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Photos by Owen Carey & Bob W oolhiser Free Listing with ad purchase or $10 per listing Bandstand OMHOF Induction Ceremony & Concert set Oct 12 at the Aladdin Theater The 13th Annual Oregon Music com and at the Aladdin box office, or solid guitar playing, and bee-stung Hall of Fame (OMHOF) Induction aladdin-theater.com. For up to date voice have won over music lovers of Ceremony and Concert with be information, check omhof.org. every age and stripe. Weaver has re- again this year at the Aladdin The- ARTISTS: leased seven CDs including this year’s ater on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7 pm. 3 LEG TORSO 20th anniversary re-release of her 1999 The event will be sponsored long 3 Leg Torso formed in 1996 as a album Crow, and her new CD titled time supporter Elliott Powell Baden violin, accordion and cello trio intent on Gold. Sue also has sung harmony on & Baker Insurance Company. creating original modern chamber mu- over 50 local releases, including Jerry The event will honor Oregonians sic. Since that time, founding members Joseph, The Minus 5, Fernando, Casey who significantly influenced the Bela Balogh (on trumpet and violin) Neill, Lynn Conover, and kindie artist world of music from here in Oregon and accordionist Courtney Von Drehle Mo Phillips. She has opened with her and is a benefit for music education have overseen a few different line-ups, own music for Roger McGuinn, Loudon in the state of Oregon. now featuring the mallets/percussion of Wainwright III, and most memorably for To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, T.J. Arko and the acoustic bassist, Mike folk hero Bob Dylan.She was also in- an artist must have been born in Murphy. The group has released three vited to play the opening ceremonies of Oregon and worked professionally award winning instrumental albums. The Oregon State Senate in 2012. in the music industry for at least 20 They have worked with filmmakers MARK LINDSAY years – or have worked professional- including Oscar nominated documen- As the front man, Mark Lindsay, born ly in the music industry for 20 years tarian Morgan Spurlock. In 2003, Court- in Eugene, already has a spot in the after moving to Oregon. ney was awarded a fellowship at the Oregon Music Hall of Fame with Paul Awards will also be presented for Al- Sundance Film Composers Lab and in Revere and the Raiders. He was the bum of the Year and Artist of the Year. 2010, his work in the Oscar nominated vocalist, saxophonist, writer and pro- Portland supper club owner and en- documentary “The Final Inch” was ducer. He also had a slew of single hits tertainer Tony Starlight will once again nominated for an Emmy. 3 Leg Torso including Arizona, a million seller. After preside as Master of Ceremonies. continues to perform on a national and leaving the band, he became head of Musical performances will include local level with a variety of Symphonic A&R for United Artists Records and several of this year’s inductees: Pond, groups and on their own. played a role in developing the ca- who had a very successful musical DICK BERK reers of Gerry Rafferty, Kenny Rogers career in ‘90s with multiple releases Jazz drummer and bandleader, Dick and many others. He has composed on the Sub Pop label. Little Sue, who Berk was born in San Francisco and music for everything from commercial has been a fixture on the alt-country studied at the Berklee College of Mu- jingles to movie sound tracks, hosted seen in the state. Michael Hurley, a sic. He was the drummer in Billie Holi- successful radio shows on both KISN Mark Lindsay international folk legend, who put his day’s band at age 17 and played a jazz and K-Hits and in 2007, opened Mark to deserving children. Harrison has Modal Rounders and is one of the last first album out on the Smithsonia/Folk- drummer in Martin Scorsese’s film New Lindsay’s Rock and Roll Café in Port- many film and theater compositional survivors of the Greenwich Village folk ways label in 1964, will guest with her. York New York. In 1962, he moved land. He continues to tour, often with credits and every year contributes scene in the 1960s. As with the Round- Rock band Sequel, who were one of to NYC, eventually playing drums for the Turtles’ Happy Together show, and original music to the Portland Festival ers, he put down roots in Oregon. He is the reigning bands of the ‘70’s/’80’s Charlie Mingus, Mose Allison, Cal in 2013, Lindsay recorded an album of Symphony and was honored in 2008 by best known for his ironic lyrics, moun- and were inducted into the the Oregon Tjader and George Duke. In 1980 he new material entitled, Life Out Loud. the Oregon Symphony with a two-hour tain music styles on fiddle and guitar. Music Hall of Fame in 2011. Plus a founded “The Jazz Adoption Agency” MICHAEL ALLEN HARRISON presentation of his original music. He released his debut album on Folk- special grand finale of Louie,Louie a band he had for the next 20 years, Michael Allen Harrison, a graduate MICHAEL HURLEY ways back in 1963, recorded on the with new inductee Mark Lindsay plus releasing six CD’s. He came to Oregon of Parkrose High School, is a pianist, Pennsylvania native, Michael Hur- same reel-to-reel tape recorder used Steve West, who both were on the at that point, though he toured on an composer and one of Oregon’s most ley, grew up with Jesse Colin Young to capture Lead Belly’s last sessions. original version of Paul Revere & the international level and recorded exten- prodigious music creators. Since 1986, and made fast friends with the Holy Continued on Page 11 Raider’s recording. There will be a sively with the best. Dick performed he has released over 50 CDs of his guitar auction with the proceeds go- right up to the end, where he could own albums including collaborations ing to help put music education in frequently be seen jamming at Coyotes with Julianne Johnson, Katie Harmon, schools in Oregon without programs. in Hillsboro or Wilf’s. He passed away Tim Ellis and Aaron Meyer. Finding a This year’s signed guitars include the at the age of 74 in 2014, but those in pianist niche between jazz and clas- Bandstand Indigo Girls, John Prine, B-52’s, Chi- the know will always be proud of the sical music, he has performed for the cago and The National. jazz star in our midst. likes of Bill Clinton, Al Gore and The BEN RICE TRIO NORMAN SYLVESTER BAND Tickets will go on sale Wednesday LITTLE SUE 14th Dalai Lama. His Christmas shows Thurs Clyde’s, 5474 NE Sandy Sept 2 Oaks Park AFL-CIO Labor July 10. 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Page 2 September 2019 Too Loose Cajun Band makes first appearance at Winthrop R&B Fest The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Article & Photos One of the bands that brought Festival is the largest and longest- their spicier brand of music to the running blues festival in the state by Kathy Rankin table was Portland, Oregon-based of Washington, and has earned its largest and longest-running blues Too Loose Cajun Band, in their place on the map! When you attend, festival in the state of Washington first appearance at the Winthrop R the Methow River runs only steps and is the recipient of the Mem - & B Festival. Their Cajun/zydeco away from the main stage, so it’s phis-based Blues Foundation’s dance music is born straight from the perfect place to cool off in the prestigious “Keeping the Blues Southwestern Louisiana, but luck - cool river and listen to the blues. Alive Award” for Best US Festival. ily, it can be found right here! This The Winthrop Festival is a three- The 2019 event was fabulous! band keeps dancers and fans of day event starting on Friday night Cajun/zydeco very happy and al - in the beer gardens and continuing ways coming back for more, just like Peter Dammann throughout the weekend. Every a bowl of good gumbo. Their style night there are special legendary is lively and fun and if the day had Steve Kerin jams in the beer gardens, then been a cloudy one, they would have two full days on the main stage. brought in the sunshine. But the (People put their chairs down early weather was hot, to match their mu- to get their preferred spot to watch sic and people danced in the sun to the concerts.) The festival attracts the sound of two fiddles, accordion, varied big-name acts, such as electric and acoustic guitars, piano, Los Lobos, Larkin Poe, Christone the traditional Louisiana rub-board, “Kingfish” Ingram, Elvin Bishop, and the ever-popular rockin’ rhythm Charlie Musselwhite and more! section. Fan favoriteswherever they There is convenient on-site camp - go, Too Loose have now arrived at ing, food and craft vendors, por - Robert Lee the “Blues Ranch” and people are table showers and of course beer digging what they’re doing up there gardens. This writer can’t think of a on stage! Everyone was dancing! better place than here for a music Band members include Rick festival; it’s not too big and still has Obbink (accordion, vocals), Tim that “family vibe,” the perfect set- Shaughnessy (bass), Peter Dam - ting for one of Washington’s most mann (guitar), Tom Goicoechea beloved blues music festivals. (drums), Robert Lee (fi ddle), Jen- The Winthrop Rhythm and nifer Smieja (vocals, rub-board, Blues Festival this year celebrates percussion), Steve Kerin (vocals, its 32nd year of bringing blues keyboards) and Lefty Head (fiddle, Tim Shaughnessy legends to the Methow! It is the rub-board, vocals.) Peter Dammann Continued on Page 11 Rick Obbink

Jennifer Smieja The secret is no longer a secret; the festival was completely sold out! This year, there were jams with Steve Kerin and Christone “Kingﬁsh” Ingram backed by Too Slim & The Taildraggers rhythm section, with Zach Kasik on bass and Shakey Fowlkes on drums, with other artists sitting in and changing up throughout the eve - ning until the wee hours. You never know who might show up and sit in. Stay up late for it! Lefty Head Tom Goicoechea

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Page 2 September 2019 September 2019 Page 3 Page 4 September 2019 The Garages Satellite Pub provides unique, interesting and fun place to visit hear the entire show! Slated in By Kane Taylor the pages and enjoy the music as you choose. the “adult” area on Mondays is The Garages Satellite Pub, The Garages Satellite Pub “Mad Poker” with Karaoke on located at 4810 S.W. West- is owned by Kent and Jamie Tuesdays. Wednesdays offer ern Ave. in Beaverton, Ore. Drangsholt and their two part- something called “Geeks Who (97005), is a unique, interest- ners. These savvy business Drink” and Thursday is Open ing and fun place to visit. It’s people are present and working Mic Nite. Friday and Saturday flanked by a huge, well-lit inside. The light show is run by present live music with an Elec- parking lot and offers live mu- Kent. The sound system is run tric Jam on Sundays. sic and other activities every by Fleetwood Mac Grammy- The adjoining, even big- night of the week. Award winning sound tech (Pat- ger, building houses a 45,000 This evening, the band Back rick) and there isn’t a bad spot square foot “Garage Sale Into Back presented an opening in the room. They are all experts Warehouse,” that is the source set with tunes made popular by at doing the things necessary for much of the pub’s interior Joan Jett and Pat Benatar, per- to run a pub. Their master plan items of interest. This writer formed by Jett-A-Tar. This sing- is in place and more features recalls a nice old washing ma- er’s voice delivers the songs are added as plans develop. chine that is basically a round you want to hear, the way you Kent notes that “people need to tub on legs, with a wringer on top. That one was purchased want to hear them, such as be attuned to the environment Back into Black (Photo by Kane Taylor) Hit Me With Your Best Shot, as much as the drinks” being by a private party who uses it I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Crimson served. “You feel like you’re in for a nifty large ice bucket on and Clover, and Heartbreaker. a special place,” he says There his patio! Many of the smaller David Currey: Guitarist/Singer That’s a lot of sound coming are plans for a very large outside collectible items including Singer/Songwriter from a small package! She is patio, with accommodation for model cars, various vintage Now Booking supported by the AC/DC Tribute acoustic music as well. display signs that come from Parties,Weddings, band Back Into Black, who kept The outside of the building the Drangsholts’ personal col- Anniversaries, the crowd fully engaged for the looks rather “industrial”, with lection. Not to be missed is Reunions - Any Event! rest of the evening. safety escort service to your car the Grammy Award mentioned “Long Black Veil” now on CD Baby Back Into Black is a very high if you request it, and six artisan above! Household items like New albums online at Spotify energy band that asserts it’s food carts operated by excel- console radios, record players “Love Revival” & “Never Been So In love” control over the stage and the lent chefs from the region in and more are featured. These CD Available on CDBaby floor! These guys were hard to the “food pod” style. This pub items are not only a significant 503-313-1281 keep up with! If you’re an AC/ is huge inside, representing part of the entertainment inside Appearing at Open Mike Thursdays AD fan, or even if you’re not, the ambience of a true “public the pub; they will change from at The Skyroom, Zig Zag, OR you’ll love this band. house” as a place for people time to time as some are sold Club owner Kent Drangsholt to gather and relax. Currently, off, moved around or replaced new CD ‘never been so in love’ likes to feature various “trib- food is ordered from the outside by new goodies coming from ute” bands so that people carts but plans are in place to the warehouse sale business. watch for review soon! from all generations can enjoy set up table service ordering so This writer enjoys the stroll the sound and feel of their that food can be delivered to through the displays throughout favorite music. In addition to where you are seated. Today, the pub almost more than the various album release parties beer and wine are served inside excellent sounds. by regional and local bands, by a 30-year veteran mixologist These fine business profes- the tribute bands include mu- but the offerings are “well” style sionals are also at work with sic from what some now think drinks. Very soon, hard cider will the City of Beaverton to make of as a past era, which covers be added to the extensive beer sure that live music venues are a Baby Boomers Dance Party menu. Work is in place to obtain accommodated as something clear up to ZZ Top Texas Trib- the proper license for more. different from the umbrella ter- ute, Steely Dan and Santana. Upon entering the pub, you will minology regarding places of Music can feature material by notice a special, separate en- entertainment. This will help all all the great classic artists that trance for those patrons who are other live music venues in the made music what it is today, “under 21.” The club provides area, so look forward to more such as Crosby, Stills and a separate seating area for ac- Beaverton music! Nash, and Blood Sweat and companied minors until 9 p.m. Family-oriented shows are Tears. He likens it to a “photo Kids in the “minors” category also scheduled. A Benefit for album” where you can turn can sit in this area to see and Alzheimers research is coming in November. Many people feel that a cure is imminent, so the funding is at a critical stage for everyone. Recital events by the Guitar Center students provide a “pro” experience. The Beaverton High School Music Program is the source of the teachers’ band called The Cliffhangers. Watch schedules at www.atthegarages.net for more. (503-572.9959). Easy to find, coming from the east side Portland area, take State Route Highway 10 (Bea- verton-Hillsdale Highway) to Western Ave., also see Hwy 217 with exits at 2A onto State Route 10 Eastbound to the intersection Get you Fall on with a NEW Updo! with Western Ave. It’s the first driveway South of Highway 10. Ask For Sheryl 503-666-6866 There is always something fun and interesting going on Tattoo & Ear/Body Piercing Studio / Cosmetic & Custom Design at The Garages Satellite Pub. Plan to drop in soon! (See ad on opposite page.) Classified Wanted: Writers, pho- tographers to exchange services for advertising space. Cash commission paid for ad sales. Call 503-253-0513 Page 4 September 2019 Septrrmbrt 2019 Page 5 28th Annual Salmon, Mushroom & Bigfoot Festival slated Sept 21 at Mt. Hood Village By Michael P Jones start on purchasing your holiday gifts, telling Lodge) with Native Americans especially for those who are difficult to presenting their unique traditional The Cascade Geographic Society please. Always popular are Cascade cultural heritage that is associated presents their 28th Annual Mount Hood Geographic Society’s own specially- with Bigfoot. Featured will be Tradi- Salmon, Mushroom & Bigfoot Festival labeled products. This includes a wide tional Practitioners Carol Logan and on Sept. 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday), range of goods made from wild huckle- her daughter Nannette, both from the 2019. This is a family-friendly event berries like jam, syrup, sauce, coffee, Clackamas Tribe. Talks will be held that features a wide range of activities candy, chocolate bars and candles. The throughout both days between the such as food like huckleberry pancake Cascade Geographic Society’s gourmet other entertainment offered. breakfast and a Native American salmon mustards are not only ideal for sand- Native American storytelling will reach bake, music, storytelling, historical tours, wiches, but also for cooking and barbe- back into the past centuries and share wild huckleberries, scarecrow-making cuing. These tasty condiments include some myths and legends about what contest and much more, including Sas- the mild to the hot and spicy. were called the Wild People. From all quatch talks which are presentations Music will take place in the Storytelling over the Pacific Northwest, eye-witness about the elusive Bigfoot. Lodge. All the acts will be filmed by volun- stories have been told since time im- This special annual gathering cel- teers from MetroEast Community Media memorial about these human-like hairy ebrates wild natural resources, but which broadcasts on 13 different channels. giants. From the Cascade Mountain two primary ones - the salmon (which The incredible Wayne Richards, Range to the Pacific Coast, to the high- consists of five species) and the mush- leader of Southern Nights, will per- plateaus, drainages of the Columbia rooms (several hundred). It also focuses River, the Willamette River, and the wa- Wayne Richards form. An incredible singer- songwriter, attention on the controversial creature he has multiple CDs available that fea- tersheds and drainages of the Deschutes known as Bigfoot or Sasquatch (whose ture his originals whose styles range River, the Sandy River, the Salmon number of species is currently unknown from Americana to country, to folk and River, the Zig Zag River, the Rogue at this time). The Mount Hood Salmon, more. His stories about his songs that River, the Owyhee, the Metolius River, Mushroom & Bigfoot Festival is educa- he shares with the audience are not the John Day River, Chetco River, Hood tional, entertaining and just plain fun. only humorous and interesting, but River, the Bull Run River, the Grande The Mount Hood Salmon, Mush- also thought-provoking. Ronde River, the Snake River, and many room, & Bigfoot Festival is now located Flutist Cyndi Hubb will also be on hand others, sightings of these creatures have at Cascade Geographic Society’s living for her amazing performances. A profes- taken place from ancient to contempo- history village on Mount Hood at Rho- sional musician, she will feature tracks rary times. Oral history has preserved dodendron, Ore., at 73341 East U.S. from her Ghosts From The River Mist some of these tales which have been Highway 26. Known as the Oregon CD, in addition to Native American, Celt- proven to be so important today. Country Settlement, this historic area is ic, Oregon Trail, and pioneer songs that This creature, the Sasquatch or situated along the Barlow Trail, a seg- reach back into time and are musically Bigfoot, is reportedly found primarily in ment of the Oregon Trail that crossed interpreted in a way that only she can. places where it can get an abundance over an ancient Native American path There will be a very special perfor- of natural food to survive on. This in- that had been utilized by these First mance by the Quartz Creek Dance cludes salmon, steelhead, trout and all Nations forat least 14,000 years before Group from the Confederated Tribes other species of fish and game species the coming of the first covered wagon. of Warm Springs. The acreage that such as deer, elk, antelope. Like bears, The Oregon Country Settlement the festival now takes place on, was huckleberries and other wild berries are is on a small section of 18 acres that formerly used by various tribes crossing important in the Wild People’s diet. And is protected Sanctuary Land that has over Mount Hood. Their appearance of course, mushrooms are also impor- been set aside for future generations. here will be both entertaining and edu- tant and can be harvested year around. The majority of the property represents cational. Wearing traditional regalia, A special exhibit on Bigfoot will also a collection of natural terrains that in- drumming and songs will set the Quartz be featured, along with casts of famous clude meadows, old-growth trees, ripar- Creek Dance Group in motion. From out prints of this amazing hairy giant. Is this ian areas, salmon streams and wet- of the past centuries, some of the cultur- creature real or just an on-going fabri- lands, in addition to Native American ally important dances from the past will cation of accounts that have been told cultural and religious sites, the Oregon be shared with the general public. Their since time immemorial? The festival- Trail and other historic sites. performance will begin at noon on Sun- goers can weigh the evidence as they Historical tours of the Oregon Coun- day, Sept. 22 near the Trading Post. examine the photographs and the Na- try Settlement will be offered through- The creature known as Sasquatch tive American carvings as a silhouette out both days of the Mount Hood or Bigfoot will be, as in previous years, of a Sasquatch towers over them. Salmon, Mushroom & Bigfoot Festival. a special focus of the Mount Hood As for keepsakes of this event, on Guests will be guided through this living Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival. sale will be a variety of Bigfoot souve- history village that emerged from an With this autumn gathering taking place nirs. These include everything from t- 1880s gyppo logging camp. at this location, stories and eye-witness shirts and hats, to mugs and tote bags, Tour participants will be able to visit accounts have emerged from this unique to bottle openers and notebooks and some of the main buildings of the Or- and protected wild landscape. For many even carabiner/key chains. egon Country Settlement. This includes centuries, stories from Native People Additional information on the 28th An- such structures as the Wilderness have spoken about these creatures uti- nual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, House, the Trading Post, Lumberjack’s lizing this natural area as a brief refuge. & Bigfoot Festival can be found online Mess Hall, School House, Wagon Barn Nicknamed Sasquatch Rest, it is at the Cascade Geographic Society’s and Stables. They will also see the Toll said that this acreage is utilized by website cascadegeographicsociety.com Gate, which is a three-gate structure what Native People of the Pacific or you can email cgsmthood@onemain. that includes an opening for wagons, Northwest have called the Wild People, com for additional questions. Or, you another for people and one for livestock. as a temporary resting area. These can call 503-622-4798. As in the other years of the annual creatures are said to take brief periods The Cascade Geographic Society is a festival, the Quartz Creek Concession of refuge here as they move between 501(c)(3) educational organization that will handle the food. Owned by Sandra Zig Zag Mountain, Enola Hill and was founded in 1979. Its purpose is to Green and her family from the Warm Hunchback Mountain, as well as along preserve, educate and promote the cul- Springs Indian Reservation, they will be the drainages of the Zig Zag River, Still tural, historical and natural resources of handling all the food preparations. This Creek, Meadow Creek, Henry Creek the Cascade Mountain Range and all of includes the ever-popular Native Ameri- and Little Henry Creek. the lands and waters that it influences - can salmon bake and incredibly deli- The ever-popular Sasquatch Talks offering free festivals and events to the cious Indian fry bread, as well as Indian will be held in Echo Lodge (the Story- public helps to meet their mission. tacos, Rez dogs and much more, including a huckleberry pancake breakfast on each day between 10 a.m. and noon. Cascade Geographic Society will operate their huckleberry booth featuring those tiny delicious blue berries. Here people can not only purchase their world famous huckleberry milk- shakes, but also huckleberry coffee and huckleberry lemonade. As for those who want to make deliver their own huckleberry products, wild ED the HANDYMAN huckleberries will be on sale while they last. And, since the huckleberry season is over, these will be fresh frozen and are perfect to make special des- serts for the holiday season. As for mushrooms, including some that for Hire 503-847-5435 are generally hard to find, the public can Your message get a variety of dried wild mushrooms. This makes them ideal for easy preservation and can be used throughout the year. Small truck service, Reasonably priced, this allows visitors to take home some tasty fungi without having to venture out into the woods, not really knowing where to go, and trying to find their own while not knowing what is hauling, moving, pressure here! edible and what is poisonous. The mushroom experts will be available from the Oregon Mycological So- ciety to help identify fungi that people have picked and need to know what is washing,spray painting, edible and what is poisonous. They will have a fresh wild mushroom exhibit, and will interact with the public about 503-253-0513 the preservation of habitats needed for this natural food that still grows abun- lawn service & more dantly in the Pacific Northwest. . The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival is the place to get a Page 6 September 2019 3rd Annual Peninsula R&B Festival Dynamite selection of musicians on tap The Third Annual Peninsula for their crowd-pleasing, toe-tap- on site, as well as on the www. R&B Festival takes place at the ping, make-you-want-to-get-up- peninsulabluesfest.com web- Port of Peninsula in Nahcotta, and-dance value.” site. “With a credit card you can WA, on Sept 13 and 14, 2019. Saturday’s line up kicks off pay for your souvenirs today Organizer Clint Carter has se- with Kris Deelane at 1 pm, fol- and have them waiting for you cured a dynamite selection of lowed by the Bayou Boyz at 3 when you arrive,” says Carter. musicians and looks forward to a pm; longtime peninsula favor- “That way you’ll be sure your packed house--which in this case ite Norman Sylvester plays at size is still available. In fact, is a whole county park! 5:30; and headliner Matt Scho- you can pay for your camping As Carter is often fond of field comes on at 8 pm. or tickets that way too.” Call saying, “We’re doing every- “I encourage everyone to Carter at 360-244-5823. thing we can to keep the check out Schofield’s YouTube Fundraising efforts began in blues alive on the southwest presence,” says Carter. “I’m still April, with “An Evening of Blues,” Washington coast!” in awe that we secured a talent at the River City Playhouse in Il- This particular blues festival with such a world-wide follow- waco, WA. Participants received is unique in that it takes place ing. Any blues fan who misses three hours of fabulous blues right on the shore of Willapa this show will be kicking them- music, where many semi-local Bay; and an old oyster scow, the selves for years to come.” musicians volunteered, along May West, has been refitted as Schofield hails from England, with an included nacho bar and a sound stage to host this year’s and was the first blues guitar- an opportunity to bid on numer- amazing line-up of seven bands. ist inducted into the British ous silent auction items. Nothing’s better than blues by Musician’s Hall of Fame. He Jan Bono took the reins in the bay, but in case of inclement received best guitar player the fundraising department, weather, the festival received awards in 2010, 2012, and and was instrumental in rais- a grant this year for a 40’ x 60’ 2013. The Peninsula R&B Fes- ing enough start-up funds to tent. Added to the port’s same- tival is his only west coast ap- secure the bands by paying size tent, it will be sure to cover pearance in 2019, so catch him for their deposits. all. Seating itself is limited, so it’s here before he appears in Swit- “It’s just wonderful that so best to bring your own chair. zerland the following weekend! many businesses in such a Matt Schofield “Not many of us can sit for ex- “A dance floor has been small community are willing to tended periods on the ground,” constructed especially for this open their wallets and make vester Band was available for small town networking at its best!” says Carter. “And since there event and all are encouraged this happen,” says Bono. “I’m her to sponsor. She fell in love In conclusion, Carter asks that are only a few picnic tables, to get out there and shake their a small business owner my- with the band years ago, and is you please LIKE the Peninsula please feel free to bring your booties!” says Carter. “This is self, and I also took the leap of delighted ‘the original northwest R&B Festival Facebook page for own comfy camp chairs.” not a passive event!” faith to sponsor a band.” Bono boogie cat’ is coming to the pen- up-to-the-minute info, and, if so The music starts on Friday No outside food or drink is al- grins from ear to ear. “I’ve insula again this year.” inclined, send your donations to at 5:30 pm with Franco Paletta lowed at the “over-21” festival, heard them all play; this festi- As a 501c3 non-profit, dona- their festival efforts through . No and the Harp Attack. At 7:15, the but a nice selection of food ven- val is going to be epic!” tions are tax deductible, and very donation is too small! hometown favorites North Coast dors are on site, including Foody Sponsorships were solicited much appreciated. “Many com- Tickets for Friday only are $20, Blues take the stage and at 9 Blues BBQ, Hollis Portland Street for the festival in general, for munity-minded businesses as Saturday tickets are $25, and pm, Ty Curtis, hailing from Port- Tacos and Mike’s Fish and Chips individual bands, for t-shirts, and well as music-loving individuals the two-day pass for the event is land, wraps up the first evening. (other seafood options also avail- program ads. “Nancy Gorshe at stepped up, and we encourage just $40. All can be purchased at “Our Friday lineup will be just able), along with an assortment The Depot Restaurant couldn’t everyone to take note of those the gate, or on tickettomato.com. as fun and entertaining as the of adult and softer beverages. wait for me to call on her,” said with banners at the festival, and There is a link on the website, Saturday show,” says Carter. “All T-shirts, glasses, hats, and Bono. “Right away, she emailed please, please, patronize our and paying ahead of time speeds seven bands have been chosen other merchandise are available to make sure the Norman Syl- sponsors!” says Bono. “This is up the entry process.

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Future of Waterfront Blues Fest in danger as upfront funds dwindle By Daniel J Curran of the WBP. “The passion is vember 2017, after announc - there for continuance.” ing the OFB pullout. The future is uncertain for the The WBF also partnered in The festival also serves Waterfront Blues Festival that 2019 with the Children’s Can- as a vehicle for the City of happens over Independence cer Association (CCA) to fi lm Portland’s Independence Day weekend, showcasing local performances for MyMusi - fireworks display, which is a New Iberians and nationally acclaimed blues cRx, an online music festival costly venture, considering the artists for the past 32 years. where artists play from a bed size of it. In 2018, with OFB The festival finds itself in a pre - as a show of solidarity with pulling out, the city of Portland carious position. The prospect kids and teens stuck in their did pick up the fireworks tab of the needed upfront funds hospital beds. Twelve per- to the tune of approximately for future festivals is tenta- forming artists from the WBF $25,000. It was the first and tive, which puts Portland is in happily participated. only time the city of Portland danger of losing the Waterfront “CCA is grateful for Water- contributed for the Indepen - Blues Festival, the second-larg - front Blues Festival and its dence Day fireworks funding. est blues festival west of the artists’ support for our flagship The rewards for OFB during Mississippi River after its run program, MyMusicRx, which their involvement with WBF as a Portland cultural staple. helps improve the emotional were many. The WBF enabled In 2019, approximately and mental well-being of seri - the OFB to grow and spread 81,000 fans attended the festi - ously ill kids and teens in hos - their community outreach ex - val from near and far. However, pitals and at MyMusicRx.org,” tensively with fundraising real - it doesn’t stop with music. says Danielle York, president, izing more than 11 million dol - WBF’s local contributions and general manager of CCA. lars in revenue and more than can’t be appreciated or ac - “Partnerships such as this 1,000 tons of canned food. knowledged enough. With the help fuel our vision to es - Changes had to be made Oregon Food Bank pulling out tablish joy-based music pro - and quickly with so little time as the sponsor/organizer for gramming as a best practice to the 2018 festival and so Peter Damman (Photo by Kathy Rankin) the 2018 festival, the Sunshine in every children’s hospital much to be accomplished. Division stepped in to assist Boogie Cat Productions across the country.” Fortunately, an anonymous wherever needed. The Sun- For those on food stamps, fan loaned the upfront money Presents: shine Division provides free, NORMAN SYLVESTER BAND there was welcome news in needed for the festival to pro - accessible food and clothing 2019. “A food bank card enabled ceed in 2018 and 2019. The Appearing assistance to struggling Port - free entrance, ” says Dammann. loans enabled the WBP to M on S ep 2 no on Oaks Par k AFL-CIO Lab or Day land families and individuals. In November 2017, the Water - move forward with the WBF. Fr i S ep 6 6:30 R estaurant 503 In 2019, they stepped up in a front Blues Production, who has The remaining sponsors, both more significant way with more Sat S ep 7 9:00 Catfish Lou’s assisted with the OFB with the big and small, stayed true to than 800 volunteers for the fes - production of the WBF joined the WBF regardless of nominal Fr i S ep 13 8:00 C I B ar & G r ill tival itself. The Sunshine Divi - Sat S ep 14 5:30 Peninsula R&B Festival in on a conference call with the fee increases. At this point, sion also collected more than OFB. It had been rumored the an anchor sponsor has yet to Fr i S ep 20 6:00 St. J ohns Plaza Concert SE E BAND STAND five tons of canned food as OFB who had played an essen - be found. “The sponsors are Sat S ep 21 9:00 Spare Ro om PAGE 2 FOR MORE well as aiding in raising nearly tial roll in the event planning of worth their weight in gold,” Sun Sep 22 3:00 Falls View Taver n INFORMATION $40,000 in much-needed dona - the WBF for 30 years was go- says Dammann. Fr i S ep 27 9:00 Clyde’s tions. But it doesn’t end there ing to pull out entirely in a year In 2013, WBF Robert Plant as WBF local contributions go. or two, however; the WTP was and the Sensational Space Shift - For Bookings & Event Planning 503-419-7093 [email protected] “We intend to maintain an notified in the call the OFB was ers were due to play the WBF. important part of the Port- pulling out immediately. OFB OFB realized a nominal donation Meow Boogie Cat Hotline 503-281-5989 land community,” says Peter decided the staff hours, and the www.normansylvester.com was needed for entrance to the Meow Dammann Artistic Director money that went into organiz - WBF to “thin, the herd” so to- ing the Independence weekend speak and provide the required event had become too much security for so many anticipated work. They reasoned they were people. A $10 hard ticket then a Social Service Agency, not a became mandatory for the day concert promoter. of the Robert Plant show. It was “The Oregon Food Bank a first for the WBF. From that abandoned the festival and point moving forward, the sug - betrayed us,” says Dammann. gested donation went away, and This news sent shock waves hard tickets with very reasonable through the WBP organiza - prices became the norm. “It is tion. Also, two major sponsors, important the festival remain af - Safeway and First Tech Credit fordable,” says Dammann. Union ended their association As of this writing, the required with WBF as well. upfront funds needed for the 2020 “We are confident that the festival have not yet been se - community agrees our prior - cured, however; the 2020 festival Southwest University Park - El Paso, Texas ity should be to concentrate is tentatively scheduled for July Lucchese Boots - El Paso, Texas our financial resources and 2-5, 2020. “It is going to happen. staff energies on our mission It looks good,” says Dammann. of eliminating hunger and its For more information, contact the root causes,” says Susannah Waterfront Blues Festival at, http:// Morgan OFB CEO in No- www.waterfrontbluesfest.com.

Cascade G e n e r a l Blues M e m b e r s h i p Association M e e t i n g Open Sept 4, 7 pm to the Public f e a t u r i n g All Ages Julie Amici & East Portland Eagles Dean Meuller SE 49th & Hawthorne & Sister Mercy

Page 8 September 2019 A Celebration of Life for Cecilia LoForti played with many bands over the years, always with the best.kindest and talented friends.Visit the Lee Oskar Harmonica Website to watch her video https://leeoskar.com/featured-artists/ms-harmonica/ This writer shared some time with Loforti on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues cruise, staying at a really nice resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The night before departure, LoForti decided to have dinner at a nearby restaurant. The stuffed pork chops were ordered because she made a personal recommendation and they were absolutely delicious. She told amusing and funny stories of experi- ences she had had while traveling, which led to a discussion of “how not to get ripped off by cab drivers!” She was very funny and dropped easily into a deep, heavy Italian accent to mimic her mother, with whom she was very close. She was a crack-up! A great personality with a warm heart and a huge smile. This photographer/writer captured the special aura she had. She would say “Your camera loves me!” She developed long-lasting friendships at home and made new friends easily wherever she went. She was an exceptional entertainer, musician, By Kathy Rankin would turn your head and strain design,different cultures and the uni- and stages of life, backgrounds, artist, friend to many and talented your ear to hear what was so funny. versal language of music. She com- musical abilities and preferences harmonica player. She traveled the “Cecilia LoForti’s life goal was to She made friends everywhere she bined her many passions to create a can enjoy playing many different world and made beautiful art. She travel to as many places as she pos- went…which was, well, everywhere! unique blog, known as “The Travel- genres of music on the harmonica, shared her memories of her trav- sibly could. She traveled to 59 coun- She was a songstress, a seam- ing Harmonica.” Through this won- throughout their lifetimes. Beloved els with the world on her website, tries. With her Lee Oskar Harmonica stress, and a crafter, she was savvy, derful project, she shared engaging Cecilia, Ms. Harmonica, personified she loved to travel, play music and in hand, she traveled the world, funny, articulate and spiritual, and stories and images from what she the inclusive spirit of “For All. For always made new friends along sharing her talents with those lucky she didn’t take s*#@ from anyone! termed her “JamTrotting” musi- Life” with her delightful presence, with her adventures! Here are a enough to be in her path. Loforti was She told it like it is! CC, as this cal adventures as she traveled to which we all miss”. (From Lee Os- few websites: https://www.youtube. a beautiful person, a wonderful and writer called her, was about as open places near and far, always with her kar / Lee Oskar Harmonicas). She com/watch?v=6fppPF_bwjY&t=30s caring human being and an incred- and as honest a person as you can harmonica. Most of all, she shared shared her awesome good fortune (Harvest Moon Jam: playing music ible musician. “We truly treasure get. An AMAZING harmonica player, her warm heart and love of music and was so elated that Lee Oskar on a boat on the Columbia River the time we had with her, our dear the kind that gains respect the mo- wherever she went. In fact, she was Harmonicas chose her as a featured with friends) and her vacation in friend, and she will remain in our ment the first note blows from her a big inspiration for the Lee Oskar artist for his campaign, Let’s Hear CanadaShe will be missed. hearts forever. Love you” (From lips. She was talented musically and Harmonicas “For All. For Life” Cam- it for the Girls! Oskar also loves her Photos Courtesy of Lee Oskar Har- Paula Fahey and Brian Smith). artistically and so very real. While paign, which was built on the over- passion for bringing local musicians monica, Kathy Rankin and Cecilia In memory, the Mass for Cecilia most male musicians would roll their arching idea that people of all ages around the world together. She LoForti Facebook Page LoForti was on Aug. 3, 2018, at eyes when a gal would say “Hey! the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Can I jam? I play the harmonica!” Fresno, California. Future arrange- they’d be left bug-eyed and slack- ment to have her ashes scattered jawed after they heard her. She was is arranged by friends throughout the kind that the likes of harmonica the world, just as she wanted. Her virtuoso Lee Oskar took notice of exciting and adventure-packed life and that led him to make her one was taken too soon by cancer. She of his “girls.” She was endorsed by fought the good fight doing the best Lee Oskar harmonicas! she could until her final breaths. CC had many close friends scat- A Celebration of Life for beauti- tered all over the world, but a spe- ful friend Cecilia LoForti, aka “Ms. cial concentration is in San Luis Harmonica” was on Sunday, July Obispo, Portland, Fresno and San 14, 2019, at Lydia’s Restaurant & Diego. As the big “C” was grabbing Lounge in Portland, Oregon. We hold of her, she asked this writer came together to remember Cecilia. to post a request on her Facebook It was an afternoon of laughter, page to her friends (This was one of memories and playing music. her last wishes before she passed) Lydia’s is a great venue with a and In it, she asked if they would bandstand, dance floor, full bar and make a small cloth doll, represent- plenty of parking and seating. The ing her and send it to her. Those Fenix Project, included Fenix Sand- dolls would act as a vessel to send ers, Franco Paletta, Jason Thomas, her off on her final journey, (as Brian Smith, Paul Fahey and others she had previously requested that showed up to jam also! Loforti’s several of her friends distribute her friends played and sang the blues, ashes in various parts of the world). friends arrived and danced. Every- The dolls were such amazing rep- one celebrated Loforti’s life and all resentations of our Ms. Harmonica. took time from the music to share This writer was in Fresno visiting memories of her. It was not meant her when she made the request and as a sad time but happy time, just told her, “I don’t know how to sew!” as she would’ve wanted it to be. CC very calmly told me, “LaLa, She was a vibrantly colorful, amaz- you’re so talented, you can do it … ing artist and a friend to many. it’s easy!” And with some effort, the She played her music all over the doll was made! It wasn’t long after world and lived her life exploring “I posted that request that the dolls the world; as she traveled, she col- began to show up on her doorstep. lected Interesting items and created CC was so delighted. I miss my beautiful art from what she found. wonderful friend. I wish everyone This event was put on by Paul Fa- had had the opportunity to meet this hey and Brian Smith and friends rare jewel of a person.”Love you shared their memories of Loforti CC. ( From Lisa Smith ) and CC’s favorite cake was served, “You sure made the world a small- carrot cake! This video was shared er cooler place and you rocked it at the celebration of Life: https:// without one note of hesitation. Just youtu.be/Zv5rtSMFYA4 pure joy, amazing friend. Your spirit “Cecilia LoForti (aka Ms. Harmon- remains right where you left it, in ica, Harmoni-girl, Tiffany Tango) the hearts of so many.” Randy Mc- was truly one of a kind. When she Donald (Bassist for Tommy Castro entered a room, you knew it. Her & The Painkillers). (Her last wishes massive head of thick, long, curly were to play with this band and that hair was amazing. Her perfect dream came true)! teeth and a bright smile lit up the “Cecilia LoForti, also known as room (and, if you were allowed to Ms. Harmonica, was a truly special peer into her mouth, you’d see a individual who generously shared “tattooed” pink flamingo on one of her love of people, harmonica, her molars). Her boisterous laugh globe-trotting adventures, art and

September 2019 Page 9 CD Review - ‘My Name is Mark’ Mark Bittler describes CD as ‘funky R&B’

By Michael P Jones of the arrangers,” explains Bittler. track. This is what the majority “I thought that it was time for me to of the featured tunes are on this Most musicians are unique and put out my own stuff. This is how album – rhythm and blues per- special people. The public generally this collection of songs came to be.” formed at their finest. has no idea of the sacrifices they On My Name Is Mark, Bittler You Make it Hard features Fran- make to keep their careers going, played keyboard on all of the ke Pharaoh on vocals. A national even if it’s performing just locally tunes, sang the lead vocals on and international performer, this and not nationally or internationally. some of the songs and back-up track is so dynamic with the two They end up actually surrendering vocals on the others. He was as- guitarists, the tenor sax, a trum- their valuable time, money and non- sisted by an amazing group of tal- pet, and Bittler’s bluesy keyboard. music opportunities to keep in front ented and professional musicians This is what rhythm and blues of their audiences. Often times, who helped to musically interpret should always sound like. those who are in a band find them- this 13-song collection exactly The track Sideways is an- selves not the front person, but part how he imagined them. other standout. This is an instru- of the group which is an integral My Name Is Mark features a mental and features a dynamic component. They may be the lead collection of amazing back-up mu- horn section with a tenor sax, guitar player, the bassist, the drum- sicians and vocalists who joined trumpet and trombone. mer, or the keyboardist, but their Bittler in the studios. They were (in Lemongrass Cooter keeps contributions are essential. What alphabetical order): Maurice Bailey the best elements of this re- featured lead guitar solo. features the composer’s unique they contribute makes the music on drums; Tara Bittler on back- cording project escalating with The featured horn section on voice. This writer loves the great sound both full and enriching. ground vocals; Kevin Ball on trom- each second that is unveiled the You Funked Me Harder song is R&B music that accents the lyr- As part of the band and not the bone; David Broyles on guitar; Ron- in this song. This writer loves amazing rhythm and blues. Primar- ics so very perfectly. Broyles lead front person generally describes ald Cole on trumpet; Aaron Dressler Bittler’s bluesy keyboards and ily an instrumental with Scott and solo is absolutely great. Mark Bittler. But, with the release on alto, soprano, and tenor sax; how the soprano sax blend to- Bittler adding background vocals, Never judge a song by its ob- of his CD My Name Is Mark, this Chuck Hickman on tenor sax; Eric gether like hand and glove. this is still another standout on a scure title, like JB 2:20. This is should change. This album was “Savage” Johnson on guitar; Carl The beautiful song Paradise collection of impressive original an instrumental tract accented by produced by Bittler and Marc Miller. Kelley on lead and background vo- features Carl Kelley on both lead songs. This writer loves the tenor background vocals. This is dance Jim Stimpson is listed as the funky cals; Michael Kinder on drums; Mill- and background vocals and is so and alto saxophones, the trumpet music of the rhythm and blues producer of this recording project. er on bass and percussion; Howard beautiful, with the music that ac- and the trombone, not forgetting type at its finest, especially with My Name Is Mark was recorded Ouchi on drums; Franke Pharoah companies the lyrics. The soprano the guitar work and the drums. Bittler’s keyboard solo. at BBG Studios, Cascade Hills Stu- on lead and background vocals; sax is so captivating and puts the Scott is featured on vocals Everybody Get Up is the only dio and Creation Studios. It was Emma Phillips on background vo- icing on the cake. This is a bluesy and Bittler on background vocals song on this recording project engineered by Bittler and Miller. It cals; Tommy Sanovallegos on per- track that is still another one of the on More Than Him. This writer that was composed with a second was mastered by Rick Fisher. cussion; and Tim Scott on lead and favorites on this recording project. likes the social message of this person, Tony Harper. What a great Bittler describes his album as background vocals. The Something Funky song song - “What kind a world do we track to end this album. “funky rythmn and blues.” It’s an in- Bittler is a keyboardist extraor- is tactfully humorous but it is live in when you take from the Bittler is a fabulous keyboardist. teresting description for a composer dinare and composer. Whether done so very seriously. Call it poor and then blame them…” His recording project, My Name who could read music by the time he he is performing live onstage or pop rock with blues undertones, The beautiful Thinking song fea- Is Mark, musically illustrates just started to speak. Trained in classical in a studio, he is captivating. The the track is catchy. It features tures Pharoah on lead vocals. This how good he is as a composer, music, Bittler is the kind of musician 13 songs featured on My Name Is Bittler on both keyboards and writer loves this song for what this arranger, producer and engineer, who can play anything whether it’s Mark were all written and arranged vocals and he is at his finest. singer does and how the music as well. This CD is not your ordi- blues, jazz, rock, country, folk, elec- by him, and is a recording project Kees Teepa Deek is an instru- interplays with the singer. It’s truly nary brand of rhythm and blues, tronic, or whatever else may rise to that musically testifies to his talent. mental that illustrates just how a track that rises to the surface because Bittler’s no ordinary mu- the surface in his creative imagina- The title song, My Name Is good Bittler is on keyboards. This amongst so many great songs fea- sician. This comes through loud tion or comes before him. Mark, sung by Bittler, opens up is still another impressive song that tured on this recording project. and clear when you listen to the “I did this album because I have the recording project with a what- takes rhythm and blues to another Get Off features vocals by Bit- entire one hour and 48 seconds always been the co-writer or one you-hear-is-what-you’re-gonna-get musical plane, especially with the tler. Another humorous track, it of this album’s music. Offer ends WINDOW REPLACEMENT Sept 30 BUY ONE, GIVE ONE. 3BIGMYTHS BUY ONE, GET ONE ASK HOW TO GET A BRILLIANT NEW iPHONE® ON US. When it comes to window replacement, there are too many myths floating around and not nearly enough facts. % FALSE FALSE FALSE X Myth #1: X Myth #2: X Myth #3: “Vinyl windows “Window replacement “All warranties are the best solution.” is difficult.” are the same.” 40 off1 WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS Fibrex® composite material is It depends on who you call. 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Page 10 September 2019 Oregon Music Hall of Fame continued..... Since then, he has released 32 albums Minders and Jr. High and the Spinanes. Tektronix engineer, who wanted some- ton Club”. It was an instant success, the regional Sure Star label. By 1966, on a variety of labels: Raccoon/War- She’s also a founding member of Ste- thing more. Portland’s music market hosting touring jazz musicians and late he signed with LA producer/writer Jerry ner, Rounder, Portland’s Mississippi phen Malkmus and the Jicks. Bolme was stodgy and MacLeod chose to rack night visits from Sammy Davis Jr, Joe Goldstein on the UNI label, record- Records and his own Bellemeade Pho- was a long-time friend of Elliott Smith most everything that could not be found Louis, the Kingston Trio and Mama ing “Can You Dig It?” with Mary Wells, nics. He is credited with coining the and worked to mix his Either/Or and the elsewhere. By 1979, the store had ex- Cass. He was foremost a promoter Brenda Holloway and Mary Wilson term “lo-fi” to describe under produced posthumous album of his work, From panded its floor plan, installed a stereo of Portland’s rich local musical talent. backing him up. He’d established him- recordings. An accomplished artist, a Basement on a Hill. Her studio engi- store and added the Classical Millen- After urban renewal decimated the self nationally, appearing at the famed Hurley has created covers for most of neering credits also include work with nium wing within the same building. He area and built the Memorial Coliseum, “Apollo” club in Harlem, opening for the his own albums and a cartoon series Fernando, Richmond Fontaine and the created the Intergalactic Trading Co., he opened up several new clubs like likes of Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding called “Boone & Jocko.” He currently compilation To Elliott From Portland. which became the largest import mail Geneva’s and Paul’s Cocktails.After his and The Rolling Stones. By the mid 70s, lives in Astoria and released his new- JOHN MAZZOCCO order business in the country and co- days in the restaurant business, Knauls he’d moved back to Portland where he est CD in 2018, titled Living Ljubjljana John Mazzocco has been a featured founded Burnside Records. MacLeod concentrated on the betterment of the hosted jam sessions and played music on Feeding tube Records. bass player in Oregon for many years. wanted a personal change, however, Northeast community: a charter mem- with friends. In 2010, he was coaxed POND Graduating from Wilson High, he attend- and sold the business to start a fruit ber of the Albina Lion’s Club, work with out of semi-retirement and back into the Pond formed as a rock trio in 1991 ed Mt. Hood Community College’s music and nut orchard in Clark County, only the Junior Achievement Program at recording studio for the first time in 40 in Portland and their performances program and after stints with Thara to save his store from bankruptcy and both Humboldt and Jefferson schools; years. His current band Ural Thomas at the 1992 New Music Seminar got Memory’s Big Band, power pop band, assume a half million-dollar debt five tutoring in the HOSTS (Help One and The Pain spent the last few years ecstatic reviews in the British press. the Results and jazz/funk group Lights years later. The store thrives today un- Student to Succeed) program at King forging their sound and last year re- Guitarist Charlie Campbell, drummer Out, he got a call to tour with John Lee der the leadership of Terry Currier. Mu- School and serving for six years on the leased their latest album on the Tender Dave Triebwasser and bass man Chris Hooker and backed him up him for three sic Millennium founder Don MacLeod board of the Urban League. From the Loving Empire label, the well-received Brady released their debut single, years in the early 1980s, later convincing passed away in 1995, leaving a monu- “Good in the Hood” Parade to the erec- and aptly titled The Right Time. Young Splendor/Tree on Portland’s Tim Hooker to headline the first Waterfront ment for Portland’s music community. tion of the Martin Luther King Jr. statue Kerr Records gained wide recognition, Blues Festival in 1988. Over the years, GARY HOUSTON on MLK Boulevard, Paul Knauls contin- including “Single Of The Week” in Lon- he played with Michael Osborn, harp- Gary Houston is a graphic designer ues to make his neighborhood a better don’s Melody Maker magazine. Pond ist Paul Delay, Terry Robb and Curtis and illustrator with studios in North place to live, and is lovingly known as Sunday released three albums on Sub Pop and Salgado, Richard Burdell among many Portland and an international clientele. “The Mayor of Northeast Portland.” one single for Sony’s Work label before others. In the last few years he can be His posters promote music events ALBUM OF THE YEAR disbanding in 1998. Voodoo Doughnuts heard with funksters, Soul Commanders including the Waterfront Blues festival DECEMBERISTS “I’LL BE YOUR GIRL” Social Records released a live CD in 2017, and a jazzier unit, Heavy Sugar. He also and the Oregon Hall of Fame Induc- The Decembrists’ album, I’ll be Your Live At The X-Ray Cafe; November has a thriving business, Blue Dot Com- tion ceremony. His artwork is created Girl, follows a string of special musical 6th 1993.They performed one show to munications that trains business leaders in a variety of ways: scratch board collections by a band known for their Dance commemorate the closing of The Satyr- how to make presentations. illustrations, some are hand cut films lyrical depths, story-telling and clever icon in 2010. Pond was one of the few INDUSTRY (Rubyliths) and some are inked. His musical simplicity, influenced by the bands to come out of the Northwest DON MACLEOD illustration company, Voodoo Catbox, British folk revival. This is their fifth re- back in the 90s that were able to rise On March 15, 1969, Don MacLeod, formed by Houston and partner Mike lease on Capitol, who signed the band above the “Grunge” trend. his wife Laureen and music stalwarts King in 1995, is proud that every post- in 2006. Band leader Colin Meloy de- SIDE PLAYERS: Dan and Patty Lissy opened the doors er is handmade using traditional meth- scribes the album’s content as political, at Parkrose JOANNA BOLME at Ides of March/Music Millennium. ods. A Portlander for over 30 years, stirring his emotions from our last presi- Joanna Bolme grew up in the Port- The quiet corner of Southeast 32nd and Houston has always been a notable dential election: “It was about finding the Dance Avenue land punk scene as a guitarist and Burnside would change forever to be- artist of his craft, locally and nationally, balance between real rage and humor“ Sandy & NE 105th bass player with Calamity Jane, an all come one of America’s most important doing visual works for such national This record, produced by John Single- female band and later with Quasi, The indie record stores. MacLeod was a acts as: Willie Nelson, Ben Harper, ton, introduces synth sounds to the Moonalice, Steve Martin, Little Feat, band’s folk/rock stylistic base. The result Lessons at 5pm Los Lobos, The Grateful Dead, Social is an album that expands the boundar- Too Loose Cajun Band continued Distortion, David Byrne, The Black ies of The Decembrists universe while Dance ‘til 9pm Crowes, Wilco, and many others. His maintaining the foundation that made us is not only the legendary Chicago- Holding court in the rhythm sec- artwork has been seen on hundreds of fall in love with them in the first place. born blues player who recorded tion are the inimitable Tom Goicoe- local and national CD covers as well. ARTIST OF THE YEAR $7.50 per Person chart-toppers with Paul DeLay chea and Tim Shaughnessy. LARRY CRANE URAL THOMAS & THE PAIN Band for nearly 20 years but is Goicoechea’s drumming talent has Recording engineer Larry Crane Ural Thomas was born in Portland in Call also the creative director behind been recognized by some legend- opened his Jackpot! Studio in 1997 to 1939. In his teens Ural was performing capture the exploding music scene in the beloved Waterfront Blues Fes- ary names. Smieja notes, “He is with a doo-wop group, the Monterays, Portland. He was one of Elliot Smith’s and in 1964 recorded his songs Deep truly one helluva drummer, with 503-676-4198 tival in Portland; he brings in a well closest friends, who partnered on the Within My Heart and Push ‘em Up for rounded group of talent to please a great feel and passion for Loui- building the space to record his mate- everyone. Dammann is also the siana dance music and it shows rial. Crane was trusted to organize and secretary of the Winthrop Music when he plays!” He has supported release of Smith’s music posthumously. Association. He has many hats to such legendary artists as Aaron Crane’s clients include: Built to Spill, wear and wears them all well. His Neville, Delfeayo Marsalis, Brian Quasi, Stephen Malkmus, Gossip, She style of playing is never overbear- Seeger and Papa Mali, and has & Him, M. Ward, Sleater-Kinney, Eddie Vader, The Decemberists, R.E.M., Son- ing and always includes some very played many great venues in- ic Youth, Spoon and Summer Canni- tasty licks, making him a pleasure cluding the House of Blues New bals. He is the founder, co-owner (with to watch perform. You can also see Orleans, Tipitinas, Snug Harbor publisher John Baccigaluppi), and Edi- him after hours in the beer gardens and Jimmy Mak’s in Portland. In tor of Tape Op magazine, which began Fri Sept 20th Fri Sept 27t h Sat Oct 12th Sat Oct 26th playing with virtually anyone! December of 2010, he completed publishing in April 1996 and now has Muddy Award Hall of Famer Steve a Master’s degree in jazz studies the largest circulation in the world of a Milwaukie Elks Milwaukie Elks At The Garages Milwaukie Elks Kerin, raised in Louisiana Cajun at the University of New Orleans, magazine devoted to music recording. Country, is heralded as the west where he learned from drum greats He offers a variety of teaching opportu- “DJ Ron” “Kooltones” “Thrillride” “Kooltones” nities, on-line workshops and speaks at coast’s very own “Louisiana Lightnin” Troy Davis and Jason Marsalis. gatherings like SxSW, CMJ and NARAS 7:00 to 10:30 pm 7:00 to 11:00 pm 7:00 to 10:30 pm 7:00 to 11:00 pm on keyboards. This day in Winthrop, The bassist Tim Shaughnessy is events. He has been a guest lecturer at he performed the Dr. John classic the constant in the band, keeping various colleges discussing the record- Right Place Wrong Time, as well the rhythm and laying down the ing arts and music business. [email protected] MILWAUKIE ELKS -1 3121 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie as Red Beans Cookin’, proving that lines, remaining a solid, proficient PAUL KNAULS 503.546.5898 AT THE GARAGES- 4810 SW Western, Beaverton his major influence is Professor and creative launching pad for Paul Knauls moved to Portland in Longhair. Kerin connects to the audi- Too Loose to propel its compelling 1963, purchasing a nightclub on North www.babyboomerssocialclub.com Band Events $8 Mem bers | $12 Non-M embers ence and can play virtually anything, brand of Louisiana music. Vancouver Avenue called “The Cot- DJ Events $5 Members |$1 0 Non-M embers always smiling and mingling with his Here is what Smieja says about fans.He also performs with the Rose the Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Fes- City Kings and the Bayou Boyz, tival: “Playing Winthrop R&B Festi- and in his spare time plays the pipe val was a dream come true for Too organ at McMenamin’s in Portland, Loose Cajun Band. We had long Oregon. He is a sought after key- heard of this magical music festi- boardist and has played with Curtis val nestled outside the Cascades Salgado Band and many others. and curated by the talented Erika Rick Obbink plays the single- Olsen, but most of the band had row accordion, which he learned never been to Winthrop before. to play from his grandmother. He It definitely over-delivered on its is a must-have in this band, who stellar reputation of being an invit- rounds out their overall sound. ing, fun and picturesque festival. Lefty Head, noted as one of the This gig was especially meaning- best country Cajun fiddle players, is ful for me as my family was in the one of the band’s two fiddlers. He audience and had never seen Too has been in the Too Loose Cajun Loose Cajun Band perform live. In- Band for 12 years and has played viting my sister Sheri to join us on fiddle for 35 years. His melodic and stage for the last song brought me energetic fiddling style is a pleas- back to our childhood days when ing complement to the band’s fun, we would entertain at my parent’s infectious and vibrant sound. parties! Thank you, Winthrop, for Vocalist and songwriter Jennifer creating the backdrop to a favorite Smieja beautifully delivers the memory for years to come.” This songs she chooses, at the same writer knows that Too Loose Cajun time bringing her own personal Band will return to Winthrop; they style and rhythm to the stage, were a huge hit! along with traditional zydeco and For more information about the Creole French vocals. She too Winthrop R & B Festival http://win- can sing virtually anything and thropbluesfestival.com/ And to today she sang one of this writ- learn more about Too Loose Cajun er’s favorite tunes, Blue Bayou Band visit their website: http:// by Linda Ronstadt. This was a www.tooloosecajunzydeco.com/. memorable performance! See you next year! September 2019 Page 11