
<p>My second release is a bit more of an ambitious undertaking that I have been thinking about for a few years. The title of this album will be <strong>Borrowed Lines in Borrowed Time</strong> (or <strong>BLBT</strong> for short). In this project I will be merging two art forms into a collection of 10 new original songs. Let me explain - One of my favorite and most influential drummers is <a title="stanton" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226467&k=ec4ef833ec2a4329a881d36c02353fb7" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226467%26k%3Dec4ef833ec2a4329a881d36c02353fb7&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNFhpOOraMADrf7V-oLse4kgTU9WTA" data-imported="1">Stanton Moore</a> from the band<a title="galactic" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226468&k=146b70c6feb39d682a382810651a1794" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226468%26k%3D146b70c6feb39d682a382810651a1794&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNE53HWaQCu7hyC_WEA17VAESb8wOg" data-imported="1">Galactic</a>. A few years ago I started studying out of a book of his called <a title="groove" href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1226469&k=bf27e64526e4239277640a0b4e163477" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c%3D11177993%26l%3D1226469%26k%3Dbf27e64526e4239277640a0b4e163477&source=gmail&ust=1464667981983000&usg=AFQjCNERlo4QomPDKC8RmBgp5CktIS_3tQ" data-imported="1">Groove Alchemy</a> which features beats and grooves by many of the legendary funk drummers including <strong>Jabo Starks</strong>, <strong>Clyde Stubblefield</strong>, and <strong>Zigaboo Modeliste</strong>. So, the 10 songs on this new album will be built around beats created by these masters of groove - hence <strong>Borrowed Time</strong>. For the lyrical content in the project, I reached out to my Portland writer and poet friends to see who would be interested in contributing lyrical content that I could forge into funk songs. As usual, they stepped up with some fabulous poems and stories and so I am pleased to announce that <strong>BLBT</strong> will utilize works from <strong>A. Molotkov</strong>, <strong>Carrie-Ann Tkaczyk</strong>, and <strong>Paradama Purusha</strong> - hence <strong>Borrowed Lines</strong>.</p>
<p>So far, I have chosen the groves that will shape these new songs and recorded those as separate scratch tracks into <strong>ProTools</strong>. <img src="https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/dUA4I2kcPOkMA2qYQB2awwemKkzYXzsSWizEgqd_BX8G-4o6Pwh_doOFY121dn9U5T33l2vlije7KFdDMtvMxksdA2eYxYepUThvyJQbjkVlxLUlykc=s0-d-e1-ft#http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/ragonlinde/IMG_0004.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="drums" height="263" width="350" />I then dumped those groves onto my <strong>Boss RC-300 Loop Station</strong> so that I could play with riff ideas and chord progressions. A few weeks ago on a song writing trip to the <strong>Oregon Coast</strong>, I assigned these grooves to the lyrical content and started the very early process of merging these Beats and Lines into the</p>
<p><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/aWYuOMb_i-kA5L0jxZT7hAnpCmgYEOgzM_nNxLgOAKnxhQM6mesrgaRjsUmpMRR2V3SMZn2nL-RSKqq1KFus-aDI4XkUtbhflJzcVgBtDWfDzDSIM0Il7BqA0zWBhMbsLG6GbcScRQQMeaC1wEj-gfqE=s0-d-e1-ft#http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/ragonlinde/061ffc85-2fb4-40ce-bb70-1b8a976c6b43.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="looper" height="263" width="350" /></p>
<p>beginnings of Songs! Once I complete the release of <strong>Transitions</strong> later this summer, I plan to return to <strong>BLBT</strong> and hopefully complete the song writing process at the end of this year and start recording early 2017. My goal is to be able to release <strong>BLBT</strong> in the summer of 2017!<img src="https://ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/JEY1h-an-xTmEgbmxlE6MJ1LluAL_ZKlSu1h3TvOBSNo4ol-oPuDhZuFWuIINtIy8hnOXKxejMuKMnKTN7HFKMI9XfSPQ4mAJAOtjImFtXkEpCcrSMY=s0-d-e1-ft#http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/ragonlinde/IMG_0063.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="coast" height="598" width="600" /></p>
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<p>Okay, well congratulations, you have reached the end of this newsletter! I enjoy talking about the music making process and hope you enjoy reading. Have a spectacular summer and I hope to connect with many of you soon!</p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620822016-02-25T16:00:00-08:002022-08-26T11:30:31-07:00New Spotify Play List to fuel creativity
<p>Just created a new playlist in Spotify to fuel some creativity! Will you join me in collaborating on it? Added some old and new discoveries with a common theme of groove with sonic texture! <a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/1216353837/playlist/48o6iCcSSLBzLgppGxFft8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://open.spotify.com/…/…/playlist/48o6iCcSSLBzLgppGxFft8</a></p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620812016-01-30T16:00:00-08:002016-01-31T04:00:06-08:00LIVE ALBUM RELEASE!
<h1 style="padding-left: 120px;">Happy New Year and welcome to 2016!! </h1>
<p>2015 was an important year in my musical and professional growth! With the release of my sophomore studio album, Under the Covers, I was able to bring a long-term goal to fruition. In that, I was able to mark a milestone in my development as a vocalist, arranger, and recording artist. Following the release of Covers, I was able to share these songs with many of you in several differing performance settings. This process culminated with two late fall concerts, evenings which I shall cherish for a long time to come! The title of this live album, "With Babies and Dogs", is recognition to the loving and intimate surroundings that you, my dear friends, provided me as </p>
<p><img src="http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/ragonlinde/Live%20Album%20Cover%20small.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="AlbumCover" height="320" width="320" />I had the privilege of presenting these pieces. I am humbled and energized by the support you have given me. This record is for you!</p>
<p>With Babies and Dogs includes live versions of all 16 tracks from Under the Covers and new live arrangements of 5 tunes from my debut album, Both Sides of the Story. In addition, the album concludes with 2 live bonus improvisational pieces featuring member of the Portland Eclectic Music Society! </p>
<p>With Babies and Dogs is available now for digital download only from the following distributors: </p>
<p><strong>CD BABY:</strong> <a title="This external link will open in a new window" name="CDBabyBabies" target="_blank"></a>http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ragonlinde3</p>
<p><strong>iTunes: <a title="This external link will open in a new window" name="iTunesBabies" target="_blank"></a>https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/with-babies-and-dogs/id1077658524</strong></p>
<p><strong>Spotify:</strong> <a title="This external link will open in a new window" name="SpotifyBabies" target="_blank"></a>https://open.spotify.com/album/3UHMaGuQ7PvP4QbzShAnnT</p>
<p> <strong>Amazon: <a title="This external link will open in a new window" name="AmazonBabies" target="_blank"></a></strong>https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AYPBNE2?ie=UTF8&keywords=Ragon%20Linde&qid=1453788000&ref_=sr_1_1&s=dmusic&sr=1-1-mp3-albums-bar-strip-0</p>
<p><strong>BandCamp: <a title="This external link will open in a new window" name="BandCamp" target="_blank"></a></strong>http://ragonlinde.bandcamp.com/album/with-babies-and-dogs</p>
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<p><strong>Track Listing</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Fake Plastic Trees* - Radiohead and featuring Saffire Bouchelion</strong></li>
<li><strong>Enjoy the Silence* - Depeche Mode and featuring Saffire Bouchelion</strong></li>
<li><strong>At Seventeen* - Janice Ian and featuring Saffire Bourchelion and Conifer Linde</strong></li>
<li><strong>Hallelujah* - Leonard Cohen and Featuring Saffire Bouchelion</strong></li>
<li><strong>The Eternal Shore Pt1 – Ragon Linde and A. Molotkov</strong></li>
<li><strong>Mood for a Day* - Steve Howe</strong></li>
<li><strong>Love on the Rocks* - Neil Diamond</strong></li>
<li><strong>Crying* - Roy Orbison</strong></li>
<li><strong>Child Inside – Ragon Linde, Scott Butler, and Cayla Butler</strong></li>
<li><strong>Baker Street* - Gerry Rafferty</strong></li>
<li><strong>Sunken Waltz* - Calexico and featuring Charlie Kersch</strong></li>
<li><strong>On My Way Back Home – Ragon Linde and Scott Butler</strong></li>
<li><strong>Losing It* - Rush</strong></li>
<li><strong>Transcendent Love – Ragon Linde, Scott Butler, Cayla Butler</strong></li>
<li><strong>Helplessly Hoping* - Crosby Stills & Nash</strong></li>
<li><strong>Space Oddity* - David Bowie</strong></li>
<li><strong>Praludium IV* - Dmitri Shostakovich and featuring Laura Stahman</strong></li>
<li><strong>Time* – Pink Floyd and featuring Dave Unitan and Charlie Kersch</strong></li>
<li><strong>Turn on a Dime – Ragon Linde</strong></li>
<li><strong>Midnight Radio* - Big Head Todd and the Monsters</strong></li>
<li><strong>Let’s Count Silences - Ragon Linde and A. Molotkov and featuring Linda Jo Reinhard</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tangled Mess (Bonus Track1) – Portland Eclectic Music Society</strong></li>
<li><strong>Let it Go (Bonus Track2) - Portland Eclectic Music Society</strong></li>
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<p><strong>*Used by Permission</strong></p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620802015-11-06T16:00:00-08:002015-11-07T11:52:46-08:00November 2015 Newsletter
<p>Greetings my friends and I hope the fall season finds you in a place of gratitude, peace, and creative thinking! I know I have so much to be thankful for in my life right now and I want to share a few of those things with you today.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Upcoming Show - UNDER THE COVERS LIVE!</strong></span> </p>
<p>This coming <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1710779265"><span class="aQJ">Saturday, November 14th</span></span>, I will be presenting a very special concert at Vox Academy. I will be performing all 16 songs from my latest album, "Under the Covers" in a 2 set format. As many of you know, I have been studying voice at Vox for over 4 years. Vox is a unique and special place serving the needs of Portland through healthy vocal exploration and instruction, as well as providing healing outreach to the community. I am also a member of the Healing Voices Choir at Vox and we do several outreach performances throughout the city each year. Vox is a 501(c) non-profit organization. As part of giving back to Vox for what has been such a blessing in my life for the last several years, all proceeds from this concert will go to support the continuing mission that Vox provides. To learn more about the mission of Vox Academy, please visit their website at <a name="150e53587e108911_Vox"></a><a href="http://voxacademy.org/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">http://voxacademy.org/</a></p>
<p>I am so lucky to be joined in this special performance by Saffire Bouchelion, Conifer Linde, Charlie Kersch, Linda Jo Reinhard, Laura Stahman, and David Unitan. We will be filming and recording this performance and have made arrangements for special lighting, and a fantastic "Black Box" viewing experience. I am so looking forward to this event next week and I hope that all of my Portland friends will be able to join me! Following are the event details:</p>
<address><em>When - <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1710779266"><span class="aQJ">Saturday November 14th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.</span></span></em></address>
<address>Location - Vox Academy</address>
<address>Address - 5101 SE 17th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97202</address>
<address>Suggested Donation - $10 - $20 benefitting Vox Academy</address>
<address>Event Link - <a name="150e53587e108911_15026dbb074a2e42_RecitalEventLink"></a><a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=1073140&k=6af1e77fc084ecd38ee312be291f1a87" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://www.facebook.com/events/1705145579705873/</a>
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<p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Reverb Nation:</strong></span></p>
<p>I am excited that since the release of "Under the Covers" I have been making nice traction on the Social Media/Indie Music site ReverbNation and as of this week I broke into the Top 20 (#13 as of today!) of local Portland Artists. Check out my page and Fan Me! :) I will be honest in that I don't perform with rankings in mind and I do take this with a few grains of salt. That being said, it is kind of fun to be gaining a little exposure and getting to connect with some new friends and great musicians in the Portland area and around the world! You can view my ReverbNation page at <a name="150e53587e108911_ReverbNation"></a><a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/ragonlinde?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://www.reverbnation.com/ragonlinde?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav</a>.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Recording Tech Nerd Out!:</span><img src="https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/3M58i1IACoBZT48tKH0F8kM6Fa-smkao9LtbIhoNeLjlYCKK6TlnNWYFrxZpDxDpL_1NYaK7AMD1ZYMtqXFgQi8Jj17MBAEkRuSSKbgq6fPgf21ujnbgT9sOlhntrOtr7XLZ_Hac2Ejs=s0-d-e1-ft#http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/ragonlinde/20151107_111905%20-%20small.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Zoom" height="640" width="360" /></strong></p>
<p>For those of you that like to discuss and read about the technology behind recording audio, I wanted to share a little about our plan to record my upcoming show at Vox. As you may know, video camera's do leave a little to be desired in terms of their ability to capture a good audio representation of a performance. There are many factors that play into this such as ambient room noise and inability to isolate individual tracks. For this performance, we plan to use two Zoom H4n hand-held recorders shown here. One will be taking an audio feed directly from the mixing board, and one will be recording the ambient room experience from the back of the room. The plan is to then dump these audio tracks (recorded at 44.1 kHz/24 bit resolution) directly in ProTools where I can combine these and do a little post processing to form the audio track for the video. Hopefully we can capture some good audio performances from this method and even release some of these songs as Live Tracks and make them available for digital download! Another method would be to run each individual track into ProTools on site and record each that way. Based on our event budget and space constraints, we are going to try this method as preliminary testing seems to be yielding a good result. One thing I learned here is that you need to attenuate the signal coming out of the mixer (a Peavey XR8300 in this case). For anyone reading this with experience or advice on this live recording method, please reply to this e-mail as I would love to hear your feedback! To learn more about these recorders, visit the Zoom website at <a name="150e53587e108911_ZoomWebsite"></a><a href="https://www.zoom.co.jp/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://www.zoom.co.jp/</a></p>
<p>Thank you for reading this months newsletter and I hope to see many of you at the Under the Covers Live show next week. Please lend your support by sharing the links below with your friends and family, and for those who celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you have a safe and positive experience! Finally, if you need musical entertainment for your upcoming holiday party or event, please reply to this e-mail and I would be happy to learn about your needs. I can provide a variety of original and cover material as well as many holiday favorites! </p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620792015-09-30T17:00:00-07:002022-03-14T02:11:33-07:00Fall 2015 Performances
<p>Hello and welcome to early Fall! September went by so quickly and while I have been thinking about some new topics for this months newsletter, I have decided to make this one short and just focus on getting the word out on a couple of exciting performances coming up soon! </p>
<p><strong>Music of Weill and Sondheim: NW Vocal Yoga Studio Recital:</strong></p>
<div>When - Sunday October 11th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.</div>
<address>Location - Saints Peter and Paul Episcopal Church</address>
<address>Address - 247 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97216</address>
<address>Suggested Donation - $10 benefitting Vox Academy</address>
<address>Event Link - <a name="15026dbb074a2e42_RecitalEventLink"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1001602163225484/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://www.facebook.com/events/1001602163225484/</a>
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<p>Branching into new territory, I will be performing, along with many other wonderfully talented singers, at a Recital hosted by my vocal and yoga teacher, Becca Stuhlbarg. This concert will feature music by Kurt Weill and Stephen Sondheim. I will be performing two selections from Sweeney Todd, "My Friends" and "Johanna"! The talented pianist Jennifer Creek-Hughes will accompany. This is sure to be a fun evening of music! </p>
<p><strong>Under the Covers - LIVE!</strong></p>
<address><em>When - Saturday November 14th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.</em></address>
<address><em>Location - Vox Academy</em></address>
<address><em>Address - 5101 SE 17th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97202</em></address>
<address><em>Suggested Donation - $10 - $20 benefitting Vox Academy</em></address>
<address><em>Event Link - <a name="15026dbb074a2e42_RecitalEventLink"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1705145579705873/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://www.facebook.com/events/1705145579705873/</a></em></address>
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<p>This has been such an exciting year for me releasing my second solo album, Under the Covers. It has been such a great pleasure to share this album with many of you in several different formats and events. Please join me as I will be performing all 16 songs from the album in a special concert setting at Vox Academy. I am excited to share this music about Finding Meaningful Connection with others in this unique setting and I have invited the following special musical guests to perform with me on various pieces.</p>
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<address>Saffire Bouchelion - Percusion and Vocals</address>
<address>Charlie Kersch - Vibraphonium and Piano</address>
<address>Connifer Linde - Trumpet</address>
<address>Linda Jo Reinhard - Flute and Vocals</address>
<address>Laura Stahman - Piano</address>
<address>Dave Unitan - Guitar and Vocals</address>
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<div>Tickets will be sold at the door with 100% of the proceeds being donated to Vox Academy, which is a non-profit vocal education academy.</div>
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<address>I hope to connect with many of you at these upcoming performances, and please keep me in mind if you need music for your upcoming holiday gatherings. As always please help me spread the word by sharing the links below with your friends and family! </address>
<p>Ragon Linde</p>
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<p><strong style="font-family: 'Droid Serif', serif; font-size: medium;">Connect with me on Social Media:</strong></p>
<p><strong>OFFICIAL WEBSITE:</strong> <a name="15026dbb074a2e42_website"></a><a href="http://ragonlinde.com/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">http://ragonlinde.com</a></p>
<p><strong>FACEBOOK:</strong> <a name="15026dbb074a2e42_fb"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ragon-Linde/327727310588776" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ragon-Linde/327727310588776</a></p>
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Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620782015-09-12T17:00:00-07:002020-01-05T13:15:40-08:00Finding Creative Inspiration Through Practice
<p>Hello everyone! I was thinking about discussing practice in this month's newsletter. However this past weekend on a short trip to Seattle, as I was walking around downtown near the Space Needle, I was also thinking about the concept of inspiration. When are we actively seeking inspiration, or do we just learn to be open to it at all times? Then it came to me, is practice just really a form of being creatively inspired? </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Finding Creative Inspiration Through Practice</strong></span></p>
<p>So for any of us that studied music at any level, and over any length of time, we have all heard about how much more time we need to be spending practicing our instrument. As a child, we are often practicing so that we can demonstrate to our music teacher that we got a little better at playing whatever they assigned, and our parents won't be embarrassed after the lesson when the teacher tells them that their kid isn't practicing enough. Trust me, I have been that kid, I have been that music teacher, and I have been that parent. So yes, learning the fundamentals of any creative and/or athletic activity takes repetition - i.e. practice. But, my experience is that model of practice is flawed and doesn't successfully keep kids engaged over the long run, but instead frustrates them and makes them resent the activity.</p>
<p> I have been thinking the activity of finding inspiration and engaging in true practice to be one in the same. For me it is music, but think of the activities that you are truly passionate and care the most about. Think about the art of being committed to something. The practice of becoming committed and being engaged is a true source of inspiration. I think about music all of time when I am not playing it, I am thinking about the business end of my art, my next artistic mission, and what it will take to get there. And along the way, it will take some practice. But I now try to look at the practice as not the boring stuff that gets me to some end goal; it IS the journey. </p>
<p>Learning a new song, set of chords, beat, or anything is a wonderful opportunity to bring out some new phrasing or emphasis on that fundamental that has never been tried before. The repetition helps it become engrained and second nature. A part of us. All of the branches that touch our lives each day seep down deep into our inner being and spark or interact with the jelling's that form our creative output. And the end result is always an outcome that is unique and adventurous to each of us. But another deeper form of practice comes from being aware of our lives, surroundings, and inner (emotional) and outer (existential) environments. It takes practice to be open to that. Our own unique and personal art forms, they become the practice of our lives, just as the practice of yoga or meditation brings awareness to the deeper parts of our mental and physical states, so does the practice of allowing our art form to encompass who we are, and how we live our lives each and every day. </p>
<p>I think we spend too much time as children and adults beating ourselves up about not spending enough time practicing, or perhaps getting the desired result by the "recommended" time. Really those goals are quite arbitrary and not always very helpful. Personally, I am beginning to allow the word practice to define the warm-ups, rehearsing, jam sessions, trying to get gigs, networking, planning projects, singing in the car, hiking in the woods, sleeping, dreaming, and going to my "day job" everyday - those are all part of my personal practice of being a musician, and husband, a father, a friend, a fan, and an observer. Those are all part of my practice of trying to live my own mission in life, and hopefully sometimes I can capture that and express that in one musical form or another from time to time. My hope is to approach practice with a sense of open curiosity and as setting the inspiration for creativity, the final result, the fun stuff - the reason we all do what we do! </p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620772015-08-02T17:00:00-07:002015-08-04T12:18:40-07:00So what am I trying to uncover?
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Having just recently completed an album of mostly cover songs, I thought I would tackle the topic of artists recording and performing cover songs. My own experience with this topic begins from working as a musician in Oklahoma. There it seemed hard to get gigs if you didn't play cover songs that sounded like the originals. Moving to Portland, I have found the opposite to be true. Many prefer to hear artists that do primarily original material. Instead of spending the entire article on the merits of either model, I wanted to explore the topic of when did it become an expectation that performers create their own material? It seems to be an expectation of rock artists that you don't see in many other musical genres. Many, but not all, pop and country performers rely on professional composers and arrangers. Orchestras and choral ensembles do not typically present original pieces unless they are commissioning a new work from a contemporary composer. Folk music has traditionally been passed down through the generations to be re-used to express the human plight. Jazz ensembles often rely heavily on standards which continue get re-arranged and re-interpreted. Artists such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald relied almost exclusively on arrangers and composers to create the material that they performed.</p>
<p>Music composition and arranging are very different skill sets than singing, playing an instrument, and expressing the emotion of a song. So when did we expect that to be a legitimate rock artist today musicians had to excel in all of these areas at once? Don't get me wrong; there are countless performers and bands that are very good in both areas. However, have we diluted the quality of composition and musicianship in the process?</p>
<p>Another point I have often thought about is that when an artist stops performing, does that mean that their music should not have the opportunity to be performed by others? We would not consider a symphony orchestra to be unoriginal because they are performing the music of Mozart. So why would we consider pop/rock act to be unoriginal for performing music of the Beatles?</p>
<p>I don't pretend to know the "right" answer. I guess this also begs the existential question of does one actually create music or is the music just another entity that just uses the composer as a means of getting written down? </p>
<p>It is important though if an artist does choose to record and perform cover tunes that one legally obtain the performance rights so that the original composer or their estate is properly compensated for their work!</p>
<p>For my second CD release I had my own reasons for choosing to do cover songs. My first two personal goals on this album were to improve my technique as a vocalist and also as a recording engineer. I spent a few years working in group and individual voice classes and lessons on the first item while also investing in better recording tools, re-creating my recording space, and incorporating some valuable lessons and feedback with regard to recording technique (these will all likely be topics of future newsletters). My third goal was to improve as a songwriter, and I decided that working with some great, established songs and re-arranging them based on the emotional response that those songs triggered within me would be a good way to become better versed in what it takes to create well composed music. </p>
<p>A big musical influence to me throughout my life has been the late Michael Hedges (<a name="14ef73e988d4d34d_MichaelHedges"></a><a href="http://www.nomadland.com/Point_A.htm" target="_blank" data-imported="1">http://www.nomadland.com/Point_A.htm</a>). One of the most thrilling parts of his live shows were the eclectic covers that he sprinkled in the midst of his sonically rich original material. In the future, I look forward to again recording and performing original music and have many ideas already in the works! However based on the joy I felt in the experience of recording Under the Covers, I know that in the future I will surely incorporate cover songs that resonate with me personally and that will hopefully complement and enhance my musical catalog! </p>
Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620762015-07-14T17:00:00-07:002022-05-24T04:34:06-07:00Under the Covers Release
<p>Hello my dear friends and supporters and welcome to my first newsletter! </p>
<p>Today, it is with great joy and gratitude that I announce the release of my second album - UNDER THE COVERS! This work represents the apex of several years of work whereby I have received loving assistance, support, advice, and general encouragement from many of you, some of whom contributed their wonderful talents to various pieces on this record. </p>
<p>As the title suggests, this record is a collection of 15 beautiful cover songs that I have chosen based on their individual meaning to me and the place they each hold in my heart. In addition there is one original bonus song at the end of the album called LETS COUNT SILENCES that I co-wrote with a dear friend and artistic collaborator, A. Molotkov. The general theme of UNDER THE COVERS is one of <em>reaching out for connection with others</em>, one that I think we can all relate to. </p>
<p>You can now purchase UNDER THE COVERS from CD Baby using the link <a href="http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=11177993&l=989031&k=de51f4e9b2f9eeb82fddbb2b056f5f9d" target="_blank" data-imported="1">http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ragonlinde2</a> or from iTunes searching under Ragon Linde. If you have subscribed to the free 3-month Apple Music trial, you can stream the entire album using the link <a href="https://itun.es/us/bloO8" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://itun.es/us/bloO8</a>. </p>
<p>For my friends in and around Portland, I want to also invite you to come celebrate the release of UNDER THE COVERS with me at the Analog Cafe on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_904161341"><span class="aQJ">Sunday August 16th</span></span>. The show starts at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_904161342"><span class="aQJ">6:30 p.m.</span></span> and you can save money by purchasing advanced tickets at <a href="https://tickets.aftonshows.com/RagonLinde" target="_blank" data-imported="1">https://tickets.aftonshows.com/RagonLinde</a>. </p>
<p>Over the coming days and weeks, I will be speaking further on the making of this record, the reasons why I selected these songs, and mentioning some of the individual contributions from many of you in the recording and production of these songs. You can follow these discussions on Facebook.</p>
<p>Again, my warmest gratitude to each of you for your interest and support. If you like what you hear, please help me spread the word by sharing these links with your friends and family! </p>
<p>Ragon Linde</p>
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Ragon Lindetag:ragonlinde.com,2005:Post/60620752015-06-27T17:00:00-07:002022-03-04T22:35:19-08:00RIP Chris Squire of Yes
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/397606/d1dd619d3d694e4b9513a40d7e467cd0984f4a94/original/20150628-204804.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTMxMngyOTg4Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="2988" width="5312" />Along with being a bass hero and prog music favorite and pioneer, Chris Squire was also a great person and loved meeting fans. I had the opportunity to meet Chris and the rest of Yes at a fan event before a show in California in 2001 on the Magnification tour. He brought that same energy and joy of his playing to his interactions with all the fans that day. For further information on Chris Squire, please visit <a title="yesworld" href="http://yesworld.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1">yesworld.com</a>. </p>
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Ragon Linde