Bargeway slammin with 7 shows in 5 days; Drake's the most epic entertainment guide.
Bargeway Pub & Catering’s Entertainment Weekly
By Jim Drake
Jessica Renee album release featuring Countryside Ride at the Bargeway Pub on Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
The Bargeway Pub is celebrating the solstice with another knock-out week of shows that will fill the air with tunes as Sol reigns down his mighty beams keeping temps in the mid-80s.
Muscle shirt. Check.
And with all that sunshine comes a stack of entertainment including a Jessica Renee album release featuring Countryside Ride on Friday, June 23 and then Kevin Selfe & The Tornadoes whip it up on Saturday, June 24.
Kevin Selfe
“Kevin Selfe has been electrifying audiences nationwide since breaking into the blues scene in 2006. His growing stature as a captivating storyteller and passionate performer are surpassed only by his deft mastery of blues guitar.”
It’s a one-two wicked sick punch that will knock the souls back onto your shoes.
Throw a Bacon Jam Burger on that solo and you got a countrified combo crush-a-can slam ram a lam ding dong dunk deluxe.
And that’s just the appetizer.
Taking the stage this week at Bargeway:
Wednesday, June 21 - Siena Christie, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 22 - Local Legend Jeff Carrell, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Friday, June 23 - Jessica Renee Album Release with Countryside Ride feature, 7 - 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 24 - Jeff Carrell, 1 - 4 p.m.
Saturday, June 24 - Kevin Selfe & The Tornadoes, 7 - 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 25 - The King of Crescendo Jeff Carrell, 1 - 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 24 - Reddy Black Trio, 6 - 8 p.m.
Live Music at Clocktower Ales
Clocktower Ales in The Dalles brings live local music to the stage.
Thursday, June 22, Open Mic with Cary Novotny, 7 p.m.
Friday, June 23, Victor Johnson, 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 29, Jeff Carrell, 7 p.m.
Friday, June 30, Whisky Villains, 7 p.m
Western Flyers at Griffin House
The Western Flyers
The Griffin House in Hood River presents a night of Texas-style dance swing with The Western Flyers on Wednesday, July 5. Special guest guitarist Redd Volkaert joins the fun. Expect “a night of toe tappin' with Texas' Finest Western Swing Band." General admission and VIP ticket options available at:
About the Artist
“Powerhouse Country & Western swing band The Western Flyers serve up an irresistibly hot, unmistakably Texas-style sound popularized by Bob Wills in the 1940s with an electrifying energy all their own. Featuring a fresh, all-star lineup led by Western swing master Joey McKenzie on archtop guitar & vocal, fiddle champion Ridge Roberts on fiddle & vocal, upright bassist Matthew Mefford, the award winning Flyers are guaranteed to have even the shyest of wallflowers tappin' their toes or swinging on the dance floor.”
Live Music at The Ruins
The Ruins in Hood River presents live music featuring touring NW acts and local bands. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $3 before/$8 after 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21, MarchFourth w/ Larry Yes - Summer Solstice Ticketed show: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7979
With costumes inspired by band camp meets circus, the band consists of electric bass, guitar, 4-piece percussion corps, a 7-part brass section, dancers, acrobatics, stilt-walkers and a very diverse musical repertoire.
"MarchFourth is a joy-inducing force of entertainment, celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year. The colorful explosion of brassy funk, rock, and jazz is all about the groove. This larger-than-life group of 15 musicians, dancers and acrobats brings a spirit of celebration wherever they go. MarchFourth is, in a word, FUN!
Thursday, June 22, Lost Ox and Jay Si Proof
"Jay Si Proof was created by trombonist and vocalist Jeff Chilton whose credits include performing with The Diamonds, The Platters, Broken Social Scene, and recording on over 20 albums by Portland-based ensembles. Described as "earth jazz alchemists" by Vortex Magazine, Jay Si Proof's original music plays between rhythmic grooves, personal lyrics, and jazzy harmonies, blending the finesse of a Steely Dan record with the aesthetic of old school funk like The Meters and new-school R&B like Erykah Badu."
"Genre-blending jammers Lost Ox are based out of Portland. The band, known for combining elements of funk, psychedelia, jazz, Americana, and progressive rock, was formed in 2017. Rooted both in the jam band resurgence of the 1990s and the original 1960s psychedelic folk rock revolution, their style encompasses many familiar jam tropes, all executed and reimagined with an inspired, dauntless precision.
‘Lobby for Art’ at Columbia Center for Arts
The Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River presents Lobby For Art, on display through July 30, featuring work from Valerie Thompson, Chas Martin and Rachel Harvey. Gallery open from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
About the Exhibit
Columbia Arts has partnered with Dove Lewis Veterinary Hospital in Portland to bring over 100 pieces of Valerie Erichsen Thompson’s work. Valerie, who sadly passed away this spring, left her life’s work to Dove Lewis. They have, in turn, generously come to us to partner in this show with her radiant and contemporary paintings.
Chas Martin was one of the early board members of Columbia Art Gallery and a local artist and designer. Chas’ sculpture style is the perfect three-dimensional compliment to Valerie’s two-dimensional work.
Rachel Harvey is a local artist you may be familiar with. She had a fairly recent solo show at CCA. Rachel has a unique vision of the Columbia Gorge landscape.
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Tuesday, June 20, Taps and Tunes with The Reddy Black Trio, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, June 24, Riff Rats, 7-9:30 p.m.
Clubs meet at TD Library
The Dalles Library hosts book clubs, art classes and more.
Tuesday, June 20, The NoiseGuy - Charlie Williams is a vocal sound impressionist and kids' comedian. He has traveled the world performing “Onomatopoetry,” 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 21, Workshop series continues: Finding Your Writer Voice with Frank Zafiro, 5:30-7 p.m.
Friday, June 23, Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
‘JuggleMania’ at White Salmon Library
The White Salmon Library presents “JuggleMania” on Thursday, June 29, at 2 p.m. “JuggleMania showcases juggling, magic, science, and feats of hilarity amd dexterity leading to laughter and applause. Rhys Thomas’ JuggleMania journey has been one adventure after another. The highlights include serving as Artist in Residence at the Smithsonian Institution, and journeying to remote Egyptian tombs to discover 4,000 year old paintings of jugglers.”
Sunshine Mill Drive-In Movies
Sunshine Mill in The Dalles presents Drive-in movies on the Big Outdoor Screen. Movies start at 9 p.m. and tickets per carload are available online:
Friday, June 23, The Princess Bride
Saturday, June 24, Goonies
‘Dirty Dancing’ at Granada Theater
The Granada Theater in The Dalles presents the 1987 hit movie “Dirty Dancing,” with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, Friday and Saturday, June 23-24. Includes showing of a 1940’s world travel log and Episode 11 of "Captain Video & His Video Rangers." Showtime 6 p.m.
Live Music at Stave and Stone
The Sugar Daddies
Stave and Stone’s Winery at the Vineyard (3827 Fletcher Drive, Hood River) brings live music to the stage on Sundays from 3-5 p.m.
July 2, Sugar Daddies. “The Sugar Daddies feature Mark Womble on keyboards and vocals, and Dennis Williams on saxophone and clarinet. The Sugar Daddies play a variety of dance and listening music, emphasizing American rock n roll, boogie-woogie, swing, and blues.”
‘Pop’ Artisan District in Arlington
The Pop Artisan District appears every Wednesday and Saturday, from 5-8 p.m. from June 14 through September 16, at 300 Beech Street, in Arlington, OR. “The Arlington Pop Up Retail district is a seasonal marketplace that will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays this Summer. Four garden type sheds will be set up on the empty lot in between Big River Pizza and the Old Village Inn Restaurant. These sheds will serve as temporary storefront locations for Arlington artisans, makers, creators and/or growers.”
‘Summer Nights’ returns to Last Stop Saloon
Last Stop Saloon in The Dalles presents another Summer Nights Late Night DJ and Dancing event on Saturday, June 24, from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
DJ Gorilla J (Jarod Manzella) will be spinning the tunes for you. 21+ over only.
Live Music at Trout Lake Hall
Trout Lake Hall in Trout Lake, Washington is bringing live music back to the Historic building’s stage.
Thursday, June 22, Open Mic Night with Lincoln Crockett, 5 p.m. (Free Show)
The Foothills
Friday, June 23, The Foothills / Daniel Ullom Trio (Roots Rock & Americana), 6 p.m. (Ticketed Show). “The Foothills music is rooted in rock and americana genres with interwoven electric guitars, a driving rhythm section, and vocal harmonies on nearly every song. Songwriters Abe Cohen and Mateo Bevington have played together for nearly twenty years, releasing three albums under the name Maggie’s Choice.’
Bodhi Mojo (Psychedelic, five-piece jam band rooted in good feels)
Saturday, June 24, Bodhi Mojo (Psychedelic, five-piece jam band rooted in good feels), 6 p.m. (Ticketed Show) “Formed in 2019, Bodhi Mojo made a splash on the PNW music scene. Focusing on DIY festivals/shows, Bodhi quickly grew a wide following throughout the Pacific Northwest.”
Sunday, June 25, Mr. Ben - A Kid’s Show bringing music to kids, and kids to music! 3 p.m. (Free Show)
More information and tickets at: https://www.troutlakehall.com/
Ben Rice at 64oz Taphouse
Ben Rice
64oz Taphouse in Hood River presents live music from Delta-blues guitar master Ben Rice on Wednesday, June 21, starting at 7 p.m. “for a night of Rockabilly, Jazz, and Funk turned into a Roots Stew.” $5 cover, 21+ over.
Live Music at River City Saloon
River City Saloon in Hood River brings live music and more to the stage.
Friday, June 23, The New Prohibitions (Dance/rock), 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 1, Celebrate July Birthdays with the It’s Your Birthday Aliens Party, 9 p.m.
Live Music at The Pines
The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River hosts live music featuring local and regional musicians.
Friday, June 23, Kit Garoutte (Fingerstyle Guitar), 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, June 24 - Wine Club Members Party at The Pines Estate in The Dalles, 4-8 p.m.
Sunday, June 25, Dave Henehan, Tim Mayer and Hunter Parmentier (Guitar, bass, drums), 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, June 29, Julie Yanko (Jazz Vocal), 4-6 p.m.
Friday, June 30, Squrl Blues Show with Paris Slim (guitar) and RJ Mischo (harmonica), 6-9 p.m.
Blues B3 Organ Group at Bingen Theater
The Bingen Theater presents “King Louis” Pain and Renato Caranto - a blues B3 Organ duo on Saturday, June 24, at 7 p.m. The duo will be joined by two local favorites, Chic Preston on guitar and vocals and Tim Ortlieb on drums.
About the Group
San Francisco transplant Louis Pain and Philippines-born Renato Caranto first teamed up as seminal members of the Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group when that band, dubbed Jimmy Maks signature group by The Oregonian, began its storied 20-year run on Thursday evenings at the legendary Portland venue in 1997. Along the way, Louis and Renato have played countless other gigs together in a variety of line-ups: at the Waterfront Blues Festival, the Triple Door, the East Hawaii Jazz & Blues Festival, the Jack London Revue, The Britt Festival, Juneau Jazz & Classics, and other clubs & festivals throughout the Northwest and Hawaii. They've also performed on ten critically acclaimed CDs together, with the last three--released on Louis' own Shoug Records label--each being honored by Downbeat magazine as among the "Best Albums of the Year" (for 2016, 2018, and 2019).
Tickets available at:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6008567
Live Music at Mosier Company
Mosier Company in Mosier brings live local and regional music to the stage.
Thursday, June 22, Megan Alder & The Woods, 5-7 p.m.
Friday, June 23, Wasco Brothers, 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, June 25, John Bunzow, Chic Preston & Tim Ortlieb, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, June 29, Ditch Diggers, 6-8 p.m.
Music & Bazaar at Mid Columbia Senior Center
The Mid Columbia Senior Center in The Dalles hosts live music at 11 a.m. during the week. Check out your favorite players here.
Wednesday, June 21,TBA
Thursday, June 22, Tom Graff
Saturday, June 24, annual bazaar in the parking lot from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Vendor Booth and inside spaces may still be available, contact Dianna at ldydi6@charter.net
Thursday, June 29, Tom Graff
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.
Wednesday, June 21, Open Mic, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 28, The Good Notes, 6 p.m.
Trout Lake Alien Blues Festival
Promoters say the Trout Lake Alien Blues Festival will be Out of This World. The festival returns to Trout Lake, Wash., on Saturday, July 15. Gates open 11:30 a.m.
Music lineup
12:00 PM:Moe Dixon
1:55 PM:Rae Gordon Band
3:50 PM: Jane Doe (Ellen Whyte & Sonny Hess)
5:45 PM: Christopher Worth & David Jacobs-Strain
Free limited parking at the venue (22 Deanna Drive, Trout Lake, Wash.), on a first-come-first-served basis. Discount tickets available before July 14. More information at:
https://www.alienbluesfest.com/
Mosier Fest returns
Mosier Fest held at Mosier Community School returns Saturday, June 24, from noon - 8:30 p.m. The festival will feature art, handcrafted goods, community booths, food trucks and live music.
Music Lineup
Linda Yapp Music for the Young at Heart, noon-12:30 p.m.
Juliet's Jazz Quintet feat Alan Jones, 12:35-1:50 p.m.
Linda Yapp, 1:50-2:20 p.m.
Lloyd Jones Struggle, 2:25-3:45 p.m.
La Banda Misteriosa 360, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Hardwood Heart - High energy bluegrass from Montana, 5:15-6:30 p.m.
Norman Sylvester (The Boogie Cat) Band feat Lenanne Sylvester-Miller, 7:10-8:30 p.m.
Bonneville Car Show returns
“The Best Car Show by a Dam,” returns to North Bonneville City Park on Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration is $20 and the show will feature awards, live music, food, 50/50 raffle, and more. Information at knucklebustersassociation@gmail.com
‘Nights at the Library’ feature music and more
The Hood River County Library presents “Nights at the Library” with special music and presentations throughout the summer:
Thursday, June 29, Music from Los Amigos, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 20, Music from Mo Philips, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 3, Empowered Movement demonstration, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 31, Reptile Man Returns, 5:30 p.m.
Live Music at Thunder Island
Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks presents live music, trivia nights and more, including the Sunset Live Music Series.
Wednesday, June 21, Brenna Larson, 6 p.m.
Monday, June 26, Open Mic with Sage Dawson, 5:30 p.m.
Live music at Working Hands
Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Friday, June 23, Gary Pryor, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 24, J.T. Blue, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 25, Open Mic hosted by Tim Decker, 6 p.m.
Friday, June 30, Rich and Blonde, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 1, Aram Arslanian, 7:30 p.m.
Live Music at Jacob Williams Winery
Jacob Williams Winery brings local and regional music to the stage at its tasting room in Lyle, Wash.
Saturday, June 24, Robert Meade (Solo Acoustic Artist), 1-4 p.m.
Gorge Blues & Brews Festival returns
The 30th annual Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Returns in Stevenson, Wash., Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, at the Skamania County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a weekend of world renowned live music with blues, brews and panoramic views. Expect 35 beer taps, 4 wineries, a distillery pouring tastes and cocktails, and food cart vendors. Friday June 23: 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, June 24: 2-10 p.m.
Friday Music Lineup
5-6:30 p.m. Wasteland Kings
6:30-8 p.m. Sister Mercy
8-10 p.m. Ben Rice & The Portland Hustle
Saturday Music Lineup
2-3 p.m. Beaver Boogie Band
3-4 p.m. Eric's Maine Connection - 2023 Blues Challenge Contender
4-5 p.m. Nick Vigarino
5-6 p.m. Jon Griffin & The LightFighters
6-7 p.m. Bottleneck Blues Band
7-8 p.m. Stacy Jones Band
8-10 p.m. Johnny Wheels & The Swamp Donkeys
Camping and lodging are available. Event tickets at:
Live Music at Grateful Vineyard
Grateful Vineyard in Mt. Hood presents the Rock in the Vines Music Series on Sunday afternoons from 3-5 p.m. All ages are welcome, friendly dogs on leashes too. No cover charge.
Sunday, June 25, Jenny Jahlee, 3-5 p.m.
Live Music at Solera Brewery
Solera Brewery in Parkdale brings local and regional music to the stage.
Friday, June 23, Nick Vigarino (Blues), 6 p.m.
Monday, June 26, Chris Couch, (Guitarist/World’s Finest), 6 p.m.
The Dalles Farmers Market returns
The Dalles Farmers Market returns to City Park (5th/Union) in The Dalles starting Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Farmers Market continues on Saturdays through October 14.
