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Thursday, May 8, 9pm
Southtown FreeStyle Jam Session

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Friday, May 9
Adam Scramstad, Blues Guitar & Vocals

Adam Scramstad is a strong fingerstyle Blues performer with intricate and exciting guitar skills. He recently finished recording his solo album entitled "No Sun Around Blues", produced by Blues guitar legend Terry Robb. Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958. Visit Adam on www.MySpace.com/AdamScramstad

Adam also offers some excellent guitar instruction in playing the blues. Contact Ocean if you'd like more info and how to study with Adam!

 

Saturday, May 10
The Tasty Trio cooks up "Chilled-Out Cool R&B Style Jazz"

A musical treat for hungry ears! The recipe is one part keys, one part guitar, and one part percussion. Once melted down into a musical moment, jazzy free-groove funk flows forth. Spencer Finnan on keyboard, Luke Thomas on guitar and Mike "Zeppy" Zittle on percussion comprise the Tasty Trio. Sample Tasty Trio's cool vibes at www.MySpace.com/theTastyTrio

Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958.


 

 

 

Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 11, 10am - 2:30pm
John Maddy plays Ragtime, Jazz and Classical Piano

Celebrate Bruch with your mother at FireWorks while pianist John Maddy will serenade with ragtime, jazz and classical pieces on piano. Reservations for Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner are highly advised, call (541)754-6958.

 

 

Mother's Day Dinner Show
Sunday, May 11, 6-9pm
Swing Habit, Jazz Favorites from the 30's & 40's

Before there was rock and roll, swing was the thing. Swing Habit plays a mix of country swing, big band jazz, jump blues and gypsy jazz. With Dave Thormahlen on mandolin, Michael Proctor on Bass and Steve Moore on guitar, these guys are in the habit of infusing jazz standards with a danceable rhythmic exuberance. Reservations for Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner are highly advised, call (541)754-6958.

 

 

 

Friday, May 16
Al Rivers, Blues Guitar and Vocals

"Aw yeah, this is blues the way we like it. Rain fall. Tree shakin'. Likin' yo' peaches. Truck broke. Good gal gone. Al Rivers walks the same old rode, but utterly without pretension or artifice. He has a great, scraping voice and a nimble, dirty way with the guitar." - Victory Music Review, Tacoma, WA 2006. Hear Al's music on www.MySpace.com/AlRiversBlues

Enjoy exceptional Blues from a Eugene icon. Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

Saturday, May 17
Celtic Fusion with the Nettles

The Nettles have played Irish and Oldtime music in the Willamette Valley for over a decade with tours from Seattle to South Carolina. The core of The Nettles is the duo of Laura Brophy on fiddle and Kevin Johnsrude on guitar. Laura and Kevin have developed a "folkadelic" style of traditional music playing that is unique among traditional musicians.

The Nettles will be joined this evening by award-winning Indian tabla player Ankush Vimawala. Ankush Vimawala has been studying the tabla since the age of six and holds a BA in tabla. Ankush has won many awards for his playing and has performed on All-India Radio. Ankush also teaches tabla.

For more info and samples of Nettles music visit www.TheNettles.com Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958.

 

Sunday, May 18, 6-9pm
Wild Hog in the Woods String Band

Enjoy an evening of old-time, swing, sleaze-jazz, ragtime, blues and tin-pan alley tunes played with honest verve and gusto. The sheer fun that these guys have playing the tunes that they love is infectious. Their motto, "Nobody leaves without a grin" keeps people coming back for more. They play an armada of fine instruments with fresh abandonment true to their music. Hear music by Wild Hogs at www.myspace.com/wildhoginthewoods

Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

 

 

Friday, May 23
Jesse Meade, Acoustic Rhythm & Blues

Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter now living in Eugene, Oregon. He accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs. His influences include musicians like: Ray Charles, Hank Williams, Elizabeth Cotten, John Hurt, Sam Cooke, Patsy Cline, Fats Domino, and Aretha Franklin. Hear samples of Jesse's music at www.jessemeade.com

Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958.

 

Saturday, May 24
Santino Cadiz, Roots Rock Reggae

Self teaching himself guitar, Santino began to develop his musical endeavour early on with rhythmic rasta undertones and subltle folkish nuances. Hundreds of performances and countless appearances in various venues through out California and Nevada, Santino and the Delta 9 crew recorded their debut album "So you wanna leave the band". Moving to the Oregon coast inspired Santion to produce and release his first solo CD "Rise Up and Walk" an eclectic mix of reggae, Hip hop, jazz and R&B. "I was able to take all of the styles of music that influence me in personal way and compose a collection of songs, that I am really proud of...truly a peek into my soul". Hear Santino's music at www.MySpace.com/SantinoCadiz

Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958.

 

 

Friday, May 30
Brenna McDonald with Stan Olmsted, Flamenco Dance and Guitar

A special evening of traditional Spanish music and dance by Corvallis native Stan Olmsted with Flemanco Dancer Brenna MacDonald. Dinner reservations are advised: call (541)754-6958.

 

Saturday, May 31, 9pm
Jeanna Summer Smith, Soulful Rhythm & Blues

Jenna Summer Smith (youngest daughter of Michael "Smitty" Smith, original drummer for the 60's band "Paul Revere & the Raiders") offer a special performance at Fireworks! Jenna's powerful vocal range and captivating musical style rock the house with her own crowd-rousing sing-alongs, brazen "Janice-Joplin-style" blues and sweet tunes reminiscent of Joni Mitchell. Visit Jenna on www.MySpace.com/JennaSummerSmith

Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958.

 

 

Friday, June 6
Coin fo the Realm with Traditional Fiddle Champion Zach Konowalchuk

Coin of the Realm plays lively & lovely international music on violin, guitar, bass, and percussion. Their music is unique, bringing together elements of old world cultures in a dynamic sound that caters to audiences of all ages. Whether your taste is for Eastern European gypsy melodies, Greek ballads, or Celtic airs, there is sure to be something here that will please you. To hear samples of their music, visit Coin of the Realm at www.MySpace.com/CoinoftheRealm

Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958.

 

 

Saturday, June 7, 9pm
The Bad Mitten Orchestre
Bebop Irreverent Caberet Dance Party

This raukus Eugene orchestre consists of Aima: vocals, accordion, ukulele, banjo, beer spilling; Ila: vocals, guitar, crazy opera sounds; Sarah: cello, kazoo, vocals, really loud laughing; Darling Clementine: ukulele, saw, vocals, fashion sense; Morgan: violin, banjo, screamin and stompin; Virginia: upright bass, texan; Brien: upright bass, testosterone. $5 cover for the show.

Read their Eugene Weekly Review

Hear Bad Mitten music at www.MySpace.com/badmittenmusic


 

 

Friday, June 13
Adam Scramstad, Blues Guitar & Vocals

Adam Scramstad is a strong fingerstyle Blues performer with intricate and exciting guitar skills. He recently finished recording his solo album entitled "No Sun Around Blues", produced by Blues guitar legend Terry Robb. Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958. Visit Adam on www.MySpace.com/AdamScramstad

Adam also offers some excellent guitar instruction in playing the blues. Contact Ocean if you'd like more info and how to study with Adam!

 

Saturday, June 14
The Tasty Trio cooks up "Chilled-Out Cool R&B Style Jazz"

A musical treat for hungry ears! The recipe is one part keys, one part guitar, and one part percussion. Once melted down into a musical moment, jazzy free-groove funk flows forth. Spencer Finnan on keyboard, Luke Thomas on guitar and Mike "Zeppy" Zittle on percussion comprise the Tasty Trio. Sample Tasty Trio's cool vibes at www.MySpace.com/theTastyTrio

Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958.


 

Sunday, June 15, 6-9pm
Wild Hog in the Woods String Band

Enjoy an evening of old-time, swing, sleaze-jazz, ragtime, blues and tin-pan alley tunes played with honest verve and gusto. The sheer fun that these guys have playing the tunes that they love is infectious. Their motto, "Nobody leaves without a grin" keeps people coming back for more. They play an armada of fine instruments with fresh abandonment true to their music. Hear music by Wild Hogs at www.myspace.com/wildhoginthewoods

Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

 

 

Friday, June 20, 6-9pm
Al Rivers, Blues Guitar and Vocals

"Aw yeah, this is blues the way we like it. Rain fall. Tree shakin'. Likin' yo' peaches. Truck broke. Good gal gone. Al Rivers walks the same old rode, but utterly without pretension or artifice. He has a great, scraping voice and a nimble, dirty way with the guitar." - Victory Music Review, Tacoma, WA 2006. Hear Al's music on www.MySpace.com/AlRiversBlues

Enjoy exceptional Blues from a Eugene icon. Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

 

Friday, June 20, 9-close
People's Front Resistance Reggae

Conscious reggae from a grassroots band. More info TBA. Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

Saturday, June 21
Gumbo Music Americana

Dance to raucous vintage New Orleans music by Corvallis' Creole band Gumbo, consisting of Joe Casprowiak on Clarinet, Banjo, Flute & Vocals, Sid Beam on Guitar & Vocals, David Fournier on Bass & Vocals. Visit Gumbo at www.GumboBand.biz

Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

 

 

Friday, June 27
Jesse Meade, Acoustic Rhythm & Blues

Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter now living in Eugene, Oregon. He accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs. His influences include musicians like: Ray Charles, Hank Williams, Elizabeth Cotten, John Hurt, Sam Cooke, Patsy Cline, Fats Domino, and Aretha Franklin. Hear samples of Jesse's music at www.jessemeade.com

Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

Friday, July 11 & second Fridays
Adam Scramstad, Blues Guitar & Vocals

Adam Scramstad is a strong fingerstyle Blues performer with intricate and exciting guitar skills. He recently finished recording his solo album entitled "No Sun Around Blues", produced by Blues guitar legend Terry Robb. Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958. Visit Adam on www.MySpace.com/AdamScramstad

Adam also offers some excellent guitar instruction in playing the blues. Contact Ocean if you'd like more info and how to study with Adam!

 

Saturday, July 12 & second Saturdays
The Tasty Trio cooks up "Chilled-Out Cool R&B Style Jazz"

A musical treat for hungry ears! The recipe is one part keys, one part guitar, and one part percussion. Once melted down into a musical moment, jazzy free-groove funk flows forth. Spencer Finnan on keyboard, Luke Thomas on guitar and Mike "Zeppy" Zittle on percussion comprise the Tasty Trio. Sample Tasty Trio's cool vibes at www.MySpace.com/theTastyTrio

Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958.


 

 

Friday, July 18 & third Fridays
Al Rivers, Blues Guitar and Vocals

"Aw yeah, this is blues the way we like it. Rain fall. Tree shakin'. Likin' yo' peaches. Truck broke. Good gal gone. Al Rivers walks the same old rode, but utterly without pretension or artifice. He has a great, scraping voice and a nimble, dirty way with the guitar." - Victory Music Review, Tacoma, WA 2006. Hear Al's music on www.MySpace.com/AlRiversBlues

Enjoy exceptional Blues from a Eugene icon. Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

Sunday, July 20, 6-9pm & third Sundays
Wild Hog in the Woods String Band

Enjoy an evening of old-time, swing, sleaze-jazz, ragtime, blues and tin-pan alley tunes played with honest verve and gusto. The sheer fun that these guys have playing the tunes that they love is infectious. Their motto, "Nobody leaves without a grin" keeps people coming back for more. They play an armada of fine instruments with fresh abandonment true to their music. Hear music by Wild Hogs at www.myspace.com/wildhoginthewoods

Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

 

Friday, July 25 & fourth Fridays
Jesse Meade, Acoustic Rhythm & Blues

Jesse Meade is a singer-songwriter now living in Eugene, Oregon. He accompanies himself with his own finger-style, acoustic guitar playing while performing both original material and an array of cover songs. His influences include musicians like: Ray Charles, Hank Williams, Elizabeth Cotten, John Hurt, Sam Cooke, Patsy Cline, Fats Domino, and Aretha Franklin. Hear samples of Jesse's music at www.jessemeade.com

Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

Saturday, July 26
Future Roots, Folk-Rock-Reggae-Jam

Future Roots grew out of the Oregon State University scene - lots of hanging around and jamming in the Random House basement. Their music combines strong basslines, rhythmic guitar and banjo, soaring saxaphone, and driving percussion with soulful vocal harmonizing on original songs, as well as covers of Reggae and Jam tunes. Hear the band at www.myspace.com/futureroots

Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 

 

Coming soon...
Eleven Eyes, HipHop Jazz Funk

"Propulsive, dynamic, and wholly unique, Eugene sextet Eleven Eyes might be Oregon's best-kept secret. Free-jazz, hip-hop and butt bumping funk collide head on in their sound, while the audience dances in the wreckage." - Willamette Weekly

Dance, funk, world, & trip-hop beats meet top-class jazz musicianship. Eleven Eyes is a versatile sonic package melding an emcee, trumpet, sax, turntables, computers, guitar, bass, & drums with high energy improvisation, deep grooves, & unexpected textures. Hear their music at www.myspace.com/eleveneyes

 

 

Sunday, September 21
Ariel Mura, Singer Songwriter

Ariel Mura is a self titled acoustic duo with guitarist Danton Moorhead, former lead man of the rock group Green Door Club. Both artists come from the small town of Milestone located in southern Saskatchewan.

Ariel Mura's sound is formed straight from an acoustic guitar and a leather bound book. Ariel's poetry transformed into melody at a very young age. After only playing five live shows Ariel Mura was awarded the maximum eligible grant from the Saskatchewan Arts Board to record her debut album. Hear Ariel Mura at www.myspace.com/arielmura

Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.

 


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