Palermo Music
Spence Palermo
Singer Songwriter Storyteller
Rockin' the PNW Since 1973
Spence Palermo is a Singer, Songwriter and Storyteller whose musical roots in Oregon reach back to 1973 and the mid-Willamette Valley's favorite "One Hit Wonder Band”, Blackhawk County. The Band's regional hit single, "Oregon I Can't Go Home" stayed at # 1 on Portland AM radio) for six weeks during the summer of 1974 and reached #16 on the national Billboard charts. Local success led to extensive touring and recording an album of original rock and country songs.
Palermo’s passion for Americana and Roots music simmered on the back burner while earning degrees in Film Production and Romance Languages from the University of Oregon and pursuing a successful 35+ year career as an international documentary filmmaker.
Since 2010 Palermo has been enjoying playing as a solo performer, mixing an eclectic blend of Americana, Blues, Roots, Rockabilly, Country and unplugged rock and soul classics cover tunes with a deep well of original material that draws on the same genres. Palermo’s songwriting is inspired by the people and places of the American West as well as international adventures in 30 countries.
Palermo’s passion for the music, the stories and the people who enjoy them is evident as he continues to entertain audiences in cafes, coffee houses, pubs, wineries and festivals across Oregon and beyond.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
Palermo brings his worldwide experiences and his love of storytelling to every performance, and to his original songs.
The songwriting is fueled by the real stories of real people all over the planet and is inspired by his ongoing love affair with Oregon, its places and people. Garnering inspiration from the PNW lifestyle, from riding the trails of the Nez Perce in the Wallow Mountains to sailing the San Juan Islands, of Puget Sound, the flavor and soul of the Pacific Northwest is always at the heart of the music and is hopefully conveyed through the songs. A self produced debut album of all original music “Whatever It Takes To Get There” was released in autumn of 2024.