Music & Events
BANDS
Brownsmead Flats
Original, witty, irreverent Folk music in their special ”Crabgrass style”
www.brownsmeadflats.com
Bruce Smith & the Boda Boyz (September 4)
Award-Winning Songwriter – Singer – Guitar Slinger
Southwest meets Northwest: Texas native Bruce Thomas Smith plays Original Transplant Rock (TM), You know, Guitar in the driver seat and a story teller in the back, top down, cruisin’ just below the speed-limit, open highway, and tons of fresh scenery.
Columbia Crew (June 26)
This local band plays the kind of classic rock that resonates across the generations. Jeff Dotter, Linda Hellberg and Steve Phillips make up Columbia Crew.
The Distractions (July 17 & August 28)
Experience a time warp that is reminiscent of the Rolling Stones, CCR, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughn and The Replacements
www.myspace.com/astoriadistractions
Greg Parke (June 19, July 10 & August 7)
Bringing his popular mix of soulful ballads and feet-tapping dance music to the Market again this season!
www.gregparke.com
North Coast Band (June 12)
Classic rock that brings it all home
www.myspace.com/buoy10
Pick ‘N Hammer (July 24)
A lively Hammered Dulcimer and Guitar duo performing traditional Irish, Scottish and American tunes as well as some original music.
Professor Gall (August 14)
www.professorgall.com
Richie and the Catillacs (May 29)
Plays everything from Elvis to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Their exciting presentation of classic and original rock, blues, country and rockabilly is sure to please. Fun for the whole family!
The Salty Dogs (May 15 & September 25)
The best of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s – comfort food for the soul
The Swing Cats (July 31)
Coastal musicians playing swing era jazz, bossa nova, and blues with an occasional rock and roll piece thrown in just because.
Thomasian Trio (May 8 )
The Thomasian Trio offers up a big heaping helpin’ of jazz, blues and original music
Tim Fast (October 2)
Trevalyan Triangle (June 19 & September 18)
Leanne Trevalyan is a singular musician whose original songs and vocal stylings weave effortlessly between rootsy, country folk and sultry, bluesy ballads.
www.leannetrevalyan.com
www.myspace.com/leannetrevalyan
Wild Hog In The Woods (August 21)
Oregon stringband that plays a wild mix of old-time, swing, sleaze-jazz, ragtime, blues and tin-pan alley tunes with honest verve and gusto.
Will West & The Friendly Strangers (September 11)
Get ready to have fun with this up-tempo Acoustic Roots, Folk & Americana
www.willwestmusic.com
Astoria Bicentennial Heritage Festival and Opening Ceremony
Saturday, May 21.
Music, cultural displays, food, and special programs at Astor and 10th and at the Columbia River Maritime Museum.
Commercial Fishermen’s Festival
September 17-18, 2011, Port of Astoria’s Tongue Point water front location.
Haunted Astoria IV: Graveyard of the Pacific
Monday, October 10, 2011 — Haunted Astoria Short Story
Writing Contest deadline
Friday, October 21, 2011 — EVP Night Out
Saturday, October 22, 2011 — Historic tours of haunted places,
Samhain Fair, special featured movie at Liberty Theater
and Haunted Astoria Short Story readings.
Downtown Astoria Events
Watch for upcoming events taking place in historic downtown Astoria!4th of July Celebrations include a parade, music, and vendors along the River Walk followed by a spectacular fireworks over the Columbia River. Make your plans today for a wonderful weekend. For hotel information visit the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce.
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