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- The ClackamasT rfait Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011_______ . _________________________ Arts Cultuj OC Artist Beat and hopefully their fen base. The next goal is the most important: to bring some new local.tunes to the people of the commu nity so that maybti they can find that audio medi cine to cure whatever is bringing them down. The first band I am pleased to- bring to the table goes by the name By Erik Andersen Sawtell. I must say that Co-Editor-in-Chief when I first heard that this band was deeply rooted in Christianity, I was slightly deterred as I myself am usic. When you see that word, what comes to mind? Is it danc hot religious. Anticipating ing barefoot in some muddy field song titles like “Noah’s Ark ” the and “Jesus Saves,” to the hippie tunes of Edward Sharpe and I thought at first that this Magnetic Zeros? Or raving out with glow Members of the alternative rock band Sawtell, Pete Delbridge, Gabe Hillhouse, Trent Bea sticks and ecstasy at a house party to the thun review was going to have derous tech beats of Deadmau5? Whatever to be a bad one. Quite the and Isaac McKinley will be performing a free concert on July 30, at Molalla Bukaroo Grouil your beats may be, music of all kinds still and opposite, though. The four-member always has been the universal language. < In his first song, titled “In the Dark,” it 30, located at the Molalla Buckaroo (I My passion for music of all genres has band that would fall under helped me through all kinds of tough situa the acoustic alternative rock genre plays, in is obvious Beaver’s inspirations definitely at 815 Shirley St in Molalla. More thl tions; situations like the time I traveled to Las my opinion, uplifting and potentially mov include Dave Mathews. As he sang, his voice people are expected, to attend the eva mainstream artist Cloverfield headlini Vegas with three friends and stayed at Circus ing rock with nearly all songs carrying a flowed with sounds of quality mainstream Sawtell and other bands opening. 1 Circus where, in a three day binge of “only message of some kind. The band members but obvious green root humble vibes. The follow Sawtell at myspace.com/musid Vegas knows,” we ended with a scene only consist of Trent Beaver (who currently attends next one, called “Letter to my friend,” was an Hunter S. Thompson could think up. It was ClackamasCommunity College as lead vocals extremely well written lyrical piece dedicated tell, facebook.com/sawtellmusic or J ironically “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” and rhythm guitar, Gabriel Hillhouse as lead to a friend and former band member who com/sawtellmusic. So we have reached the end of thl iis by Randy Newman that got me home from guitar and backup vocals, Isaac McKinley as chose to leave. light but not by far the end of this cB When I first listened to their CD and heard the drummer and Pete Delbridge on the bass. that one. I had the honor of watching Beaver per the songs “Show the World,” “In the Dark” You can look forward to seeing i a For me, music helps clear my head when form at the Church of Nazarene in Molalla on and “Rambling Heart,” I quickly realized that ent band spotlight every week here in things get foggy, release anger when it builds to that breaking point and feel happy when the Jan. 22 for a local school benefit Although he it is very possible for this group of talented Clackamas Print. days are darker than wanted. But what does it played solo, due to the rest of the band being musicians to go far. All the songs I heard were - If you or someone you know is « do for you? What genre of music helps you too exhausted to perform on account of a late filled with positivity, and even though positiv get through your day? That is the purpose of gig the night before, Beaver played outstand ity may not be what everyone is looking for or performs any type of music in Ofl CoMwry or at Clackamas Community ■ ingly. The crowd of more than 70 people in a song, for those who are and enjoy some this column. One of my goals is to highlight those brave cheered, clapped and sang along as Beaver great acoustic rock I recommend they listen to Erik would love to get in touch with m free to e-mail him at chiefed@claU young people that are stepping into the very flawlessly and effortlessly strummed rhythms this band or, even better, see them live. I Sawtell will be performing at a free concert edu. uncertain world of music, giving them some from his bright Hawaiian flower-decorated hosted by Molalla Communications on July light so that they may expand their network guitar. M 21+: Scotch, tip it back pagne flute which indicates that you are not supposed to shoot this heavenly nectar, instead you find yourself sip ping and enjoying the unique flavors. The brand I went with is the well- known Northern Highland Distillery. Uns whiskey was aged in Port wine barrels, which allow the scotch to absorb additional unique qualities such as the sweet and spicy flavor of the Port. The overall experience that I got was fantastic, and I highly recommend it if you are interested in scotch. Like all restaurants, they also serve a plethora of food The french fries By Joshua Baird were sensational, cooked just right with Arts & Culture Editor a bit of crunch and a great flavor. I also F you are anything like me, you tried out the sausage rolls, made with love scotch While it may not lamb and pork sausage, onions and be the most popular of the five spices and wrapped in a flaky pastry shell, which is fentastic. The haggis principal spirits, it is undoubtedly one balls were a new experience for me of the most diverse and complex. The Highland Still House Pub and I was not fond of them. They are reflects this with their 13 page whiskey made fiom a crispy beer baiter and menu, which ranges from Japanese stuffed with the internal organs that whiskey to the heavy hitters from one would expect fiom haggis. I most Scotland and everywhere else in the likely won’t eat these again. world To top it all off every Sunday The Still House looks like a two from 11 am.-2 pm. they serve a full Scottish breakfest which is made up story house with a large parking lot, though inside you will find a world of two eggs, a sausage (or “banger”), of wonder The walls, painted dark ham, fried mushrooms, fried tomatoes, beans, chips, fruit and toast with jam red to create a warm and hcxney envi ronment, are cluttered with pictures for under $10. This is file most impor of Scotland, various chibs and tools tant meal of the day, after all, and with used for playing golf and a plethora this much food you may not need to eat of older posters for booze and soccer until dinner. Whether you decide to sit on the memorabilia. I found myself fantasizing about couch beside the faux firgplace or at how great it would be to try each of the erne of the many tables, you will feel whiskeys in the menu. After looking at comfortable and cozy in this fentastic the prices ofthe shots I realized that this restaurant and bar. The Highland Still house is located will be a slow and expensive labor of kwe. The prices range from $6 to over at 201S. 2nd St in Oregon Cit^ over looking the fells. $200 each. 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