This weekend packed with options for music, entertainment
This Week in Gorge Entertainment
By Jim Drake
Gearing Up for Summer Reading
Some of my earliest childhood memories involve vacations at the Jersey Shore, and since those vacations were in an era well-before the MTV sitcom of the same name, we got some of our entertainment value from books, namely paperbacks from the variety store. I distinctly remember being fascinated with the ‘trapped in the cave sequence’ in “Tom Sawyer,” and later on, Steven King’s “The Stand'' was on many-a-beach-towel. This year, I’m going to try a few more books with Movie-Tie-In’s. I’ve got a head start with already finishing “Finding Forrester,” and now I’ll dive into “Million Dollar Baby,” and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Both of course involve Clint Eastwood in the director chair, and it will be interesting because the movies rank in my “Favorites” and “Least Favorites” category. But I have to say that “Midnight” seems to make more sense the more I watch it, and it’s time to read the book and see if my opinion can move it up a few notches.
Pigs on the Wing at Ruins
On Friday, June 24, it’s a Tribute to Pink Floyd with Pigs on the Wing - performing “Dark Side of the Moon.” Tickets available here: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7496
Live Music Mondays return to Everybody’s Brewing
Live Music Mondays at Everybody’s Brewing in White Salmon showcases the best in local and regional bands. Music is 6-8 p.m.
June 27, Pure Fun Band (Pictured) (Steve Ridout and James Lundin with ambiance jams)
Live music at Grateful Vineyard
Live music continues at Hood River’s Grateful Vineyard.
Music is from 4-6 p.m.
Sunday, June 26, Amber & the Pale Ales (Gorge Folk-rock)
‘Sinbad’ showing at Granada Theater
It’s “Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger” this week at the Granada Theater in The Dalles. Friday and Saturday, June 24-25, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss this 1977 adventure film that pits man against Giant Walruses and Evil Stepmothers. Free popcorn if you Dress Up in your best Sinbad Threads.
Richard Morrow, more at Bargeway Pub
Bargeway Pub in The Dalles announces a music lineup with local and regional acts with rock, blues and country.
Friday, June 24, McKayla Marie (pictured), 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 25 - BB Lake Band (1 p.m.), Bailey & Ross, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 26, BB Lake Band (1 p.m.), Reddy Black Trio, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 28, Zac Grooms
Wednesday, June 29, Alex Dunn, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 30, Al & Nolan, 6:30 p.m.
Music at Double Mountain
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River welcomes local and regional acts to the stage:
Friday, June 24, Bonneville Power Trio, 7 p.m. (Retro Punk and Rockabilly)
Thursday, June 30, Al Hare, 7 p.m. (NW Country)
Saturday, July 2, Tony Smiley, 8 p.m. (Loop Ninja)
Live Music at Zim’s
Zim’s Brau Haus in The Dalles presents live local music.
Friday, June 24, Willy & Nelson Trio (pictured), 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, June 25, Kenny and the Jeffs, 7-9 p.m.
Jugglemania at TD Library
Join Rhys Thomas for an hour of Jugglemania fun at The Dalles Library on Tuesday, June 21, from 2-3 p.m.
Summer Reading, concerts at HR County Library
Summer Reading starts June 22 and sources say that it’s easy to track your progress on the Beanstalk Tracker app. Sign up individually or the whole family. Several free concerts throughout the summer are planned in the Georgiana Smith Memorial Garden:
Wednesday, June 29, Los Amigos De La Sierra (pictured), 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20, Mo Philips, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 3, Empowered Movement Aerial Performance, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 31, Reptile Man (Inside in the Reading Room), 5:30 p.m.
Live music at Working Hands Beer
Working Hands Beer in Hood River presents live music, trivia nights and more.
Friday, June 24, Richard Gans (pictured) and Two Runner, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 25, Rich Swanger, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 26, Open Mic, 6 p.m.
Live Music at The Pines
Live music returns Fridays, from 6-9 p.m. at The Pines Tasting Room in Hood River.
Friday, June 24, Kerry Williams (Jazz, Folk)
Live Music at Jacob Williams Winery
Jacob Williams Winery presents local and regional live music at the tasting room in Wishram. Music is from 1-4 p.m.
Saturday, June 25, Stephanie Sweet
Saturday, July 2, Jenny Jahlee (pictured)
Sunday, July 3, Ryan Durgan
Comedy Show at HR Elks
On Friday, June 24, the Elks Lodge in Hood River presents The Hood River Show, a standup comedy revue with Portland’s comedy legend Susan Rice, local guest Kaitlin Brotemarkle, Real Hijinx, and Jamie Carbone. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Country hitmaker Jason Michael Carroll will make a tour stop with his acoustic show on Saturday, July 2, 7 p.m. in The Dalles at Route 30 Burgers, Bottles and Brews. “Carroll has opened for Brooks & Dunn, Trace Adkins, and Alan Jackson, and was a featured part of Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride’s 2008 tour. He also performed on “Good Morning America,” thrilled the crowds at the CMA Music Festival, and has graced the Grand Ole Opry stage on multiple occasions.”
Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../jason-michael-carroll-live
Music at Skamania Lodge
Skamania Lodge presents the Summer Music Series with Blues, Jazz, Folk and more with Northwest Favorites, from 5-7 p.m. in The Gorge Room or outside as weather permits.
June 26 Shelly Rudolph (pictured) (Jazz)
July 3 Steve Hale (Singer songwriter)
July 4 Moe Dixon (Singer songwriter)
July 10 Doug Smith (Acoustic Guitar)
July 17 Robert Meade (Singer songwriter)
July 24 Terry Robb (Blues Guitar)
July 31 Steve Hale (Singer songwriter)
August 7 Shelly Rudolph (Jazz)
August 14 Sandra Heart / Wishflower (Acoustic Duo)
August 21 Moe Dixon (Singer Songwriter)
August 28 Doug Smith (Acoustic Guitar)
September 4 John Nilsen (Pop Contemporary)
September 5 Shelly Rudolph (Jazz)
Al Hare Solo Gigs
Guitarist Al Hare reports the following solo gigs:
Friday, June 24, Dufur Valley Tavern, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 25, Last Stop Saloon, 9:30 p.m.
Monday, June 27, Last Stop Saloon, 7 p.m.
‘Screen to Stage’ Sinfonietta show June 25
Coming up on Saturday, June 25, the Gorge Sinfonietta presents from Screen to Stage, a free concert of music from movies and video games including ET, Star Wars, Encanto, Harry Potter and Wonder Woman. Kids or adults dressed as their favorite character or superhero get a free kazoo and a chance to perform on stage with the orchestra. The concert begins at 7 p.m. in Jackson Park in Hood River.
Music at Kickstand Coffee
Hood River’s Kickstand Coffee is bringing live music to the stage on Wednesdays in June. Music starts at 6 p.m.
June 22: Hardshell Harmony (Bluegrass)
Gorge Blues and Brews lineup announced
Stevenson’s own Gorge Blues and Brews festival happens on June 24-25, featuring top regional and local blues acts. This year’s festival will feature Too Slim & The Taildraggers (pictured), Coyote Kings w/ Tiphony Dames, Johnny Wheels & The Swamp Donkeys, Stacy Jones Band, Michele D'Amore & The Love Dealers, Seth Myzel Band, Stevie and the Blue Flames, Robin Gibson Band, Mark Hurwitz & Gin Creek, and the Big River Blues Band.
For tickets and more information visit www.gorgeblues.com/music
Sci Fi Book Club meets June 28
“All Systems Red” by Martha Wells is the current Sci-Fi book club selection. This club meets in-person and via Zoom at The Dalles Library. Meet up on Tuesday, June 28, at 5:30 p.m. To receive a Zoom invite go to wascocountylibrary.com or call (541) 296-2815.
