Concerts heat up the Northwest.Byline: Lewis Taylor The Register-Guard If you're dissatisfied with the limited local concert offerings, all it takes is a little - OK a lot - of gas money and an adventurous spirit. The list of summer music venues in the Pacific Northwest continues to grow faster than a Doug fir in April. And that means you'll have plenty to choose from between casino, historic theater, vineyard, mountain retreat and waterfront amphitheater. We've selected a few of the highlights from these various stages. See our concert calendar for a more detailed schedule, OUT OF TOWN check the Web sites and watch for more dates to land on Ticket's Fresh Sheet in the coming months. Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend One of the area's newer summer venues comes to life with a wide-ranging selection of shows. Now in its third year of operation, the 9,000-capacity lawn by the Deschutes River hosts Jewel on June 21 and welcomes Keith Urban on July 23. Laurie Lewis plays on Aug. 23, the Pixies pixies prank-playing fairies; mislead travelers. [Br. Folklore: Briggs, 328–330] See : Mischievousness continue their reunion tour with a Sept. 4 appearance and Crosby, Stills & Nash head to Bend on Sept. 21. (www .lsabend.com) Waterfront Blues Festival The Waterfront Blues Festival is an annual event that features 3 - 5 days of performances by top-tier blues musicians, both old favorites and the up-and-coming. The event began in 1988 and still takes place every year as of 2007. , Portland The biggest Northwest blues bash of the year returns to the banks of the Willamette this July 2-5. Grammy winner Keb' Mo' (July 2) joins the gospel-tinged blues artists the Holmes Brothers (July 2), boogie blues specialists Canned Heat (July 2), Cyril Neville and the Uptown Allstars (July 3) and many others. (www.waterfrontbluesfest .com) Rose Garden, Portland The Rose Garden lights up this summer with an array of artists. The sports arena hosts Kenny Chesney on June 19 and the American Idols! live show (insert your best Randy Jackson-style "yeauuuh" here) visits on July 16. Eric Clapton makes an appearance on July 28, his royal pop highness Prince stops off on Sept. 1 and multiple Grammy winner Norah Jones plays on Sept. 29. (www.rosequarter .com) White River Amphitheatre The White River Amphitheatre is located in Auburn, Washington, on the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation 15 miles northeast of Tacoma and 35 miles southeast of Seattle. It hosts musical events with many top performers and artists, providing a scenic view with Mount Rainier in the , Auburn, Wash. With Mount Rainier as its backdrop, there's always something to see at the White River Amphitheatre, which will host No Doubt and blink-182 on June 16 and Rush on July 2. A huge selection of Lollapalooza lol·la·pa·loo·za also lal·la·pa·loo·za n. Slang Something outstanding of its kind. [Origin unknown.] artists come to the pavilion, including Morrissey and Modest Mouse on July 14 and the Polyphonic Spree and the Flaming Lips on July 15. And summer wouldn't be summer without Ozzfest. This year's lineup features a big surprise for metalers: the return of Black Sabbath. Ozzy teams up with Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler for the July 27 show, which also features Judas Priest, Slayer and Slipknot (web) SlipKnot - A graphical World-Wide Web browser specifically designed for Microsoft Windows users who have Unix shell accounts with their service providers. Its primary feature is that it does not require SLIP or PPP or TCP/IP services. . (www.whiteriverconcerts.com) Aladdin Theater, Portland For an intimate, 620-capacity theater, the Aladdin has lined up some impressive musical guests. The former adult movie theater hosts Chan Marshall and Cat Power on May 28, Patty Griffin on June 20 and the Johnny Clegg Band on June 22. Steve Earle & the Bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. Dukes make an appearance on June 28, and on July 6, the Richard Thompson Band takes the stage. (www.aladdin-theater .com) Rogue Theatre, Grants Pass The Rogue Theatre has scheduled a blues-heavy lineup for its summer season. The art deco theater hosts John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers today, Charlie Musselwhite on July 10 and Maria Muldaur on Aug. 28. Canned Heat comes through on Sept. 3 and George Winston makes an appearance on Sept. 11. Crystal Ballroom, Portland The Crystal Ballroom brings a host of rock acts to the heart of Portland this summer. Today, Cursive headlines the Plea for Peace Tour with Saul Williams, and Mike Park and Yo la Tengo play the historic room on May 28. J Mascis and the Fog J Mascis and The Fog is the post-Dinosaur Jr musical project embarked by Dinosaur Jr's founding member, musician J Mascis. After fulfilling his contractual obligations to Blanco y Negro in the UK and Sire Records/Reprise Records in the US, Mascis holed up in his home studio come through on June 5, Mission of Burma plays on June 6 and the Stills headline June 12. (www.mcmenamins.com) Roseland Theater, Portland The 1,400-capacity Roseland will light up this summer, starting with the Cardigans today, the Shins on Saturday and the Roots on Thursday. Tortoise comes through on May 30, Skinny Puppy returns on June 11 and P.O.D. plays a June 13 date. (www.doubletee .com/rose_schedule.shtml) Clark County Amphitheater, Ridgefield, Wash. This amphitheater 10 miles north of Portland hosts some heavy hitters, starting with Aerosmith on Saturday and continuing on with blink-182 and No Doubt on June 17 and KISS and Poison on June 22. John Mayer and Maroon 5 make an appearance on July 10 and Josh Groban sings on Aug. 27. For those staying in Portland, the venue offers free bus service from downtown Portland. (www.clarkcountyamp .com) Gorge Amphitheater, George, Wash. It's a long way to go for a concert, but who can pass up a lineup like the one at the Sasquatch! Music Festival Sasquatch! Music Festival is a music festival held annually at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. It is presented by the House of Blues. There is an emphasis on indie rock bands and singer-songwriters, although there are also alternative rock and hip hop acts. on May 29. The bill includes the Roots, the Shins, Built to Spill Built to Spill is an American indie rock band based in Boise, Idaho. History Former Treepeople leader Doug Martsch formed Built to Spill in 1992 with Brett Netson and Ralf Youtz as the band's original members. , Sleater-Kinney and others. The Dead play with the Allman Brothers Band on July 3, Tim McGraw and the Dance Hall Doctors pay a visit on July 17 and the Dave Matthews Band is joined by Jason Mraz for three shows, Sept. 3-5. (www .hob.com/venues/concerts/gorge/) Portland Expo Center, Portland Rock concerts aren't the main focus at this multiuse facility, but Primus plays on June 1; Dashboard Confessional, Thrice thrice adv. 1. Three times. 2. In a threefold quantity or degree. 3. Archaic Extremely; greatly. and the Get Up Kids get up on stage June 2; and the Fast and the Furious Music Show brings cars, bikini models and a selection of still unnamed music acts to the hall on Aug. 7. (www .expocenter.org) Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is a historic theater building and performing arts center in Portland, Oregon, United States. Part of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, it is home to the Oregon Symphony, White Bird Dance Company, and Portland Arts & Lectures. , Portland The crown jewel of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts The Portland Center for the Performing Arts is a collection of small- and medium-sized venues for live stage, concerts, cinema, small conferences, and similar events. It is located in Portland, Oregon, adjacent to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. hosts a number of A-list performers this summer, including Travis Tritt on July 8, Diana Krall on July 23 and Chris Isaak on Aug. 5. The Irish sibling act the Corrs play on Aug. 8, Natalie Merchant appears Aug. 20 and R.E.M. comes through on Oct. 12. (www.pcpa.com/events/asch .php) Britt Festivals, Jacksonville The monstrous summer lineup at the Britt Festivals runs the gamut from world music to pop stars to rock acts from the 1980s who are looking to put a little wind in their sails. Hugh Masekela and Angelique Kidjo take the stage on June 11, Jewel plays on June 19, the Hopeful Gospel Quartet comes through with Garrison Keillor on June 23 and the Del McCoury Band The Del McCoury Band is a Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band. Originally Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Del on guitar and his brother Jerry on bass, the band went through a number of changes until the 1980s when the band solidified its line-up, adding McCoury's sons, Ronnie and Jerry Douglas play June 25. Macy Gray entertains on June 26, Burt Bacharach charms the crowds on July 1, Marc Cohn and Mindy Smith play on July 3 and LeAnn Rimes comes through on July 20. But get your tickets fast. Concerts by Huey Lewis and the News, Kenny Loggins and Heart already are sold out. (www .brittfest.org) Horning's Hideout, North Plains The Colorado-based jam band the String Cheese Incident returns for its annual three-day camping and music festival June 18-20 at Horning's Hideout, 20 miles west of Portland. This year's guests include Michael Franti and Spearhead, Sound Tribe Sector 9 and Keller Williams. Just a week later, on June 25-27, the venue hosts the 2004 Northwest String Summit with the Yonder yon·der adv. In or at that indicated place: the house over yonder. adj. Being at an indicated distance, usually within sight: "Yonder hills," he said, pointing. Mountain String Band, the Del McCoury Band and others. (www .horningshideout.com) Chinook Winds, Lincoln City The coastal casino spreads out the welcome mat for Charley Pride on Aug. 13-14 and hosts Kansas on Aug. 27-28. Styx plays on Sept. 10-11, the remnants of the Beach Boys take the stage on Sept. 24-26 and Michael Bolton comes through on Aug. 8-9. (www.chinookwindscasino .com) Rose Festival concert series, Portland The waterfront festival that never seems to end features an equally expansive music lineup. Seattle rockers the Presidents of the United States of America The Presidents of the United States of America may refer to:
throws over lover for another. [Fr. Lit.: Carmen; Fr. Opera: Bizet, Carmen, Westerman, 189–190] See : Faithlessness Carmen the cards repeatedly spell her death. [Fr. Jara and Latin Expression. (www .rosefestival.org) Oregon Zoo, Portland Mary Chapin Carpenter Mary Chapin Carpenter (born February 21, 1958) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning American country/folk singer-songwriter and guitarist with a diverse musical style. Biography Childhood and Jim Lauderdale kick off the summer concert series at the zoo on June 23. Impressive as always, the lineup includes Lucinda Williams and John Hiatt on July 23, Bela Fleck on July 25 and David Byrne on Aug. 20. Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller close the series down on Aug. 31. (www.zooregon.org/ Concerts/index.htm) River Rhythms, Monteith mon·teith n. A large punch bowl having a notched rim on which cups can be hung. [Possibly after Monteith (Monteigh), an eccentric 17th-century Scotsman who wore a cloak scalloped at the hem.] Riverpark, Albany To the thrill of music lovers and the chagrin of music promoters who try to sell tickets, this free music series returns to Albany on Thursdays. Some of the highlights include the Trail Band on July 8, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (April 18 1924 - September 10, 2005) was a Louisiana and Texan American blues musician. He was a highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, who played an impressive array of instruments such as guitar, fiddle, mandolin, viola as well as harmonica and drums. on July 29 and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is a contemporary swing band from southern California. Their notable singles include "Go Daddy-O" and "You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight". The band went from a regular Wednesday night gig at the Derby in Hollywood, playing for a few hundred people, on Aug. 12. (www.albanyvisitors.com) Columbia Meadows, St. Helens This rural venue west of Portland advertises itself as an escape from the city with poor lighting and blistering summertime heat. There's also some extreme music to be had, including the Dead on July 2. The Vans Warped Tour is on July 11, and the lineup for that monster music fest includes NOFX NOFX Negative FX (band) NOFX No Effects NOFX No Freaking Straight Edge (polite form) , Bad Religion, New Found Glory New Found Glory (formerly A New Found Glory) is an American pop punk band, that formed in 1997 in Coral Springs, Florida, and is currently based in California. History , Taking Back Sunday Taking Back Sunday is a band from Amityville, Long Island, New York. The current members are Adam Lazzara, Eddie Reyes, Mark O'Connell and Matt Rubano.[1] History Early Years , Alkaline Trio and other acts. (www.doubletee .com/cm_schedule.shtml) Oregon Garden, Silverton Although its history dates to the 1600s, this well-tended garden in the heart of the Willamette Valley didn't start hosting concerts until just a few years ago. This year's offerings includes Cowboy Crush and Sugarland on July 13, the Duke Ellington Orchestra on July 18, Little River Band on July 25 and the Oregon Symphony on Aug. 26. (www.oregongarden.org) Oregon Jamboree, Sweet Home The hometown hoedown hoe·down n. 1. A square dance. 2. The music for a square dance. 3. A social gathering at which square dancing takes place. returns for the 12th time. This year's schedule includes Clint Black, Collin Raye, Cledus T. Judd and more on July 30; Clay Walker, Neal McCoy, Brian McComas and others on July 31; and Brad Paisley, Pat Green, Pam Tillis, McQueen on Aug. 1. (www.oregonjamboree .com/) Oregon State Fair The Oregon State Fair is the official state fair of the U.S. state of Oregon. It takes place every August-September in the state capital, Salem. The first unofficial state fair was held in 1858 (the date the state agency that runs the fair uses for its anniversary), and the , Salem Iconic 1980s rocker Joan Jett (Aug. 27) joins young talent Stacie Orrico (Aug. 28), the country band Sawyer Brown (Aug. 30) and others to provide the musical entertainment in the 9,000-seat L.B. Day Amphitheater. (www.oregonstatefair.org) Other venues Portland's Keller Auditorium hosts Jason Mraz, Raul Midon, Makuna, and DJ Bob Neck Snapp on June 12. The Spirit Mountain Casino Spirit Mountain Casino is a name used by several casinos including:
The Charlie Daniels Band lights up the Linn County Fair in Albany on July 22. Loverboy plays the Deschutes County Fair on July 29, and Stacie Orrico plays the same venue July 30. Bruce Cockburn comes to the Majestic Theater in Corvallis on Aug. 17. Brad Paisley and Chris Cagle come to the Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton on Sept. 11. CAPTION(S): Alkaline Trio is one of the bands on the Vans Warped Tour this summer, which steps into Columbia Meadows on July 2. |
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