Mike Phillips moved to Oregon in 2005 to explore its music scene and follow in the footsteps of his favorite artist at the time, Elliott Smith. Between 2006 and 2007 he joined a band with a popular run that included winning a Battle of the Bands at the Crystal Ballroom; releasing a single via Starbucks’ Hear Music record label; opening for acclaimed artists including Everclear and Seven Mary Three; touring 36 states —and immediately breaking up upon their return. Hailing back to a 90s-era PNW-style singer-songwriter tradition, he’s since turned his musical interests to pseudo-folk originals with an international flavor, storytelling, and Irish folk music specifically. In 2024 he moved to Gresham; folkefire is the latest incantation of his musical and personal interests.

Learn more about folkefire HERE.

All ages are welcome.