This Week in Gorge Entertainment- Aug. 18

Night Farmers play Zim’s on Saturday. But what about that name?

By Jim Drake

Night Farmers at Zim’s Aug. 21

I believe my friend who plays drums for the Night Farmers told me how the band The Night Farmers came up with the band name. But the information is so buried under so many other facts and rumors that I can’t remember the exact story. Probably due to all members, at least at one time, anyway, were involved with the agriculture business - and quite possibly - most activities occurred at night. Expect country and Americana style tunes geared for dancing. Zim’s in The Dalles, Saturday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m.

Countrified band at County Fairs

Countrified takes a trifecta on Fair Circuit.

Kudos to Countrified for securing gigs at three area fairs this week:

Klickitat County Fair & NPRA Rodeo - Aug. 18-22. Live music from Countrified on Friday. Free admission Thurs-Fri; $5 Sat-Sun.

Sherman County Fair - Aug. 17-22. Live Music, featuring Countrified, on Saturday, 9:30 p.m.  

⁠Wasco County Fair - Aug. 19-22. My research says the Smock Dogs are playing on Friday, Aug. 20, and The Rock Doctors are playing Saturday, Aug. 21. Music happens after the Rodeo.

Metallica helps local college programs

Metallica pulling some long straws for locals.

Let’s be clear: we’re not talking about AC/DC, or Judas Priest, nor are we talking about Ozzy. We’re talking “Metallica.”  And who’s to say that good things never come from Hard Rock Bands? It seems that our local Columbia Gorge Community College has been Rocked by the heavy metal supergroup (10 albums, 9 Grammy’s) by procuring a grant from the band’s All Within My Hands Foundation. And it’s a fairly large sum: $100,000. Tuition scholarships are available for various technical programs, including “Electro-Mechanical Technology,” which definitely sounds like a “Metallica” topic. But seriously, to enroll and apply you need to do so by Sept. 27. Contact the college for more details. And please try to keep the volume down, we’re trying to study here!

Pacific Crest Trail Party in Cascade Locks Aug. 19

It’s a Pre-Funk Party celebrating the Pacific Crest Trail in Cascade Locks on Thursday, Aug. 19. Prepare to enjoy the free circus comedy antics of The Unicycling Unicorn and live music from vagabond rockers Lumberjack. 5-9 p.m. at Thunder Island Brewing.

Nightlife

‘Nightlife’ at Eagles Aug. 21

Music with “Nightlife” is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at The Dalles Eagles Lodge. Cover at the door.

Trivia Night at Route 30

Can Useless Knowledge come in Handy? You bet! Bring your Brain to Trivia Night at Route 30 Bottles and Brews, Wednesday, Aug. 18, starting at 6:30 p.m. Grab that old stack of Trivial Pursuit cards and start cramming right now!

‘Eclipsed’ at Civic Aug. 28

A special benefit event for The Dalles Civic Auditorium happens in the way of a murder mystery party on Saturday, Aug. 28 at The Civic. “Eclipsed” is a dinner party-style event requiring your participation. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets at Klindt’s Booksellers or call 541-298-8533.

Third Thursdays at Federal street plaza

The Dalles Main Street brings summer monthly music to the Federal Street Plaza (between First and Third) on Thursday, Aug. 19, 4-6 p.m., featuring John Bunzow Band and Little Music City. On Sept. 16 it’s Terry Robb and locals Exit 84 Band. Local businesses and vendors will be on hand, for more information contact sarah@thedallesmainstreet.org.

Rock concert Aug. 20 at Bargeway

It’s a three-band bill for a special outdoor waterfront event featuring Portland rockers The Loyal Order (Jeff Buehner on vocals) (Pictured), Metts, Ryan & Collins, and local band Suckerpunch. Friday, Aug. 20 at Bargeway Pub. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-loyal-order-with-metts...

Three band-bill tops off with The Loyal Order at the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles on Friday, Aug. 20.