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All tagged Jennifer Batten
Bringing Jennifer Batten, lead guitarist for Michael Jackson for four world tours, to The Dalles for a fundraiser. That’s just being a Smooth Criminal. Doing it all in the Backyard of the Bargeway Pub this Friday night while supporting The United Way of the Columbia Gorge? Cue the pyrotechnics. And that’s a go on the guitar solo!
Our Jim Drake zoomed in an interview with Jennifer Batten, whose career as a rock guitarist is most notable for several world tours with the King of Pop, Micheal Jackson. Calling Portland home, Batten has assembled a lineup of NW musicians for her new band, Full Steam, who specialize in 80s rock covers. They’re set to play Thursday in Hood River.
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Lloyd Jones, The Wasco Brothers, Jennifer Batten, Jess Clemens, Becky Kutz and the Richard Morrow Band.
Hey, You Wanna Dance? - A huge effort brings new cover to Jackson Park prior to the 2021 concert series. Check here on how it was done and who will be playing this July and August. And start clapping your hands and snapping your fingers.
