This Week in Gorge Entertainment by Jim Drake - 1-25
By Jim Drake
RIP Meat Loaf
In 2022, Jim Drake’s CD collection is Still Missing at Least 8 Meat Loaf Albums.
Putting Politics and Covid Aside, Rock N’ Roll has lost a truly unique singing voice that has been on the airways since the late 70s.
With a vague recollection of seeing Meatloaf in a television commercial (the one where he was portrayed as puttering around in his garage) and a disappointing gut punch that I never saw the band in concert, I thought it would be fun to pay tribute by listing a few
Fun Meat Loaf Facts:
An official International Meat Loaf Fan Club is located in Bellingham, Wash.
Thanks to the popularity of “Bat Out of Hell,” especially in the U.K., the 1977 album spent over 9 years on the charts.
Bruce Springsteen’s E. Street Band member Roy Bittan had a busy year in 1977, contributing Keyboards to “Bat Out of Hell” and “Darkness on the Edge of Town.”
On VH1 Storytellers, Meat Loaf reveals that the first song he sang in front of lyricist Jim Steinmann was “More Than You Deserve,” and ideas for the song “Bat Out of Hell” came from the movie “Psycho.”
Meatloaf appeared in over 60 movies, including “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Wayne’s World,” and “Roadie.”
‘People We Know’ at Grateful Vineyard
People We Know
Swampy. Jazzy. Poppy. Groove to Jazz and Blues with “People We Know,” on Sunday, Jan. 30, 4-6 p.m., at Hood River’s Grateful Vineyard. Expect Chris Dalia on vocals and guitar, Andy Lade on drums and vocals, and Michael Proctor on bass.
‘Jackson County’ at River City
On Friday, Jan. 28, “American music with the heartbeat of blues, bluegrass and rock,” from The Jackson County Kills comes to Hood River’s River City Saloon. Music starts at 9 p.m. 21+
Jackson County Kills
Jazz Collective Big Band plays Feb. 13
The Jazz Collective Big Band presents a concert and dance on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Hood River. Expect a long set of classic swing dance music. Admission by donation.
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=cgoa
Music, Trivia night at Working Hands Beer
Working Hands Beer is one of the Latest Beer and Cider Endeavors located on the Heights in Hood River. Upcoming live music shows include:
Thursday, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m. Team Trivia Night hosted by Julie Hatfield
Saturday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. Al Hare
Sunny Pache
Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Sunny Pache
Saturday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Stephanie Tama-Sweet
Friday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Albert Nicholas
Al Hare
Al Hare shows Around Town
Catch local guitarist Al Hare around town in the following locations in The Dalles:
Monday, Jan. 24, Last Stop Saloon, 7 p.m
Tuesday, Jan. 25, Zim’s Brau Haus, 7 p.m. with Reddy Black Trio.
Thursday, Jan. 27, Bargeway Pub, 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 28, Zim’s Brau Haus 7 p.m., with Reddy Black Trio.
Sunday, Jan. 30, Rivertap, 6 p.m., with Reddy Black Trio.
Monday, Jan. 31, Last Stop Saloon, 7 p.m.
Sugar Daddys at Granada Feb. 12
It’s a special Valentine’s Dinner and Swing Dance Show at The Dalles’ Granada Theater on Saturday, Feb. 12 with the Sugar Daddys. Word on the street is drummer Tim Ortlieb will be sitting in with the band. This week, enjoy a vintage movie on Jan. 28 and 29 with “It Happened One Night,” with Clark Gable.
Tickets at: https://www.granadatheatrethedalles.com/
‘Cheers’ exhibit goes online at History Museum
The History Museum of Hood River County has put together an interactive, virtual version of the final chapter of "Cheers! From Teetotalers to Tasting Rooms." The program explores the history of micro and macro brewing in the Gorge. (This slideshow presentation works best on a desktop computer with full-screen mode for easiest viewing. I was expecting some sort of sound/narration - but you just click on various parts of the screen to bring up the information)
Click here for more information.
Bring The Heat Campaign Extended
Rob Krehbiel
The Bingen Theater owner Rod Krehbiel wants to thank all the supporters for its recent “Bring the Heat” campaign - a Herculean Effort to provide funds for a new HVAC system and other infrastructure upgrades. The Indiegogo site reports over $6,000 has been raised, but more is needed to make the Bingen Theater a safe, viable venue in all weather seasons. The fundraising activities continue until Jan. 27, 2022, and contributors can enjoy perks at various donation levels.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bingen-theater-bring-the-heat#/
Columbia Center for Arts plans Feb. Show
Get ready for the new art show at Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River with “Contemporary Native Voices: Prints from Crow’s Shadow,” coming Feb. 4. Crow’s Shadow is a non-profit dedicated to providing Native Americans opportunities through artistic development. In addition, artist Don Bailey will be exhibiting in the lobby.
Online Ham Radio Class coming in Feb.
Amateur radio enthusiasts of all ages need to Get Their Ears On with the upcoming Ham Radio Class. Online sessions will be Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, with a special Test Session in The Dalles on Feb. 26. Learn how to obtain an FCC Amateur Radio Tech. License and enjoy the benefits of this rewarding hobby. Register by sending an email to k7bld@arrl.net.
HR Library Book Club online Jan. - Feb.
The January and February Adult Book Club for the Hood River County Library meets on Zoom; an in-person meeting is planned for April depending on Covid guidelines.
Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Mar. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Apr. 6, 6:30 p.m.
Sign up at https://hoodriverlibrary.org/
School bOi, "Farewell" Party Jan. 29
Join Route 30 Burgers, Bottles & Brews in The Dalles on Saturday, Jan. 29 and help celebrate Katie's "last" day! She was recently voted best bartender in the Gorge. Party starts at 6 p.m. There will be live music from School bOi, and much more.
