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Portland Observar, October 2, 1986 Page 7 C o m p le te E n te rta in m e n t S ervices ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK • Pronxj|K»n» • M a n a g in g •Booking •P u b N city • Project L ay o u ts • P ro g ra m C o o r d in a i« * ) 7<x " Hean " Keller, Entertainment Editor •B a n d s • D a n cers • A c to r s • P A E q u ip m e n t • Lightin g BITTER EH TIHTAiHAIHT ATTRACTIONS NETWORK Napata Mero to perform • Disco U n it b 0 J C o n tact Jo e (Bean) Keller • H o m e 232 9871 • O ffic e 2880034 Born in I linage in the I’WOs, Napata has been performing professionally since the age e f five Raised in the rich rhythm and blues and soul traditions ef the I96()v, Napata made het mark earls, recording solo with Jackie Wilson, Jerry Butler, Maxine Brown and Gene ( handler Since leasing Chicago, Napata's career has taken her through Ness ) ork Ness Orleans, I os Angeles, the Northwest. Canada. Hassan and Japan 1982 brought Napata to San I rancisco, which she has established as het home Upon returning trom Japan in 198J, Napata joined the cast ol San I ran Cisco's longest running musical Beach Hlanket Babylon She bid a lend laressell le Beach Blanket Habelon in 1984 and resumed touring Napata has just completed recording six contemporars tunes sshich xhoss her broad sersatilits and fabulous soice I sso ot the cuts, '' Are ) oil Man I neugh?" and "If I fell fo r You" were shot as sidees in Vancouver, B ( in July 198’ W ith the video completed, Napata headed south, appearing in Van couser, Seattle, Portland, and San I rancisco. Alter some Southern Caliterma appearances in September, Napata ssill make a return lour ol the Northssest in (ktober. Wheresei Napata performs, she touches her audiences with an emotional and energetic shess She is an electrifying performer I he critics have agreed, and have been unfailing in their support ol her numerous concert, radio and teles isien appearances. KBOO needs you KBOO Radio is now looking tor subscribers or volunteers interested in running tot office on the Board ol Directors It sou mas be interested, semi a letter in 100 words or less to K1KX) Radio, 20 S I 8th, Portland, ( )R 9 214, Attn: I inda Shirley All letters must I k in bs the (k t 14 deadline Extravaganza On October 18th and 19th B I A N (Bettei I ntertainm ent Attractions Netssork) and Clean Cut Inc ssill present a two-day Hair Show. fashion Shoes and Musical I xtravangaza, to be held at the 1 ting I ung Dragon I ounge. at 8001 S I Division (82nd & Division). I he tsso-das shoes will showcase models, music and entertainment from someot Portland's top local talent On Friday, < )ctobcr 18th the shoes ss ill feature the ( 'lean Cut I a\hion Troupe, in "Autumn I ssence," a total look concept hair and fashion presenta non fhe halt ssill be styled by I aShav's Place, located at )6O6 N Williams Ave. fhe shoes features clothing from The Gap, Mariposa, Grudins (I losd ( enter), Nudelmans formal Wear, plus others. I he shoes ssill also feature wigs and makeup, I bone f ssence Cosmetics, be Mis C ’s W igs, located at 707 N I Frentoni. I he music tot the esening ssill be performed by the Raw of the Raw Band and the Disco by the Musical Technicians. On das tsso, O ctober 19th, the shoes ssill shosscase P o rtlan d 's musical 'vocal talent, featuring the sounds ot Velvet, The Strawberry Gamblers, ( 'leun ( til and the ( lean Cut Hand, Disco bs The ( 'ha;, also a Spec nil ( iuesl from I os Angeles, (alifornia. I ickets are available in advance at I aShav's, 281-3136; House ot Sound, 287-1960; Mrs ( "s W igs, 281 6525; M usk Millennium, 2 ' I 8926 One Das ticket, $6.00 in adsance; $8.00 at the door I sso Das ticket, $10 00 ill adsance. $12.00 at the door Plus door prizes (21 and oser) mils Citizens' Groups for the M o n th of S ep tem ber present R aw of the R aw at the Royal Eaquire Club. 1708 N E A lb erta Raw«. Raw Mem phis Slim performing It's a long was from Memphis to Paris, but Memphis Slim can navigate it in one bittersweet autobiogiaphic.il boogie Born Peter ( haiman on September 15. 191 Shin took Ins nickname trom the cits of his birth and the slender figure ot his south He learned the piano lust trom his lather, and later trom the legendars Roosevelt Svkes Bs the age ol I’ , Slim was a working musician on Deale Street Slim soon moved to ( Incago, where his caieet as a recording artist and touring performer flourished in the I94t)v and '5()s His lut songs included "I vers Das I Have the blues," "Angel Child," "Mother I arth ," “ Messing \round" and “ ( ome Back," which was popularized bs both Count Basie and Duke I llinglou Mtogethet. Memphis Slim has composed and tecorded oser vim songs and instrumentals I ile on the toad took Slim trom Hollywixxl to ( arnetgie Hall In 19Sg he was a featured performer at the Inst Newport lazz I estival Slim also toured with Sen S I Hasakawa Hayakawa wav on the facultv of the University of ( Incago ,.t the tune, and lectured on jazz and blues Shin's hot trio, the House Rix keis, came alone as the "demonstration" patt ol these "lecture denis \n os er wheluimgls successful I uropean tom in l'k>l led slim to emigrate to I rance the next seal \n enthusiastic patron helped Inin stall a club, and Slim immediatels became a hxtureol the I uropean lolk and tazz festival scene He soon met his current wile. ( tin si me (or Madame Slim as she is mote loi malls addressed bs her compatriots) Shin and ( hrisline continue to live in Paiis w it h their daughtei lit 1978 the I s Senate recognized Memphis Slim's value as a cultural emissais bs officially designating hint as Mnbassadot ai I argeot Good Will ot the I mted States Bob Hope is the onls othei I S perlormer to be so honored, and Memphis Shin’s agencs, liaditiou.il \rts Services, mas be the onls agency in the countrs which leceises promotional re c o rd s v i.t diplomatic pouch Aside trom a raie club date while on a personal visit, or an occasional honorific presentation (a Smithsonian Concert in 198) or the Beale Street I estival), the onls was 1 S blues Ians could heat Memphis Slim lor the past 20 sears was on record or in I urojx- I hen, in 198), Slim decided to accept an ex tensive tour ill the I S each sear the reviews tell the slots welcome back, Memphis Slim' M em phis Shin will be appeal mg .it Kes I ai go lot two shows on ( k t It) at 8:00 and 10 )0p in Every Fri g OOp rn - & Sat. Nite 2 00« n) ROYAL ESQUIRE CLUB 1708 N.E. Alberta Portland, Oregon Tropical rainstorm Ihere ssill be showers of fun as we celebrate a ( aribbean Weekend (iet Away to introduce our new food and beverage specials; $1.00 a glass voodoo grog plus $1.00 off any item on our tropical dinner menu $2.00 cover charge gises you a chance to win a weekend get away tor two at Rippling Riser; Key I argo T-shirts; record albums Pacific Northwest steel drum band I topical Rainstorm will provide ( aribbean rhythms Additional prizes will be awarded tor topnotch tropical attire, ( aribbean Get Away weekend at Key I argo. I’m land's tasorite live music club and restaurant, Friday and Saturday evening, (ktober 11 and 12. Mark your calendar! BEAN N o rth w e s t A fric a n A m e ric a n Ballet co n clu d ed an o u ts ta n d in g p e rfo r m a n c e this past Friday even ing at the H o m e corning at Lew is ft Clark C o lle g e M a s te r D ru m m e r B ruce S m ith is to be c o m m e n d e d fo r his drive and d ed ic atio n to present A frican D a n c e to all w a lk s of life and CLEANCUT inc presents A TWO DAY WED. OCT. 9th Hair Show, Fashion Show a Sensational Singer and Musical EXTRAVAGANZA — Rose City Connection presents ■ ‘z4 Night to Remember ’ NAPATO MERO and H er Touring Band October 18th & 19th 1985 Lung Fung Dragon Room 9:30-1:30 *4 cover charge 8001 S.E. Division (at 82nd) 9:00 p.m . until Friday, Oct. 18th Saturday, Oct. 19th • Hair Show by LASHAY S PLACE • Wigs ft M ake by Mrs C’s Wigs • Fashion Show by CleanCut Fashion Troupe • Music by the Raw of the Raw Band • Disco by the Musical Technicians • Velvet • Strawberry Gamblers • CleanCut and the CleanCut Band • Disco by The Chaz • A Special Guest From L A , California Thursday, OCT 10 Making a Rare Appearance in Portland Blues Legend MEMPHIS SLIM 2 shows: 8 p.m . & 10:30 p.m . Fall Benefit Fashion Show Saturday, October 5, 1985 ONE DAY TICKET ‘6°° IN ADVANCE •8W AT DOOR TW O DAY TICKET 7 p.m.: No-Host Cocktail ’ 10“ IN ADVANCE ’ 1 2 « AT DOOR BETWEEN COUCH & BURNSIDE IN HISTORIC OLD TOWN LaShay s Placa 281 3136 House of Sound 287 198) (71 and Over) Available at Mrs C's Wigs Mus« Millennium 281 8626 23' HB26 8 p.m.: Fashion Show 31 NORTHWEST FIRST AVENUE / 223-9919 PO R I L A N D ’S I.IV L M l SIC P A R A D IS I: $12 in advance $15 at door • V House of Sound 3634 N Williams For more info, call: 287 2869 » : i v.v « — . >1 „ - I' - : - , ■ • * tWA.*.'«!» ‘ '• ' • -s
