x¡t>í’ ,íív,AW»»e*^«Sr -w Page 4 AMÍ*ít -------- ÿurflatth (©beeruer Focus May 12,1999 Entertainment Leiken has been instrumental in at tracting sought-after entertainers for over twenty years. He has managed to ajor m usical artists are bring in top draws like Seal, Tina arriving to the Rose City to entertain in this year’s Turner, Grover Washington Jr., Rob­ new concert season. Thanks to ert the Cray pro­ Band and many other greats. motional efforts of Dave Leiken, Port­ As a rule, he promotes concerts that By Joy Ramos M land has earned its status as a “hot spot” for these entertainers to perform. all people would like. David Leiken has remained true and “fixed" in developing Portland’s music scene. His long-time friend and business associate, Steve McCann (from Denver, CO.) was lured to this city to join him in that effort. They continue to maintain a long friendship and shared history together as independent concert Continued on next page. A VIP HOLLYWOOD STYLE VIBE Evening starts at the Water Front Pilsner room at 6:00 p.m. then a stretch limo ride to Berbatl's for the red carpet treatment. (VIP guest only) VIP tickets available at: Music Millennium (both locations) Waves Hair Design, Geneva's Salon, Comm Plus Wireless, Mid 'K' Beauty Supply, Berbatl's Pan, The Print Shop or call 449-3192 Tickets are $20 and Tax Deductible General Admission $10 at Berbatl's door 9 p . m . - 2 a . m . 50% off net proceeds benefit the Children's Fund for The Raphael House. For more information call 449-3192. David Leiken is the owner of Rosemont Theatre, Double Tee Promotions, Fastixx and Lucky Records. sfyanb *T¿¿ether! 'T9 ^benefit fHanbs On ^PortLanb n a t y p ic a l fo u r h o u r s , the Bottle B lon des, a 12-piece H an d s O n Portland (H O P) L atin/sw in g band, lead the fes­ tivities at the R o selan d T h e ­ vo lu n teers can w eather-proof an elderly p erson ’s hom e, clear ater. Ja m e y H am pton & T h e a tr a il, p re p a re a n im a ls for E s se n tia ls , a ja z z -fu sio n en ­ ad o p tion , serve m eals to the se m b le , b e g in th e ev en in g . hom eless, plan t a com m unity D oors open at 7 PM and mu­ g a r d e n o r g u id e a c r e a tiv e sic start at 8 PM. T ick ets are p roject for kids. But for four $ 1 0 in a d v a n c e by c a llin g hours on May 20, H O P volun­ H a n d s O n P o rtla n d at 5 0 3 / teers - and the general public 234-3581 or F astixx at 1-800- - will take off their work caps 992-8499, and $15 at the door. and put on their dan cing shoes All proceeds benefit H ands On for Band Together!, a party to P o rtlan d ’s m ission o f bu ildin g celebrate volunteerism. All pro­ the com m unity through volun­ ceeds benefit HOP, which m o­ teer service. T h e event is open bilizes team s of volunteers on to anyone age 21 and older. F o r m o re in fo r m a t io n diverse service projects that are “done in a day” and have a d i­ about Band Together!, volun­ rect and ongoing im pact on the teering with H O P or designing a new p roject, please call HOP com m unity. Portland favorites Pepe and at 503/234-3581. i GW AR Godhead and Ass X Hands on Portland Benefit Monday, May 17th- 8 pm A ll A ges P e p e & T h e B o ttle B lo n des Jamey Hampton & The Essentials Thursday, May 20,h - 8 pm W ilc o Friday, May 21st- 9 pm Monqui Presents 21 & O ver H.R. (H u m a n Rights) of Bad Brains Hungry Mob, Signified Monkey Saturday, May 22nd - 9 pm V an illa Ic e Sunday, May 23rd - 8 pm A ll A ges A ll A ges F ro n tlin e A s s e m b ly Switchblade Symphony Tuesday, May 25th- 8 pm 21 & O ver