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Sunday, March 14,
7pm
Tony Noble, Electric
Blues
Long time favorite at
Open Mic Talent Search, Tony Noble shares his exceptional slide
guitar technique. Tony reports he has been influenced by Jimi
Hendrix, Pink Floyd, R.L. Burnside, Led Zeppelin, The Doors,
Bob Marley, and John Lee Hooker among others. Hear
Tony's music at www.MySpace.com/NobleBlues Dinner reservations advised:
call (541)754-6958.
Monday, March 15,
signups start at 8pm
Southtown Open Mic
Talent Search
CASH PRIZE for Top
3 Acts!
FireWorks hosts this weekly showcase of local talent - acoustic, vocals, percussion, blues, freestyle, spoken word, humorists - who knows what performance surprises the evening will hold? The show starts with a non-competitive Open Mic warmup round, then performers have a chance to compete in the Talent Search for the cash! (All competing performers are asked to contribute $5 for the cash prize purse.) For more info contact Ocean Liff-Anderson, FireWorks Proprietor & Open Mic Host.
Please note: Open
Mic is 21+ after 10pm
Wednesday, March 17,
6pm
St. Patrick's Day Party with the
Nettles
Celebrate Patty's Day in style at FireWorks with
drink specials all
day and traditional Irish fare! The Nettles have played Irish and Oldtime music in the Willamette
Valley for over a decade with tours from Seattle to South Carolina.
The duo of Laura Brophy on fiddle and Kevin Johnsrude on guitar
serve up a danceable "folkadelic" style of traditional
music that is unique among traditional musicians. Visit the Nettles online at www.TheNettles.com
Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.
Friday, March 19,
7pm
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, March 20,
8pm
Alice Hejna &
Mike Watson
"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, March 21,
7pm
(Coin of the Realm Orchestra)
with International Fiddle Champion Zach Konowalchuk
(Coin of the Realm Orchestra) embodies the true spirit of traditional
Ukrainian folk music. The band joined together in 2005 on the
premise of keeping the music of the old culture alive. Zach Konowalchuk,
classically trained violinist and great grandson of the relatively
unknown violinist Vasyl Shalay, brings to life folk melodies
transcribed from old recordings. It is suspected that his style
is eerily reminiscent (although no one alive today can confirm
this) of great grandpa Shalay, who was often summoned to play
kolomyjkas at neighborhood zabavas. Zahraj, Shalay! they used
to yell (so Baba said).
Accompanied by orchestra archivist and principal
kobza-ist in training David Konowalchuk, as well as whatever
other various and sundry mendicant musicians happen to be readily
on hand, Coin of the Realm Orchestra indefatigably performs a
conglomeration of kozachoks, kolomyjkas, waltzes, polkas, and
the occasional oberek. They must be heard to be believed!
Visit Coin of the Realm at www.MySpace.com/CoinoftheRealm Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958.
Monday, March 22,
signups start at 8pm
Southtown Open Mic
Talent Search
CASH PRIZE for Top
3 Acts!
FireWorks hosts this weekly showcase of local talent - acoustic, vocals, percussion, blues, freestyle, spoken word, humorists - who knows what performance surprises the evening will hold? The show starts with a non-competitive Open Mic warmup round, then performers have a chance to compete in the Talent Search for the cash! (All competing performers are asked to contribute $5 for the cash prize purse.) For more info contact Ocean Liff-Anderson, FireWorks Proprietor & Open Mic Host.
Please note: Open
Mic is 21+ after 10pm
Friday, March 26,
7pm
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. 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.
Sunday, March 28,
7pm
Cloud Mountain Ramblers,
Olde Time String Band
Cloud Mountain Ramblers plays the finest
Old Time Mountain Music, with musical roots in the Ozarks, Ireland
and Africa. The band features John Meade on banjo and Joe Huff
on fiddle. Hear the Ramblers online at myspace.com/cloudmountainramblers
Sunday, November 15,
7pm
Melanie Reid, Americana
Blues
A Corvallis native, Melanie's sweet and soulful voice expresses her unique musical style, woven from a wide variety of influences, experiences and travels. Her songs may take the listener on a journey they won't soon forget! Melanie is often joined on the stage by musical friends familiar to the Southtown Open Mic. Visit Melanie online at www.myspace.com/melaniekreid
Saturday, April 3,
8pm
Valeri Lopez with
Pine Language, Indie Acoustic Folk
Valeri Lopez, the newest, northwestest singer/songwriter around was born and raised in a small town known as Los Angeles, and her childhood was steeped in a blend of family dysfunction and creativity. "My auntie says I've been singing since I could talk. I always was interested in the arts, drawing and performing. It was hard growing up with divorced parents and I think that's part of the reason I write so many songs about love. Everyone wants to love someone and to be loved in return."
Her unique blend of melodies and sweet voice will melt you down like butter on toast. Her song stay is featured in a movie All Ages Night. She has performed in Edinburgh, Florence, and London. Now living in Oregon, she performs all over the West Coast including LA's famous Whiskey A Go-Go. On a canvas of Banjo and Guitar, her honest and witty lyrics will surely paint a lasting picture on your heart.
Hear Valeri at www.valerilopez.com Dinner reservations advised: call (541)754-6958.
Opening for Valeri...
Pine Language
Krista Herring is an up and coming Portland singer/songwriter who has been called "the best secret kept in the music industry." After countless hours of work in several studios, she has just released her impressive debut album, "Lay It Down." Her songs are soulful, elegant prose set to the beat of her acoustic guitar and delivered by powerful, captivating vocals. Hear Krista at www.kristaherring.com