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n March 18,1992 ...The Portland Observer...Page 3 Portland Observer ENTERTAINMENT C a m p b e ll’s B A R -B -Q R e s ta u ra n t rolesofcook and waiter. TravisGrand- son rounds out the family roster filling in as sort of a utility man who helps out where ever he is needed. Mary says, "Even so, the other employees, Buck, Jeff, Matt, and Chris arc indispensable and enable the whole operation to run.” Turning our attention to the food, Campbell’s BAR-B-Q is the epitome ofhome-styledTexasbarbcue, apleas- ant departure from the commercial bar-b-que common in Portland. The night I was there I had bar-b- qued pork ribs. When my plate arrived the ribs had that right off the grill look that reminded me of barbecue on the Fourth of July. Folks, I tell you, the ribs were so good they didn't even need sauce to be appreciated. The potato salad side dish was good, but the star of show was the ribs. The customer has a choice of baked rolls or combead I chose cornbread and the semi-sweet cornbread; did not disappoint me, once again reminding me of home. The meal was topped off with Mary’s peach cobbler, a delight ful ending to a wholly pleasant meal. The Campbells are in the process of expanding their menu; as a result, Felton’s Chili is available on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant has made five of its sauces available for sale. Business hours are 11 a m -2 p.m. and 5 p.m. -1 0 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. BY D. BELL One of Portland's best kept secrets is Cam pbell’s BAR-B-Q restaurant, located on the comer of 8 7 th and Powell. The owners, Felton and Mary Campbell, run this family business with the help of four of their 10 children and their em ployees. Four years ago, the Campbells pur chased their present building and opened the restaurant a year later. The Campbells moved to Portland from Oakland, California in 1984. Sev eral members of the Campbell family acquired experience in the culinary arts that they use in the operation of the restaurant. Son Phil Campbell, who had previ ous experience as a barbecue cook in Oakland, is the chief barbecue cook. He specializes in turkey, beef brisket, sliced pork, ribs, and beef ribs. Edward Campbell has a professional back ground in baking and is instrumental in produc ing the baked goods, made daily at Campbell’s. His brother Walter doubles as both a meat cook and baker. He is responsible for the development of the featured Mt. Hood rolls. Mary Campbell is in charge of mak ing desserts featuring peach and berry cobbler and sweet potato pie. Felton Campbell is renowned for his chili and homemade sausage which he makes from scratch. Daughter Annette is the business manager. Nephew Rod serves in dual Inner City Blues Festival - March 26 ’Mint Condition’ Tops Z-100’s 8th Birthday Bash by Tony Washington In the entertainment world a lot of fantastic things go on. The music world has many prom ising vocalist, artists and performers. Let’s focus on Mint Condition, six tal ented musicians and vocalists. Young in age, ranging from 21-25, Mint Con dition performs such ballads as Pretty Brown eyes and Breaking My Heart which were designed to make it on the pop charts, according to Stokley, lead singeranddrummerforthegroup. Mint Condition has hit the top 5 on the bill board charts. The second of Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam Productions re cent prospects has done extremely well on the Perspective Records label. I had a chance to talk with them on Friday march 13,1992 at the Z -100 party. The group did more than hypnotize the la dies; being spellbound would be a bet ter definition. Mint Condition is a group of musicians who have great direction of short and long range goals. I consider them a classy bunch. They seem to be excited about as well as committed to their line of work, which is playing from their hearts. While talking to them this past Friday they were open, kind and concerned about our youth of today. Gangs have existed since the mid 60’s however there seems to be a message to the ones of today. Five members originally from Minne apolis, Minnesota and one is from Chi cago, Illinois. They want to give back what has been recently acquired there success! Establishing a radio station is one of their main objectives, in their home town. They felt its a great need in the community. Portland, they con sider a very nice place and intend to return in the future. Thank you Z-100 , Morgan, Or chid, Rhodes and Wanda Croudy for inviting The Portland Observer to the Z-100 8th Birthday Bash. R 0 S TEXAS II, 1708 NE ALBERTA, Thurs., MARCH 26, 6:30 - 11pm ☆ Norman Sylvester Revue ☆ MOE'S PIANOS A Division of Sherman Clay featuring award winning artists: Americas f.im ilv Music Slore Since 1 870 Paulette Davis ☆ Jim Mesi Mel Solomon ☆ Johnnie Ward 5O Down 0% APR ,,.... m I J And Introducing, Sakiusa, R&B Sensation from Fiji I’ mk I ik I lot a I m illed lim e ( ) n l\. ()A( I I I > H A W I I L „ 4500 SE W OO DSTO CK ! PORTLAND, ORE. 1 The master o f ceremonies for the evening will be Paul Knauls, former ownerofthe Cotton Cluband Geneva’s. Tickets are $7.00 advance, $8.00 at the door and may be purchased from Music M illenium East, B ackbeat Records, Jump Jump Music, Laughing Horse Books, or from members of the Portland Rainbow Coalition. A beans and rice entree will be provided with the price of admission and BBQ din ners will be available for sale by Texas 2. Due to OLCC regulations no mi nors will be allowed. Proceeds from the event will go to promote the ongoing activities of the Portland Rainbow Coalition. For information contact Jan Mihara at 232-7206. Inner City Blues Festival ( «•I«*!>i.>!in.; ih ( I'Hlciiiii.il \nim cis.ii\ l!192 1992 with n The Portland Rainbow Coalition is hosting the third annual InnerCity Blues Festival on Thursday, March 26,6:30- 11:00 PM. at the Texas 2 Restaurant and Lounge, 1708 N.E. Alberta. Starring in the dinner/dance will be the Norman Sylvester Revue who will be joined by Cascade Blues Associa tion award-winning artists Jim Mesi, Mel Solomon, and Johnnie Ward. Port land Music Association award winning artist Paulette Davis will round out the band. Also on the bill are the new blues trio Pride and Joy, Sakiusa, a rhythm and blues artist from Fiji, Sonny Hess and her new band Blues Power, and special guest Raydell Clay. As in years past, many of Portland’s best blues musicians can be expected to sit in and jam with the Norman Sylvester Band. THIRD ANNUAL U IB IM E N IE IT IIN M E K IC O M lIU lilT S Steinway & Sons ( ) Inner-City All Stars (clockwise from upper left) Johnnie Ward, Paulette Davis, Mel Solomon, Norman Sylvester, Sakiusa and Jim Mesi I Pride And Joy Blues Power, featuring Sonny Hess special guest appearance by Raydell Clay plus An All-Star Line-Up of Portland’s Best Blues Musicians Paul Knauls, Master of Ceremonies L Q/1On //□ -2 4 o U Cleo-Lilliann Social Club COME IE THE JUDGEOFTHE BEST UH ( M C I K M I 1 S jM U IM ©ROSELAND $7 advance, $8 at the door, 21 and over Rice & Beans Included, No-Host bar, Barbeque Specials for sale by Texas II Benefit for the PORTLAND RAINBOW COALITION tickets available at: Jump Jump Music, Laughing Horse Books Backbeat Music, Music Millenium E a s t KMHD FM89.1 S NW 6TH M M p r sue « Featuring agJF 5? nans um a Ngs tr SN» • sniN h • w nw kow D.J. David Proby Fri & Sat 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. New Dance Floor rXiisev'’1 „ «rd, 7:3O_,.=i— |SIB ...All Jazz, All the Time. 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