The Bridge
The Bridge is a monthly songwriter showcase curated and hosted by Kyle J. Glenn, presented in partnership with Artichoke Music and Portland Songwriters Guild.
The Bridge is a monthly songwriter showcase that helps artists build connections in Portland’s music scene while giving audiences a deeper look into the stories and creative process behind each song through thoughtful onstage interviews. Designed for artists who are new to songwriting, new to performing, returning to the stage, or new to Portland, The Bridge offers a welcoming listening-room environment where songwriters can share original music and connect with an attentive audience.
For listeners
The Bridge offers audiences a chance to discover emerging songwriters in an intimate setting built for listening.
For those who already know and support the artists, it is also an opportunity to hear their work in a quieter, more intentional room where lyrics land, dynamics breathe and the songs can be experienced fully.
The evening runs approximately two hours and includes a short intermission.
For songwriters
The Bridge exists to help songwriters cross from open mics into listening room performances. The Bridge is for emerging artists who are new to songwriting, new to performing, returning to the stage, or new to Portland.
Artists share well developed original songs in a supportive but focused setting alongside two other writers. The format encourages connection between artists and audience while keeping the music at the center of the evening.
Artists receive:
A base performance honorarium
Shared tips from the evening
Full merchandise sales
High quality video footage of their performance
Songwriters can submit for consideration using the link below.
Meet Kyle J. Glenn
Curator and host
Kyle is a Portland-born songwriter, filmmaker, and creative educator with a passion for building community through storytelling. He leads the band Kyle Glenn & The Wandering Kind and performs with his wife as the duo gardentender. His background spans digital media production, music marketing, and education — including leading storytelling workshops for hundreds of students and organizations across the Northwest. Kyle is the Marketing Lead for Trout Lake Hall and brings a mix of strategy, creativity, and care to his role at PSG as the social media manager. He’s excited to help grow PSG’s reach and support Portland’s vibrant songwriting scene.