Marriage Records is a small, independent record label formed in Portland, Oregon. It was founded in 2001 by Curtis Knapp and Adrian Orange. The label has released a number of albums by musicians such as Adam Forkner, Dirty Projectors, Little Wings, Lucky Dragons, Tune-Yards, Yacht, and Karl Blau. Artists on the label frequently collaborate and swap members.
Marriage Records
Co-founder Adrian Orange, who has released albums on the label as Thanksgiving, Adrian Orange & Her Band, AOK, and A.O.
Co-founder Curtis Knapp, who performs in several of the label's bands
The first five editions of Veneer Magazine from Marriage Publishing House
Thanksgiving and Adrian Orange & Her Band are the names under which Portland, Oregon singer/songwriter Adrian Orange performs. First adopting the "Thanksgiving" moniker around 1999–2000, Orange played experimental folk music, often accompanying himself on guitar and self-recording his albums using analog equipment. While Thanksgiving is essentially a solo act, Orange often collaborates with other musicians in his recordings and performances.
Adrian Orange, performing live, under the moniker, Thanksgiving, January 2005