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Bluegrass
festival returns
The Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival
returns to Stevenson July 23-26 at the Skamania County
Fairgrounds. National acts include Rhonda Vincent and the Rage,
The Infamous String Dusters, David Grier and Mike Compton, The
Quebe Sisters Band, Ida Viper, Urban Monroes, Prairie Flyer, and
the Sleepy-Eyed Johns.
The festival features dances, instrument
workshops, jamming and more. Weekend passes are $45, camping
passes start at $10 per night. Full RV camping is available.
Visit
www.columbiagorgebluegrass.net for more information.
Benefit concert for Rick Hulett
Swing band Django's Cadillac will be
performing at The Pines Tasting Room during the July 3 First
Friday Downtown Art Walk. Donations will be accepted to benefit
guitarist Rick Hulett, who will be undergoing cancer treatment.
Music starts at 5 p.m. with the Hapa Hillbillies and Django’s Cadillac
starts at 6 p.m.
The Pines Tasting Room,
202 State St.,
Hood River;
541-993-8301.
Gorge Wine Nights at Doppio
It’s Gorge Wine Nights at Doppio every
Wednesday evening from 7
to 9 p.m., featuring a different winery every week. Admission
to the wine tasting is $5.
July 1 —
Pheasant Valley
Winery; July 8 — Cathedral Ridge Winery; July 15 — Springhouse
Cellar Winery; July 22 — Marchesi Vineyards; July 29 — Naked
Winery.
Doppio Coffee and Lounge,
310 Oak St., Ste. 101,
Hood River; 386-3000.
Hapa Hillbillies at HR Hotel
Enjoy some hillbilly swing with Hawaiian
flavor from the Hapa Hillbillies every Monday at the Hood River
Hotel. Music is from 6:30 - 8:30
p.m. and there is no cover charge.
Hood River Hotel,
106 Oak St.,
Hood River; 386-1900.
Tilly Jam at Divots July 3
Local band Tilly Jam will be at Divots
restaurant at Indian Creek Golf Course on Friday, July 3,
starting at 8 p.m. Enjoy dancing outside on the veranda and
happy hour specials all evening. Reservations are recommended.
Divots Restaurant at Indian Creek Golf
Course, 3605 Brookside Drive, Hood River; 308-0304.
‘Disciples’ at
The Pines July 4
Matthew and the Crooked Disciples will
be playing at the Pines Tasting Room on Saturday, July 4, from 5-8 p.m. For more on this band, check out
www.myspace.com/matthewmesa.
The Pines Tasting Room,
202 State St.,
Hood River;
541-993-8301.
SQU at Everybody’s July 3
Speedqueen Underground will be playing
an acoustic-pop punk show at Everybody's Brewing in White Salmon
at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3. Come and enjoy the
easy listening sounds of some of your favorite punked-up covers
and originals.
Visit
www.speedqueenunderground.com for more information.
Everybody’s Brewing,
151 East Jewett Blvd., White Salmon,
Wash;
509-637-2774.
Hillstomp at
River City
July 3
On Friday, July 3, it’s a double bill at
the River City Saloon with Portland’s
trance-blues band Hillstomp. This duo combines homemade
instruments into a danceable mix of down-home blues. The
Sassparilla Jug Band opens this show.
On Saturday, July 4, The Quick and Easy
Boys return for a rocking post-fireworks show. Visit
www.myspace.com/thequickandeasyboys for more.
On Thursday, July 9,
Austin-based recording artist Papa
Mali returns to the River City
Saloon. Visit
www.myspace.com/papamali for a listen.
On Friday, July 10,
Seattle’s Hip Hop band Common Market
takes the stage. The Elements open this show. Visit
www.myspace.com/commonmarket to check out this up-and-coming
band.
On Saturday, July 11, it’s the
North Shore Allstars reunion and dance party. Visit
www.rivercitysaloon.com
for more on these artists.
River City
Saloon is at 205 Cascade Ave.,
in Hood
River. Call 387-BLUES for more
information.
‘Hit Machine’
at Naked Winery
Naked Winery features local and regional
music this week. On Thursday, it’s “Bit Man Dan” with originals
and select covers from 4-6 p.m.
On Friday, July 3, it’s disco and dance music from “Hit
Machine.” The band “1030” opens this show, from
4-7 p.m.
On Saturday, July 4, it’s country from
the Fenderbenders, from 8-11 p.m. On Sunday, July 5, it’s Swing Crew
from 5-7 p.m.
On Mondays, don’t miss Naked Winery’s
Open Mic Jam, starting at 7 p.m.
Naked Winery,
102 Second St.,
Hood River,
800-666-9303.
Music, art at Hood River Hotel
Celebrate Independence Day weekend at
the Hood River Hotel. On Friday, July 3, enjoy classical guitar
from Andreas Ehrlich in the lobby from 6-8 p.m. Featured artist
Kim Ojala will have paintings on display.
Ojala’s love is painting oils on canvas,
getting inspiration from Oregon
landscape photography. Visit
www.ArtByKym.com.
On Saturday, July 4, it’s jazz from Blue
Day, featuring Susie Sinclair. Music is from 6-9 p.m.
Hood River Hotel,
106 Oak St.,
Hood River;
386-1900.
Moe Dixon at Stonehedge
Summer concerts return to
Stonehedge Gardens
on Wednesday nights in July featuring singer Moe Dixon and
friends.
Every Wednesday in July will feature an
all-you-can-eat surf-n-turf buffet dinner. Buffet starts at
6 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m. Call for reservations.
Stonehedge Gardens
is located at 3405 Cascade Ave.,
Hood River;
386-3940.
Laser light show July 4
Add some sparkle to your Independence
Day and kick off a new tradition with a family-friendly
celebration at Maryhill Museum of Art. The picnic grounds will
be open 5-8 p.m.
Meet Smokey Bear, who will share summer
fire safety tips with youngsters, and make your own flag with
muslin and fabric pens. Family-fun activities and admission to
the museum are free for children under 17 with one adult
admission.
At 6 p.m.,
enjoy a performance by the Gorge Winds, including Tchaikovsky’s
1812 Overture. At 7 p.m., it’s music by Joannie's Jazz. At 10 p.m. it’s a “Light-tastic Laser Light Show” featuring
brightly colored laser graphics and light beams set to music on
the grand lawn. Admission to this show is free.
Maryhill Museum
of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive,
Goldendale, Wash.; 509-773-3733.
Henry Turner returns
Internationally known recording artist
Henry Turner Jr. and his band Flavor will be bringing their
unique brand of Louisiana
reggae/funk music to the Trillium Cafe July 4 weekend.
With several hit singles and movie
soundtrack credits to his name, Henry Turner has played at
major U.S. festivals including
Bob Marley Fest, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Reggae
on the Mississippi and the
International Heritage Celebration.
Trillium Cafe, 207 Oak
St., Hood
River, 386-1996.
Maryhill Winery celebrates July 4
It’s a Red, White and Blue celebration
at Maryhill Winery July Fourth weekend. Taste some award-winning
wines, enjoy a fabulous view of the Columbia River Gorge while
you picnic on the arbor. There will be family activities and
live music all three days from 1-5 p.m.
Friday, July 3: Carlyle - Singer Sunny
Andersen, Galynne Davis on percussion and Corey Mitchell on
guitar create dreamy takes on classic blues riffs and
slowed-down symphonies.
www.carlylemusic.com
Saturday, July 4: Ben Macy & Friends -
Maryhill's “Gentleman of Jazz,” Ben Macy remains an integral
part of the music scene at Maryhill. Hailing from
Portland, Ben has played at some of the
best jazz clubs in the Northwest. He not only brings with him a
happy West Coast style of jazz, but also some of the best jazz
musicians in the area.
www.benmacy.com
Sunday, July 5: Savant Garde - Savant
Garde’s music is a unique blend of classic rock, folk, gospel,
jazz, R&B and a little country ... something for everyone.
The band features Scot Bergeron on guitar, Kristin Reese on
percussion and Rebecca Stonestreet on bass.
www.savantgarde.info
‘Wyoming’
reading scheduled
Scott Sadil, author of “Lost in
Wyoming,” will be reading from his book on
Thursday, July 2, at the Hood River County Library at
7 p.m. The book “treats readers to a rare taste
in literary fiction, the bittersweet pleasures of relationships
afield. Men and women, fathers and sons, siblings separated by
life’s unfathomable tides — the characters in these stories
share in the heartfelt tug of wars — some funny, some sad —
immediately recognizable in all of our lives.”
A book launch party for Sadil will be at
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood
River on Wednesday, July 1, from
6-8 p.m. Scott Sadil is the author “Angling
Baja” and “Cast from the Edge.”
‘Allstars’
reunion July 11
The North Shore Allstars will be at the
River City Saloon on Saturday, July 11. Tickets are $7 at the
door. Advance tickets can be purchased for $5 by calling
206-227-9463.
Started in 1990, this band has played
Northwest venues for almost 20 years. This show will feature
original members John Guay (guitar) and Doc Doolittle (bass),
with Dan Crothers (keys), Dennis Williams (sax) and “Big Al”
Isaksen (drums).
River City
Saloon is at 205 Cascade Ave., in
Hood River.
Call 387-BLUES for more information.
Kate Meloy at Thirsty Woman
The Thirsty Woman in Mosier hosts music
on Sunday afternoons. On July 5, it’s tunes from the Kate Meloy
Trio. Join Craig, Kathy and Jim for a mix of blues,
bluegrass and acoustic instrumentals.
Outdoor seating and barbecue available.
Music is from 5-7 p.m. and there
is no cover.
Thirsty Woman Pub, 206
Main St, Mosier;
541-490-2022.
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This week, it’s installment six of Jim’s “12 Shows in 12
Months” challenge. I can’t believe we’re halfway through the
year already!
Music scheduled
at
Fort
Dalles
The Fort
Dalles Museum
presents summer concerts on the fourth Sunday of each month.
Music is from 4-6 p.m. and
admission is free.
July 26: Victor Johnson — Victor
Johnson is an award-winning musician from The
Dalles who specializes in traditional acoustic
music and storytelling for kids and families. His CDs have won
Parent’s Choice Silver Awards.
Aug. 23 — Rich & Connie Dunnington -
Rich and Connie Dunnington perform folk favorites from the 1800s
on violin and guitar.
Fort Dalles
Museum, 500 W.
15th St (at Garrison), The Dalles;
541-296-4547.
TD Concerts in the Park July 4
A free Concerts in the Park music series
is happening at The Dalles
City Park
on Union Street. All shows are
free and family-friendly — bring lawn chairs and blankets. Music
starts at 6 p.m.
July 4: Bohemian Social Club — all-star
Gorge band with swing and blues to celebrate
Independence Day; July 18: Jonathan Byrd and
Chris Kokesh (folk); Aug. 1: Linda Hornbuckle and Janice
Scroggins (gospel blues); Aug. 15: Gorge Winds 50-piece concert
band; Aug. 29: Circled by Hounds (Traditional Irish).
Lavender Daze July 11-12
Hood River Lavender Farms will host its
fifth annual Lavender Daze festival on Saturday and Sunday, July
11-12. The festival will feature more than 20 arts and craft
vendors, barbecue from Charburger, on-site massage, Cathedral
Ridge wines and games and activities for the kids.
Admission to the grounds is free, and
there will be music on the main stage both days.
Hood River
Lavender, 3801 Straight Hill Road,
Hood River.
www.lavenderfarms.net
July 11: 10:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Brad & Stan Thiel;
1-3:30 p.m. Justin Jude (2007
Oregon’s Best Singer/Songwriter);
4-7 p.m. Moe Dixon
July 12: 11:30-2
p.m. Bob Connolly; 2:30-5 p.m.
Richard Tillinghast & Onehum
‘tick, tick…BOOM!’
opens July 9
CAST presents a production of
“tick…tick…BOOM!” at the
Columbia Center
for the Arts.
The play tells the story of Jon, a young
New York composer who is on the verge of being
discovered, but is still having doubts and insecurities about
his future. Together with Susan,
his girlfriend, and Michael, his oldest friend, Jon ponders what
lies beyond the decisions they all must face.
Along the way there are songs about
relationships, the tribulations of urban life, the challenges of
growing older and the need for friendships and connections.
The show runs July 9, 10,
11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. and
July 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. in the
theater at Columbia
Center for the Arts,
215 Cascade Ave. in
Hood River.
Tickets are available at
Columbia Center
for the Arts and Waucoma Bookstore in
Hood River
and online at
www.columbiaarts.org. Note: This show contains
mature language and themes.
Tom Grant moves to Thursdays
The Tom Grant Band will be moving its
monthly show at CEBU Lounge to Thursdays, starting June 25. The
jazz band will feature pianist Tom Grant and special guests.
Music is from 8-11 p.m.
and there is no cover charge.
Best Western Hood River Inn,
1108 E. Marina Way, 386-2200.
Skamania Arts concert series
A six concert series will bring regional
and national acts to different venues in the Gorge and will run
from April to September.
The August concert will feature Janis
Ian, and this will be her only Portland-area
appearance.
Tickets are available online at
www.skamaniaarts.org.
All shows start at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 24
Orchestra Zarabanda (Cuban music... think Buena Vista Social
Club) at Skamania Lodge
Friday, Aug. 14
Janis Ian (folk), Skamania Lodge
Saturday, Sept. 26
3 Leg Torso (jazz, eclectic),
Columbia Gorge
Interpretive Center
Entertainment listings can be
e-mailed to
jdrake@hoodrivernews.com
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Maryhill Winery announces
2009 Summer
Concert Series
Maryhill Winery in Goldendale, Wash.,
will be hosting a summer concert series in its all-new
amphitheater, providing an outstanding venue for some of today’s
top national touring acts.
General admission, reserved seating, box seating and rail
seating is available. To purchase tickets call Ticketmaster at
503-224-4400 or visit
www.Ticketmaster.com.
Counting Crows
July 17 at 8 p.m.
Gates open 6:30 p.m.
Reserved seating $65
General admission $45
Jackson Browne
Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.
Gates open 5:30 p.m.
Reserved seating $65
General admission $45
John Legend
Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.
Gates open 5:30 p.m.
Reserved seating $75
General admission $45
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Entertainment listings can be
e-mailed to
jdrake@hoodrivernews.com
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