The Riflebirds of Portland are back. Their new album, Windmills on the Moon, will be available on Vinyl, CD, and all digital platforms in 2025. Produced by Marvin Etzioni, the album features cover art by the legendary Edward Hopper, and the project has been mastered at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London by Grammy-winning engineer Sean Magee.
With a mix of evocative songwriting and rich musical history, Windmills on the Moon promises to be a compelling return for The Riflebirds of Portland.
"Do yourselves a favour and get into this album, it'll be a favourite for life."
—Sean Magee
Mastering engineer at Abbey Road Studios
Record Release Party Announcement
The Riflebirds of Portland will hold the release party for their record Windmills on the Moon at the iconic indie record store Music Millennium in Portland, Oregon, at 5 PM on Saturday, July 19th
L-R: Adam Pike, Kevin Jarvis, Grace Kraft, Kevin Kraft, Marvin Etzioni, Lee Oser, Branigan Lieuallen, Kate Oser, Briana Oser
A Brief History
The Riflebirds formed in 1985 in Portland, Oregon. The nucleus was bass player Lee Oser and guitarist Kevin Kraft, who played together in The Van Goghs and The Cry! When singer Kate Lieuallen joined them, along with temporary drummer Jeff Minick, The Riflebirds were born.
Minnick was succeeded by Kevin Jarvis. The band’s heyday, from 1985 to 1989, saw the release of two singles and a cassette LP, “April,” produced by Marvin Etzioni. Lee and Kate married in 1988, and soon after moved east.
Lee found a job teaching college, and Kate became a children’s librarian. Kevin Kraft ended up working in Silicon Valley. Kevin Jarvis went on to enjoy a successful career in Los Angeles as a session drummer, engineer, and producer.
The Mermaids, who sing backup on multiple tracks, are Grace Kraft, Branigan Lieuallen, and Briana Oser. Grace is Kevin’s daughter, Branigan is Kate’s niece, and Briana is Lee and Kate’s daughter.
The band regrouped in 2024 as The Riflebirds of Portland.
