This Week in Gorge Entertainment - Sept. 27
By Jim Drake
The Greenneck Daredevils brought their mix of Renegade Country and original songs to the Outdoor Pavilion at Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River last Wednesday night. Promising a new album to be released soon, the band has had several formations over the last 10 years - the current lineup being Matt Farmer (mandolin), Billy Sheely (lead vocal), Doug Stephina (guitar), Ryan Kolberg (bass) and Joe Silliman (drums).
Megan Alder will play the HR Hop Fest onOct. 2.
Music on Tap at HR Hops Fest Oct. 2
Hood River Hops Fest brings together 40-or-so breweries for an annual festival celebrating All Things Hops on Saturday, Oct. 2, to the Columbia Parking lot at 5th Street. Main Stage music throughout the day includes NW classic country band Left Coast Country, local guitar slinger Megan Alder (pictured), NW alt-rock artist Navid Eliot, and soul-folk fusion singer Jenny Jahlee. Rain or Shine, this event draws Hop Aficionados from all over the NW to experience the plethora of Fresh-Hop beers, including many made right here in the Gorge.
Al Hare at Bargeway
And Speaking of Beer, Local “Undisputed HeavyDrink Champion” Al Hare says not to miss his usual Thursday and Saturday shows at Bargeway Pub. Shows start at 6 p.m. Make sure You Get a Ringside Seat. #thelittemusiccity
Halloween Bash at Eagles
Halloween actually falls on a Weekend This Year, and that means The Dalles Eagles will celebrate Halloween on Friday, Oct. 30, starting at 8 p.m. Join the fun with a Costume Contest, cash prizes, and live music from The Rock Doctors. I’m already picturing the band costumes! $5 at the door.
Bret Lucich Show at Zim’s
The One-Man Band stylings of Bret Lucich brings country and rock and roll tunes back to Zim’s in The Dalles for two nights: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1-2, 6-9 p.m. Lucich brings the hits of the legendary performers you know and love to the stage along with your favorite requests.
Comedy Night, more at Route 30
Live Stand Up Comedy from Susan Rice, voted Portland’s Funniest Comic, comes to The Dalles’ Route 30 Burgers, Bottles and Brews on Saturday, Oct. 16. Special guests include Bayhiyyih Mudd and Brian Brickley. The Laughs start at 7 p.m. Limited seating, reservations recommended.
Quiet Riot Video Promo mentions ‘The Dalles,” Sort Of . . .
Quiet Riot’s Alex Grossi may not be able to say it, but he and the band are playing The Dalles on Oct. 16 at the Granada Theater.
Quiet Riot’s Glam Metal guitarist Alex Grossi took time out of his touring schedule to give a Shout Out to “one of the most Unpronounceable Towns West of the Mississippi” in a 26 second promotional video for the band’s upcoming Oct. 16 concert. Grossi, like most newcomers to The Gorge, was tongue-tied trying to pronounce the name of the town originally named by French Fur Trappers. Luckily, the familiar “Beautiful Granada Theater” rolled off the tongue without a hitch, and We All Know Where That Is. Let’s hope their Tour Bus Driver knows the Difference between The Dalles, OR, Dallas, OR, and Dallas Tx.
Purple Herons at Thunder Island
Thunder Island’s Sunset music series in Cascade Locks continues on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 6-8:30 p.m., with Jazzy Soul and Funk from The Purple Herons. This trio promises “New spins on Old Favorites, as well as new sounds nobody’s heard!”
Ted Horwitz at CG Hotel
Ted Horwitz and Take Two brings lively piano stylings of favorite artists and more to the Columbia Gorge Hotel lounge on Friday and Saturday evenings, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Crosman at 301 Gallery
October at 301 Gallery in Hood River celebrates regional clay and glass artists with the October show “Out of the Fire: Joy!” On Friday, Oct. 1, enjoy Jazz Guitar music from Charles Crosman.
Tapwater at Ruins
Portland Americana Specialists Tapwater plays The Ruins in Hood River on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Music starts at 6 p.m. with an opening act. This will be the last Ruins Tuesday of the season.
Bayleats play Bluegrass Oct. 2
The Evangelical Church (1001 E 12th St, The Dalles) hosts the Bayleats family bluegrass band on Saturday, Oct. 2. Music starts at 6 p.m. but a day of family outdoor games for the kids starts at 12:30 p.m. Free, but donations welcome. https://www.facebook.com/events/1484674988582378
