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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, September 5, 2015 BOOK REVIEW East Oregonian Q&A with American Idol Scotty McCreery Southern Belles, cereal, and what McCreery would tell his younger self By JONATHAN BACH East Oregonian Eastern Oregon remembers the Great War A new book recently published by the Umatilla County Historical Society brings memories of World War II into local focus. The society decided in 2011 to gather the stories of Umatilla County residents about the war and compiled them into “War On All Fronts: Oregonians Remember the Second World War.” Interviews for the book feature people from all walks of life; some served in the armed IRUFHVLQWKH(XURSHDQRU3DFL¿F theaters, while others remained stateside and supported the war working in factories and shipyards. Others were children when the United States entered the war, and did their part by scrimping and saving and doing without so those in the service could have what they needed. Video interviews, captured for the Pendleton Air Museum, audio interviews with WWII veterans living in assisted living facilities and more were transcribed word for word. The tales are often raw stream-of-consciousness and provide a sampling of the lives of those who lived through a war almost everyone supported and thought absolutely necessary. BRIEFLY It appears to have been a good past few weeks for country music idol — pardon the pun — Scotty McCreery. He’s on tour with Rascal Flatts; is rocking the country radio waves with a new single released in August; and has a third studio album in the works. And, of course, the season 10 “American Idol” champion gets to sing at the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Kick-off concert next Saturday. The East Oregonian caught up with McCreery by email this week in anticipation of his headline performance. Here’s what he had to say: You’ve toured with country music heavyweight Brad Paisley. If you could, as Mr. Paisley might say, write a letter to yourself in high school — before the fame — what would you write? Wow — great question. I think I would write that it’s okay to stay true to yourself and trust your gut. I’ve always tried to remain who I am. I have a strong belief in God, a great family and several close friends that have been with me throughout my life. When I won “Idol,” people told me I couldn’t go back to have my senior year in high school — but I did! I had a great year and even was a pitcher on my high school baseball team, all while juggling the process of recording albums and touring. People told me I couldn’t go to college — but I did for more than two years, and had those normal college experiences with my friends that other 19- and 20-year- olds have. I wouldn’t have missed those times for anything. So I think I would tell my younger self to just stay true to myself, and it will all work out. Your single “Southern Belle” was released just last month. Photo contributed by Eric Adkins Scotty McCreery, who won season 10 of American Idol and was named Breakthrough Artist at the 2013 American Country Awards, is headlining the Pendleton Round-Up concert Sept. 12 at the Happy Canyon Arena. It’s a doozy of a tune with fun, upbeat lyrics. What are your favorite lines from the song and why? Thank you! It’s a little different than what I’ve recorded in the past, but I think it’s fun and I hope people enjoy it. It’s Scotty at age 21. As far as favorite lines of the song — well, the song praises beautiful Southern Belles. What’s not to like? Why will you or won’t you play Taylor Swift’s “22” at your upcoming birthday party? What are your views on Swift’s trading country music for pop? I’m not sure what I’m doing for my 22nd birthday yet, so I probably can’t answer that. But I have tremendous respect for Taylor and all she’s accomplished. She’s amazingly talented and yet has remained so down-to-earth and so connected to her fans. I think artists have to explore the music that is inside of them, regardless of labels. If she wants to be country or pop or jazz or R&B or all of the above, Honky-tonk band to perform at Round-Up 3(1'/(721²$¿YH piece honky-tonk band from Santa Cruz, California, will perform a pair of shows during Round-Up week. Miss Lonely Hearts will SOD\:HGQHVGD\6HSWDQG Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at *UHDW3DFL¿F:LQH&RIIHH &R60DLQ6W3HQGOHWRQ There’s no cover charge for the all-ages shows. The country band recorded its third album last year and UHFHQWO\HPEDUNHGRQLWV¿UVW nationwide tour. For more about the band, visit www.facebook.com/ misslonelyheartsband. Park concert series seeks feedback PENDLETON — Organizers for this summer’s Wednesdays in the Park in Pendleton are seeking feedback for the inaugural music series. Reportedly 250-300 people attended the weekly shows, which featured local and regional musicians. To provide feedback visit www.surveymonkey.com. For more information, contact Adam Mack or Sounds Like Entertainment at 503-720- 5370 or bookpendleton@gmail. com. Black Sabbath DQQRXQFH¿QDOWRXU NEW YORK (AP) — After ¿YHGHFDGHV%ODFN6DEEDWK will launch a farewell tour next year. The heavy metal band starring Ozzy Osbourne announced dates for its The End tour, which kicks off Jan. 20, LQ2PDKD1HEUDVND Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler will visit 17 North American cities before heading to Australia and New Zealand for seven shows. More concerts will be announced next month. Original drummer Bill Ward, who had a falling out with Osbourne, is not part of the tour. The Grammy-winning group released its self-titled debut album in 1970. They are pioneers of heavy metal music. Black Sabbath said in a statement: “When this tour concludes, it will truly be THE END, THE END of one of the most legendary bands in Rock ‘n Roll history.” Page 3C then she should. What was the scariest moment during your time on season ten of American Idol? Man, I was like a sponge and just soaking everything up. It was an amazing experience and I learned so much. I got to meet Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, and sing with Tim McGraw, and so much more. I think I was just too excited to be scared, to be honest. :KDWZDVWKH¿UVWWKRXJKW that went through your mind when you won? I’m a huge fan of the movie “Miracle,” which was about the 1980 U.S. men’s hockey team winning over the Soviet Union team. I could hear that line from the movie “Do You Believe in Miracles?” screaming through my head when they announced my name. I was just a boy from small town North Carolina and there I was on the top rated television show pursuing my dreams. What a great night that was! I’m so thankful to God, to the fans who voted for me, to my family and friends who have always supported me, and to the producers and judges at “Idol.” When did you know you were in love with country music? I have been a proud country music fan my entire life. I was raised on country music and Elvis Presley, and I’m a huge fan of George Jones, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Josh Turner and so many more. I like other forms of music as well. I’m a huge fan of R&B singer Charlie Wilson! But country music is my absolute favorite. What’s your go-to snack when you don’t have time for a full meal on tour? Sometimes I’ll eat breakfast cereal for dinner. I don’t like to have a full stomach when I am getting ready to perform. Time to get philosophical. What do you want your music to lend to the greater sphere of today’s country music? What I love about country music is that at its core, it’s about real life stories. If I can entertain people but also occasionally inspire them or give them some- thing to think about, that would be great. I love how Brad Paisley can perform fun songs like “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” heartbreakers like “Whiskey Lullaby” and thought-provoking songs like “A Letter To Me” or “Waitin’ on a Woman.” Garth did the same thing with fun songs like “Friends in Low Places” and inspiring songs like “The River” and “The Dance.” I hope to carry that tradition on. The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Kick-off concert is Saturday Sept. 12 from 7-10:30 p.m. in the Happy Canyon Arena. Tickets are available at the Round-Up and Happy Canyon RI¿FH6:&RXUW$YH Pendleton and available by phone DQGRQOLQH3ULFHVUDQJHIURP to $130. For more information, call RU visit www.pendletonroundup.com/ events/2015/concert. ——— Contact Jonathan Bach at jbach@eastoregonian.com or call 541-966-0809. WHAT TO DO Festivals Juniper Jam •Saturday, Sept. 5; 1-10 p.,. •Wallowa County Fair- grounds, Enterprise www.juniper.com $18/at the gate, $15/ad- vance, free/12 and under. Live music on two stages, featuring singer/songwriter’s original works. Includes food/beverage and art vendors and kids’ activ- ities. Gilliam County Fair •Sept. 3-6 •Gilliam County Fair- grounds, Condon www.co.gilliam.or.us $3. Feature exhibits, ani- mals, a children’s fair, activities on the midway, music, an ATV rodeo, livestock auction (Satur- day, 6 p.m.) and the kickoff Or- egon High School Rodeo (Sun- day, 10 a.m.; Monday, 8 a.m.) Show-and-Shine •Saturday, Sept. 5; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. •Columbia Gorge Interpre- tive Center Museum • 990 Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, Wash. www.columbiagorge.org. Free/spectator entry; $20/ car entires. Car show from noon to 4 p.m.; other activities LQFOXGH UDIÀHV DQ DXWRRULHQW- ed swap meet, a 50/50 pot and food available for purchase. Tumbleweed Music Festival •Sept. 4-6 •Howard Amon Park, Rich- land, WA www.tumbleweedfest.com Free during the daytime, Saturday/Sunday nights, $10/ adults, $8/seniors, students. /LYH PXVLF RQ ¿YH VWDJHV dancing, workshops, band scramble and open mic. Art & Museums First Saturday Spin-In •Saturday, Sept. 5, noon-4 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Fiber obsessed folks can drop-in and bring a project to work on. Coffee, tea and work space provided. Naamí Nisháycht, Our Liv- ing Culture Village •Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., last day •Tamástslikt Cultural Insti- tute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org $10/adults, $9/senior citi- zens, $6/youths, free/5 and un- der or $25/family of four. Sept. 5: Kidz Pow Wow, all youths are invited to participate in the village season-ending event. “The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disap- peared” •Wednesday, Sept. 9; 11:30 a.m., •The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston www.hermistonlibrary.us Free. Bookminders book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Images of Round-Up •Tuesday-Fridays, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org Free. Photo collection of Seattle artist Dale DeGabriele featuring Pendleton Round-Up. Runs through Sept. 26. Alcatraz: Life on The Rock •Monday - Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. •Tamástslikt Cultural Insti- tute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org $10/adults, $9/senior cit- izens, $6/youths, free/5 and under or $25/family of four. The 3,000-square-foot exhibit includes a photo collection by Life Magazine photographer Leigh Wiener, as well as a sec- tion on the American Indian oc- cupation in 1969. Runs through Oct. 24. Jose Perez •Tuesday, Sept. 15; 4-6 p.m., reception •Monday-Thursdays; 11 a.m-7 p.m. •Friday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. •Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. www.hermistonlibrary.us Works of Jose Perez is on display through September. Ai Weiwei •Thursday-Sundays; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. •Foundry Vineyards, 1111 Abadie St., Walla Walla www.foundryvineyards.com Free. Features Chinese art- ist and activist Ai Weiwei’s the Rebar and Case series, eight sculptural works stemming from the May 12, 2008 earth- quake in Sichuan, China. Runs through Oct. 31. Heritage Station Museum •Tuesday-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. •108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton www.heritagestationmuse- um.org $5/adults, $2/student, $4/ seniors, $10/family. “Our Old Quilts: Patterns of Love & Memory” •Wednesday-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. •Dayton Historic Depot, 222 E. Commercial St., Dayton, WA www.daytonhistoricdepot. org Admission by donation. Runs through Oct. 1. Sherman County Histori- cal Museum •Daily; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •200 Dewey, Moro www.shermanmuseum.org $5/adults, $1/students. Sept. 18; 7 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org $12. Ron Emmons of Cab- bage Hill and classmates Hugh McClellan, Duane Boyer and Hal Spence are joined by Alan Feves and Dan Emert for 50th reunion appearances featuring bluegrass music. •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off Highway 331, Mission. •Wednesday, Sept. 16, Thursday, Sept. 17; 7 p.m. All ages. No cover. *UHDW 3DFL¿F :LQH &RI- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton Open Mic •Thursday, Sept. 17, Friday, Sept. 18; Saturday, Sept. 19 •9 p.m. No cover. •Wildhorse Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off Highway 331, Mission. Karaoke Digital Karaoke •Thursdays and Fridays, 8 p.m. •The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Wine tasting Music on the Lawn: Kai James Fuller Lonely Hearts •Fridays, 4-8 p.m. •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo. Bluegrass/Old-time mu- sic jam Cherry Road Gang •First/third Friday each month, 8 p.m.-midnight •The Packard Tavern, 118 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / groups/pendletonopenmic Music •Saturday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. All ages No cover •Hamley Steakhouse lawn, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton •Saturdays, 7 p.m. All ages. No cover. *UHDW 3DFL¿F :LQH &RI- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton Herrick •Saturday, Sept. 5, Sunday, Sept. 6; 9 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off Highway 331, Mission. Jimmy Smith & Ryan Farley •Tuesday, Sept. 8; 7 p.m. All ages. No cover. *UHDW 3DFL¿F :LQH &RI- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton No cover, all ages. Smith of The Gourds and Farley (a former Pendleton resident) of Secret Powers perform. Redwood Son •Wednesday, Sept. 9; 7 p.m. All ages. No cover. *UHDW 3DFL¿F :LQH &RI- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton Jaime Wyatt & The Bang Bangs •Thursday, Sept. 10; 7 p.m. All ages. No cover. *UHDW 3DFL¿F :LQH &RI- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton Zachary Lucky •Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. All ages. No cover. *UHDW 3DFL¿F :LQH &RI- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton Harmonious Funk •Friday, Sept. 11; Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off Highway 331, Mission. Cale Moon •Friday, Sept. 11; 9 p.m. No cover •Hamley Saloon, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton Earl Wear & Haywire •Tuesday, Sept. 15; Wednesday, Sept. 16, 9 p.m. No cover. •Wildhorse Sports Bar at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off Highway 331, Mission. The EOscenes •Thursday, Sept. 17, Friday, Dallin Puzey & Tucker Tovey •Friday, Sept. 18; 6 p.m. No cover •Nookies/Hermiston Brew- ing Co., 125 N. First St., Herm- iston James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Playboys •Friday, Sept. 18; Saturday, Sept. 19; 7 p.m. *UHDW 3DFL¿F :LQH &RI- fee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pend- leton No cover, all ages. Also in- cludes very special guests to be announced. Little McKay Creek Band •Friday, Sept. 18; 8:30 p.m. No cover •Hamley Saloon, 8 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton Night life DJ music •Saturdays, 8 p.m. •The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Seahawks vs. Rams •Sunday, Sept. 13; 10 a.m. •Nookies/Hermiston Brew- ing Co., 125 N. First St., Herm- iston No cover. Watch the game on multiple TVs for game day IXQDQGUDIÀHSUL]HV Sunday Fundays •Sundays, 4 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla No cover. MLB package. Happy hour 5-7 p.m. with beef tacos, pulled pork tacos, bloody marys Monday Night Football •Monday, Sept. 14, doors open 4 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Riverside Happy Hour •Daily; 5-7 p.m. •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla Thursday Night Comedy •Thursdays, 8 p.m. •Fridays 8 p.m. (9 p.m. if game on) •Riverside Sports Bar, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla DJ and dancing •Fridays, 8 p.m. •The Pheasant, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston Theater, stage & film “Cinderella” •Friday, Sept. 25; 7:15 p.m. •Saturday, Sept. 26; 2:15 p.m. •SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman www.visitsage.com $5/adults, $3/seniors, stu- dents. Free popcorn is includ- ed in the ticket price. Water is available for $1. Fall Drama Class •Mondays & Wednesdays •Oct. 5-Dec. 11; 5:15-7:15 p.m. •Hermiston Parks & Recre- ation, 180 N.E. Second St. w w w. h e r m i s t o n . o r. u s / parksrec_recreation $50/resident, $63/non-res- ident. Ages 9-18. Learn acing techniques and rehearsals to perform “The Little Town of Christmas.” Register by Oct. 2. Hot tickets •Pendleton Round-Up Con- cert features Scotty McCreery and Jackson Michelson. Sept. 12, Happy Canyon Arena, Pendleton. Tickets ($40-$130) available via 541-276-2553, 800-457-6336 or www.pendle- tonroundup.com/events/2015/ concert. •Foo Fighters. Saturday, Sept. 12, Gorge Amphithe- ater, George, Wash. Reserved seats ($45-$75) via www.live- nation.com. ——— Want to get your event listed in our calendar? Send information to tmalgesini@eas- toregonian.com, or c/o Tammy Malgesini, 333 E. Main Street, Hermiston, OR, 97838.
