EPK


Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for media and promoters.

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EPK


Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for media and promoters.

Short Bio

POPgoji is a large dance band mashing up Brazilian rhythms with pop-soul lyrics based in Portland, Oregon. In 2013, percussionist Michael Galen wanted to build on the vibrant energy of local samba jam sessions (pagodes) by making it easier for non-Portuguese speakers to participate fully. With this intention in mind, he rallied a group of versatile musicians to combine Brazilian rhythms with American Pop-soul. POPgoji has evolved to be one of the go-to world pop-soul bands at NW festivals and events including: What the Fest!, MAI Fest, Oregon Country Fair, Doe Bay Fest, etc.

Long Bio

POPgoji is a large dance band mashing up Brazilian rhythms with pop-soul lyrics based in Portland, Oregon. In 2013, percussionist Michael Galen wanted to build on the vibrant energy of local samba jam sessions (pagodes) by making it easier for non-Portuguese speakers to participate fully. With this intention in mind, he rallied a group of versatile musicians to combine Brazilian rhythms with American Pop-soul. POPgoji was an instant hit in the samba community and quickly grew to a wider audience as a staple dance band in Portland. POPgoji has evolved to be the go-to world pop-soul band at NW festivals and events including: What the Fest!, MAI Fest, and Oregon Country Fair. POPgoji’s core members are Michael Galen, Renata Austin, Peter Fung, Pyatã Penedo, Michael Dougherty and Malcolm Lewis. POPgoji has collaborated with many artists, including: Massamba Diop (Baaba Maal), LaRhonda Steele (Portland’s First Lady of the Blues), Brian Davis (Pink Martini), Etta Ward (Mz. Etta), Vaughn Kimmons (Brown Calculus), and Dudu Fuentes (Batucalacatuca). POPgoji released their debut album, Extended Play, on June 30, 2018. Produced by figure8sound, the album showcases the band’s iconic sound with a selection of fan-favorite originals and covers.

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  1. “the blend of angelic R&B melodies and shuffling pagode beats” - Matthew Singer, Willamette Week (12/5/2017)

  2. “An American indie-pop band hopped up on caipirinhas and Carnivale”- Matthew Singer, Willamette Week (12/5/2017)

Stage Plot

Sample venue list:

  1. Goodfoot Pub & Lounge (350 capacity) ... Portland, OR

  2. Holocene (326 cap) ... Portland, OR

  3. Analog Cafe (260 cap) ... Portland, OR

  4. Star Theater (500 cap)... Portland, OR

  5. University of Portland ... Portland, OR

  6. Royal Room (150) .... Seattle, WA

FESTIVALS:

  1. What The Festival 2016 (7,500) ... OR festival

  2. Oregon Country Fair 2018 (30,000) ... Veneta, OR festival

  3. Doe Bay Fest 2018 (1,000) ... Orcas Island, WA festival