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Thursday,
August 7, 9pm
Southtown
Open Mic
Local artist Jenna Summer Smith hosts this biweekly showcase of local talent - acoustic, vocals, percussion, spoken word, who knows what performance surprises the evening will hold? For info on signing up click here.
Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.
Friday,
August 8, 8pm
Poitín
and Stout, Raucous Irish Jam
Poitín and Stout formed to fill the void of raucous Irish music in Corvallis. Drawing their influences from the likes of the Pogues, Flogging Molly, Dubliners, Wolfe Tones, and Dropkick Murphys, Poitín and Stout play traditional Irish standards with a refreshing passion and energy. Even the soberest in the audience will be stomping their feet and shouting along with each rousing chorus. You'll forget that St. Patrick's Day comes but once a year. Visit Poitin & Stout at www.myspace.com/poitinandstout
Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.
Wednesday, August 13, 8pm
Deadwood
Revival, Newgrass Northwest!
OK, they couldn't get enough of South Corvallis after the last Southtown Street Party! So Deadwood Revival is coming back to FireWorks Restaurant for another house concert. This amazing Northwest "newgrass" band features banjo, guitar and vocal harmonies not to be missed. Invite all your friends to come enjoy the show.
"Old-time and folk sensibilities
are forged into evocative new world music. Deadwood Revival isn't
trying to make something out of nothing. Rather, they're on the
leading edge of the resurgence and revitalized interest in old-time
music. They're infusing healthy vigor, gusto, and enthusiasm
into their new presentation of 'old world' inspired music...."
Joe Ross - Bluegrass Now (Feb, 2007)
Thursday, August 14,
8pm
Andy Frasco,
Blues Singer-Songwriter
Singer. Songwriter. Piano Man? You would never know Andy Frasco is in his early twenties when listening to his wildly original, yet easily relatable, soulful, piano blues pop music. Drawing inspiration from such legends as Van Morrison and Billy Joel and being compared to the likes of Ben Folds, Frasco writes and sings with a sincere maturity and an open minded approach to the ever changing pop music scenery.
Hailing from the West San Fernando Valley in southern California, Andy Frasco began singing and playing piano in his junior year at El Camino Real High School. With a "take no prisoners" approach to the music industry, Frasco jumped into the scene, releasing his first EP, "When Fairy Tales Become Tragic Endings" recorded at Zen Seven Studios in Encino, CA. Gaining local praise and a small but die-hard fan base, the 17 year old logged his first tour in the summer of 2004, encompassing 34 of the 50 states. Visit Andy Frasco at www.myspace.com/andyfrasco
Andy's gig at FireWorks is part of the "Growth
and Progress" benefit concert tour sposored by the VH1 Save the
Music Foundation dedicated to restoring music education
in America's plublic schools.
Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.
Sunday,
August 17, 6pm
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.
Thursday,
August 21, 9pm
Southtown
Open Mic
Local artist Jenna Summer Smith hosts this biweekly showcase of local talent - acoustic, vocals, percussion, spoken word, who knows what performance surprises the evening will hold? For info on signing up click here.
Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.
Friday,
August 22, 8pm
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,
August 23, 8pm
Rhythm
in Green Jazz Trio
Rhythm in Green is a jazz trio based out of Corvallis, Oregon. Together since 2005, the guitar, bass, drums trio plays jazz standards with a twist towards the rhythmic.Guitarist Eric Dickey has been playing guitar for thirty years and has worked as a jazz soloist and in diverse genres from bluegrass and country to blues, hard rock and theater. Kristin Latham is a classically trained bassist that brings a complete grasp of theory to the group and has worked in world music, classical, and jazz ensembles. Rigel Woodside brings his meticulous treatment of timing, tempo and precision and has worked in funk, reggae, old-time/celtic, and theater groups. Together they form a trinity that lights up venues with jazz. Visit Rhythm in Green on MySpace at www.myspace.com/rhythmingreen
Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.
Friday,
August 29, 8pm
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,
August 30, 8pm
The Bad
Mitten Orchestre Returns!
Bebop Irreverent Caberet Nerd Rock
This raukous Eugene all-woman band 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. Read their Eugene Weekly Review
Visit Bad Mitten music at www.MySpace.com/badmittenmusic
Dinner reservations advised:
call (541)754-6958.
Sunday, August 31,
7pm
Primal
Tones
Tyler Spencer Didjeridu
"Playing and making Didjeridu is what I do. It's a necessary creative and spirtual outlet for me. When I was 15, I found a sound I'd never heard before, but I somehow new it mattered. Through the serendipity of teenage boredom and a discarded metal tube in my parents basement, sea change occured. I shared the discovery with my Dad and I first learned of the Didjeridu. Information and resources where scarce (a time that precluded internet popularity). I then embarked on a solo quest of exploration and self-discovery.
"Over the last 14 years, I've enjoyed the experiences of performing solo, busking, playing in bands and exploring a variety of musical generes. I've been privileged to have traveled the world and met some amazing friends, elders, musicians, teachers (not the least of which, Djalu Gurruwiwi) and students who have inspired me in many ways. I'm very thankful for this. The music and photos on this page is the accumulation my experiences."
Tyler
makes beautiful didjeridus out of agave and hardwoods. To see
his craft and hear Tyler play the didj, visit Tyler's websites
at www.primaltones.com
and www.myspace.com/primaltones
Monday,
September 1, 7pm
Colby Stead,
Songs for the Heart and Soul
Those who have been lucky enough to attend a live concert by Colby Stead know that it is always an emotional and fulfilling experience, something not to be missed. He has a completely unique and honest style, a message that has been whole-heartedly embraced by all types of people from his performances in homes and venues across the United States. Colby's ideas and performances are brilliantly and carefully crafted. His shows are filled with humor and emotion, reality and compassion. Colby is extremely prolific and creative, a truly original and authentic voice.
To hear samples of Colby Stead's music from his CD, "No", or to access more information about Colby Stead please visit www.colbystead.com
Dinner reservations advised:
call (541)754-6958.
Thursday,
September 4, 8pm
Spoonshin,
Americana String Band from Anacortes, Washington
Though
you won't hear a song played in a purely traditional manner,
it still holds on to tradition. It is a tradition of the new,
and hopes to bring people together with singing, dancing, and
feeling good about life. Spoonshine has been creating and refining
their handcrafted original music for nearly ten years to the
delight of club and festival audiences up and down the west coast.
Inspired by Northwest nature, history and culture together with American and World music traditions, they dazzle music-lovers with their energy, virtuosity and artful compositions. Their brand of Americana, along with a globe-spanning eclectic mix of original music is unclassifiable within conventional genres. Vocal harmonies, mandolin, guitar, keys, woodwind, fiddle, stand-up bass and assorted percussion combine to make-up this homegrown quartet's sound.
To hear samples of Spoonshine music,
visit www.myspace.com/spoonshine
Friday,
September 5, 8pm
River Rocks,
Folk-Rock-Jazz Ensemble
River Rocks is an ensemble of four musicians Laurie Childers (vocals, keyboard, guitar), Mina Carson (vocals, guitar, mandolin), George Beekman (percussion) and Bill Veley (bass) who play "songs with words that matter." Playing both originals and covers, their songs combine lyrical expression with the gentle beauty of harmony. Both Laurie and Mina write songs with a strong social conscience and the aim of healing. Upbeat covers, including enlightened lounge music, round out the sets. With influences of folk, rock, and jazz, it's hard to pigeonhole the chord structures or the instrumentation but difficult subjects are given a hopeful, sometimes humorous, voice.
Dinner reservations advised:
call (541)754-6958.
Saturday,
September 6, 8pm
Deb O'Conner,
Hammered Dulcimer
Traditional, celtic, bluegrass, reggae and more on the hammered dulcimer! Visit Debo online at www.myspace.com/leafhoppers
Dinner reservations advised:
call (541)754-6958.
Sunday,
September 7, 7pm
Fruition
String Band, Feel Good Folkin' Soul
Are you coming to Fruition? Sounds like: Mama's home cookin' through a phonograph, this is the folkin'soul string band for the heart, head and heels. How to describe their genre? bluegrassreggaefunksoulbluesindielovelovelove ya dearly.
Kellen Asebroek - guitar,
mandolin, vocals
Keith Simon - upright bass
Mimi Naja - banjo, mandolin, guitar, vocals
Jay Cobb Anderson - guitar, harmonica, vocals
Oh, yeah, visit Fruition online at www.myspace.com/fruitionstringband
Dinner reservations advised:
call (541)754-6958.
Friday,
September 12 & 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!
Friday,
September 19, 8pm
International
Talk Like a Pirate Day Parrrrty
featuring Sea Worthy Medleys by Coin of the Realm,
Costume Contest and Best Pirate Jaaarrrrrgon Winners
Yes, it
started in Corvallis, so it shaarrr need be celebrated
in Corvallis! Time to dust off yaarrr Pirate hat, polish yaarrr
sword and loosen up yaarrrr tounge to speak Pirate!
You can visit Coin of the Realm at www.MySpace.com/CoinoftheRealm
Dinner reservations advised:
call (541)754-6958.
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.
Tuesday,
September 23, 6-11pm
Oaxacan
Dinner and Latin Dance Party
A Benefit for "La Vida Nueva" Zapotec Women's Weaving
Collective
Weavings on display to
FireWorks throught September 2008
"La Vida Nueva" is a women's weaving cooperative from the Zapotec community of Teotitlan del Valle, in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca. This traditional indigenous community is known world wide for its long line of weavers. Patterns, techniques, tools and the "habit" of weaving have been passed down through the generations
This special evening will benefit La Vida Nueva, with an authentic Oaxacan dinner followed by a lively Latin dance party with Madera. Madera sings the best-loved songs of Latin America, bringing the poetic lyrics and lovely melodies of "Nueva Trova" to Oregon. Madera's musicans hail from Central, South, and North America: Alex Contreras, Ina Hecker, Laurie Childers, Tito Amaya, and El Vikeno.
Friday,
September 26 & 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.
Friday,
October 17 & 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.
Friday,
October 24, 8pm
The Bad
Mitten Orchestre Returns!
Bebop Irreverent Caberet Nerd Rock
This raukous Eugene all-woman band 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. Read their Eugene Weekly Review
Visit Bad Mitten music at www.MySpace.com/badmittenmusic
Dinner reservations advised:
call (541)754-6958.
Saturday,
October 25, 8pm
The Conjugal
Visitors
Eugene-based Americana Jug Band
The Rev. Jesse rocks the mandolin and screams himself into a trance, Papa String plays Astralachian guitar, Matt Highland blows soulful harp, Brien slaps the dog-house bass, living legend "Professor Horsehair"-Chip Cohen blows everybody's mind with his otherworldly fiddling, while Jobi plays washboard and percussion when he's not picking up wild fires or fighting off wild women. (scratch that, reverse it)
Visit Conjugal Visitors music at www.MySpace.com/conjugalvisitors
Dinner reservations advised:
call (541)754-6958.
TBA September
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. 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.
TBA October
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
TBA October
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. 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.
TBA October
Southtown
FreeStyle Jam Session
Local jam band provides a backdrop for this free style session of jazz, funk, reggae, spoken word, drumming, wherever the spirit flows! Late night beverage and food specials available.
Dinner reservations recommended: call (541)754-6958.