Ernest Hood Roadside Notes Portfolio

from Freedom To Spend

In conjunction with the release of Ernest Hood’s unheard archival album Back to the Woodlands, and in cooperation with the late artist’s estate, we are offering an expanded portfolio of printed ephemera from the workbench of the beloved Oregonian musician and documentarian. Sourced by Freedom To Spend’s very own Jed Bindeman on an expedition to the Hood’s famed farm property in Newberg, Oregon, these are various prints produced by Ernest, all featuring his original artwork.

Distributed by Ernest with his mail order service to fellow homebound Oregonians, and used as promotional fodder around the Portland community hub that was KBOO Radio, these are materials with a rich history and direct connection to / reflection of Ernest. Suitable for framing, filing, or flipping through when feeling nostalgic for a bygone era. An opportunity to own an incredible collection of Oregon, and Ernest Hood, history.

The eleven prints are stored in a sturdy kraft board portfolio with resealable flaps, hand stamped on the front, and hand numbered on the back in an edition of 67. Portfolios will be shipped media mail, and packaged between 13" x 16" corrugated sheets for assured safety.

Limited edition of 50 available only from Freedom To Spend. Does not include LP (only portfolio + digital download of the album)

KBOO FM Radio Promo Secret Decoder Card, Produced by Ern Hood
- Double-sided, mustard yellow card stock, 6 ¼" x 3 ¾”

Thistlefield Agency / Ernesto’s Jazz Grocery Sticker
- MACbak, “Break backing at line” peel away, three color 4” x 2 ½”

The Mist Store Greeting Card
- Dark Brown ink on light brown paper, 8 ½” x 5 ¼” (unfolded)

Oregon Country Barn Print
- Original Ernest Hood Illustration from 1975, Black ink on off white paper, 8 ½” x 11”

Covered Bridge "No Trucks" Print
- Original Ernest Hood Illustration from 1979, Black ink on off white paper, 8 ½” x 11”

Roadside Nostalgia Notes
- Blank Ernest Hood Stationery / Letterhead, Brown ink on off white paper, 9” x 6”

Roadside Nostalgia Notes, Pt. 2
- Blank Ernest Hood Stationery / Letterhead, Brown ink on yellow paper, 6” x 4”

Pedee Store
- Original Ernest Hood Illustration from 1967, Full color print, 14" x 11"

Laurel Valley Store
- Original Ernest Hood Illustration from 1968, Full color print, 14" x 11"

Gas Station
- Original Ernest Hood Illustration from 1978, Full color print, 14" x 11"

The Mist Store
- Original Ernest Hood Illustration from 1979, Full color print, 14" x 11"

Images of all items included in the portfolio can be viewed here:
www.freedomtospend.org/catalog/ernest-hood-portfolio

Each portfolio purchase includes digital download of Back to the Woodlands.

Includes unlimited streaming of Back to the Woodlands via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.