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Photos by Owen Carey & Bob W oolhiser Free Listing with ad purchase or $10 per listing Ed Neumannn & Friends rock the joint at CI Bar & Grill Bandstand fi rst set at the CI were comprised BIG BOSSA QUARTET NOBODY’S SWEETHEART By Daniel J Curran of the excitable and excellent Billy Aug 26 Mock Crest Tavern, Aug 12-13 Coyote’s Bar & Grill, Good musicians make music Hagen on lead guitar and vocals, 3534 N Lombard, 9 5301 W Baseline Rd, not only pleasing to the ear, but Denny Bixby on bass and vocals, Hillsboro, OR, 9 fun too, whether one chooses with Johnny Moore on drums. DAVID F CURREY nobodyssweetheart.net to simply sit and listen or get up “I stole Johnny Moore from the Thurs Open Mike @ The Sky- room, Hwy 26, Zig Zag, OR and dance. Ed Neumann and late great Tom McFarland of Voo- NORMAN SYLVESTER BAND Aug 4 Washington Park Rose Friends is a band of musicians doo Garden,” says Neumann. THE INSENSITIVES Garden, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, who do it all every Thursday at Collectively, they played a nice Aug 19, M&M Lounge, 137 N Portland, OR, 6 The CI Bar & Grill in Tualatin. mix of blues and rock and roll cov- Main St, Gresham, 9-1 6 Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 Neumann’s personal musical ers and some originals thrown in www.theinsensitives.com Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR, resume consists of playing key- as well. An appreciative audience 8:30 boards and vocals for the past 17 could not resist the opportunity to JESSIE RAE 9 :Blues Explosion” Kenton Park, years with the noted and accom- get up and dance to the rhythmic Aug 27, Ava Roasteria, 4655 SW N Argyle St & Delaward Ave, Hall Blvd, Beaverton, 7:30-10:30 plished Portland’s own Jim Mesi sounds Neumann and Friends Portland, OR, 6 13 Alberta Street Fair, Banu Band. He is not only a staple in pretty much played on the fl y. JOHN NILSEN & SWIMFISH Island, 1533 NE Alberta, Portland, Ed Neumann this well-known and respected The CI Bar & Grill, 18786 S.W. Aug 4 Wanker’s Corner, OR, 3 / Spare Room, 4830 NE band, but has many friends in Boones Ferry Rd, in Tualatin, is Wilsonville, OR 7 42nd, Portland, OR, 9 the music business to call upon open for breakfast, lunch and dinner “I work every Thursday at the CI 14 “Local Ocean” CD Release 14 Elephant Garlic Festival, when needed for his own per- and offers a wide variety of menu in Tualatin. I work every Sunday at Concert @ Mississippi Studios, Jessie Mays Park, 30955 Hill- sonal musical endeavors. items. In addition, they offer live Bradford’s in Gresham; both ven- 3939 N Mississippi Ave, Port- crest, North Plains, OR 4 This was in evidence on a recent music three nights a week (Thurs- ues start at 8 p.m.,” says Neumann land, OR, 8 26 Clyde’s, 5474 NE Sandy, 9 28 Lake Oswego Millennium Park, night at the CI Bar & Grill in Tuala- day, Friday and Saturday), a pool For a night of good music st and a genuine good time one LISA MANN 200 1 St, Lake Oswego, OR, 6 tin, where he plays every Thurs- table, a fair amount of large screen Aug 4 Women’s Music Revue 31 Ball-Michel Park, 9781 SE day. Neumann and a few of his TVs for ongoing sporting events and can’t go wrong to check out Ed @ Trail’s End Saloon w/Sonny Stanley Ave, Milwaukie, OR, 6:30 many Portland musician friends, electronic Oregon Lottery games for Neumann and Friends. Hess & guest, 1320 Main St, www.normansylvester.com who have been around the music those who possess a bit of the vid- Check out Neumann’s Facebook Oregon City, 7 www.myspace.com/thenorman- block a time or two, did just that by eo gambling urge, as well as a full page to see where he might be 5 Trio @ Mac’s Restaurant & sylvesterband giving the audience an enjoyable liquor bar. It is a comfortable estab- playing next and with whom, in ad- Nightclub, 1626 Willamette St, night out. Neumann plays the key- lishment with a fair amount of room dition to the Thursday and Sunday Eugene, OR, 8 PETAL 6 Great Summer Chef Off Aug 6 Lion’s Eye Tavern, board and shares the vocals when for booths and tables with a small night gigs. Also, see Music on Tap nd and CI Bar & Grill ad this issue for (Benefi t for Joey Harrington 5919 SE 82 , 9 playing with friends. dance fl oor for dancers to shake it Foundation) @ Bladberry Farm, 23 White Eagle Saloon, Neumann’s guests for the spirited up a bit on the live music nights. August music schedule. Sauvie Island, Portland, OR, 6 836 N Russell, 9 10 Sherwood’s Music on the Green @ Stella Olsen Park, PIN & THE HORN-ITS Sherwood, OR, 6:30 July 4 Waterfront Blues Festival, Notes on a NapkiN ...from the editor 13 Band @ Highway 99 Blues SW Waterfront Club, 1414 Alaskan Way, The 2016 Waterfront blues Festival was fantastic this year; the weather was perfect, as well as the music! Friend & local drummer Ed Jordan joined me on Friday, July 2, for some fine Zydeco music, including the Seattle, WA, 8 ROCKET SCIENZZ colorful Femi Kuti, who featured fringed dancing girls to the crowd’s delight! A full set of horns, including a 18 Trio @ Brasada Ranch, 16986 Aug 20 Bradford’s Sports hot saxophonist, completed the unit. Headline act Susan Tedechi was the icing on the musical cake! Her per- SW Brasada Ranch Rd, Powell Lounge, 10346 NE Halsey, formance started with Put Your Hands Up in the Air & the sea of people obliged! Susan’s band was comprised Butte, OR, 6 Portland, OR, 9-11 of two drummers, guitar, sax, trumpet, trombone, keys, bass & Susan herself on guitar. Keep on Going was 20 Blues & Bones Festival @ played “like a machine….they know how to cook,” says Ed. A superb guitar solo w/backup of full drums, horns & keys marked this tune, with a soft ending. Plaintive, strong vocals were evident in I Got a Made Up Mind, with Eagle Island State Park, 4000 W ROSE CITY KINGS the finely-blended harmony of 12 backup singers. Other standout tunes included Get Out of My Life Woman (by Hatchery Rd, Eagle, ID, 5:30 Aug 13 Laurelthirst Tavern, outstanding male vocalist), Midnight Oil (with local legend Bobby Torres), The Sky is Cryin’ & Angel from 22 Music Mondays @ Center for 2958 NE Glisan Montgomery. The thundering applause brought Susan back for a killer encore of Let’s Go Get Stoned. I listened the Arts Plaza, 401 NE 2nd, 6:30 25 Summer Concert Series @ to much of the festival on KBOO Radio, who simulcast most of it. Kudos to KBOO for a job well-done! nd Last night, myself & friend Lauree Carlsen were invited to “Ed’s Place” for a barbecue & music by the fine 26 Duo w/ Larry Haggin @ Berrydale Park, SE 92 acoustic duo of Winn Shultz (guitar) & Jake Magee (bass). The two performed awesome versions of tunes like Market of Choice in Cedar Mill, & Taylor, 6:30-8 Matchbox (Carl Perkins), Wild Horses (Rolling Stones), Folsom Prison Blues (Johnny Cash) and If I Needed 250 NW Lost Springs Terrace, Someone (Beatles). They also played a few unique originals like Crystal Day & House of Skulls, with interesting Portland, OR, 6 TASKA & THE PARTY BAND lyrics like, “…band keeps playin’ on to the rhythm of a heart attack.” Watch for Winn’s excellent band at a club near you! www.lisamannmusic.com Aug 12-13 Gresham Eagles, 117 Watch next issue for a CD review of Jessie Rae’s wonderful new recording Blue Funk. Her music is described as “roots pop with a blues edge….From the rootsy tone of Lauren’s slide guitar to the sultry NE Roberts, Gresham, 7-11 blues of the vocals, Jessie Rae creates a unique sound all its own.” Her next live performance is Aug 27 at NEW IBERIANS 19 Squaw Mountain Music Ava Roasteria, 4655 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, 7:30-10:30 pm. Aug 5 Blue Diamond, Festival, 48176 SE Squaw Be sure to check this issue for upcoming events, CD reviews & reports on all your favorite venues. NE 20th & Sandy Mountain Rd, Estacada, 1-5 ‘Til next time, pray for peace & prosperity...... 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John Nilsen & Swimfish Thrillride, left to right: Cal Runia, Sam Harmon, Ryan Butson, Jerry Skol entertain outdoor crowd Article by Tim Simpson - Photos by Jim Dorothy July 5, 2016, was the fi rst in ing an album shortly. a series of summer concerts in Drummer Mike Snyder holds Pioneer Square downtown Port- down the rhythm for Swimfi sh dur- land. At noon, the brown bag ing the last 16 years. His timing event began with the fi rst band, is appreciated by the bass player. John Nilsen and Swimfi sh. This He worked very hard, using a wide Bob Logue versatile fi ve- piece unit fea- variety of rhythms. They played tures John Nilsen as lead sing- very well together. er, guitar player and keyboard- The bass player, Dave Captein, ist. They tour constantly and who has played with the band for play over 20 shows a month. three years, holds down the melo- Nilsen has performed in all dy of the songs with a proper beat. 50 states, as well as Europe On the fi rst song, they played, and Asia. His past 18 albums Captein performed the lead. have sold over a million records. Bob Logue plays electric guitar, Nilsen’s original songs provided placing good fi lls throughout the a pleasant listen for the almost music. He uses a classic Gretch 500 people in attendance. The hollow-body electric guitar that was sponsor was KINK radio at 101.9 neither too loud, nor distorted. He FM and the music played would sings harmony along with Donald be at home on their station. Four Woodward, who plays guitar and of KINK’s sampler albums have mandolin. Woodward sings harmo- included Nilsen’s work. They ny on most songs and lead vocals John Nilsen play a medium country-rock on several others. But mostly, it is style that would remind you of Nilsen on lead vocals. All the sing- This will be Nilsen’s 19th album,

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August 2016 Page 3 Kelsie Brie CD review Artist creates impressive, captivating songs

By Michael P Jones There are eight songs featured is already an impressive recording on Brie’s CD, along with four bonus project. Do You Want It All, One In Kelsey Brie is a singer-songwriter tracks. This 12-tune recording proj- A Room, What They Say, and At who both writes and performs origi- ect provides an excellent introduc- Your Door complete the richness nal music that is both impressive tion to not only her original music of this recording, giving a glimpse and captivating. Twelve of her origi- but also to the talent of her back-up into the vocal ability by Brie and nal songs were confi ned to her self- band, The Next Best Thing. the ever-impressive musical talent titled-CD. These tunes represent Bricks @ the Square kicks off of The Next Best Thing. the best of rhythm & blues with the this recording project and is amaz- Brie’s self-titled CD, complete perfect dose of jazzy-blues. ing. This is a beautiful love song with fi ne original songs and backed Thie recording project clearly that demonstrates just how good by The Next Best Thing, is amaz- highlights the talent of Brie. Al- Brie is as a vocalist. Along with the ing. With this recording project’s though she is sharing just 12 songs superb instrumental back-up by the high production values, it rep- on this recording, listening to her Next Best Thing, it makes this tune resents music at its fi nest. The music can easily become addictive. one of many great tracks featured original music, created by Brie and It leaves the listener wanting more on this impressive CD. The Next Best Thing, makes them of the same. This means recording So Near and Can I See You a standout, whether in a recording more CDs and also seeing her up Again are two other beautiful love studio or up on stage together. This on stage in front of a live audience, songs that highlight Brie’s vocals. recording project illustrates the best backed by The Next Best Thing, These tracks really make one ask of what can be written and inter- her perfectionist back-up band. themselves, “Where has she been preted. This music represents the Brie’s music represents more than all this time since she has the abil- very best of this singer-songwriter. a collection of great songs with cap- ity to make such great music?” tivating lyrics. Perhaps it’s merely Other great tracks on this record- David Currey: Guitarist/Singer the music provided by The Next ing that makes Brie’s voice shine Singer/Songwriter Best Thing. But, most likely it’s the like a sunbeam ricocheting off her Sunday Now Booking combination of talent and dedica- microphone, include The Sweetest Parties,Weddings, tion that makes the sound captured Kind and $ Don’t Mean A Thing. Social Anniversaries, on this compact disc so special. The downright bluesy Lifeline is a Reunions - Any Event! Brie’s tunes are brought to life tune that will haunt you in the most by her backup band The Next Best beautiful way. The vocals are are Dance New “Long Black Veil” now on CD Baby Thing. This is actually three individu- fi ne and, coupled with the musical New albums online at Spotify als who have proven themselves interpretation of the song by The “Love Revival” over the years to be a dynamite Next Best Thing’s instrumenta- CD Available on CDBaby collection of talented musicians. tion, this combination of perfection They give Brie’s lyrics and music makes it one of the highlights of at 503-313-1281 a rich foundation that is not easily this recording project; there are Ankeny Street achieved by other singer-songwriters many tunes that rival this one. Appearing at Open Mike Thursdays showcasing what they’ve created. Say You Will is another song that Studio at The Skyroom, Zig Zag, OR Brie’s original songs are fortunate may be the best song out of all the SE 9th & Ankeny to have The Next Best Thing as other great tracks that are featured. the band that is part of this musi- The Latin-style music added in by Lessons at 5pm Watch for new CD cal journey. The members are: The Next Best Thing gives it a dif- Brad Grossen, a tried and proven ferent fl air than the other tunes. singer-songwriter in his own right, Trying to fi gure out the best song Dance ‘til 9pm Coming Soon! who plays an almost magical lead on Brie’s CD is far from easy. This guitar; Nate Crateau, who adds is especially true when it comes to $7.50 per Person so much with his keyboards; Ben Is It Alright. This is another beauti- Warshaer, who plays a bass the ful original song written by this size of a mandolin, but whose talented artist. sound seems to be far more en- There are four bonus tracks in- gaging than a regular sized electric cluded in this recording project that base; and on percussion is Jody add even more great music to what Redifer, who demonstrates through his performances to easily be one of the best drummers around. When The Next Best Thing either steps into a recording studio with Brie or takes the stage with her, they prove, on each and every song, to be so good together. These three performers are able to musically elevate Brie’s creations even more. Brie has proven herself to be one of the best female singer- songwriters around. Her original rhythm and blues clearly illustrates this, especially on her self-titled compact disc. The original rhythm and blues written by Brie are absolutely refreshing. These songs are standouts, even when they are performed live, along with popular cover tunes on her play list.

Page 4 August 2016 Kelsie Brie CD review At Trail’s End Saloon Artist creates impressive, captivating songs Rae Gordon impresses energetic audience By Kathy L Rankin Gordon sings with her signature met.” She is very proud of having sound (gritty soul and bluesy) and two full CDs out (Dirty Flowers When Rae Gordon sings, she her next CD will be gospel, followed and Blue Lemonade, co-written puts 100% into it and really con- immediately with another original with Gaddis Cavenah). “This is a nects with her audience. This blues. Gordon is most satisfied when huge accomplishment for me and writer had a chance to speak a song she wrote helps someone in because you know, really the most with Gordon at Trail’s End Saloon the audience through a difficult time incredible feeling is seeing that the recently about her influences, in their life. She says it is very impor- audience is singing along with me.” passion and plans for the future. tant for her to connect to her audi- Gordon felt it was time for a This night was exceptional, an ence. The next gospel CD will fea- change to give the band RGB (Rae energetic audience with fans ture 10 original songs and two known Gordon Band) their own identity, and friends all awaiting to hear beloved covers; and she hopes it will They are now Rae Gordon and the Gordon and the Backseat Drivers help people in their walk with God, Backseat Drivers. This writer will play the first time for this line up! as they are where they are in that note that yes, Gordon is a good Gordon sang her heart out, with journey. Gordon is very excited about driver! This band has a fresh sound her familiar infectious smile and writing this new gospel CD because and energy and all bring something dimples, to a packed crowd. people have been asking for it for a special to the mix. It is hard to sit Gordon entertained the crowd very long time. The release date will and not dance! They all play off of as she walked through the audi- be sometime in 2017. Stay tuned! each other and it is a perfect fit. It’s ence and even stood on chairs, Gordon spends time on stage con- best for them to play a venue where carefully making her way from necting with the audience because there is room to dance. chair to chair! The Backseat Driv- she wants her friends and fans to The Blues Foundation will pres- ers are a tight band, seasoned have a a really great time and say ent the 33rd International Blues musicians all of them, with each when they leave they are glad they Challenge in 2017 in Memphis, bringing their experience to the went! She absolutely loves it when Tenn. Rae Gordon is no stranger to table. It was like they had played they come up to her after her perfor- the IBC. This is her third time going music together for many years. mance and tell her it’s the best time (twice before as semi-finalists) and Rae Gordon & the Backseat they’ve had in a long time. That re- she says this time will be different Drivers consists of Kivett Bednar ally lifts up her spirits, she says, “be- because she is going as “myself on guitar, Al Hooton on bass, cause it’s important that my music and not as what they want me to Ed Pierce on drums, Allen Kalik creates a huge emotional impact.” be. I will be taking along a three- on trumpet, Scott Franklin on She feels that it is important to share song CD as well!” saxophone, Pat McDougall on the same vibes with the audience, Gordon grew up in Riverside keyboard. There were a few spe- that the band can relate to the audi- County, Calif., and at that time, she cial guests sitting in on this night, ence and that it is all a team effort. spent her time listening to Madonna including Gary Meziere on guitar, Gordon enjoys playing every size and Bette Midler, crediting her earli- Scott Van Dusen sitting in on of venue, she says, “a small audi- est influences of Midler and Aretha drums (for regular Backseat Driver ence where I can be intimate with Franklin. She says she came to the drummer Ed Pierce) and joining in the crowd and a large festival where blues in life when she found her call- ing at a Robbie Laws blues jam at on harp was Jeff Grecny. Meziere the crowd can be intimate with me.” Rae Grodon (Photo by Kathy L Rankin) will also be jumping in the Back- When Gordon plays in front of an Trail’s End in Oregon City, Ore. She seat as a regular driver for future audience that has never seen her is excited that LaRhonda Steele, new songs and ideas for shows, to by the Cascade Blues Associa- shows. The horn section was just before, she feels that “people al- Julie Amici, Melissa Buchanan and always keep it fresh, interesting and tion at the Melody Ballroom, as the right compliment to the rhythm ready know me because of social featuring Michael Allen Harrison challenging musically. best female vocalist three years section, keeping the beat with media, so when I walk through the on keys will join her in November, Gordon says she’s honored to in a row. She says, “I’m honored some tasty shared guitar licks be- door they already know me.” She 2016, singing Bette Midler songs. have been inducted in 2015 with only because LaRhonda Steele, tween the two guitarists (Backseat goes on to say, “Really, I feel like I Gordon is creative and blessed to the prestigious Muddy Award Duffy Lisa Mann and Karen Lovely were Driver guitarist Bednar). am playing for friends I have never be able to always come up with Bishop Female Vocalist, presented Continued on Page 10

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Page 4 August 2016 August 2016 Page 5 Johnny Vargo & Soul System (Photo by Chris Pain) Area 52 captures attention w/friendly atmosphere, Johnny Vargo & Soul System entertain crowd thing in between. Johnny Vargo and effort into making sure not to take a By Chris Pain Soul Systems is a name that is coming song out of its dance groove. On any Friday evening, one could up in conversations more and more, so The namesake of this line up is easily pick any number of local venues it is fitting to introduce you to the band. Johnny Vargo. He comes across that host live music and dancing. It just Cy Kratzor on bass guitar has a con- as a super nice guy that absolutely so happens that in the area of 52nd & fident yet relaxed smile, while pushing enjoys being on stage. The pairing of Woodstock, there are only a couple of though the very electric list of songs. It his Les Paul guitar and Fender Hot places that proudly host live entertain- was pure enjoyment to watch Kratzor play Rod Deluxe gave forth a classic tone ment, including Area 52. walking bass lines to some of the songs. that all have come to know and love. Located at 6920 S.E. 52nd, Area Selvin Norman is a unique twist to Vargo is a blast to watch. 52 seems to be a standalone on this this four-piece lineup. Admittedly, this Area 52 features live music through- subject. Once inside this neighborhood writer had never had the pleasure of out the week. Some of the bands you tavern, the first thing to capture your at- hearing a windsynth live. The realiza- can expect to see there are Kenny Lee tention is the friendly atmosphere. Area tion quickly set in that Norman and his and The Sundowners, Robin Gibson 52 is a comfortable place to meet new windsynth could easily create all the band, Hi-Fi Mojo, Bolt Upright and oth- folks, while listening to live music. The textures of music from a horn section ers. (See ad this page for schedule.) band performing this particular night to keyboard synth. This guy caught the Servers, Molly and Ashley are great was Johnny Vargo and Soul System. attention of everyone present. personalities and quite engaging. Area These guys play a list of songs ranging Sean Scheewe on drums is a solid 52 features Taco Tuesday, Taco/Te- from blues to one-hit wonders; Super- drive behind Kratzors bottom end quila Thursday, with Wednesday and sticious to Randy Newman and every- bass sound. Scheewe has put lots of Thursday Karaoke night.

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Page 6 August 2016 Rose City Kings Powerful band releases strong, new CD By Kane Taylor the school band. A middle school these performing artists. It is as if teacher was teaching Berkery to one is inside the music. Berkery “A Love So Strong….;” It play piano but he merely memo- notes that the show does have an sounds like a sweet, heartfelt rized the tunes without reading the improvisational nature and “(You ballad. Heartfelt, yes; it’s the title chart. He later moved to guitar, get) a different show every night.” song of their latest CD release. what he plays now, and leads the They try to make each perfor- It may surprise you. A Love So band. He states that his mom’s mance a special event. Strong is a very strong tune, per- love for music and his brother’s Of special note here is the gift of formed by the Rose City Kings, at high aptitude in music were the in- Lipkin on harmonica. He can make their recent CD release party. spirations that pushed him forward. it sound like just about any instru- RCK is a powerful band. The core In an early age (‘70s), songwriters ment, and always has the right group is Dan Berkery, lead guitar, were “the thing.” They could put stuff ready to play in any tune. vocals, composer and band leader; words and feelings into music and Berkery rates the musicianship Katy Oberg, vocals and percussion; get girls. (Berkery says that never of the band members as fi ve-star. Steve Kerin, piano; Tim Shaugh- worked for him). He did continue to They perform well-crafted songs, nesey, bass; Gary Keeney, drums; explore his fascination with the cre- backing vocals and a somewhat and the amazing David Lipkin on ation of songs and recording them. improvisational delivery. Berkery harmonica. There is a horn sec- In the ‘90s, he could get a home says he loves to surf, but he want- tion on the recording, performing recording system, but still needed ed most to be with his friends cre- Rose City Kings (Photo by Kane Taylor) arrangements by Joe McCarthy. A engineering and a good room. “You ating and performing music. “We hefty horn section also stood in this still need to know how to play.” have a lot of fun and great fans,” evening for part of the show. The 2014 Waterfront Blues Fes- he says. “Come and be a part of it. Berkery started out with a tival provided the site for a serious You’ll have a great time.” Regard- smaller outfi t in 2002, as the reunion of band members and they ing the practice of composing and “founder” of the group. They all wanted to keep on. “We have a performing original music, Berkery Area 52 captures attention w/friendly atmosphere, featured guitar, bass, drums, key- long and successful track record,” adds, “Portland’s got a great spirit board and harp. They then added he adds. Rose City Kings has for art. How do you keep that go- vocalist Oberg, to their benefi t. received Real Blues Magazine’s ing forward?” The world changes, Johnny Vargo & Soul System entertain crowd Berkery writes and arranges awards for Best Pacifi c Northwest people’s habits and knowledge most tunes. All their recordings Blues Band, Best West Coast change, access to various kinds contain 100% original music ex- Blues/Rock Band. They were of art changes, but the Rose City cept for one historical exception. the Cascade Blues Association’s Kings will always be lighting the For the fi rst time, they included Muddy Award winner for Best way with the best of the past and an old Howlin’ Wolf song, Just Contemporary Act 2004 & Best present, anticipating and applying Like I Treat You. The band does New Act 2003; and were fi nalists the future. For a fun evening of observe and incorporate infl u- for Best Contemporary Act in 2007 music and friendliness, especially ences that people love. Berkery and 2008. The next CD to come is if you like to dance, come see the says, ”Respect the past and em- already in the works. Rose City Kings Band. brace the future.” He continues, “The thing that distinguishes us See performance schedule in “It’s fun to play other peoples’ is that band members have given Bandstand, Page 2. For more de- music, but not this band.” everything up,” Berkery notes, in tails and a way to purchase A Love RCK is a primo dance band. order to present an exciting show. So Strong, see their website, www. People just start moving. Berkery The energy and intent pour forth rosecitykings.com. They are also tries to maintain a good balance out into the room to entice and on Facebook.Contact info: P.O. Box in writing parts, mid-range in- charm audiences. A person can 2433, Portland, OR 97208; Band strumentals. He recalls that his feel the warmth and truly enjoy leader: Dan Berkery 503.804.7966; brother played all instruments in the soul-baring authenticity of Booking and offi ce: 503.799.6247.

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cdrads13 p 4 Travel Excursion - Bath, England Alluring city captures imaginations

Article & Photos until mid-Dec., 2016. The exhibit last great Gothic church in England. by Patrice Raplee consists of an intriguing collection As you enter, the honey-gold stone of mezzotints (copperplate por- columns, stained glass windows The alluring city of Bath, sur- traits) that featured 18th century and ornate, fan vaulted ceiling will rounded by emerald-green roll- ladies ranging from duchesses mesmerize you. If you plan to visit, ing hills, is situated in southwest to prostitutes; sort of a Georgian make sure to check the schedule for England’s Somerset County. This Match.com for the period. For ad- the abbey’s world-class choir perfor- beautiful region has captured the ditional information, visit www. mances; the choir and music is ut- New Iberians imagination of countless authors, no1royalcrescent.org.uk, terly enchanting. For additional infor- poets and artists, as well as the After visiting the Royal Crescent, mation, visit www.bathabbey.org. Romans. With stunning Georgian head down Brock Street to the Cir- Roman Baths and Thermae Bath Spa buildings and soothing natural, cus. In 1754, John Wood the Elder Almost 3000 years ago, the hot mineral springs, the city once designed this series of three grand Celts built the first shrine at the known as Aquae Sulis, continues to Georgian curved building segments site of the hot springs (in Bath) and awe and inspire all those who visit. laid out in a circle surrounding a dedicated it to their goddess Sulis The entire city of Bath, England, small park. The Circus is Wood’s (goddess of water). Over 1000- is listed as a world heritage site, recreation of classical Palladian ar- years later, the Romans found the not only for the Roman baths but chitecture and his masterpiece. This old site and constructed the aston- for the remarkable Georgian archi- posh address has certainly seen its ishing Roman Baths. They called tecture and Bath Abbey as well. share of artists, Earls and celebrities the baths Aquae Sulis, or waters of Moreover, global travelers visit over the past 250 years, such as the Sulis. The Roman baths served as Bath year-round to explore its his- portrait painter Thomas Gainsbor- a leisure-bathing and health com- tory, museums, cuisine, soak in the ough (#17) and movie actor Nicolas plex with a religious temple devot- Thermae Bath Spa and relax in the Cage (#6). Further, if you wish to ed to Sulis Minerva, the Roman’s sumptuous surroundings. visit the famous Georgian Assembly life-giving mother goddess. One of the best ways to explore the Rooms that were immortalized in The baths are now a designated sites of Bath is to set out on foot. You Jane Austen’s books, continue down UNESCO world heritage site, mu- won’t need a car, as the city is easily Bennett Street for two blocks and seum and learning center but are no walkable and you’d miss the nuances turn into the drive on your right. longer used for bathing. Visitors are that grace each street, building and The Assembly Rooms were provided hand-held audio guides park. For a fascinating exploration bombed during World War II and for a self-guided tour through this of the Georgian-era culture and ar- then rebuilt; however, their basic amazing complex that lies below chitecture, begin your walking tour structure survived and the rooms street level. Ancient artifacts and at the Royal Crescent, located in the are as splendid today, as they were treasures from the Roman era are The Bath Abbey northwest section of the city. The in the 1700s. There are four main on display with detailed models of magnificent Royal Crescent, built in rooms that feature imposing White- the buildings’ original design and aged to wear their robes rather you’ll find three therapeutic pools, the 1760s by John Wood the Young- friars crystal chandeliers, ionic film projections that reenact how than street clothes. The cafe menu two saunas, a steam room and the er, is an 18th-century town house ter- columns, expansive parquet floors, the Romans used one of the finest offers a selection of locally-sourced spa’s iconic lion cool-down room. race that united 30 individual houses and a musician’s gallery. Originally, spas of the ancient world! The Ro- items with full dinners to light Moreover, the Spa’s renowned behind a crescent-shaped regal the social elite of Bath used the man Baths are truly interesting and snacks. Try their luscious savory wellness treatments are consid- facade. Landowners, poets, a duke, Assembly Rooms for balls and provide a glimpse of a culture far bread pudding if it’s listed on the ered among the best in the UK. For art patrons and notables made the concerts, as well as to convene, removed from the city of Bath today. menu. For additional information, additional information, visit www. Royal Crescent the most fashionable gamble at cards and dance their Make sure to bring your camera. visit www.thermaebathspa.com. thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk. address in Bath and the pinnacle of way into the wee hours of the night. For additional information, visit For accommodations, The Gains- If you visit Bath, the plethora the city’s social scene. In fact, the The Assembly Rooms are still used www.romanbaths.co.uk. borough Bath Spa, located on of attractions to explore includes magnificence of the Royal Crescent today for various private functions, After your journey through the Beau Street is a fabulous five-star recommended sites: The Jane is well-represented in films The movie location sites and concerts. Roman Baths, you may wish to hotel that offers exquisite Geor- Austen Centre, Herschel Museum Duchess starring Keira Knightley and In fact, if you love music, visit the soak and relax in a gorgeous spa gian and Victorian architecture Of Astronomy, Beckford’s Tower in Jane Austen’s Persuasion. Today, renowned Bath Music Festival in yourself. Located just a few blocks and design influences. The hotel’s And Museum, afternoon tea at the the Crescent is still home to fashion- mid-May for outstanding perfor- from the Roman Baths, the cele- magnificent Bath Village Spa has Pump Room and the Holburne Mu- able Bath residents and the luxurious mances in the Assembly Rooms brated Thermae Bath Spa offers a exclusive privilege of being the seum. For additional information Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. and throughout the city’s venues. splendid menu of massages, bath- only hotel in the UK to have direct on Bath, visit www.visitbath.co.uk. Number No. 1 Royal Crescent, Located in the lower section of ing pools, steam rooms, spa pack- access the natural thermal waters. For transportation to Bath from originally occupied by Irish MP the Assembly Rooms, the cel- ages and the excellent Springs This 14,000 square-foot spa fea- Heathrow and Gatwick Airport Henry Sanford in 1776, is now a ebrated Fashion Museum displays Cafe Restaurant. The Thermae tures a gorgeous, main pool set airports, take BritRail. The train is National Trust museum and open collections that span over the past Spa is comprised of three 18th beneath a large glass atrium that a comfortable and relaxing way to to the public for tours. This house 250-years. From regal, flared court century spa buildings and the New is surrounded by Georgian-style start your sojourn and once you is especially captivating, as each dresses to modern body-hugging Royal Bath that hosts the main lanterns and stunning, Roman- arrive at the Bath train station, you fabulous room reflects an intrigu- full-length gowns, the museum is spa facilities. If you wish to take esque architectural design stone are literally five minutes from the ing view into the socialites’ lives of captivating and definitely worth a advantage of the bathing pools, columns and mosaic-tiled niches. city center. For additional informa- Georgian Bath. An upstairs bed- visit. For additional information, the largest pool in the spa is the Located adjacent to the main pool, tion, visit www.britrail.com room displays a woman’s lavish visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath- indoor Minerva Bath. This lovely room decor and 18th century wig assembly-rooms and www.bathfes- columned and circular spa pool and the gentlemen’s retreat room tivals.org.uk/music. features a massage jet, whirlpool exhibits an odd, electrical machine The Bath Abbey, located next to and lazy river with warm, thermal from the “Enlightenment” period. In the Roman Baths is a must-visit waters that contain over 42 differ- addition, the museum often hosts while in the city. This stunning Gothic ent minerals. A languorous soak exhibits related to the Georgian- church, dating back to 1499, was in this pool will lift your tensions era, such as the current Portrait of once an Anglo-Saxon abbey and and help to invigorate your body. a Lady Ruin & Reputation that runs then a Norman Cathedral. It is the If guests prefer outdoor bathing, the open-air rooftop pool is equally appealing and overlooks Bath’s Patrice Raplee is a monthly columnist for the cityscapes and surrounding coun- Award-Winning “Offbeat Travel” and a travel radio tryside. A rejuvenating soak in the pools also tends to enliven one’s correspondent, as well as a member of the North appetite; just put on your spa robe American Travel Jornalists Association, International and slippers and take the stairs to Thermae’s, Springs Cafe. The Food Wine & Travel Writers Association & Recording Academy restaurant imbues a relaxed atmosphere and everyone is encour- The Fashion Museum

Page 8 The Roman Baths The Royal Crescent August 2016 Too Slim & the Taildraggers Band graces stage at Waterfront Blues Festival By Joey Scruggs Langford feels blessed and he’s bass player? thankful to all that played and to TS: ‘The Kid’ -- Zach ‘The Kid’ Too Slim & the Taildraggers, re- those who donated. Kasic! This is his sixth or seventh cently featured at the Waterfront This day, at the Waterfront gig. Zach was a recording engineer Bues Festival, are no strangers to Blues Festival, Langford was where we were doing some of the the Pacifi c Northwest. For most of on top of his game, Whenever recording for Blood Moon, and he their career, the band’s home was Langford has a big audience, he liked us so much, he told me, ‘This Washington State (Spokane fi rst, really responds. After catching is the kind of band I need to be then Seattle). That all changed up with him, he had just fi nished playing in!’ Shortly thereafter, our when Tim ‘Too Slim’’ Langford playing the 1st Tech Credit old bassist left and Zach joined the decided to move to Nashville, Union stage. It was a beautiful band. He’s a good guy and we’re Tenn. The band played their fi rst sunny day with nothing but blue happy to have him. The other show in the last three years at the sky above; the bowl at Water- member of the band has been Waterfront Blues Festival on Sun- front Park was packed and the with us awhile - our drummer, Jeff day, July 3, and they were revved audience was anxious to see ‘Shakey’ Fowles. up and ready to go. Langford again. The crowd was PE: Tell us about the new record, The band is celebrating their into it, big time. Whether it was Blood Moon, on your label, Under- 30th Anniversary with a brand the crowd, the weather, or the world Records. new album, Blood Moon, on the new album, the band did not TS: It’s been nominated for Best Underworld label. As usual, all disappoint - every song got a Rock Blues Album of the Year for songs are written by Langford; rousing round of applause. the Blues Blast Music Awards, the CD has moved up to #6 on PE: First off, tell us about the big which are held Sept. 24 in Cham- the Bilboard Blues Charts - that’s move to Nashville, Tennessee. paign, Ill. We are up against quite the accomplishment. TS: There were more opportu- some heavy competition - Both Langford had a health scare nities there and it’s a better tour Walter Trout and Tommy Castro last year - he was diagnosed with base to use for traveling to shows. are nominated for the same cat- cancer. Several groups held fund- And. I got sick of all the traffi c in egory we are, so we need your raising concerts and there was an Seattle, so we made the move. help! Please go online and vote internet funding campaign, too. PE: Did you have a great time for us at http://bluesblastmaga- The Portland event at the Crystal playing today? zine.com/bbmas/vote/Pl.ac Ballroom was a mindblower: Sev- TS:I had a blast playing today - it PE: How’s your health? enty+ musicians with nine acts was so good! The crowd was awe- TS: My health is great - 100% performed in just three hours! A some, the weather was perfect and cancer free! I went in for a checkup lot of money was raised toward the band was rockin’. right before we left to go on tour. paying off some big hospital bills. PE: I see you have a new My doctor was real happy about it! Benefit set for storm victims Sew Fine DeZign and the legendary Trails End Saloon are partnering on an all-day fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m.- 10-p.m. to benefi t the victims of Tim “Too Slim” Langford (Photo by Kathy L Rankin severe storms and fl ooding in Saskatchewan, Canada. Boogie Cat Productions Rojer and Linda Blaine, own- Presents: ers of Sew Fine Dezign, have NORMAN SYLVESTER BAND a daughter, son in law and four Appearing grandchildren living in the area. One hundred percent of the pro- Aug 4 Washington Park Rose Garden, 6 ceeds will go directly to their Cana- Aug 6 Oaks Park Dance Pavillion, 8:30 Aug 9 “Blues Explosion” Kenton Park, 6 SEE BANDSTAND dian relatives, who have had their Aug 13 Alberta Street Fair, Bantu Island, 3 FOR MORE home and all contents devastated Spare Room, 9 by the fl ooding. Rojer is also the Aug 14 Elephant Garlic Festival, 4 bass player for the Portland based Aug 26 Clyde’s, 9 SEE BANDSTAND rock band, The Mike Branch Band. 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August 2016 Page 9 By Steve Johnson Coming up in the Paciﬁ c Northwest in the next few weeks:

More news from the Pacifi c Northwest: Deborah and I will be departing on a ministry tour beginning in Medford on July 31 and continuing east through Reno and then on to Arizona with a fi nal destination of Natchez, MS, where I will be working with Ron Roper Ministries in their recording studio. If you would like to follow our progress, you can fi nd our website at HYPERLINK “http://www. mpmin.org” www.mpmin.org and follow us there. There’s lots to do and a lot of places to go as we begin this ad- venture. We will be writing in from the road with updates and testimonies so keep an eye out for the news.

Bethel Music Heaven Come Conference fi nale August 13 - High Voltage Festival: Remedy Drive, The Ex- Bethel Music change, The Incandescent, Kid Script, The Starship Renegade, Popular ‘Worship Night’ tour hits Portland and Caleb Ray, Riverfront Park, Salem, OR. August 20, 2016 - Fish Fest 2016: Switchfoot, Britt Nicole, Side- Bethel Music “Worship Nights tour The Bethel Breakout includes a free user/ibethelmusic and www.facebook. walk Prophets, Andy Mineo, The Afters, 5 p.m., Riverfront Park, comes to Portland, Aug. 20, at Arlene song via digital download, an exclu- com/bethelmusic, where they have Salem, OR. Schnitzer Concert Hall, 7 p.m. (Doors sive afternoon question and answer more than 1,649,000 likes. open 6 p.m.) The tour features Bethel session with Bethel Music artists and About Bethel Music: Bethel Music is Music Artist Collective Members Stef- team members followed by an intimate a worship ministry that formed as an fany Gretzinger, Jeremy Riddle, Cory acoustic worship session and a two- organic extension of Bethel Church in Asbury, Josh Baldwin, Paul and Han- hour workshop with Bethel Music pas- Redding, Calif. Over the last six years, Ray Gordon continued..... nah McClure. Event Tickets: https:// tors and ministry team. Bethel Music has grown from being a bethelmusic.com/worship-nights/port- “As a group of passionate believ- local church music ministry to becom- also nominated and I think they’re offi cer. “People just assumed that I land-oregon/ For more innformation: ers pursuing His presence, our artists ing a global outreach featuring a cadre all amazing!” Rae Gordon Band wanted to be a musician.” Are you https://bethelmusic.com/worship- and writers seek to capture what we of songwriters and worship leaders, 21 living the dream, this writer asked, nights/portland-oregon/ feel God is saying through songs that albums, chart-topping songs and both won a Muddy award for the CD Bethel Music, the worship music and declare who He is and who we are in online and on-campus worship schools. Dirty Flowers (Best NW Recording). not knowing what to expect her to community of songwriters emerging from Him,” says Joel Taylor, Director of Beth- In addition to the above listed artists, the Both of those CDs, including Blue say. Gordon replied, “Yes. I’m cur- Bethel Church in Redding, Calif., contin- el Music. “Our heart for ‘Worship Nights’ Bethel Music Artist Collective includes Lemonade, she credits the writing rently doing a marketing and con- ues its “Worship Nights” tour on the West is to partner with what God is doing in Jonathan David and Melissa Helser, to Gaddis Cavenah; and she also sulting business to support my mu- Coast beginning Aug. 12. The tour, which communities around the world and see Matt Stinton, Hunter Thompson, Kal- sical career; so now, after quitting has hosted sold out events in major heaven invade earth. Join us for an au- ley Heiligenthal, Leeland and Kristene credits him for writing the music for market venues coast-to-coast and inter- thentic night of worship, encouragement DiMarco. Together, this team of artists Plenty of Fish, a song about dat- my day job, I can fi nally be my own nationally, features Bethel Music worship and prayer as we love God together is known worldwide for anthems like We ing. But wait a minute, the Muddy boss!” It’s a dream many have, but favorites and new music from Have It All, and pursue His presence.” Will Not Be Shaken, One Thing Remains Awards don’t stop here; Gordon won never achieve. That really says a the multi-artist double-disc live recording For more information on the “Worship and This Is Amazing Grace (2013’s and a Muddy Award for Back What You lot for her desire to be successful released March 11 that has garnered Nights,” Bethel Breakout sessions and 2015’s ASCAP Christian Music “Song in music and other facets of her wide critical acclaim and topped multiple the worship artists that are featured in of the Year,” respectively), Love Came Believe In, presented by Cascade retail charts internationally. each city, go to http://www.bethelmusic. Down (featured on American Idol 2012), Blues Association Board of Directors life. She says that “I’m really at my In each city on the tour, a full band com/worshipnights. Forever, You Are Good, You Make Me for her generosity in helping artists best on stage and when the sun and production team, along with a com- All the latest Bethel Music album and Brave (GMA Canada Covenant Awards and producing charity events in the has gone down because that is my bination of several of the Bethel Music tour news, chord charts, videos and “Song of the Year”) and more. community. Gordon is very commu- true element.” She says, “Singing Artist Collective, will lead the songs. more resources can be found at Bethel These artists also have fi ve ac- the blues means home to me, that In addition to the evening event, a Music, https://bethelmusic.com/have- claimed albums that all went to the top nity-minded and gives selfl essly of limited number of tickets are available it-all/, @bethelmusic, http://instagram. of Billboard’s Top Christian Albums her time. She loves being involved I have come home.” for a special Bethel Breakout session. com/bethelmusic, www.youtube.com/ chart. Their recent Have It All recording with the blues community because You can support Rae Gordon hit No. 6 on the overall Billboard Top “music brings us together as a com- & The Backseat Drivers’ trip to Albums chart becoming Bethel Music’s munity and it all feels like family.” Memphis, Tenn., to compete in the highest retail debut on the chart ever. International Blues Challenge by It also perched at No. 1 on the overall This writer asked what Gordon iTunes® Albums chart in the US for six really wanted to be when she grew attending the fundraiser on Oct. straight days while hitting No. 1 in Can- up, a question no one has ever 8, 2016, at 3 p.m. on the Portland ada, No. 3 in Australia, No. 6 in Brazil, asked her. She surprised this writer Spirit. For more information, go to

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