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www.hoodrivernews.com Hood River News, Saturday, June 27, 2015 JIM DRAKE’S ENTERTAINMENT BLOG ENTERTAINMENT The voices have the power for ‘Independence Eve’ U pdate By JIM DRAKE for a show that’s going to be broadcast on the radio?” My timing was perfect the said Columbiare sing er other evening. Not only did I Maza Brady, refering to catch the Columbiaires at Radio Tierra’s (KZAS-FM, band practice for the upcom- 95.1) mobile broadcast equip- ing “Independence Eve” ment set up nearby. Also on the bill is poetry show at the Bingen Theater, but I managed to show up ex- reading of William Stafford actly during the f airly works, and Tongue Twisters lengthy power failure that with Kirby Neumann-Rea White Salmon and Bingen and friends (hey, isn’t that were experiencing at the my editor?) and more, like a chance to say hi to the local time. Luckily, the emergency mayors, who will be on hand. “The show is going to be in lighting was on, so I was able three basic sec- to sort my way up tions, with dif- toward the stage ferent themes — upon arrival. IF YOU GO Freedom, Liber- “Are you famil- Independence Eve ty and Fire- iar with the build- at the Bingen The- works of the ing?” someone ater, 210 Main, Bin- Hear t,” Maza called out from gen, Wash., on July said. the blackness that 3 from 7-9 p.m. “We’ ll be enveloped me. “We think we may Tickets are on a spe- singing songs cial two for $15 for all three have tripped some price at the door, par ts of the breakers and I show and you may have to call which opens at the owner...” can expect 6 p.m. The person call- everything from ing out was Bill the Jackson 5, to Weiler, a pianist who will be songs that focus on the cul- accompanying for the July 3 ture of our area like ‘Roll On show, and he was quite re- Columbia’ and new arrange- lieved when I told him that ments of ‘This Land is Your the whole town seemed to be Land,’” Maza said. in the same situation. The Columbiaires will And with that introduc- also be singing some songs in tion out of the way, these mu- Spanish, and the Radio Tier- sicians went right back to ra live broadcast is going to what they were doing, re- have translation services hearsing songs like “Blue avaliable for the radio listen- Moon,” and “Imagine,” for ing audience. what’s going to be a unique, “When we were perform- cultural music gathering at ing last year in the CAST the theater. production of ‘It’s a Wonder- With support from com- ful Life,’ Radio Tier ra munity radio station Radio Tierra, several acts includ- recorded us and we had to be ing the Columbiaires, Mari- careful with our dance steps achi Los Temerosos De Juan around the microphones. Antonio, the Harmony of the This show will be fun be- Gorge singers, and singer- cause we’ve learned how songwriter Alonzo Garbanzo work for live recordings bet- (who was off to the side of ter,” Maza said. ■ the stage, I saw when my Hopefully, the electricity eyes finally adjusted) will be getting concert goers into a will stay on during the show. patriotic mood, celebrating But from what I heard at diversity and providing an practice, all the power the opportunity for fundraising show needs are in the voices for the WGAP Food Bank, of the Columbiaires. And Nepal Relief, and Oregon with all the other performers Trail Transitional Living. on the bill, I’m sure the “We think this is going to music will be strong enough be fun, because how often do to carry up to the seats in the you get to be in an audience balcony. Hood River News Photo by Jim Drake POLECAT (pictured above) jammed two sets of their Irish-tinged roots rock at Springhouse Cellar’s The Ruins last Tuesday. Com- ing up next it’s Tubaluba with locals Kitchen Table on June 30. Expect a New Orleans party in the “Jambalaya Brass Rock” style. 6 p.m. On July 7 it’s country from Calico — local singer Victor Johnson opens. ‘Daddies,’ more at Everybody’s Mark Womble and The SugarDaddies will be playing at Everybody's Brewing in White Salmon on Friday, June 26, from 9 to 11 p.m., featuring Dennis Williams on saxo- phone and clarinet and Jeff Minnick on drums. On Sun- day, June 28, it’s singer-songwriter Noah Tauscher with cover songs and originals from 6-8 p.m. Everybody’s Brewing, 151 E. Jewett Blvd., White Salmon, Wash; 509- 637-2774. Skamania Lodge shows From rock n’ roll to R&B, Skamania Lodge, is offering a lineup of free concerts between June and October. The annual Live Music Series will be held on the outdoor patio. The 2015 concert schedule includes: ■ Saturday, July 4 – Moe Dixon, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.: A solo artist who specializes in finger-style and ragtime guitar with powerful vocals and poetic songwriting Sunday, July 5 – Bruce Smith, 2 - 4 p.m.: Songwriter, singer and guitar slinger, inspired by both the Southwest and the Northwest, Bruce Thomas plays original “Trans- plant Rock.” ■ Sunday, Aug. 9 - Andy Madson, 2 – 4 p.m.: Andy per- forms spot-on covers of classic rock n’ roll bands, from The Beatles to The Rolling Stones. ■ Sunday, Sept. 6 – Midnight Honey, 2 – 4 p.m.: Mid- night Honey revitalizes the R&B-Soul genre with sultry harmonies. ■ Sunday, Oct. 4 - Joseph Konty, 2 – 4 p.m.: A rhythm and soul singer, songwriter and guitarist, Joseph plays original work inspired by early Motown greats Skamania Lodge, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, Wash., 866-399-7980. 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