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Page 4. Portland Observer, July 29, 1987 •9,. EE o, The M ig h ty Diam onds Com e to Pine Street Theater Heavy duty crucial reggae comes to Pine Street Theater August 4th with The Mighty Diamonds, one of the most popular and well known rag- gae groups from Jamaica, headlining the show which also includes The Defenders (formerly The Gladiators) of Jamaica The Mighty Diamonds have had a series of reggae hits through the years in both England and America featuring their great vocal harmony, rocking reggae soul fusion and a militant messsage wrapped in some of the prettiest melodies around ____ Jeff Parks is Thinking Again M eeting Notice! International Air Academy will host a free 2-hour seminar at the Port land Urban League, 10 N.E. Russell, for those interested in a career with the airline industry. The seminar is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. and those inter ested are requested to use the rear entrance. Date: Thurs., Ju ly 30, 1987. FLIRT BAND LIVE I was greeted with an old-fashioned handshake from the stocky, light skinned man attired in a cowboy hat, western vest and those pointy, pointed-toed boots you can tell didn't come from J.C. Pennys. He gave me a direct stare, as we shook hands, with crystal clear brown eyes, neither friendly nor unfriendly, but with an even, piercing gaze that kinda made my back get a little straighter and created a desire for my eyes to deliver the message: "Hey, man. I'm on the level. Really! The message seemed to be received, and, as we relaxed the hand shake, a twinkle came into the old guy's eyes; and a grin came across his face, with one of those ceeee gars locked firmly in the side of his mouth "Pleased to meet ya, young man," he said with a smooth, Texas drawl. My name is Jeff, Jeff Parks; and I'm the one you want to talk to ." Yes, it was him I wanted to talk to, being that he is in charge of The Royal Esquire Club where, since he's been in command, things have been changing all for the better. Re-do and remodel have been the status quo since his arrival a few years back, and now. though more changes are taking place, The Royal Esquire seems to be the spot for Northeast night life. From "Say No to Drugs" campaigns to the recent "Cotton Club Re visited Kickoff", the newly remodeled "Royal Room" has seen more action in the last year than it has since the building was first opened way back in ROYAL ESQUIRE the 30's. Benny Wilson 1708 N.E. ALBERTA & Co. W eekends Are Fun A t The at THE ROYAL ESQUIRE Fri. — Sat. The Return of The Flirt Band with Dr. Rock Sat. & Sunday Lady Blue from 6 - 9 The Mighty Diamonds came together in 1969 when 3 schoolmates — Donald ''Tabby'' Shaw, Fitzroy "B unny" Simpson, and Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson —began singing together in Kingston. All three grew up in King ston and knew first-hand the difficulties of living poor in the city, some thing they have never forgotten. Their early musical influences were State side Motown, and the classic reggae of Bob Marley Et the Wailers, The Heptones, and The Paragons. The show starts at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $9 advance and $11 at the door. They are available at G.l. Joe's, Jean Machine Galleria, Music Mil lenium East and West, Second Ave. Records, and Rockport Records. sM -' Newspapers W anted The Underprivileged Children's Hot Meal Program is sponsoring a News paper drive now through August 15th. Disneyland has offered us a free pass for one day and our newspaper drive will help with the additional cost. If you wish to assist in this project, you may deliver your newspapers to 4128 N.E. Union Avenue or contact Ms Vera Benson at 281-1973; please leave your name, address, and telephone number and we will be happy to pick them up at your convenience. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT’ lO PASW t T10HTWM, Tue»O*» FReOMEvEH ,.GK- - J P t ’- i r U . 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"As long as people aie straight, they have our support 100%. We've had The Arkansas Club, The Louisiana Club The Black United Front, The Oklahoma Club, KBOO and a number of others have events up here from time to time, but things really got moving after Dr Rock came here from Geneva's. After Geneva s burnt down, Dr. Rock came and asked me it he could play the ballroom on weekends and maybe do 'a little remodeling'. A little remodeling’ turned out to be a major change- and after he and his friend, Jim Bonner, finished, I got to thinking and decided to put in a larger bar, and we have been open every weekend Featuring ,s \ \LIYE / A N D UP (long or specialty styles slightly higher) BRAIDS $2.95 benefits of both establishments. Both Jeff Parks and Bobby Brown, along with the staff of The Royal Esquire Club, do their best to make you feel right at home; and there seems to always be something happening in the place. In my opinion, if they car pet the seating area in the ballroom, it will be more than fit for a king. Jeff Parks is quite a character, and I will be doing a 3 part feature story this fall on the ex-Marine, construction worker and bonefide rodeo star. Meanwhile, go check it out for yourself. It’s one of the Northeast s hottest spots. On your visit, look for the hombre with a heart as big as Texas. Y all M R S . C ’s W IG S 7 0 7 N.E. F rem o n t 2 8 1 -6 5 2 5 Closed Sun. A Mon. OPKN Tuet. thru Sat. 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM come back now, heah. THEATRE /SAXIN BEVI). GROCERIES BELOW WHOLESALE N A M E BRANDS C A N N ED DELI FROZEN, ETC. F O O D STAMPS W E LC O M E Bonnie 9300 fe tid If you need a trivet for a hot pot, wrap some foil around several thicknesses of newspaper Ml SIC by N A O M I SIM S A N O R f D O U G LAS , N A T A L It COLE & MICH AEL WEEKS W ig S tyling $7.50 Back to School l l>l\E STREET S.L 9lh \T Pptty Cabme Proprietor Bulk H u m .in Hair $23.95 it up Roxanne «M SL EC’ LD »K AT AES VLIIIKI llll $18.50 & up or by the ft. $4 & up since.” ■■ r - After last April, Le Roy Vinnegar, Mel Brown, Stompin Gregg Smith, Billy Larkin, and Benny Wilson are just a tew of the names that have been through the newly remodeled "Royal Room". In addition to house D.J. Dr. Rock, Jeff has allowed D.J. Lady Blue to start a flourishing caieei at the Esquire; and also allowed the "N ew " Flirt Band to cut their new teeth and get an even larger following than they brought with them The Royal Room seats around 200 and has a raised stage and a dress ing room. The Royal Esquires also own another club in Seattle, with a yearly membership for only $2.00 which allows you to enjoy the $3 AOULT St CHILD & SR ROSE M O Y E R MEMBERS & GUESTS MRS.C’s WIGS The Mighty Diamonds OYER THEATRES with 287-5145 « ■% m BARGAIN- Sunday Jazzy Jam * 1 MOTOWN w DOWNTOWN A when THE FOUR TOPS r j come to PIONEER COURTHOUSE SQUARE! w (sw 6th and M orrison) Friday, August 7 W * 7:30 pm to midnight also dance to Portland’s soul review SALMON DAVE THE BEE COMPANY Groceries Below Wholesale FLOYD 8 0 0 N Killingsworth CRUSE ” Over 3 0 Years 283-3171 OPEN °°2 Mon.-Sat. 9:30-6 VISIT OUR DELI THE M A IN ATTRACTION the first “ NIGHT OUT WITH THE STARS” A PARTY to benefit Pioneer Courthouse Square Serving Portland for Thure JULY '3 0 P o rtla n d s L arg est D an ce F lo o r n u tle t« A d van ce T ickets on S a le Now! U sual O utlets ^ S e Seattle c s “ doo-wop ¥ tickets $12.50 ot Jeon M achine at the Galleria. G .l. jo e ’s, Powell’s Travel Store on the Square, or charge by phone 222-7425 SPONSORS flit» O i roolii ni 4! n »I l s 1 CAP CONTRIBUTORS Paul Bergen Catering. Pacific Northwest Bell. AdGraphics. Wallace Security, Portland Hilton. Edelman Noimon Bisjett, Lorry Kirkland. Hitmakers, City Center Parking. InterLight. Rough Construction. Pepsi. Schlegel Typesetting. Daily Journal of Commerce
