Stan Gentle is the one man phenomenon known around Portland, Ore as Wolf in the Dreamcatcher. Brevity is his pride.



"One has to realize ... the times we live in demand immediacy in art. My own inability to focus coupled with a wonder for novelty -  were once impediments, now have become the crow's nest and bowsprit of my ship."



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Consequently the shows are manic, hopscotching from live and canned music to convoluted life stories which usually lead nowhere. He frequently writes new material ad hoc for specific venues, which may or may not work. This hit or miss strategy gives his performance an edge over more practiced acts. 



"While you've been practicing, I've been playing. Time to hit the stage!"- "Wild" Bill King (the Tiger)