hoodrivernews.com Wednesday, April 1, 2020 A3 HOOD RIVER NEWS | Hood River, Ore. One more time! Sharing music responsibly By JIM DRAKE Entertainment writer To readers of this column: I want to simply say Thank You to the community.* I’d have to check, but I believe we’ve been running for more than 15** years. One thing I’ve always known: Music and performing arts events could have filled the entire paper, each and every time. But, sadly, you can’t print everything.*** To me, the column showed us the “tip of the iceberg”**** in terms of how vibrant our community is.***** P.S. If you start booking your world tours for 2025, fans will be elated when gigs get un-postponed years sooner. Drummer and video editing expert Tim Ortlieb says he’s trying to drum up content for the Columbia Center for the Arts’ online presence. “If any of you have a video about coping with COVID-19 ... perhaps a tune, or clip of you in isolation ... please drop me an email at timortlieb@gmail.com.” Even though my birthday fell in a Pandemic Month, that didn’t stop western-music specialist Les Vaughn from sending well-wishes: “I wrote a song last night about my early days on the farm. I think it’s going to be a good one.” Pos- sibly inspired by recent events, expect an additional new song called “Toilet Paper Bandit.” From the This is What Hap- pens When Musicians Spend Too Much Time Online De- partment : Suckerpunches’ heavy-rock bass player Jim Semlor said comedy icon Steve Martin’s recent banjo video was “a beautiful tune ... made me smile amidst the chaos.” Sundiver bass player Ryan McAlexander gave us a glimpse of his Jazz side with a shout-out clip of the late Kenny Rogers, on stand-up bass, playing Satin Doll with Dudley Moore, on piano. But, does he know that Moore continued the Arthur movie franchise with “Arthur II — On the Rocks”? Hands — Washing Hands. That’s the new chorus to Neil Diamond’s old song, “Sweet Caroline.” Promoting health and safety never seemed so good. The Dalles’ Nolan Hare says “a group of us has decided to step up and do something, anything, to help support our local scene here in The Dalles!” Look for the “Play it Safe” Vir- tual Concert Series, everyday at 6 p.m. on Facebook. Expect the singing of the national anthem, interviews with local restaurants and bar owners as well as opportunity for local officials to relay information to the community. Hillbilly Hazards Ben Bon- ham and the Hapa Hillbillies tried an experimental Skype- like jam as a benefit for the Moth Lounge on YouTube at youtu.be/do-ns52lou8. Suffer- ing from “not actually sound- ing like a song,” the best thing about this well-meaning video is it shows everyone complying with staying at home. And why lip-syncing became as popular as it did. And speaking of staying at home, brewer and banjoist Matt Swihart took to the inter- net to promote his new single “Drink Double Mountain at Home.” Thank you friends, and Please Share Responsibly. *You know who you are. **Your actual paper may vary. ***Where would you put it? ****In the “Good” way, not the “Bad” way. *****A really good thing. These Local Businesses Are Open And Offering Take-Out, Delivery And/Or Curbside Service. We are OPEN for TAKEOUT and Curbside DELIVERY! Wednesday through Saturday 5pm to 8pm Check Each Ad For Details FREE The Free delivery of wine and beer, rotisserie chicken, our ready to bake items — including Lasagne, Shepherds Pie, Meatloaf and more Hood River Delivery & Parking Lot Pickup Online or phone orders only. bodaskitchen.com 541-386-9876 OPEN 11am-7pm daily delivery orders until 6 pm SUBTERRANEAN Is Still Serving ANY Our Community! 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