Strange & the Familiars have been telling tall tales to Portland audiences for seven years. These are tales about lost people with unusual abilities, dark friends from unexpected places, and warnings from the wordless.

Heavily inspired by the work of literary and comic book artists, Strange & the Familiars presents an immersive musical experience that straddles the line between rock opera and musical theatre storytelling while exploring the dark and fantastical places in the human mind.

Though she is perhaps best known for her work accompanying a long list of West Coast bands, including Chris Pureka, Y La Bamba, Jacob Miller, Moorea Masa & The Mood, Haley Johnsen, and more, Margaret Wehr’s stunning vocals and heartfelt lyrics hold their own in her solo work as well. Whether she is looping vocals and violin for ethereal effect or providing acoustic accompaniment on guitar and piano, her catchy melodies and rhythms will have you humming along from the start.