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Melva Simons
With a mixture of Hip-Hop beats, Reggae and Ska Grooves and a Rock soul, Rocky Leon shines like the sun from his home, California. A viral video that brought joy to hundreds of thousands of people paved the way from a life of street-performance, hitch-hiking and couch-surfing to playing shows for devoted fans all across Europe and Russia.
this EP is the first production that features another musician. my bro fabi who's joined me on several tours as my technical assistant, roadie and production manager is infact also a talented pianist who can also sing. we began playing and performing together in the fall of 2014. now we made an album together. weee! X)
on this album we cover a wide range of musical styles as always, but i also deal with a variety of different topics. from the challenge of getting out of bed in the morning to the manipulation of the news, societies obsession with status or the importance of listening to your own needs and standing up for yourself.
my name is rocky. i was born in san francisco in 1985 to an austrian mother and a brazilian father. i spent my childhood moving back and forth between austria and california and ended up going to high school and college in austria.
music to me is about celebration. no moping! i enjoy music that expresses intense emotions, whether that be joy or rage. i wanna be moved. in general my music is there to remind me and the world that nothing is as big a deal as we make it seem. singing a happy little ditty about how much i hate everything is my way of not allowing myself to take myself all too seriously.
At the top of the drive, which was about a mile up a very curvy NE Rocky Butte Road, there is a city of Portland park called Joseph Wood Hill Park . The drive alone is worth the trip, as you will see some stunning views on the way up. There is also a historic tunnel which reminds visitors of the craftsmanship of many of the local highways, such as the Historic Columbia River Highway in the Columbia River gorge.
Along the way there are also many houses perched on this rocky spire that rises out of fairly flat land around it. The homes are on stilts and have some stunning views, which is just a preview of what is to come when you reach the top.
Looking to the east you can see the Cascade Mountain Range, with of course, Mount Hood being front and center. A little to the north you can also see Mount St. Helens in southern Washington which had a major eruption in 1980 which blew off its peak. You can sometimes see Mt. Jefferson and other Cascades from the park on clear days. There is also a stone directional sign that points out all the mountains and the elevations of each.
For you outdoor recreation types, many bikers do ride up to the top of the butte, and it looks like a challenging climb that rewards you with the views mentioned above. The only thing I would caution bike riders about is that it is a two lane road and depending on the day there are numerous cars going up and down. Also, the road does have some pretty steep drop-offs next to it, so those with fear of heights might want to consider that before tackling it on a bike. Personally, when I went to park at the top, I found a spot along one of these drop-offs, that required me to parallel-park. I opted to find another space because while I am a bit afraid of heights, backing into the space seemed a little dicey to me.
About Rocky Butte and James Woodhill Park: This is a 2.38-acre park located in Northeast Portland near Interstate 205 which offers some stunning views around the Portland metropolitan area. The park was acquired in 1988 and includes a historical site, statue, is a vista point and is also a reservable wedding site.
What to bring: This is an open-air park with no overhead structures, unless you count the radio tower in the center of the park. So dressing for the weather is vital when you visit. The best views come on clear days, however sometimes you can get lucky in the fall with low fog and see planes pop out of the clouds and see the mountains also peak out. A camera is also a must have, as is a picnic lunch or blanket if you want to lounge in the park for any length of time.
Getting there: Rocky Butte is located near the Interstate 205 and Interstate 84 split in Northeast Portland. The best way to get there is from I-205 to exit 23B for Killingsworth Street. Take the Sandy Blvd Westbound ramp and then take a right on 82nd Avenue. From there follow the signs to the great park.
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