Bargeway blows out season with Waterfront Wednesday; Giggin' Guide goes Vinyl
Bargeway Pub & Catering’s Entertainment Weekly
By Jim Drake at gorgeentertainment@gmail.com
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Events in The Dalles
Bargeway Pub Line-Up
Tuesday, Oct. 22 - Bargeway Garden - Italian Family Style meals with unlimited breadsticks.
Waterfront Wednesday Season Blowout Oct. 23
Brittany Danielle of Bellingham washes into the Bargeway for Waterfront Wednesday’s Season Blowout on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m.
Brittany Danielle’s uncompromising voice is instantly familiar: drawing inspiration from the pop/rock, soul, and funk of the 60s and 70s, with the fresh sensibility of aired-out laundry. She attacks tough themes with cutting lyricism and memorable beats.
Combine that with a Sea Breeze and Baregeway’s Crazy Delicious Asian Wednesday and you’ve got a recipe for some stir-fried fun.
Thursday, Oct. 24 - Tacos & Tequila with music by Al Hare, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25 - Al Hare, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26 - Jeff Minnick, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct, 27, Al Hare is tacking requests at the guitar bar, 6 p.m.
Here’s The Ticket!
NFL SUNDAY at Bargeway Pub We have a variety of football games showing, including live broadcasting outside on our patio. Come indulge in our GAME CHANGER DEALS! Buffalo chicken dip, smoked kielbasa, fried mozzarella, stadium nachos, and more Enjoy your fine day Sunday at Bargeway
1/2 price wings combined with $5 craft beers and $4 domestics pair so well with every NFL game on Sundays and Monday nights this season.
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Is Hood River Going for the Record?
What’s on Your Turntable? This week we’ve got two (2) reports of a Vinyl Comeback in Downtown Hood River. Online sources say Precious Drab Vintage has a stock of 1,000+ curated records ready for browsing. They also mention Ultrasonic Cleaning as their method of choice for getting the albums ready for use. (I’ve had good results with Carbon Fiber Brush, Zerostat Static Removal Gun and a Custom Shop Vac Dust Removal Nozzle).
Just opening last week, you can check out ADHD Music (210 Oak - Upper Mezzanine), for what looks to be records, CDs, collectible cards, all mixed in with some semi-vintage audio and music memorabilia. No word on Record Cleaning Method, but owner Shea Wooten mentioned he got decent results from the use of a Heated Album Clamp that works to restore Warped Records. The temperature is calibrated to not melt the music, which is a good thing. Inventory is just starting out, and the upstairs space already has a good music-hang-out vibe.
Masters Family Circus in the Dalles
Save the Dates: Nov. 16-17, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at The Dalles Civic Auditorium for the Masters Family Circus - classic circus featuring acts from around the world at affordable prices! This is a must-see show!
$15 Adult, $10 Kids, Family Pass $40
Tickets are available HERE
Holiday Artisan Market opens Nov. 14
Coming to The Dalles Art Center Thursday, Nov. 14 and continuing until Sunday, Dec. 29, it’s the Holiday Artisan Market. Shop local and shop small this holiday season. Support your local art center and community artisans by shopping for locally made unique gifts at the Holiday Artisan Market.
The Holiday Show’s opening party is Thursday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m.
About The Event
The Dalles Art Center is thrilled to host the Holiday Artisan Market in November and December featuring fine art and artisanal craft items made by local artists and makers. This is an annual show to celebrate the season and help people find locally made gifts from local artists and makers.
At this market there is something for everyone. Browse a wide range of artisan goods, including fine wall art, jewelry, fiber arts, pottery, holiday decor and much more. If you are interested in featuring your artwork or creations in this show, please follow the link below:
The Holiday Show & Bazaar | The Dalles Art Center
Last Stop Saloon makes progress on Arcade Room
Arcade Update: Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles reports that their Arcade Room, featuring old-school video games, light gun cabinets and pinball tables is “almost done,” and the overall room decor is featuring mural-type artwork from local artist Denae Manion. Entrance is right next to Scooper Mcquades.
October is Gorge Happiness Month
Gorge Happiness Month returns, organizers say it’s “31 days focused on the 3 daily habits scientifically proven to make us happier and healthier: Gratitudes, Acts of Kindness, and Moments of silence.” For more information visit www.GorgeHappiness.org
Cabaret Fundraiser for CGOA
Come to the Cabaret! On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association will feature an evening of music and merriment at The Ruins, 13 Railroad Street, Hood River. Members of CGOA’s music ensembles and other special guests will entertain you with songs ranging from Gordon Lightfoot to Edith Piaf. Happy hour starts at 6:30 p.m. with delicious desserts by donation, a no-host bar, raffle, paddle raise and wine wall. The Cabaret show begins at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds go toward funding our 2024-2025 CGOA season. Tickets are $10 at www.gorgeorchestra.org. Call 541-357-9722 or email joincgoa@gmail.com for more information.
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association 2024-25 Season:
Cabaret Entertainment and Fund Raiser Presented by Stages
Saturday, November 2 at 6:30 p.m. The Ruins in Hood River
Sound the Trumpet! with the Gorge Sinfonietta
Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m.
Wy'East Middle School PAC, Odell
Swing Dance with the Jazz Collective Big Band
Friday, November 22 at 7 p.m.
Hood River Elks Lodge
Holiday Harmony with the Voci Community Choir
Friday, December 13 at 7 p.m. (HR Valley Christian CHurch)
Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. (Old St Peter's Landmark)
Civic Haunted House starts Oct. 19
The Dalles Civic Auditorium presents a Haunted House for all ages, starting on Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at 5 p.m. The Haunted House tours will feature “Less Fright” from 5-7 p.m., and “More Scare” from 7-9 p.m. $5 entry fee (cash or card at the door). Haunted House entry will be from the alleyway - follow the signs. Haunted House continues on Oct. 20, 25, 27, 29 and 30.
Native American Youth Trunk or Treat
Join the fun for Free Pumpkins, Food and Goodies:
Wednesday, Oct. 23, The Dalles Dam Visitor Center, 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24, One Community Health, White Salmon, Wash., 5-7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25, Celilo Longhouse, 5-6:30 p.m.; Mini Powwow: Grand Entry at 7 p.m.
Dance Classes at The Dalles Eagles
The Dalles Eagles Dance Schedule for October
Line Dance Classes, Mondays, 5 p.m.
Dance Class, Thursdays, 6 p.m.
The Dalles Eagles Bazaar rescheduled for November
The Dalles Eagles Auxiliary Bazaar has been rescheduled for November. Expect Homemade Crafts and More. Come meet the State Madam President. Vendor Info: Text/Call Samantha 541-993-6163.
Clubs meet at TD Library
The Dalles Library hosts book clubs, art classes and more.
Tuesday, Oct. 22, Curse of Florin's Heart: Murder Mystery Event, 5:30-8 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22, Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: Examining the Truths and Fictions we Tell Ourselves with Lori Gottlieb (Virtual Event) 11 a.m. - noon
Saturday, Oct. 26, Zoo of Death Haunted House, All Ages, 2-5 p.m.
Dia de los Muertos at The Dalles Library
The Dalles Library Second Annual Dia de los Muertos, Saturday, Nov. 2, Noon - 4 p.m. This free family event will be a celebration filled with culture and community. Enjoy delicious Mexican pastries, live music by Los Renegados, and festive traditional dance performances! Kids will love the Bounce House and Face Painting, while everyone can join in the fun with Lotería (Mexican Bingo) for great Prizes. Don't miss the Tacos Tumbras food truck for tasty treats, and take advantage of free vaccines from One Community Health. Sponsored by The Dalles Public Library, One Community Health, The Dalles High School Juntos, and Columbia Gorge Community College.
2da Edición Anual de la Biblioteca Pública de The Dalles Dia de Los Muertos, Sábado 2 De Noviembre 12 - 4 Música de Los Renegados, Bounce House, Pintura Facial Artistas de Danza Tradicional Lotería con Grandes Premios, Tacos Tumbras
Events at Mid Columbia Senior Center
Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles presents music, movies and more.
Art Appreciation Class
Art Appreciation Class with Kerry Cobb, “Looking Closely: How to Look at, Talk About, & Appreciate Art.” Tuesdays: Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 1, Dec. 10. A series of classes to study and appreciate individual paintings from different eras and genres. Classes are in the Deschutes Room at 10 a.m. All are welcome.
Music in the Dining Room, 11 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays
Karaoke in the Dining Room, 11 a.m. Fridays
Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association
2024-25 Season Tickets Available
Thursday, Nov. 21, The Wardens (Mountain culture-Roots)
MCCCA brings you a season to remember, featuring another great selection of artistic talent from many genres - diversity with superb entertainment value that appeals to all ages. Concerts at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Buy Tickets.
Thursday, Nov. 21, The Wardens (Mountain culture-Roots)
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Waipuna (Hawaiian Contemporary)
Thursday, April 10, 2025, Trevor Panczak (Canadian Country)
Granada Theater: Music and Movies
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents family entertainment, movies, regional touring acts and more!
Take It To The Limit - A Tribute to the Eagles
Friday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Take It To The Limit Eagles Tribute
Eagles fans! Mark your calendars because Eagles Tribute - "Take It To The Limit" from Vancouver, Canada lands in The Dalles for the first time! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as some of Canada's most talented musicians and vocalists bring to life your favorite Eagles hits, including classics like "Hotel California," "Heartache Tonight," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Take It To The Limit," "Desperado," "Life In The Fast Lane," "Take It Easy," "Lyin' Eyes," and more! With rave reviews from coast to coast, this show promises to be a fully immersive experience, capturing the essence and energy of an authentic Eagles concert. Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening of Eagles music! Catch a sneak peak of what’s in store here: www.EaglesTributeShow.com
SMOKUS POCUS: A 420 MAGIC
Saturday, Nov. 9, SMOKUS POCUS: A 420 MAGIC
A night of entertaining off-the-wall illusion!
Surround yourself with great vibes at the mind-blowing night out that will leave you gasping at tricks that are so trippy you’ll be asking “what the f—?!”. Innovative feats of magic are fused with the world of weed as magician and cannabis connoisseur Ben Zabin takes audiences on a journey of Dank Debauchery.
Direct from a residency in Las Vegas, Smokus Pocus delivers a spectacle packed with tokes, jokes and tricks in sold-out theaters across North America. Jars of bud appear, lighters come to life, and bongs bend reality in an unforgettable performance designed to enthrall both the stoned and sober.
Live Music and Events at Route 30
Route 30 Bottles and Brew in The Dalles hosts weekly live music events, trivia nights and more.
Monday Night: Musician Mondays
Tuesday Night: Band Jam for House Band Practice (7 p.m.)
Wednesday Night: Useless Knowledge Trivia Night (6:30 p.m.)
Thursday Night: Thirsty Thursday with House Band (7 p.m.)
Friday Night: Karaoke Night (7 p.m.)
Live Music at Dufur Valley Tavern
The Dufur Valley Tavern presents live music and more.
Saturday, Oct. 26, Halloween Costume Party with live music from Rich & Blonde, 7-9 p.m.
Live Music at Last Stop Saloon
Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles brings live local and regional music to the stage.
The Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles presents live music every weekend in October.
Friday, Oct. 25, Jay Bean, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26, Eric Orian, 7-10 p.m.
Balch Hotel Family Fun Halloween Haunted Hotel
The Balch Hotel in Dufur presents a Family Fun Halloween Walkthrough of a Haunted Hotel, Thursday, Oct. 31, 4:30-8 p.m. “This Halloween, encounter ghostly corridors, quirky characters, and eerie surprises! Our second floor promises spooky-fun for little ones, offering thrills without too many chills, while the third floor dials up the creepy factor.
Trick-or-treaters of all ages are welcome. Small bites and seasonal wine cocktails and mocktails will be offered. Entry is free.”
Events in Hood River & Mosier
Family Halloween Party at HR Libraries
Get ready for a spooktacular night of thrills at the Hood River County Library Halloween Parties. Join us for an eerie evening of creative crafts and activities, chilling ice cream floats, free boo-oooks, and candy.
Hood River Library: Thursday, Oct. 31, 4-7 p.m.
Cascade Locks and Parkdale: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2-6 p.m.
Spooky Season Art Contest!
Tuesday Oct. 1- Thursday Oct. 31
SpoOOokey season is upon us! This year we will be hosting a community art contest for all ages and art styles. Pick up and return your finished coloring sheet at the kids desk. Don’t forget to stop by on Halloween to vote for your favorite artist!
‘Love Where You Live’ at Mt. Hood Town Hall
Join the Mt. Hood Town Hall on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. for a “Love Where You Live” Raffle Drawing event. Enjoy pizza, popcorn and a special showing of “Coco” on the big screen. Plus, each family that attends will be entered into special door prize drawings, including two “Golden Tickets,” letting the winners choose any of the gift cards in the raffle. Enter the “Love Where You Live” raffle through Oct. 25 at https://mthoodtownhall.org/
Gorge Impact Film Festival returns
The Gorge Impact Film Festival returns to Hood River Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10, to various venues, including the Columbia Center for the Arts. It’s a two-day event featuring multi-length films that explore how humanity can go forward with joy, hope, and optimism on a changed planet.
The event features themed screenings, filmmaker panels, discussions, and free events. Tickets available at: https://giff-pnw.eventive.org/schedule
Hood River Elks Haunted House
Please join the Hood River Elks for a free community Haunted House on
Halloween night, Oct. 31, from 5-10 p.m. The Kids Carnival (Not Scary) will be in our Elks Lodge VIP room. The Zombie-land Haunted House (Very Scary) will be separate in our Elks Lodge ballroom area. The Oregon Elks Eye Center / OHSU will be providing free eye testing for families.
Volunteers are Needed - please contact Francois Pelletier at pelletier@gorge.net.
Live Music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Sunday, Oct. 29, Open Mic Night, 6:30 p.m.
Live Music at Double Mountain
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River brings local and regional music to the stage.
Thursday, Oct. 24, Dumpster Joe w/Ben Bonham (Country Blues), 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25, Funkanalia (Funk/Groove), 7:30 p.m.
Funkanalia
301 Gallery features BIG Art in October
“BIG Art is here! Come See New Work - In addition to our 15 regional artist members, we also have the work of over 20 regional artists from all across the Pacific Northwest. Over 400+ individual works of art in the current inventory of 301 Gallery.” Open every day 11-5 p.m.
Live Music at Phelps Creek Vineyard
Phelps Creek Vineyard in Hood River presents live music in the tasting room with local and regional bands.
Sunday, Oct. 27, Papas Papayas, 5-7 p.m.
Hood River Library Book Club
Join the Hood River Library Book Club on the second Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the Hood River Library Meeting Room. Discussion groups are held monthly throughout, and all are welcome to attend. Books are chosen month-to-month. Meetings are hybrid, so folks are welcome both in-person and online. https://hoodriverlibrary.org/book-club/
Upcoming Meetings/Selections
11-13 Maame (Jessica Brooks)
12-11 The Best Strangers in the World (Ari Shapiro)
Writing Group Meets at HR Library
The Hood River Writing Group meets every Wednesday at 3 pm at the Hood River Library. It’s creative writing together - join with fellow writers to work on your craft through prompts and share the results. Facilitated by Patty Kaplan.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.
Cory Phillips
Thursday, Oct. 24, Cory Phillips (Soul/R&B), 4-6 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25, Amber & The Pale Ales (Folk/Rock), 6-9 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 27, Tillinghast Mtn Trio (Acoustic/Folk), 3-5 p.m.
Live Music at Hood River Farmers Market
The Hood River Farmers Market is open every Saturday, May 4 to Nov. 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 501 Columbia Street in Hood River.
Farmer’s Market Music Schedule
Oct. 26, The River Rats, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Live Music at Tabby’s Hole in One
Tabby’s Hole in One Clubhouse at the Hood River Golf Course presents live music with local and regional bands.
Saturday, Oct. 26, Halloween Party, 7-11 p.m.
Live music by Bohica, a costume contest, and a gift basket for the winner.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, The Good Notes, 6-8 p.m.
Live Music at The Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River presents National and Regional touring acts, with special Outdoor shows scheduled June through August. Advance purchase tickets stop being available at Midnight the night before the show and then are only available at the door on the day-of.
Tuesday, Oct. 22, Nathaniel Talbot & Lincoln Crockett w/ Victor Johnson and Wild Blue Morning, Shoegazer Freefolk from the Pacific Northwest, Doors at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance (click here,) or $20 at the door.
Nathaniel Talbot & Lincoln Crockett
About the Band
Hailing from Washington’s Whidbey Island, guitarist and singer Nathaniel Talbot, alongside Trout Lake’s mandolinist and vocalist Lincoln Crockett, have joined forces in a musical partnership two decades in the making. With the addition of Whidbey Island’s Keegan Harshman on upright bass, this trio is crafting some of the most compelling and innovative music of their careers.
Their sound—self-described as shoegazer freefolk—is a sophisticated blend of American roots music with elements of pop, jazz, and funk, half-tethered to tradition and half stemming from the Pacific Northwest’s legacy of freedom and innovation. Now on their third seasonal tour, their shows continue to draw larger crowds and more enthusiastic responses, with listeners and fellow musicians alike praising the trio’s musicianship and artistry.
Nathaniel Talbot’s songwriting and complex fingerstyle guitar work are inspired by influences like Bill Frisell, Kelly Joe Phelps, and Elliott Smith, while Crockett brings a modern folk and progressive bluegrass flair, blending fast picking, rich chording, and ear-catching melodies. Together, they create tight acoustic arrangements and lush vocal harmonies, often surprising listeners by venturing into the unexpected.
With each performance, the trio’s momentum builds. For Talbot, Crockett, and Harshman, this collaboration feels like a new pinnacle in their musical journeys, and they believe they are crafting some of the best music of their lives.
Chicken $#it Gamblers w/ Redwood Revue: Halloween Costume Party
Saturday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.
Doors at 5:30 p.m. 21+ only please!
Tickets are $20 in advance (click here) or $25 at the door.
About the band
Raunchy. Crass. Spirited. Bluegrass genre music playing for the joy of music. The Chicken $#!t Gamblers formed in 2017 when Luke Maddux (Guitar) and Neil Mangrum (Guitar) with Aaron Meader (Mandolin) met at Friends picking circles. The trio brought Jaimie Meldrum (Fiddle) and Bassist Jess Kunze (also of Countryside Ride) into the group and the chemistry of the unit congealed. Over the next year, they honed their harmonies, and sounds and pushed harder into melting bluegrass pickin’, rhythmic jams, pop culture inspired bluegrass medleys and smooth 3 part vocal harmonies. Longtime band friend Rory Johnson (Banjo) joined in 2019, the group has locked into a steady rhythm of performing rowdy and explosive shows around the pacific northwest. Ronnie Ontiveros jumped into the Bass slot in 2022 after Jess left to pursue a Bakery/coffeeshop business in Trout Lake.
Live music at Hood River Brewing Co.
Hood River Brewing Co. in Hood River features live music onstage at the taproom from local and regional acts.
Wednesday, Oct. 23, Open Mic Stage, 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24, Comedy Showcase and Open Mic, 7 p.m.
Join Portland's funniest comedy duo David Kildal & Narietje Hauprich; Opener Jimmy Chongcha; Hosted by Yu Chinh Tsai
Saturday, Oct. 26, Halloween Show with Bisti (Acousticish Shoegaze), 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Live Music at Kickstand Coffee
Kickstand Coffee in Hood River is bringing local live music to the stage.
Live Music Wednesdays
Wednesday, Oct. 23, Rob Guidera & Friends, 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, The Hazelnuts, 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, Willy & Nelson Duo, 6-8 p.m.
Underground Halloween Bash with the Greenneck Daredevils
The Underground Music Station presents a Halloween Bash with the Greenneck Daredevils on Saturday, Oct. 26, 9:30 p.m. 21+ and $15 at the door.
Events In Lyle, WA
Check back soon for upcoming events!
Events In Bingen & White Salmon
White Salmon Library Events
Friday, Oct. 25, Halloween Boxcar Drive-in Movie, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 31, Toddler/PreSchooler Halloween Party with Red Yarn, 10 a.m.
Live Music at Everybody’s Brewing
Papas Papayas
Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon brings local and regional music to the stage.
Monday, Oct. 28, Megan Alder (Folk/Swing), 6-8 p.m.
Halloween Comedy show at Tarwater Tavern
This Halloween, come to the Tarwater Tavern in White Salmon for a Last Thursday’s Laughs live/dead comedy show starring Luke “the Killer” Miller and featuring Christ Loughridge and Yu ChinTsai - hosted by the one and only Jimmychonga. Open Mic Best Joke Contest after the main show, and stay for the after party and dance your costume off with local legend and D.J. Mr. Elive. Show starts at 8 p.m. with the music of Nick Orr. This one is going to be a special night, don’t miss it. (The kids will be fine at home... alone....with the candy.)
Events at Bingen Theater
Tenth Annual Dumb Diseases Concert
Friday and Saturday, Nov.1-2, Doors at 7 p.m.; Show at 7:30 p.m.
Molly Schwarz has been performing her annual sold-out "I Hate Cancer Concert" since 2012, with a small break for that pesky pandemic. For the second year in a row, she has shifted the focus to a rare disease that is very close to her heart. With Scleroderma being so under the radar, she is thrilled to be shining a light on the nasty disease and raising much needed funds that directly go to the SRF, Scleroderma Research Foundation.
Molly has been performing all her life, with her favorite genre being Musical Theater. Since moving to Hood River, she has been running "Music For Children" for many years. She has worked in comedy at The Groundlings in L.A. and The Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC. She is so excited to make you laugh and maybe make you cry and quite possibly pee a little. Here's to the "Tenth Annual Dumb Diseases Concert - Featuring Scleroderma"!
Tickets at:
https://www.bigbritches.org/dumb-diseases-concert-tickets
Comedy Night at The Bingen with Jon Bennett: How I Learned to Hug
Saturday, Nov. 9 Doors at 7 p.m.; Show at 7:30 p.m.
“Jon Bennett is back with another night of his master storytelling!
Not a love story but a story of love, loss, sex and hugging told to an airport security guard resembling a combination of the rapper Jay-Z and Beyonce while detained as a suspected terrorist in the Montreal Airport...
"While it’s true that everyone has a story, not everyone knows how to tell it. Bennett is a tremendously gifted storyteller, striking a note-perfect mix between observational humour and revealing insights.”
Comedian Dorothy Geary opens show.
Tickets at:
https://www.bigbritches.org/comedy-night-jon-bennett-tickets
Events in Trout Lake
Live Music at Trout Lake Hall
Thursday, Oct. 24, Ken Bevis: Original folk music about our natural world, Hosted by Mt. Adams Resource Stewards, FREE, 5:30 p.m. Doors / 6 p.m. Show, All Ages
Join us for an evening of upbeat nature-based music featuring original songs about salmon, bears, beavers and more. Throw in a few familiar covers and toe tapping will occur! Ken Bevis is a wildlife biologist with WA Department of Natural Resources and has been playing music and songwriting for over 40 years. Ken and friends (Mt. Adams Resource Stewards, Fire Adapted Community Trout Lake, WA DNR) will also give a short presentation between sets about wildfire preparedness, wildlife habitat, and fire ecology.
Friday, Oct. 25, Boy Named Sue, A horn band tribute to Johnny Cash & other country legends by Cuchulain, $10 Advance // $12 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Boy Named Sue is a rowdy horn band tribute to Johnny Cash and other country legends. Fronted by Cuchulain, a low-voiced songwriter with a wry wit, the band performs country favorites from the Man in Black himself, as well as Garth Brooks, Josh Turner, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson. Sure to be a crowd favorite, Cuchulain's band opens with a short set of originals before bringing the house down with time-tested honky-tonkin classics.
Cuchulain is a low-voiced songwriter with a wry wit. The NPR Music-featured folk singer released an album of long distance pandemic collaborations called FEAT on Nov 5, 2021 that was called "an as-yet-unpublished portion of the Great American Songbook." Cuchulain's deep baritone and clever lyrics have drawn comparisons to Randy Newman, Leonard Cohen, and Johnny Cash.
Saturday, Oct. 26, Annual HALLoween Party with Reb & the Good News, Costumes and Funk music. Dance Party! $15 Advance // $18 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, All Ages
Reb & the Good News
Reb & the Good News is a Portland based funk, world, and soul group that brings optimism and cathartic release to the dance floor. Catchy horn lines and sultry vocals soar over grooves that you can’t help but move to. Led by vocalist and guitarist Reb Conner, Reb’s love of rhythms from around the world brings the dance floor on a journey that’s full of surprises. Formed in 2021 in the middle of the pandemic, these songs reach for hope in a world under pressure. Reb believes that through feeling deeply and dancing together, we can face all that we’re up against in this life. She is supported by her partner, sax and keys player Leon Cotter, (a touring member of the California Honeydrops), as well as some of Portland’s heaviest hitters: Cyrus Nabipoor on trumpet, Ross Garlow on bass and Kirk Kalbfleisch on drums.
Sunday, Oct. 27, Mimi Gilbert / Les Ailes, Indie folk raw, tender, and breathtakingly visceral, $15 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 4 p.m. Doors / 5 p.m. Show, All Ages
Mimi Gilbert (they/them) is an independent artist who has spent the better part of the last 10 years living, touring and creating music in Australia and New Zealand. Previously based in Melbourne, now back in Los Angeles, the Californian born artist, found their love for performing at the age of 15, playing around the streets of American cities. Mimi has toured with Julia Jacklin, Angie McMahon and Nadia Reid and shares a similarly deeply-crafted, folk-inflected approach to their songwriting.
2024 brings a new album from Mimi, titled undrowning, set for release in October, via COHORT.
Les Ailes is the indie music project of PNW-based singer/songwriter Rylie DeGarmo, synthesizing her early jazz melodic influences with a folk honesty derived from formative years spent writing songs in the American south. After cowriting and releasing an EP with her musician father in their hometown of Seattle, DeGarmo spent much of her twenties sojourning across the southern united states developing her own writing style characterized by textural rhythm guitar in unique tunings and a clear, distinctive voice that pulls at the heartstrings, waxing nostalgic. She independently released a debut full-length record as Les Ailes (Tennessee, 2021), followed by a steady stream of EPs and singles marking every bend in the road, the past lives and emergent futures of a dream-spinning folk writer in transit.
Hillstomp Halloween, American punk junkbox blues,The HALLoween Party Continues! Friday, Nov. 1, $15 Advance // $15 Day Of Show, 6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. Show, 21+
The Halloween Party continues with HILLSTOMP
Portland Oregon junkbox blues duo HILLSTOMP is infamous for digging through the dumps and forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp. North Mississippi trance blues, a bit of Appalachia, and a dash of punkabilly come clanging and tumbling from assorted buckets, cans and BBQ lids, all drenched in rambunctious slide guitar. Somehow it works.
Events in Stevenson & Cascade Locks
Thunder Island Events
Monthly Trivia Nights are scheduled at Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, River Room Foosball Tourney, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 14, Trivia Night, 6 p.m.
Cascade Locks Monthly Book Club
The Cascade Locks Book Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Cascade Locks Library from 5:15-7 p.m. It will be patron lead and free for all to join.
