Songs.

Joe Portman — Guitar, Keys, Production

Before 1984 I was a traveling musician. I've appeared in shows with quite a few stars and played in every western state (and a few east ones too). I play guitar, fiddle, keyboards, drums, bass and a little bit of almost any other instrument. It's a knack, what can I say.

Olson Brothers Band

Seattle • Late 80s–Early 90s • Tracking & Mixing by Joe

Brad Olson (vocals), Brian Olson (vocals), Steve Olson (vocals), Joe Portman (lead guitar, fiddle), Marc Andresen (keyboards), Paul Kohlman (drums), Danny Kopp (bass). Roger Miller consented to us recording "River in the Rain" from Big River. Tracked by Charles Meserole at Extra Sensory Productions on an Otari 24-track through a Trident board. Mixed at Triad Studios. Mastered in LA.

River In the Rain
Written by Roger Miller. Opening lick: 1986 Fender Strat in open G tuning. Solo: Joe & Joel Osborn on harmonica. Steve Olson singing lead.
Child of the Wild Blue Yonder
7 guitars: two high-strung rhythm, two electric rhythm, two electric fill, and the solo. Brian Olson on lead vocal.
It Takes A Little Rain
Lost our keyboardist right before cutting this. Joe subbed on keyboards, strings, high-strung rhythm & lead guitars. Brad Olson on lead vocal.

Solo Productions

MIDI tracks since 1986 • Sonar 8.5PE • VST Instruments
Spooky
One of the earliest tracks, revised and extended over the years. 1986 Fender Strat and a Zoom 9002. Originally tracked on Ensoniq EPS 16+, later transferred to Sonar.
Whiter Shade of Pale
How I met my wife! Tracked through the Presonus StudioLive using Guitar Rig 4. Drums: JamStix and BFD2. All other tracks by Joe.
Nothing
Pocket
Sad Song
Raining
To Make You Feel My Love
Use Me
Little Wing
Piano Tune
Superstition

Newer Recordings

2022 Sessions • Full WAV Quality
Beautiful Mess
Easy (Final Mix)
Fly Like an Eagle
Guitar Man
Guitar Man (Phil on Drums)
Man of Constant Sorrow
Is It Raining at Your House
Isn't She Lovely
Little Wing (2022)
Nightlife
Not a Day Goes By
Slap Me Silly
Sleepwalk (2022)
Drums by Phil Dalmolin (realstudiodrums.com). Lead on Composite Acoustics Cargo.
Spooky (2022 Mix)
Superstition (2022)
The Thrill Is Gone
To Make You Feel My Love (2022)
Use Me (2022)
Whiter Shade of Pale (2022)

Video

RealMedia Archive
Wedding
RealMedia video — 46.6 MB download
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