This Week in Gorge Entertainment: The Standing and R.A.P Ferreira at River City, Gorge Winter Music Fest & More!
By Jim Drake
The Standing returns to River City Saloon, Jan 21st
Critically acclaimed NW band The Standing makes their return to Hood River’s River City Saloon on Friday, Jan. 21. Specializing in
Stompgrass, Country, Rock and Bluegrass the music starts at 8 p.m. and there is no cover charge. 21+.
Big Rap Show coming March 5
According to critics, R.A.P. Ferreira “is known for an uncompromised, utopic flow that speaks directly to the root of the listener.” Also known as the founder of the Ruby Yacht label, Ferreira has been on constant tours since starting out over a decade ago in the Wisconsin hip-hop trio Nom de Rap.
Ferreira brings his newest touring show “There & Back Again,” featuring R.A.P. Ferreira & Friends, including rapper and multi-instrumentalist Sha Ray, on Saturday, March 5, to Hood River’s River City Saloon. A Shea Wooten Presents production.
Winter Music Fest of The Gorge, Jan 22nd
Winter Music Festival of The Gorge is a benefit for music programs in Hood River area schools, specifically the Matt Klee Memorial Fund, developed to celebrate Matt Klee’s life and dedication to bringing kids the experience of live music. Bands will include The Groove Cabin, The Junebug Boys, The Isolated Oscillators and the HRVHS Choir.
Concert runs on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 2-8 p.m. at The Ruins in Hood River.
Tickets $12 in advance at https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7367 and the venue has COVID policies in place.
‘Elvis, Sinatra’ show March 26th at The Dalles Eagles
Tickets go on sale Feb. 1 for a special concert featuring tributes to the biggest names in music: Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. Roger Anderson is one of the top Elvis tribute artists working today, and Jamie Goetz is an amazing sound-alike for ol’ Blue Eyes.
The concert is at The Dalles Eagles on Saturday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m.
$15 tickets and additional dinner available. Call 541-296-3172 to reserve seats.
‘97 Gold’ plays Jan 22nd
The Dalles Eagles welcomes the 97 Gold Band to the stage on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 7 to 11 p.m.
Members and guests are welcome, cover charge at the door.
Richard Morrow, more at Zim’s
This week Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles welcomes Kenny O3 (Ken, Jeff and Al) for Tuesday Taps and Tunes from 7-9 p.m. On Friday, Jan. 21, Richard Morrow and Al Hare entertain from 7-9 p.m., and on Saturday, Jan. 22, it’s Kenny and the Jeffs, from 7-9 p.m.
Winter Reading Program continues at The Dalles Library
Got Books? Everyone (all ages) is invited to participate in The Dalles Library’s Chill Out and Read! Program, now through Jan. 29. Earn virtual raffle tickets by reading, writing book reviews, and participating in craft projects for a chance to win a variety of prizes.
Visit www.wascocountylibrary.com for more information or call the library at 541-296-2815.
Community Night at Thunder Island Jan. 19
Celebrate the release of Thunder Island’s new Brave Noise Pale Ale and help Community Night with the featured non-profit Skamania County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault on Wednesday, Jan. 19, from 5-9 p.m. at Thunder Island Brewing in Cascade Locks. Proceeds go to “empower clients through education, promote equality and eliminate conditions which contribute to violence and abuse.”
Tray Dahl Jugtime Band show March 29
Mid Columbia Community Concert Association presents Tray Dahl and Jugtime Ragband Tuesday, March 29, at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. Expect “an energetic combination of all the popular styles of the 1920s and 1930s, immersed in an early 20th century New Orleans sound.
They will have your feet stomping in a roaring twenties kind of way.” For more information and tickets visit mccca.info
Live Music at The Pines
Live music at The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River continues on Fridays from 6-9 p.m.
Jan. 21: Chasing Ebenezer (Irish Folk Rock)
‘Through the Decades’ Awards Banquet Jan. 20
Make plans now for “Through the Decades” Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet coming up on Thursday, Jan. 20, 6 p.m. at The Dalles Readiness Center. Food, fun, dancing and music brought to you by The Dalles Chamber in celebration of community members that have gone above and beyond!
‘Uke Day’ coming online Feb. 5
Aaron Keim
Unbeknownst to most, it turns out that Saturday, Feb. 5 is also known as “Baritone Uke Day.” A Zoom workshop is in the works for Baritone Ukulele players covering intermediate playing styles, and instructors include Gorge luthier Aaron Keim. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cmi2/624170
