Galen Fous is a Portland based, innovative guitar stylist and/or singer/songwriter. His music is highly original and combines elements of jazz, rock, classical, contemporary folk, latin, brazilian, celtic and more into a modern fusion of traditional genres. The songs are rich in mythos and emotion lyrically and musically...held by unique chording, diverse rhythms, and showcase an amazing finger-style technique developed over the last 30 years.

“…Galen, countless of our distinguished guests at the Oregon Lions Foundation open house commented on your musical talent…and the festive yet relaxed ambiance it brought to our event.” Eliza Bone, PR Director, Oregon Lions Speech and Hearing Foundation

"Galen, I love your music. You bring in a huge array of musical influences (jazz, blues,latin, celtic, and other fusions) and do an amazing job balancing them all out." Noah Bernstein, Camelia Lounge in the Pearl

I have been playing at venues such as the Camelia Lounge and Studio 1 in the Pearl, Jade Lounge in SE, and Vintner’s Cellars in Happy Valley with rave reviews. I cater to a more sophisticated audience.

I can perform as soloist, duo w/horns, or trio/quartet – add bass and/or percussion, depending on venue and compensation offered. I/we can play plugged-in with or without a PA, thru small amps, or unplugged.

The music can be all instrumentals, all vocals or a combination of the two…whatever works best for your venue. Up to 4 sets of original music available.

To hear samples, go to http://jamwave.com/Galen

The first 8 songs offer examples of innovative jazz/blues/classical/celtic/folk/latin fusion instrumentals. "Fading in the Glory" and “Dig in the Sacred Ground” are 2 from my singer/songwriter material with the full band sound( Bill Athens-Bass, Ken Ollis-Drums, and Mitch Imori-Woodwinds/Horns).

History: I was a player for 22 years until 1990...I composed music that was all original, unique in style lyrical, emotive, and with a strong rhythmic foundation. My group then was called Geo. The quartet included me on acoustic 12 and 6 string guitars, run thru a Roland jazz chorus amp; along with woodwind/horn (alto & tenor sax, flute, clarinet, recorder) fretless and acoustic bass and conga/percussion or drums- all instrumental. My group was a regular at the popular Eugene Celebration Jazz Stage, Art in the Vineyard, Sister City exchange banquets and many other local venues. I was on one of the first Oregon musicians along with John Doan to be invited to Fujian China as part of a cultural exchange in the late 1980’s.

Kids and family led to putting it away by 1992. It was a very tough choice to make.

My youngest son, Cam started playing a few years back and nagged me for over a year to get a guitar again. I finally did in January 05. I never thought I would play again after not touching a guitar for 15 years, but a surprising flood of new music came. A little over 2 years later, I have about 50 new songs...and have added lyrics and vocals to about half of those.

I dedicate this new music to my son Cam. It was thru his persistent encouragement that music came back into my life. Bless you Cam.

Galen Fous

503.442.5478