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Midnight & Moonshine

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About Us

In 2018 Rich Petko and Michele Linn formed the duo Midnight & Moonshine. Their eclectic set list borrows from the song books of artists like Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, John Hiatt, Melissa Etheridge and Maren Morris. Recent writing and recording efforts have the duo including a handful of originals in which their poignant lyrics are set to an Americana style and layered in rich vocal harmonies. Rich and Michele enjoy uncommonly complementary vocal tones through which they tell their stories. While Rich is a classically trained pianist he applies his 35+ years of experience playing in multitudes of Country, Rock and Blues bands to the Midnight & Moonshine format and the magic happens. Michele’s experiences in choir groups and as back-up vocal support for local song writers have honed the craft for adding interesting harmonies while her lead vocalist role in her full band format work to train her in the art of performing. The pair have a genuine respect for the music and the venues in which they are fortunate enough to play; their personal connection to one another clearly shows and translates easily from the stage to the audience.

Music

Recordings of some of our covers and originals can be found here. Enjoy!

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    Do I Ever Cross Your Mind 4:25
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    Somewhere With You 3:30
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    Everything Else 3:39
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    Crazy Love 3:01
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    Free On The Wing 4:05
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Shows

We are constantly adding more dates so check back frequently to see what's coming up next!

Previous events

Date Event Location
Thursday, October 22, 2020 @ 7:00PM Thu, Oct 22, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine @ Gemini Gemini Bar & Grill, Lake Oswego Gemini Bar & Grill, Lake Oswego
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 @ 7:00PM Wed, Oct 7, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine @ Arrivederci Arrivederci Wine & Jazz Arrivederci Wine & Jazz
Sunday, September 6, 2020 @ 4:00PM Sun, Sep 6, 2020 @ 4:00PM Midnight & Moonshine @ Edgefield McMenamins Little Red Shed Stage Edgefield McMenamins Little Red Shed Stage Edgefield McMenamins Little Red Shed Stage
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 @ 7:00PM Wed, Sep 2, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine @ Arrivederci Arrivederci Wine & Jazz Arrivederci Wine & Jazz
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 @ 7:00PM Wed, Aug 12, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine Covid Concert Series Broadcast Facebook Live Facebook Live
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 @ 7:00PM Wed, Jul 15, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine Live Broadcast  
Saturday, July 11, 2020 @ 7:00PM Sat, Jul 11, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine @ Arrivederci Wine & Jazz!!! Arrivederci Wine & Jazz Arrivederci Wine & Jazz
Saturday, May 30, 2020 @ 7:00PM Sat, May 30, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine broadcast for public and Say Ciao! Listening Group  
Friday, May 22, 2020 @ 7:00PM Fri, May 22, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine Live Broadcast  
Saturday, May 16, 2020 @ 8:00PM Sat, May 16, 2020 @ 8:00PM Midnight & Moonshine @ Spinella's Spinella's, Gresham, OR Spinella's, Gresham, OR
Sunday, May 10, 2020 @ 7:00PM Sun, May 10, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine Live Broadcast Midnight & Moonshine Social Distance Broadcast Midnight & Moonshine Social Distance Broadcast
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 @ 6:00PM Tue, Apr 28, 2020 @ 6:00PM Midnight & Moonshine Live Broadcast Facebook live broadcast Facebook live broadcast
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 @ 6:00PM Tue, Apr 21, 2020 @ 6:00PM Midnight & Moonshine Live Broadcast Facebook Live Broadcast Facebook Live Broadcast
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 @ 5:00PM Tue, Apr 21, 2020 @ 5:00PM Midnight & Moonshine @ Arrivederci Arrivederci Wine & Jazz, Milwaukie, Oregon 97267 Arrivederci Wine & Jazz, Milwaukie, Oregon 97267
Sunday, April 5, 2020 @ 2:00PM Sun, Apr 5, 2020 @ 2:00PM Midnight & Moonshine guesting for Rae Gordon's Gospel Sunday Trails End Saloon, Oregon City, OR Trails End Saloon, Oregon City, OR
Saturday, March 28, 2020 @ 8:00PM Sat, Mar 28, 2020 @ 8:00PM Midnight & Moonshine @ The Sportsman's in Ridgefield The Sportsman's, Ridgefield, WA 98642 The Sportsman's, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 7:00PM Sat, Mar 14, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine @ Willamette Ale & Cider House Willamette Ale & Cider House, West Linn, OR Willamette Ale & Cider House, West Linn, OR
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 @ 7:00PM Wed, Jan 22, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine Arrivederci Wine & Jazz Bar, Milwaukie, OR Arrivederci Wine & Jazz Bar, Milwaukie, OR
Thursday, January 9, 2020 @ 7:00PM Thu, Jan 9, 2020 @ 7:00PM Midnight & Moonshine Trails End Saloon, Oregon City, OR Trails End Saloon, Oregon City, OR
Saturday, November 30, 2019 @ 8:30PM Sat, Nov 30, 2019 @ 8:30PM Midnight & Moonshine opening for Andrew Paul Woodworth Alberta Street Pub, Portland, Or Alberta Street Pub, Portland, Or
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Latest News

Stay up to date with what's going on with Michele and Rich by checking out our blog area.. We will be doing some podcasts soon too!! 

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Apr 21 2020

Can't Take This Anymore

So Rich has been live-streaming about once a week for the past few weeks and it was really getting to both of us that we can't perform together. Michele created a space in her house in a room that has…

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Mar 25 2020

Locked Down

Finding ourselves in lockdown due to covid, Rich decided to pull out some tricks from his old Second Life days and do a live broadcast solo show. Midnight & Moonshine will be doing a broadcast as soon as we feel…

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Mar 14 2020

Covid Break

Well. We had our first cancellation due to covid. We found out today a co-worker is being tested for covid after finding out they were around someone who tested positive. We will be quarantining and abstaining from performances for the…

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Jan 23 2020

Arrivederci w/ Ken Brewer guesting

Well it was amazing to once again play this incredible place surrounded by friends new and old and family. The intimacy of this performance space is second to none and provides a perfect setting for acoustic acts like us. Steve…

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Dec 23 2019

Rehearsal

Midnight & Moonshine is excited for our upcoming show (1/9) at Trails End Saloon. We've been working on some new tunes for y'all. Here's a little sample from rehearsal this evening.

Dec 1 2019

Alberta Street Pub opening for Andrew Paul Woodworth

We can't gush enough over our musical partners, the Andrew Paul Woodworth band, last night. 
What a great venue and crowd - the energy in the room was vibrating! 
Thank you APW, what a band! ? 

And though I didn't…

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Nov 21 2019

Gemini Bar & Grill with Ken Brewer

Any guy who is willing to haul out an assortment of guitars along with an accordion to the gig is alright in our book. Ken Brewer takes it the extra mile by playing every one of them beautifully and fitting…

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Nov 2 2019

Duo Crush

Well Midnight & Moonshine officially has a crush on Pretty Gritty. We wanted to go check out Alberta Street Pub for an upcoming gig so we picked a show that sounded interesting. Man, were we blown away by what we…

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Oct 25 2019

Trails End with Andrew Greene

Having a real percussionist to jam with was a treat! Especially one who can also pull off singing some Bon Jovi and other assorted gems. Thanks Andrew Greene.

Oct 11 2019

The Old Church Concert Hall Recording Session

It is highly unlikely that when this gothic-style church was crafted in 1882 that the builders understood how many free-spirited souls it would lift. In this hallowed hall, beyond the original pulpit there is an invitation for the modern-day gospel…

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Sep 18 2019

Arrivederci w/ Hot Chill

Magic happens when good friends get together and play their favorite music. Now, set that scene in a swanky Jazz bar owned by the most gracious hostess and her music-loving, saxophone playing husband, throw in good food an amazing wine…

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Sep 12 2019

Midnight & Moonshine with Tim & Kim at The Gemini

Our second show in the Dueling Duos series at The Gemini Bar & Grill with Tim Baltus and Kimberly Hall was incredible. The individual sets were solid and the songs we all did together at the end was an amazing…

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Jun 28 2019

Midnight & Moonshine @ Trails End Saloon with The Squabble

We had a super fun night trading off sets with Steve Kuepker and Becky Pershing (a.k.a. The Squabble) for our first Dueling Duels show. 

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Apr 25 2019

Phew!

After several weeks of rehearsing and prep, we finally made it into the studio and got some demo tunes done. If you haven't done it yet, take a listen. They are in the music section or on the music page…

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Mar 13 2019

Trail's End Saloon Taco Tuesday Recap

Wow! The host band and the audience at Trail's End Saloon were amazing last night! Lynn Forsyth captured some nice images as always. Thanks Lynn! Ken Brewer, Tay Conti and the rest of the host band were a blast to…

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Mar 12 2019

Taco Tuesday

It's our good fortune to be sitting in for a set tonight at the Taco Tuesday jam session at Trails End Saloon in Oregon City. Ken and Tay host the jam and I'm sure we'll be able to get them…

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