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Acclaimed Finnish-American songwriter Novelist Brian Doyle to speak in Cannon Beach Jonathan Rundman to perform in Astoria Cannon Beach Book Company hosts award-winning author ASTORIA — Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota-based singer/songwriter Jonathan Rundman is embarking on a solo-acoustic tour across the 3DFL¿F 1RUWKZHVW WKLV 0D\ A native of the Finnish-Amer- ican communities of Michi- gan’s Upper Peninsula, Rund- man will perform in Astoria on Thursday, May 28. The concert will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, located at 565 12th St. The church has a congregation with roots in the Finnish Lu- theran communities of Asto- ria. All ages are welcome; the concert is free, but donations are welcome. Rundman is a third-gener- ation musician in the Finnish Lutheran tradition, in addition to being a nationally known pop and rock songwriter and Nordic folk instrumen- WDOLVW 3DFL¿F 1RUWKZHVWHUQ folk music and Nordic music Jonathan Rundman will perform in Astoria at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28. CANNON BEACH — Can- non Beach Book Company will host an evening with award-winning author Bri- an Doyle at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23. Author of 17 books, which LQFOXGHHVVD\VSRHPV¿FWLRQ DQGQRQ¿FWLRQ'R\OHZLOOUH- gale folks with talk about his latest book, “Martin Marten.” The novel, set on Mt. Hood, follows Dave from boy- hood into young adulthood and Martin, a marten, as their lives intersect and blend, each a vital part of their environ- ment and community. “‘Martin Marten’ is a dar- ing and delightful creation,” says Jim Lynch, author of “Truth Like the Sun” and other novels. “As well as any novel- ist working today, Brian Doyle For more information, call 503-325-3871 or email SHDFHOXWKHUDQ#TZHVWRI¿FHQHW Hear slow pop music at the Sou’Wester Jonathan Rundman 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28 Peace Lutheran Church 565 12th St., Astoria 503-325-3871 fans will recognize Rundman from his tours with Kaivama DQG )LQQLVK IRON ¿GGOHU$UWR Järvelä, who have performed at the Finnish Brotherhood Hall in Astoria, ScanFair in 3RUWODQG 3DFL¿F /XWKHUDQ University in Tacoma, and the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle. Rundman’s tour is for ³/RRN 8S´ KLV ¿UVW DOEXP of all-new songs in a decade. The album navigates the un- charted spaces between mid- century heartland twang, ’80s new wave and archaic Eu- ro-folk. Submitted photo Author appearance 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23 Cannon Beach Book Company 130 N. Hemlock St., Suite 2, Cannon Beach 503-436-1301 blends animals and human kingdoms into a seamless, KRSHIXO QDUUDWLYH RYHUÀRZLQJ with the wonderment of life. So artfully does he weave the feelings and impulses of his imagined people and wildlife that Doyle himself must be half man, half critter.” Enjoy bubbly and home- made sweet treats after the talk. Attendees can also chat Submitted photo “Martin Marten” by Brian Doyle. with Doyle, who will gladly sign books. The Cannon Beach Book Company is located at 130 N. Hemlock St., Suite 2. Portland musicians Corrina Repp, Ritchie Young to perform TURKISH RUG TRUNK SHOW Memorial Day Weekend Saturday +Sunday May 23rd thru 24th SESAME +LILIES 183 N. Hemlock St. Cannon Beach 4 3 6 . 2 0 2 7 16 | May 21, 2015 | coastweekend.com SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Sou’Wester Lodge welcomes Corrina Repp and Ritchie Young to perform at 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 23 Saturday, May 23. Repp is a vocalist, guitarist Sou’Wester Lodge and songwriter based in Port- 3728 J Place, Seaview, Washington land. Her appearance at the 360-642-2542 Sou’Wester celebrates the re- lease of “The Pattern of Elec- WULFLW\´KHU¿UVWVRORDOEXPLQ almost 10 years. “The Pattern of Electricity” unites the moments (joyous DQG VDG DQG SODFHV PDJQL¿- cent and mundane) that bring us together. Young, of Portland band Loch Lomond, has toured nationally and internationally since 2005, playing his original take on slow pop music. He has the ability to switch from high-pitched fragil- ity to alto thunder in the turn of a phrase, yet he knows the pow- er of restraint intuitively, saving vocal tornadoes for emotional apexes buoyed by string swells and moving arrangements. Submitted photo by Dave Depper The Sou’Wester is located at 3728 J Place. For more in- Portland musician Corrina Repp will play a show for her new album, “The Pattern Of Elec- formation, call 360-642-2542. tricity,” on Saturday, May 23 at the Sou’Wester Lodge in Seaview, Washington. Corrina Repp, Ritchie Young
