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Free Summer Concerts at the Oregon Convention Center Plaza
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Presented by Oregon Convention Center and 101.9 KINK FM
July 12 Curtis Salgado
August 9 The Stolen Sweet
"Triumphant, joyful blues-soaked R&B...one of the
most soulful, honest singers ever."
The Stolen Sweets formed in 2004 after rehearsing
for a one-off tribute show to 1930s sister act, The
Boswell Sisters. The Sweets' repertoire has expanded
to include material from the 1920s-1940s.
Blues Revue
Award-winning vocalist/songwriter/harmonica icon
Curtis Salgado sings and plays with soulful authority,
never giving less than 100 percent. He plays each and
every show like it's the most important gig of his
career.
August 16 Sonny Hess
Women in Blues Revue
July 19 Soul Vaccination
Soul Vaccination is one of the
Hottest Funk Bands in the PNW.This
great band infuses the Stage with
the greatest soul standards and has
been a fixture in the Northwest
music scene for over 14 years,
bringing you tunes from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin,
Earth Wind & Fire and Tower of Power.
Sonny Hess started showcasing
newly found female talent many
many years ago. Sonny puts
together an All-Star lineup of
Northwest talent; it always proves
to be a show stopping experience
not to be missed.
July 26 Pepe and the
Bottle Blondes
August 23 Bobby Torres
Big Band
Pepe & Bottle Blondes'was created by
Pepe Raphael with the intention to
bring back the "Copacabana style"
dinner theater. Enhanced with the
costuming, make-up and percussion
and beat of Latin rhythms, PEPE & THE
BOTTLE BLONDES creates a strong and
stimulating visual stage performance.
"Bobby Torres Ensemble - Latin jazz with
enough flavor and spice to satisfy your body and
soul's need for rhythmic harmony."
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The Oregonian A&E 3/9/07
From New York City to Woodstock with Joe
Cocker, through ten years of touring with Tom
Jones, to forming his own Latin jazz group in
Portland, Bobby's been on the music scene for
over 40 years.
August 2 Wheels in the Sky
Formed in 2010, Wheels in
the Sky: A Tribute to Journey,
is a band made up of five
A-list jazz, funk and rock
musicians from Portland,
Oregon's thriving music
scene. Wheels in the Sky
pays tribute to the power, majesty and sensuality of classic Journey.
Follow us at: www.oregoncc.org/plazapalooza
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August 30 Quarterflash
Quarterflash is a pop-rock group formed in
Portland, Oregon in 1980. The band was
made up of lead singer and saxophonist
Rindy Ross, her husband guitarist Marv Ross,
guitarist Jack Charles, keyboardist Rick
DiGiallonardo, bassist Rich Gooch and
drummer Brian David Willis. Their original
name was Seafood Mama.
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The band signed to Geffen Records and released their self-titled debut
album, Quarterflash, in 1981. The album was a success and scored
their biggest hits with "Harden My Heart", which hit #3 on the
Billboard Pop Singles chart, and "Find Another Fool", which hit #16.
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Food and beverages available from Hoyt Street Cafe and paclficwild. Limited seating available.
All ages welcome. The plaza Is a smoke free zone. 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland OR 97232
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