Please introduce yourself?
Hello, I’m Jeffrey Silverstein - a songwriter from Portland, Oregon.
For anyone discovering you for the first time, how would you describe your sound in three words?
Jam-adjacent cosmic country (cheating a bit here).
Were there any particular moments in your life that inspired the writing of your new album ‘Doggone’ coming out in October?
While writing songs for Doggone, I discovered my uncle was a songwriter and manager for North Country Band, a Grateful Dead inspired country-rock group from Minnesota that released just one self-titled album in 1978. I’d been DJing the album and showing live performances to friends for years before knowing his involvement. This furthered my understanding of my uncle’s life in music (performing with Doc Watson, putting on shows for Jerry Jeff Walker, etc) and made me feel like being a musician was in my blood.
You’re heading to the UK soon to play MOTH CLUB. What are you most looking forward to about playing over here?
I’ll be on tour with close friend and collaborator Bobby Lee. I cannot wait to watch Bobby and his band perform each night. Also looking forward to having Rhodri Brooks joining me on pedal steel. His new album is stunning. And of course…a full English breakfast.
Who are you listening to on repeat at the moment?
Credit Electric, King Tuff, Michael Nau, Sam and Louise Sullivan, Star Moles.
Besides music, do you have any secret talents or hobbies that your fans might be surprised to know about?
Outside of music I’m a high school special-education teacher. I’ve been teaching for over a decade! Also a trail runner and currently a Portland Fire (WNBA) fanatic.
What’s next for 2026? Anything coming up that people should know about?
After my shows in the UK I’ll be back on the road supporting Lou Hazel this fall in the states. Doggone comes out on Full Time Hobby October 23rd with Pacific Northwest release shows + more touring in early 2027. Aiming to be back in the UK in March!