On Sunday February 15th, 2026 we were very excited to interview “PURE COUNTRY” & Friends, Kellie (lead singer) & Ron (guitar player) at the Pondarosa Lounge & Grill – North Portland. When we say “Friends” Nashville recording artist Steve Wesley took the stage to sing two great Country songs and don’t forget Linda LaClair of the Band Lil’ Queenie who was asked on stage to play her flute. Our PMI interview and their live performance songs will be released soon on PMI and PMI Radio as well as KBOO radio at KBOO Radio . A special thanks’ to Pure Country & Friends for allowing us to do this interview with them!
Below is the full interview:
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