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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.