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ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, August 27, 2016 East Oregonian Page 3C Train Robbers to hit Wheatstock S of it. It’s keeping us on piritually, Tylor met a girl that the right track.” Bushman is a rambling lived there in Pisano is also man. If the songs he Boise and I providing leadership went to visit performs with his backing by acting as producer and there was band The Train Robbers for the ensemble’s irst a lot of cool aren’t standards about hitting album, which is being music there. the road (Merle Haggard’s It seemed like recorded “on and off” at “Big City” is a setlist staple) it when I irst a studio in Boise. Their then he will be playing his J.D. recording engineer original numbers, which Kindle moved there, especially is Don Cunningham, revolve around moving from Comment coming from who is best known for town to town. Pendleton. I working with Idaho Tylor fondly recalls the got excited about that, folk singer Rosalie irst song he ever wrote at 13. seeing all kinds of Sorrels. Pisano has “It was kinda about leaving different cool bands in helped Bushman craft home and trying to play music,” town in every bar.” arrangements for the he said. “It was one of those Tylor eventually 10 original songs on hitchhiking songs.” relocated to Sun Valley. the album that will be That irst song could be seen as released sometime in prophetically laying the template for It was there, while working a string of the following year. his musical career. Growing up in a In the meantime musical family — his mother taught service industry jobs, that he formed what him how to play guitar as well as Bushman looks forward would become The instilling in him a love of country to the opportunity to Train Robbers. His music — Tylor formed a family return to Wheatstock. Staff photo by E.J. Harris band with his two younger brothers. brother Jason followed “It’s something we’ve him up there soon after. Tyler Bushman performs with his band Tyler and the Train Robbers at the Great been playing our whole The Bushman Brothers cut their Paciic Wine & Coffee Co. Aug. 22 in Pendleton. Tyler and the Train Robbers will perform career. It was our irst Within his band teeth appearing at the early years Saturday at Wheatstock in Helix. there is quite an age of the Wheatstock music festival in festival gig we ever discrepancy. On one Helix before Tylor opted to chase played. We remember “We’ve learned a lot from those Americana acts. Pisano was the end is Tylor and his playing music professionally in getting up there being guys,” say Bushman. “It keeps us proprietor of the beloved (and now brother Jason on the bass and Boise, Idaho. super nervous and there wasn’t a where we need to be — we’re not deceased) musical instrument shop “It was never in my mind,” Tylor harmony vocals. On the other huge crowd the irst time we played. out partying every night. You know, It’s just something that’s in our core. Old Boise Music Company. are veteran Idaho musicians Flip says about his choice to pursue a it’s our job, and I think a lot of Having such seasoned players Perkins on the drums and Johnny music career in Idaho, a seemingly We like to come back each year and in the group has provided Tylor and people don’t realize that when they “Shoes” Pisano on guitar. Both unlikely environment, over other show everybody what we’ve been have decades of experience gigging his brother with some much-needed irst get into (music) and they spend doing for the whole year.” locales. “It was always Nashville too much time on the partying side guidance. around the state with a variety of or Austin, something like that. I Despite the upward trajectory of the group, Bushman doesn’t feel content to stay conined to the Paciic Northwest. “I love Boise,” says Tylor. “I love to be based there. There’s great stuff but it’s not where I want to stop — it’s a great place to be. I want to keep on moving on. I want to go visit some other cities. Even just stay for a couple weeks — not playing, just stay for a couple weeks and get the vibe. I’d like to go to Austin. I’d like to go to Nashville. Just to hang out there and see where that takes us.” Tylor Bushman and The Train Robbers perform at Wheatstock in Helix on Saturday, August 27. ■ James Dean Kindle is a Pendleton musician and the Staff photo by E.J. Harris Staff photo by E.J. Harris Tyler and the Train Robbers perform Aug. 22 at the Great Paciic Tyler Bushman, left, plays music with his brother, Jason, on Aug. executive director of the Oregon East Symphony. Wine & Coffee Co. in Pendleton. 22 at the Great Paciic Wine & Coffee Co. BOOK REVIEW WHAT TO DO Festivals Music festival gets ready to jam Wheatstock Music Festival ENTERPRISE — Showcasing original musicians and featuring all genres and musical styles, the Juniper Jam Music Festival returns for its eighth year. The family-friendly, fun-illed event is Saturday, Sept. 3 from 1-10 p.m. at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise. Tickets are $18 at the gate and kids 12 and under are free. Advance tickets are $15. Festival-goers will enjoy many styles of music including folk, country, Americana, rock and blues, as well as great food and drink, plus children’s activities. The lineup includes Lewi Longmire & the Left Coast Roasters, fronted by Portland’s multi-instrumentalist “go-to guy” Lewi Longmire. Other Portland-area bands include Ashleigh Flynn & the Porch Climbers, Will West & Groovy Wallpaper, and Kory Quinn. Other performers include Sum People, an Eastern Oregon-based ska/reggae/rock band; Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs of Bozeman, Montana; and Misé, originally the solo project of singer-songwriter Cooper L. Trail. Also, the event features the inaugural TR Ritchie Memorial Songwriting Contest and a morning songwriting workshop with instructor Tracy Spring. The Bellingham, Washington, woman is a seasoned performer, known for her compelling vocals and versatile guitar playing in folk venues and festivals throughout North •Saturday, Aug. 27; 1-10 p.m. •Quantum 9 Arena, Helix www.wheatstock.org $25/general admission, free/mil- itary personnel and youths 12 and under. Shinyribs of Austin, Texas, is the headliner. Food available for purchase. Tumbleweed Music Festival •Sept. 2; 4-10 p.m. •Sept. 3-4; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. •Howard Amon Park, Richland Free/most performances and all daytime activities. $8-$10/Saturday 7 p.m. concert; $5-$8/Sunday 8 p.m. contra dance. More than 100 free performances. Listen, sing and dance to folk, sea chanteys, blue- grass, blues, Celtic music and more. Kidz Pow Wow Cover photo courtesy The History Press Happy Canyon history just in time for centennial celebration By RENEE STRUTHERS East Oregonian The Happy Canyon Indian Pageant and Wild West Show is gearing up to celebrate 100 years of history. Rebeca Fletcher Waggoner, a Pendleton resident and fourth-generation Happy Canyon volunteer, has provided a history of the pageant from its very beginnings in 1916, just in time for the centennial celebration. “Happy Canyon: A History of the World’s Most Unique Indian Pageant & Wild West Show” has plumbed the depths of Pendleton archives to provide a behind-the-scenes look at a truly phenomenal production almost as famous as the Pendleton Round-Up. In addi- tion to the history of the pageant, Waggoner also has secured dozens of rare photos that detail the early days of the pageant, many of them never before published; its progressive tweaking over the years by founders Roy Raley, Anna Minthorn Wannassay and others; and some of the thousands of volunteers that have made the show the enduring spectacle it has become. And it’s not just Pendletonians that get the spotlight. The vast impact of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is well documented, and the show’s many animal stars also receive top billing. If you’re a fan of all things Round-Up, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. And for those looking for a really unique gift that screams Pendleton, Waggon- er’s history of our iconic pageant is a great introduction to why this town is such a great place to live. ——— “Happy Canyon: A History of the World’s Most Unique Indian Pageant & Wild West Show,” by Rebeca Fletcher Waggoner. © 2016, The History Press. •Saturday, Sept. 3; 1-4 p.m. •Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, off Interstate 84, Exit 216, Mission www.tamastslikt.org Free. All kids up to age 12 can participate. No regalia is required. Prizes and gifts for the kids. Food available for purchase. Art & Museums Author-Rebeca Fletcher Waggoner •Tuesday, Aug. 30; 7 p.m. •Goldie’s Bar at the Canyon, Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate Free. Author to sign copies of “Happy Canyon: A History of the World’s Most Unique Indian Pag- eant & Wild West Show.” Book available for purchase. Jackson Sundown and Happy Canyon: A Century Later ter Rock (www.peterrockproject. com) and ive photographers. Runs through Aug. 27. •Opens Friday, Sept. 2 (free) •Monday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. www.tamastslikt.org Regular admission, $10/adults, $9/senior citizens, $6/youths, free/5 and under or $25/family of four. The exhibit highlights Jackson Sun- down’s championship run in saddle bronc and the history of Happy Can- yon Indian Pageant and Wild West Show. Runs through Oct. 29. August Display The Little Big Show •Wednesday-Saturdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. •Dayton Historic Depot, 222 E. Commercial St., Dayton, WA www.daytonhistoricdepot.org Admission by donation. Exhib- it explores the history of traveling shows and assemblies popular in the late 19th and early 20th century. Runs through early November. •Aug. 5-31; business hours •Downtown Baker City www.visitbaker.com Free. More than 160 regional artists present works for $40 each in eight galleries. Show runs through August. Charlene Liu •Monday-Fridays; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. •Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, 48004 St Andrews Road, Mis- sion www.crowsshadow.org Free. Liu’s exhibit is held in conjunction with the Portland 2016 Biennial of Contemporary Art pre- sented by Disjecta Contemporary Art Center. Her work combines digital and analog processes. Runs through Sept. 16. Peter Rock: Spells •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. Exhibit features a collab- orative effort between author Pe- •Saturday & Sundays; noon-5 p.m. •Arts Portal Gallery, 508 N. Main St., Milton-Freewater www.facebook.com/ArtsPortal- Gallery Free. Exhibit features the whim- sical art of photographic artist Lori Montgomery and the distinct styles of jewelry artists Margaret Buckles, Sharon Demaris and Julie Culjak. “Circuit Chautauquas: Edu- cating Dayton and America” Music Carrie Cunningham •Saturday, Aug. 27; 8 p.m. No cover •Wildhorse Sports Bar, Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off I-84 Exit 216, Mission. Jim Basnight •Friday, Sept. 2; 6:45-9:45 p.m. No cover. •Nookies/Hermiston Brewing Co., 125 N. First St., Hermiston Diane & Her Guitar •Friday, Sept. 2; 7 p.m. No cover •Sno Road Winery, 111 W. Main St., Echo Annie Harkey-Power and Don America and Australia. Juniper Jam is a fundraiser for the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance, which has provided musical performances and music education since 2004. For more information, including a link to buy tickets in advance, visit www.juniperjam. com. More about the music alliance is available at www.wvmusicalliance.org. Rocky Horror Picture Show goes live in Walla Walla WALLA WALLA — Audience members are invited to dress up, call out and bring their props (no food) during a pair of upcoming performances at the Power House Theatre. Based on the cult ilm classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Walla Walla Rocky Horror Live!” is Friday, Sept. 9 and Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. both nights. The theater is located at 111 N. Sixth St., Walla Walla. Tickets are $20-$35. In addition, an after- party is set for following the Saturday night performances. It costs $10. Also, the Rainbow Alliance of Walla Walla will raise money for the families of Orlando shooting victims during the late performance Friday night. RAWW Founder Jimmy Michael- Vaughan will make a guest appearance as host and narrator during the show. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 509-529-6500 or visit www.phtww.com. Power the Moon” and many more hits. •Saturday, Sept. 3; 3 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org $10. Cellist Harkey-Power and violinist Power perform music of Germany and Eastern Europe. Boogie at the Balch Lee Brice •Saturday, Sept. 10; 7 p.m. •Happy Canyon Arena, Pendle- ton www.pendletonroundup.com $40-$130. Round-Up/Happy Canyon kick-off concert features Brice, the winner of the 2014 single record of the year by the Academy of Country Music. The Tailgators •Sunday, Sept. 11; 5-7 p.m. •Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St. Free. Heppner’s Music in the Park series features The Tailgators with Sharon Porter, Matt Cooper and friends. It will include recogni- tion of the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Food available for purchase. EOscenes •Thursday, Sept. 15; Friday, Sept. 16; 7 p.m. •Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. www.pendletonarts.org $12. Bluegrass and roots music from Eastern Oregon returns for an- nual Round-Up concerts. Seattle Rock Orchestra •Saturday, Sept. 17; 7 p.m. •Power House Theatre, 111 N. Sixth Ave., Walla Walla www.phtww.com $38-$44. The Seattle Rock Or- chestra plays tribute to the music of Pink Floyd, including a complete performance of “The Dark Side of •Friday, Sept. 23; 6:30-9 p.m. •Historic Balch Hotel, 40 S. Heimrich St., Dufur www.balchhotel.com No cover. Outdoor sumer con- cert series features PT Barton and Ryan Kolberg. Night life Customer Appreciation Party •Saturday, Aug. 27.; 4-10 p.m. •Ordnance Brewing, 405 N. Ol- son Road, Boardman No cover. Ordnance beer, com- plimentary barbecue and a chance to meet the owners, brewer and team. Also, 250 special collectors pint glasses available. Steve Price Happy Hour •Saturday, Aug. 27; 7-10 p.m. •40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton No cover. Celebrate during the annual softball tournament. Theater, stage & ilm “Disney’s The Little Mer- maid” •Sept. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24; 7:30 p.m. •Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24; 2:30 p.m. •Elgin Opera House, 104 N. Eighth St. www.elginoperahouse.com Reserved $17/$8. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic an- imated Disney ilm. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beau- tiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.
