performances, publications & interviews

 Tai joins friend and fellow poet Julia Laxer as returning guests on KBOO's Monday Sampler to share poems and conversation about life and art with DJ Fortunado. 

 On February 7, 2026, Flight Call performed live at SANCTUM: Art Show + Synth Concert at Portland's Past Lives Maker’s Space and Gallery (2808 SE 9th Ave, Portland), part of the Portland Winter Lights Festival.  

Tai was invited to present an award in her father, actor and activist Edward Albert's, name to Ed Begley Jr., as well as perform as Flight Call at the 29th annual International Red Nation Celebration film Festival in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, February 17th 2024.

[recently archived]: Tai performs her poem, "Unbreaking the Vase," to live modular synthesis generated by Mountain on the Moon at Portland, OR's, Bodecker Foundation for the experimental art event, "Deep Happening," curated by José Medeles, May 02 2019, filmed by Leah R. Brown. 

Filmed and directed by Lauren Everette, "Diamond Age," Tai's second music video  for Flight Call,  was selected by Portland Art Museum's PAM CUT and featured on the big screen at Portland's Tomorrow  Theater ~ May 22 2024 ~ alongside other local music video curation.  

[recently archived]: Tai Woodville performs her original poem, "A Spell to Break Spells," in Portland's Old Church Concert Hall for July 2022's Full Moon Sound Bath series, alongside ambient musical acts, Amulets and Moss Wand. 

Critically  acclaimed author, Alissa Hattman (shortlisted for the Ursula K. Le Guin  Fiction Prize) includes Flight Call's "A Piece of the Map" in her  *Author's Playlist* post for Large Hearted Boy's popular culture blog, describing HOMEWORLD as "a shimmery ray of hope" she returns to whenever she is feeling low. Read full mention:

Best-selling author Francesca Lia Block's LIT  ANGELS publishes “Activation,” the first chapter of  Tai’s novel-in-progress, in its "Otherworlds" issue.

When  a vision on the subway reminds Nico Fernandez of her long-forgotten offworld identity, she begins to see the hidden forces controlling her  world.

Tai releases her debut album as Flight Call (HOMEWORLD), a sparkling synth-driven journey from inner space to the stars. 

 Tai returns to Honest Jams Podcast, in episode #52, where she & the hosts  discuss the making of her new album, HOMEWORLD, share  songs inspired by her single, "Compass," and discuss life, the times, and creative process. 

Portland's Vortex Music Magazine interviews Tai, deep dives the genesis of her new album and premiers her debut music video. 

Tai guests on episode #46 of the Portland songwriting podcast, Honest Jams, where she shares a song written specially for the show and they deep dive art, life, loss, process, perfectionism and redemption. (7/5/21)

The Topanga Times talks with Tai about her roots and how they relate to her recently released album, HOMEWORLD. (9/9/22)

Tai creates mini music video sketches to the demos written during a 60 Day Time Based Art Song Challenge. The result is a playful & mesmerizing experimental journey. (8/2020)

Tai joins friend and fellow Portland poet Julia Laxer on KBOO radio's "Monday Sampler" to discuss artistic process & share poems. 

Atticus Review published a video poem by Tai Woodville, Alissa Hattman & Sara Jackson-Holman. The short, lyrical film was shot on location at the historic Sou' Wester Lodge in Seaview, WA, during a three day artist residency. 

Tai performs two original songs & enjoys an interview with comic guest DeAnne Smith at Curious Comedy Theater on Portland's "Late Night Special."