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PHOTOS BY SHELDON TRAVER - SPECIAL TO THE STATESMAN JOURNAL
The Duffy Dixieland Band performs at Howard Hinsdale’s Bistro during the Sidewalk Shindig in Silverton on Sat. Oct. 1.
A violin duo performs in front of The Chocolate Box during the Sidewalk Shindig.
Sidewalk Shindig
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SHELDON TRAVER
SPECIAL TO THE APPEAL TRIBUNE
More than 40 different musical acts
played approximately 120 hours of
music in Silverton on Saturday.
The fifth annual Sidewalk Shindig
brought people from across Oregon to
the city. Musicians played inside res-
taurants and cafes and on the street as
crowds mingled and put tips into buck-
ets. Music varieties included oldies,
bluegrass, rock, violin, punk, reggae
and more.
Event Coordinator Lawrence Stone
said he isn’t aware of any 1-day event
Brad Hirsh and his daughter, Elizabeth,
perform in front of The Red Bench.
like it in the Pacific Northwest.
“It really is a celebration of commu-
nity that brings people to our historic
downtown area,” he said. “I know there
are music celebrations that focus on
one type of music, but none that offer
this kind of variety as far as I know.”
The Free Range Reveleers entertained a small crowd in front of Shayla Lynn Jewelry during the
Sidewalk Shindig.
Alon Mickelson gets ready to perform with his band, Next of Kin, at Gather during the Sidewalk Shindig.